2022: Palmetto State Point Guards
The 2022 Palmetto State Class will be a strong class by the time they become seniors. Lets take a look at some point guards in the 2022 to start tracking now. Dylan Williams Dylan Williams 5'11" | PG Irmo |…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 Palmetto State Class will be a strong class by the time they become seniors. Lets take a look at some point guards in the 2022 to start tracking now.
Dylan Williams Dylan Williams 5'11" | PG Irmo | 2022 State SC – Irmo HS (pictured on the front)
Williams has been a fixture on the varsity for Head Coach Tim Whipple since his 8th grade season. Williams a true point guard really sees the floor well and gets the ball into the gaps.
[player_tooltip player_id="837320" first="Lebron" last="Thomas"]Lebron Thomas Lebron Thomas 6'2" | CG Trinity Collegiate | 2022 State SC – Lee Central HS (Bishopville)
Thomas can score the ball from the point guard position well for the Stallions. Thomas plays off the ball at times with DaVeon Thomas DaVeon Thomas 6'0" | PG Ridge View | 2021 State SC on the roster. Thomas a left-handed guard likes the ball in his hands.
[player_tooltip player_id="930597" first="Quan" last="Peterson"]Quan Peterson Quan Peterson 6'2" | PG South Pointe | 2022 State SC – South Pointe HS (Rock Hill)
Peterson is a multi sport athlete for the Stallions. Peterson brings good size to the back court and toughness.
[player_tooltip player_id="930599" first="Russell" last="Branch"]Russell Branch Russell Branch 6'2" | PG Fork Union Military Academy | 2022 State SC – Barnwell HS
Branch has been on the varsity since Prep Hoops first saw him play as a 8th grader for the Warhorses. Branch plays off the grid a bit at Barnwell HS. Barnwell HS is located near the near Georgia border just south of Aiken. Branch has great body control getting to the basket.
[player_tooltip player_id="780355" first="Caleb" last="Byrd"]Caleb Byrd Caleb Byrd 6'1" | PG Mauldin | 2022 State SC – Mauldin HS
Byrd was hurt at times this season for the Mavericks. Byrd sees the floor well and has the ability to knockdown shots on the perimeter.
[player_tooltip player_id="594057" first="Davion" last="Joyner"]Davion Joyner Davion Joyner 6'1" | PG Fort Dorchester | 2022 State SC – Fort Dorchester HS
Joyner has played up a age group on the Grassroots Circuit with TMP . Joyner is very composed on the floor and a nice mid-range game.
[player_tooltip player_id="594072" first="Bobby" last="Taylor"]Bobby Taylor Bobby Taylor 5'10" | PG Daniel | 2022 State SC – Daniel HS (Central)
Taylor a left-handed point guard plays the game at a very good pace while on the floor. Taylor fielded a lot of minutes on the court this season fro the Lions. Taylor likes to utilize a floater in the paint at times.
[player_tooltip player_id="930604" first="LaDarian" last="McCree"]LaDarian McCree LaDarian McCree 5'11" | PG York Prep | 2022 State SC – Lancaster HS
McCree really uses the ball screen well to attack the rack. McCree has good body control and really makes his teammates happy with his unselfish play on the floor.
[player_tooltip player_id="930607" first="Tory" last="Kelly"]Tory Kelly Tory Kelly 6'0" | PG Gray Collegiate | 2022 State SC – Gray Collegiate
Kelly has good body control to the basket. Kelly uses the ball screen to advance the ball around the floor. Kelly is a great on the ball defender.
[player_tooltip player_id="837330" first="Shane" last="Blakeney"]Shane Blakeney Shane Blakeney 6'4" | PG Legion Collegiate | 2022 State SC – Rock Hill HS
Blakeney has a really good feel for the game while on the floor. Blakeney is a pass first guard and has the ability to knockdown shots on the perimeter.
[player_tooltip player_id="930618" first="Jevon" last="Long"]Jevon Long Jevon Long 5'9" | PG York Prep | 2022 State SC – York HS
Long is a left-handed point guard who really wants to the push the tempo on the floor. Long is a bit of a streaky shooter but really defends on the ball well.
[player_tooltip player_id="746059" first="Kendall" last="Davis"]Kendall Davis Kendall Davis 6'0" | PG York Prep | 2022 State SC – York Prep (Rock Hill)
Davis plays for his father Larry Davis (Former University of South Carolina Gamecock) here for the Patriots. Davis really likes to push the tempo and get the ball into the gaps. Davis really defends the ball well on the defensive end.
[player_tooltip player_id="594076" first="Tevin" last="Young"]Tevin Young Tevin Young 5'8" | PG Carvers Bay | 2022 State SC – Carvers Bay HS
Young plays off the grid down in rural Georgetown County at Carvers Bay HS. Young is maybe one of the fastest point guards in the state from side to side with the ball. Young a left-handed guard will be a key part to the Bears plans down the road for Head Coach Jeff Mezzatesta.