All-Area Team: Horry County (2020)
Prep Hoops continues its drive around the Palmetto State to make up the All-Area team from several counties. Lets check out Horry County down on the Grand Strand. Horry County consist of 9 public schools and some private schools. Horry…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops continues its drive around the Palmetto State to make up the All-Area team from several counties. Lets check out Horry County down on the Grand Strand. Horry County consist of 9 public schools and some private schools. Horry County is the largest county in the state. Prep Hoops decided decided to break this down in to 2 different articles.
Emorie Knox Emorie Knox 6'0" | PG Myrtle Beach | 2020 State SC – Myrtle Beach HS (Horry County Player of the Year) (photo on the front)
Knox a Charleston Southern University helped the Seahawks get to the Class 4A State Championship Game this past season. Knox a jet quick point guard finished his career with 1,612 career points and 470 assists. The Seahawks finished the season at (20-9) after losing to Ridge View HS 69-59.
[player_tooltip player_id="843582" first="Timothy" last="Steele"]Timothy Steele Timothy Steele 6'4" | SF Conway | 2020 State SC – Conway HS
Steele will play at Lenoir-Rhyne (NC) next season for Head Coach Everick Sullivan. Steele a 4 year letter winner for the Tigers has the ability to play-inside-out on the floor.
[player_tooltip player_id="843577" first="Tonka" last="Hemingway"]Tonka Hemingway Tonka Hemingway 6'4" | PF Conway | 2020 State SC – Conway HS
Hemingway will play this fall on the football for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. Hemingway is a load down in the paint and went onto be a Region Player of the Year for the Tigers on the hardwood.
[player_tooltip player_id="843608" first="Darius" last="Hough"]Darius Hough Darius Hough 6'3" | SF Myrtle Beach | 2020 State SC – Myrtle Beach HS
Hough tells Prep Hoops he’s looking to play football in college next season. Hough averaged 10.3 ppg and 6.1 rebounds this season for the Seahawks. Hough recorded 40 receptions -705 yards and 10 touchdowns this past season.
[player_tooltip player_id="642086" first="James" last="Marques"]James Marques James Marques 5'10" | SG Myrtle Beach | 2020 State SC – Myrtle Beach HS
Marques a undersized shooting guard brought constant energy to the floor every game for the Seahawks. Marques averaged 8.7 ppg and 3 steals a game this past season.
[player_tooltip player_id="642060" first="William" last="Hemingway"]William Hemingway William Hemingway 6'4" | SF Loris | 2020 State SC – Loris HS
Hemingway a Pre-Season SCHSL All-State Selection for Class 3A averaged 14.1 ppg and 10.4 rebounds this season for the Lions. Hemingway a po-go stick athlete really excels in the transition game with his length.
[player_tooltip player_id="925305" first="Travis" last="Collins"] #2Travis Collins Travis Collins 5'11" | SG North Myrtle Beach | 2020 State SC – North Myrtle Beach HS
Collins played a key role in Head Coach Ryan Walker first year in leading the Chiefs. Collins a combo guard helped the Chiefs get to the 3rd Round before losing to arch rival Myrtle Beach HS. Collins averaged 10.1 ppg and 4.6 rebounds to garner 1st Team All-Region Honors.
[player_tooltip player_id="843605" first="Cameron" last="Spain"]Cameron Spain Cameron Spain 6'7" | PF Socastee | 2020 State SC – Socastee HS
Spain 6’7 is a athletic forward who has the ability to run the floor and block shots on the defensive end. Spain plays the game with a good upside. Spain averaged 13 ppg and 10.6 rebounds this past season for the Braves.
[player_tooltip player_id="925281" first="Candido" last="Ortiz-Robles"]Candido Ortiz-Robles Candido Ortiz-Robles 6'1" | CG St James | 2020 State SC – St James HS (Murrells Inlet)
Ortiz-Robles a left-handed guard helped the Sharks (14-12) under Head Coach Chris Tibbits. Ortiz-Robles has a bit of a old school game to him. Ortiz-Robles averaged 12.2 ppg and 6.1 rebounds this season for the Sharks.
[player_tooltip player_id="926001" first="Reaves" last="Hooks"]Reaves Hooks Reaves Hooks 6'0" | PG Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach | 2020 State SC – Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach
Hooks averaged 10.6 ppg this season for the Saints after transferring in from Waccamaw HS. Hooks a point guard liked to show some flash at times with his ball handling skills heading to the cup.
Riley PhippsRiley Phipps – Aynor HS
Phipps played football and basketball for the Blue Jackets. Phipps helped the Blue Jackets to a (11-1) football season as wide receiver. Phipps brings toughness to the floor with great determination and grit.