All-Area Team: Florence-Marion County (UNDERCLASSMEN)
The Pee Dee Region of the Palmetto State has plenty of talent in the years to come. Lets take a look at some of the UNDERCLASSMEN from the Florence-Marion County Area right here in this article. [player_tooltip player_id="840198" first="TJ" last="Sanders"]…
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Continue ReadingThe Pee Dee Region of the Palmetto State has plenty of talent in the years to come. Lets take a look at some of the UNDERCLASSMEN from the Florence-Marion County Area right here in this article.
[player_tooltip player_id="840198" first="TJ" last="Sanders"]TJ Sanders TJ Sanders 6'5" | PF Marion | 2021 State SC (2021) – Marion HS (pictured on the front)
Sanders has really blown up this off season on the football field with college recruitment. The University of South Carolina, Auburn, Virginia Tech, Virginia, Syracuse and Vanderbilt just to mention a few have started recruiting Sanders for football. Sanders is a mismatch guy on the hardwood for the Swamp Foxes. Sanders averaged 16.5 ppg and 12 rebounds this past season for the Swamp Foxes (18-10).
[player_tooltip player_id="746980" first="Mac" last="Washington"]Mac Washington Mac Washington 6'3" | SG Marion | 2021 State SC (2021) – Marion HS
Washington a shooting guard makes up a great 1-2 punch with Sanders for the Swamp Foxes. Washington averaged 15.6 ppg and 8 rebounds this season. Washington has great length and has the ability to attack the basket with the ball in his hands at times.
[player_tooltip player_id="840221" first="Quez" last="Lewis"]Quez Lewis Quez Lewis 5'8" | PG Johnsonville | 2021 State SC (2021) – Johnsonville HS
Lewis helped the Golden Flashes (20-2) from worst to first this season in region play. Lewis was named Florence Morning News Player of the Year for his efforts. Lewis a point guard averaged 16.1 ppg and 4.3 assists this season.
[player_tooltip player_id="747033" first="Christian" last="Taylor"]Christian Taylor Christian Taylor 6'2" | CG Timmonsville | 2021 State SC (2021) – Timmonsville HS
Taylor averaged 18.3 ppg and 11.7 rebounds this year for the Whirlwinds. Taylor a all-around good athlete excels in the classroom and also on the football field.
[player_tooltip player_id="927540" first="Travis" last="Cooper"]Travis Cooper Travis Cooper 6'4" | SF West Florence | 2021 State SC (2021) – West Florence HS
Cooper averaged 10.2 ppg and 7.1 rebounds this past season for the Knights. Cooper a combo forward excels in the transition game and in the passing lanes. Cooper is a bit of a TWEENER on the floor.
Travis “TJ” MerrittsTravis Merritts (2021) – King’s Academy (Florence)
Merritts a left-handed guard averaged 19.8 ppg this season for the Lions. Merritts looks to score the ball whenever he gets the chance.
[player_tooltip player_id="840268" first="Alim" last="Legette"]Alim Legette Alim Legette 6'3" | SF Mullins | 2021 SC (2021) – Mullins HS
Legette is currently getting solid football recruitment. Legette had 30 receptions – 578 yards this past fall for the Auctioneers. Legette can play multiple positions on the floor and he brings overall toughness.
[player_tooltip player_id="995372" first="Micah" last="Harry"]Micah Harry Micah Harry 5'9" | PG South Florence | 2021 State SC (2021) – South Florence HS
Harry a point guard will be handed the keys to the car next season for the Bruins. Harry plays the game at 94 feet on every possession. Harry started off his career at Wilson HS before coming over to the Bruins. Harry came on strong late in the season for the Bruins and Head Coach Christian Savage.
[player_tooltip player_id="865294" first="Zandae" last="Butler"]Zandae Butler Zandae Butler 6'2" | CG Wilson | 2023 SC (2023) – Wilson HS
Butler is a player to watch for the Tigers in the years to come. Butler a football talent also excels on the hardwood. Butler has a good frame and nice mid-range game. Butler has a very bright future and plays Quarterback on Friday nights in the fall.
Cyrus Ellison Cyrus Ellison 6'4" | SF Hannah-Pamplico | 2022 State SC (2022) – Hannah-Pamplico HS
Ellison had a big season for the Red Raiders. Ellison averaged 17.9 ppg this past season.
Cameron Weston Cameron Weston 6'2" | SG Pee Dee Academy | 2022 State SC (2022) – Pee Dee Academy (Mullins)
Weston averaged 15.6 ppg and 6.3 rebounds this season for the Eagles. The Eagles (17-6) made a trip to the SCISA Class 2A Tourney this past season in Sumter.
[player_tooltip player_id="865290" first="Merel" last="Burgess"] #11Merel Burgess Merel Burgess 6'5" | PF Wilson | 2023 State SC (2023) – South Florence HS
Burgess looks to be the future of the Bruins basketball program. Burgess a left-handed forward has the ability to play-inside-out on the floor.
[player_tooltip player_id="922024" first="Emekah" last="Johnson"]Emekah Johnson Emekah Johnson 6'4" | PF Florence Christian | 2023 State SC (2023) – Florence Christian
Johnson averaged 9.8 ppg this season for the Eagles. Johnson 6’4 played a bit timid at times in the paint this season.