All-Area Team: Greenville County (2021)

The 2021 Palmetto State Class looks to be a very one especially in Greenville County. Bryce McGowensBryceMcGowens6'6" | CGLegacy Early College | 2021State#23NationSC a Florida State commit recently announced that he will play at Legacy Early College next season for the Lions.  [player_tooltip player_id="746968" first="Jacobi" last="Wright"] Jacobi WrightJacobiWright6'1" | PGLegacy Early College | 2021State#83NationSC (2021) - Legacy Early College (pictured on the front)  Wright is the leader of this team and recently picked up a offer from the University of South Carolina. Wright can really score the ball when needed or distribute the ball to one of his teammates. Wright averaged 17.4 ppg, 5.3 assists and 3.7 rebounds this season.  [player_tooltip player_id="830568" first="Ike" last="Cornish"] Ike CornishIkeCornish6'6" | SFLegacy Early College | 2021State#119NationSC (2021) - Legacy Early College  Cornish a Baltimore, MD native recently picked up offers from Maryland, St John’s, Xavier and Rutgers. Cornish averaged 13.3 ppg this season for the Lions.  [player_tooltip player_id="927510" first="Kameron" last="Little"] Kameron LittleKameronLittle6'6" | SFLegacy Early College | 2021StateSC (2021) - Legacy Early College  Little a TWEENER on the floor was hurt part of the season this year. Little really could of benefitted from a spring NCAA Live Period that’s for sure just like many kids.  [player_tooltip player_id="927508" first="Tyrek" last="Priestley"] Tyrek PriestleyTyrekPriestley6'8" | PFLegacy Early College | 2021StateSC (2021) - Legacy Early College  Priestley a post player for the Lions understands his role very well on this team. Priestley can run the floor very well and rebound and defend in the post.  [player_tooltip player_id="536311" first="John" last="Butler"] John ButlerJohnButler7'0" | PFChrist Church Episcopal | 2021State#51NationSC (2021) - Christ Church  Butler recently picked up a offer from Vanderbilt University. Butler a skilled big man is back for the Cavaliers (24-2). Butler averaged 18 ppg, 8.2 rebounds and 3.9 blocks this past season. Butler enters his senior year with 1,159 career points and 337 blocks. The Cavaliers won the region championship and went (14-0). The Cavaliers lost in the Class 2A Playoffs to Gray Collegiate 60-47.  [player_tooltip player_id="840230" first="Bennett" last="Rogers"] Bennett RogersBennettRogers6'1" | CGChrist Church | 2021StateSC (2021) - Christ Church  Rogers averaged 8.5 ppg this season for the Cavaliers. Rogers is back for another season with a very talented Cavaliers team.  [player_tooltip player_id="840226" first="Ian" last="Thomson"] Ian ThomsonIanThomson6'10" | PFSouthside Christian | 2021StateSC (2021) - Southside Christian  Thomson can really move well all over the floor and has the ability to hit the 12-14 footer facing up to the basket. Thomson 6’10 is another player that would of picked up some interest this spring on the Grassroots Circuit.  Jaquarious "JQ" Jones Jaquarious JonesJaquariousJones6'2" | SFGreenville | 2021StateSC (2021) - Greenville HS Jones recently picked up a offer from Campbell University for football. Jones averaged 11 ppg last season for the Red Raiders. Jones can be a mismatch on the floor with his versatility.  [player_tooltip player_id="746999" first="AJ" last="Allenspach"] AJ AllenspachAJAllenspach6'8" | CLake Norman Christian | 2021StateNC (2021) - Hillcrest HS (Simpsonville) Allenspach a forward can play inside-out on the floor. Allenspach a skilled player isn’t afraid to mix it up or draw contact. Allenspach’s father stands at 7’0. Allenspach has strong academics. Very Underrated player for sure in the Upstate.  [player_tooltip player_id="746977" first="Jameson" last="Tucker"] Jameson TuckerJamesonTucker6'3" | SGMauldin | 2021StateSC (2021) - Mauldin HS  Tucker could look to play football or basketball in college. Tucker averaged 13.5 ppg, 4 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Mavericks this past season.  [player_tooltip player_id="569888" first="James" last="Cooper"] James CooperJamesCooper6'8" | PFMauldin | 2021StateSC (2021) - Mauldin HS  Cooper played a lot in the paint this season for the Mavericks. Cooper has the ability to step-out and knockdown the perimeter jumper. Cooper averaged 10.8 ppg and 6.6 rebounds this past season.  [player_tooltip player_id="927514" first="Nic" last="Williams"] Nic WilliamsNicWilliams6'5" | SGMauldin | 2021StateSC (2021) - Mauldin HS  Williams a absolute pogo stick on the floor is extremely quick off the floor. Williams excels in the transition game and activity around the basket. Williams averaged 7.8 ppg this season for the Mavericks. Williams and Cooper both played at Greenville Tech before coming over to the Mavericks this past season.  [player_tooltip player_id="840278" first="Allen" last="Kuria"] Allen KuriaAllenKuria5'11" | CGGreer Middle College | 2021StateSC (2021) - Greer Middle College  Kuria a left-handed point guard averaged 14.4 ppg and 2.8 steals this season for the Blazers. Kuria a team captain was also a All-Region Performer this season.  Jalon RobertsonJalonRobertson5'9" | PGJL Mann | 2021StateSC (2021) - Southside HS  Robertson a point guard started off his career at Greenville Tech before coming over to Southside HS last season. Robertson helped the Tigers to a (16-12) season this past year.  [player_tooltip player_id="927534" first="Kyle" last="Marks"] Kyle MarksKyleMarks5'11" | CGJL Mann | 2021StateSC (2021) - JL Mann HS  Marks is a undersized shooting guard with plenty of range from downtown.  Joseph Richey (2021) - JL Mann HS  Richey 6’5 left-handed forward doesn’t mind playing physical in the paint for the Patriots. Richey has good footwork in the paint.    [player_tooltip player_id="840267" first="Alexi" last="Iturbe"] (2021) - Riverside HS  Iturbe has good bloodlines with his dad playing at Clemson back in the day. Iturbe scored 29 points and dropped 5 three pointers in a game vs Byrnes HS this season. Iturbe will be back to provide leadership for the Warriors this season.  John Penderman John Penderman (2021) - Berea HS  Penderman 5'10 plays Quarterback for the football team in the fall. Penderman averaged 12.9 ppg this season for the Bulldogs (4-18).