2021: Small Town Point Guards
The Palmetto State 2021 Class is going to be good one that’s for sure. Lets take a look at some small town point guards in this article right here. [player_tooltip player_id="840187" first="DaVeon" last="Thomas"] DaVeon Thomas DaVeon Thomas 6'0" | PG…
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Continue ReadingThe Palmetto State 2021 Class is going to be good one that’s for sure. Lets take a look at some small town point guards in this article right here.
[player_tooltip player_id="840187" first="DaVeon" last="Thomas"]DaVeon Thomas DaVeon Thomas 6'0" | PG Ridge View | 2021 State SC – Lee Central HS (Bishopville) (pictured on the front)
Thomas has been a floor leader for the Stallions since he joined the varsity basketball program. Thomas went over 1,000 career points last year. Thomas averaged 17.8 ppg, 7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 3.5 steals. Thomas is the absolute stat sheet stuffer and leaves it all out on the floor. Thomas is very vocal on the floor and really understands the game very well. Thomas makes plays for his teammates and just gives you a chance to win every time he touches the floor.
Omazeon “Dude” TinsleyOmazeon Tinsley Omazeon Tinsley 5'9" | PG Lancaster | 2021 State SC – Lancaster HS
Tinsley can fill it up when needed for the Bruins. Tinsley is not big in height at all but can really get the ball up the floor in a hurry. Tinsley enters his senior season with 932 career points. Tinsley really has a nice mid-range game and excels in the transition style of play. Tinsley averaged 17.4 ppg, 4 assists and 2.1 steals this past season. Tinsley is a pesky on the ball defender who can really create havoc on the floor.
[player_tooltip player_id="840225" first="Marshall" last="Myers"]Marshall Myers Marshall Myers 5'11" | PG Cheraw | 2021 State SC – Cheraw HS
Myers averaged 20.6 ppg and helped the Braves reach the Class 3A Lower State Championship Game this past February. Myers returned to the Braves this past season after not playing his sophomore year. Myers dished out 4.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.5 steals per outing. Myers helped the Braves to a (16-12) season. Myers shows good leadership on the floor and great academics in the classroom. Myers can get the ball into the paint or stop and pop for the 15-17 footer. Myers a soft spoken young man really plays the game to the fullest while on the floor.
[player_tooltip player_id="840221" first="Quez" last="Lewis"]Quez Lewis Quez Lewis 5'8" | PG Johnsonville | 2021 State SC – Johnsonville HS
Lewis helped the Golden Flashes to a unreal turnaround this past season. The Golden Flashes finished (20-2) and won the Region Title under Head Coach Harris Avant. Lewis averaged 16.1 ppg, 4.3 rebounds and 3 steals this season. Lewis a wide receiver on the football team is a pure gym rat with his great work ethic. Lewis is shifty with the ball in his hands and isn’t afraid to draw contact attacking the basket. Lewis really plays the game with a fearless mindset.
[player_tooltip player_id="770942" first="Michael" last="Shuler"]Michael Shuler Michael Shuler 5'10" | PG Woodland | 2021 State SC – Woodland HS (Dorchester)
Shuler plays off the grid for sure down in the St George area just north of Summerville. Shuler a 3 sport athlete plays as a defensive back on the football team and plays soccer also during the school year. Shuler can really keep the ball on a string with his ball-handling. Shuler logs a lot of minutes for the Wolverines plays the game very unselfish. Shuler averaged 16.5 ppg this past season for the Wolverines and Head Coach Leon Wheaton.
[player_tooltip player_id="644840" first="Darian" last="Bookman"]Darian Bookman Darian Bookman 6'0" | PG Mid-Carolina | 2021 State SC – Mid-Carolina HS (Prosperity)
Bookman was a All-Region Performer this season for the Rebels. Bookman made the Class 3A-All State Team this past season. Bookman is a comfortable shooter on the perimeter and can extend his game out to 3-point range. Bookman averaged 16.5 ppg, 5.1 rebounds,3.9 assists and 3.2 steals this season for the Rebels (15-12). Bookman has 850 career points entering his senior season.
[player_tooltip player_id="927524" first="AJ" last="Swedenburg"]AJ Swedenburg AJ Swedenburg 5'10" | PG Wagener-Salley | 2021 State SC – Wagener-Salley HS (Wagener)
Swedenburg plays football in the fall and hoops in the winter for the War Eagles. Swedenburg has been a staple here since Prep Hoops first saw him play as a 9th grader. Swedenburg averaged 15.4 ppg, 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2 steals this past season. The basketball team finished the season at (17-11). The War Eagles football team finished the season at (12-1) losing in the 3rd Round of the SCHSL Playoffs.