All-Area Team: Greenville County (2022-2023)
The talent in the Upstate is quite good here for the years to come. Lets take a look at some 2022-2023 players to keep a eye from the Greenville County area in this article. Justin Bailey Justin Bailey 6'1" |…
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Continue ReadingThe talent in the Upstate is quite good here for the years to come. Lets take a look at some 2022-2023 players to keep a eye from the Greenville County area in this article.
Justin Bailey Justin Bailey 6'1" | PG Blue Ridge | 2022 State SC (2022) Blue Ridge HS (Greer) (pictured on the front)
Bailey a left-handed guard averaged 23.2 ppg, 8.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists this season for the Fighting Tigers (14-11). Bailey converted on 48% (206-430) from the floor this season. Bailey shot 35% (61-175) from three point range.
[player_tooltip player_id="594036" first="Savion" last="Brown"]Savion Brown Savion Brown 6'2" | CG Berea | 2022 State SC (2022) Berea HS
Brown averaged 13.9 ppg this season for the Bulldogs. Brown a guard really likes to use the floater in the lane to score the ball.
[player_tooltip player_id="650232" first="Perry" last="Smith Jr"]Perry Smith Jr Perry Smith Jr 6'8" | PF Legacy Early College | 2022 State #176 Nation SC . (2022) – Legacy Early College
Smith Jr. is picking up offers this season from Power 5 Schools. Smith Jr. will look to add more to his arsenal this coming season at Legacy Early College. Smith Jr. averaged 5.7 ppg this year.
Prometheus “Pro” FranklinPrometheus Franklin Prometheus Franklin 6'3" | PG Greenville | 2022 State SC (2022) – Greenville HS
Franklin is a pro style quarterback for the Red Raiders on the Football Field. Franklin 6’3 is very versatile and has good size.
Josh Sapp Josh Sapp 6'4" | SG Greenville | 2022 SC (2022) – Greenville HS
Sapp has a great build and frame to him. Sapp a football player just like Franklin for the Red Raiders will be counted on heavily by Head Coach Mike Anderson.
[player_tooltip player_id="780355" first="Caleb" last="Byrd"]Caleb Byrd Caleb Byrd 6'1" | PG Mauldin | 2022 State SC (2022) – Mauldin HS
Byrd was hurt a bit this season but looks to be the point guard for the Mavericks down the road. Byrd averaged 5.5 ppg this season in 11 games played.
[player_tooltip player_id="837340" first="Drake" last="Downs"]Randell Caldwell Randell Caldwell 6'1" | SF Legacy Early College | 2022 SC (2022) – Mauldin HS
Downs 6’7 has a promising future with his work around the paint. Downs shows to have a nice drop-step and ability to alter shots on the defensive end. Downs averaged 4.8 ppg and 4.3 rebounds this past year.
[player_tooltip player_id="837331" first="Mason" last="Johnstone"]Mason Johnstone Mason Johnstone 6'7" | PF Christ Church | 2022 State SC (2022) – Christ Church
Johnstone was hurt a bit this season for the Cavaliers (24-2). Johnstone played in 17 games and averaged 4.7 ppg and 3.8 rebounds this season.
[player_tooltip player_id="837349" first="Samuel" last="Perry"]Samuel Perry Samuel Perry 6'2" | CG Christ Church | 2022 State SC (2022) – Christ Church
Perry directs traffic from the point guard spot for the Cavaliers. Perry averaged 9.3 ppg this season for the Cavaliers. Perry has been on the varsity team since his 8th grade season. Perry has the ability to knockdown open shots on the floor.
[player_tooltip player_id="910051" first="Jacob" last="Brown"]Jacob Brown Jacob Brown 6'5" | PF Travelers Rest | 2022 State SC (2022) – Travelers Rest HS
Brown plays in the post with his back to the basket for the Devildogs. Brown plays hard in the paint and isn’t afraid to draw contact and carve out space down low. Brown is the younger brother of Sam Brown Sam Brown 6'2" | SG Travelers Rest | 2020 State SC . Brown averaged 4.9 ppg and 5.5 rebounds this season.
[player_tooltip player_id="930622" first="Zyaire" last="Ivery"]Zyaire Ivery Zyaire Ivery 6'4" | PF Hillcrest | 2022 SC (2022) – Hillcrest HS (Simpsonville)
Ivery came over to Hillcrest HS last fall after being at Legacy Early College. Ivery 6’5 has a good look to him and still has 2 more seasons for the Rams.
[player_tooltip player_id="930634" first="Jaleel" last="Skinner"]Jaleel Skinner Jaleel Skinner 6'5" | SF IMG Academy | 2022 FL (2022) – Greer HS
Skinner is a BIG-TIME Football Prospect down the road. Skinner a Wide Receiver has already received offers from Power 5 Schools. Skinner 6’5 moonlights with the basketball team during the winter months.
[player_tooltip player_id="865293" first="Jordan" last="Butler"]Jordan Butler Jordan Butler 6'11" | PF Christ Church | 2023 State #57 Nation SC (2023) – Christ Church
Butler 6’9 now is the younger brother of John Butler John Butler 7'0" | PF Christ Church Episcopal | 2021 State #51 Nation SC for the Cavaliers. Butler averaged 5.7 ppg, 5.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks this past season for the Cavaliers (24-2).
David Axum David Axum 6'4" | SF Porter Gaud | 2023 State SC (2023) – Southside HS
Anderson a left-handed guard really excels in the transition game. Anderson a pesky defender saw great minutes this past season for the Tigers (16-12).
** Prep Hoops was hoping to see these kids this past month on the Grassroots Circuit. Some more names to keep a eye on down the road from the Greenville area.
[player_tooltip player_id="865321" first="Alijah" last="Jones"]Alijah Jones Alijah Jones 6'0" | SG Greenville | 2023 State SC – Legacy Early College
[player_tooltip player_id="865288" first="Tyler" last="Brown"]Tyler Brown Tyler Brown 5'9" | PG Greenville | 2023 SC – Legacy Early College
[player_tooltip player_id="865312" first="Josh" last="Harrison"]Josh Harrison Josh Harrison 6'3" | PF Christ School | 2024 State NC – JL Mann HS
Malachi Watson Malachi Watson 6'3" | SF Mullins | 2023 SC – Legacy Early College
BJ Atkins BJ Atkins 5'9" | PG Christ Church | 2023 SC – Christ Church
Caleb Banks Caleb Banks 6'1" | PG Spartanburg Day | 2023 State SC – Greer Middle College
Sean Lindsay Sean Lindsay 5'10" | CG Dorman | 2023 State SC – Hillcrest HS
Caleb Mills Caleb Mills 6'0" | PG Travelers Rest | 2023 State SC – Travelers Rest HS