2021: Class 1A Top Players
Prep Hoops takes a look at the top players in Class 1A this coming basketball season. New Regions and New Teams took place this past season with realignment. Some players will find themselves in different parts of the state during…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops takes a look at the top players in Class 1A this coming basketball season. New Regions and New Teams took place this past season with realignment. Some players will find themselves in different parts of the state during playoff time this year.
[player_tooltip player_id="840226" first="Ian" last="Thomson"]Ian Thomson Ian Thomson 6'10" | PF Southside Christian | 2021 State SC – Southside Christian
Thomson a big man in the paint is really looking to make strides this season for the Sabres. Thomson 6’10 moves well around the floor and has the ability to finish inside.
[player_tooltip player_id="927516" first="Adonis" last="Davis"]Adonis Davis Adonis Davis 6'0" | CG Blackville-Hilda | 2021 State SC – Blackville-Hilda HS (pictured on the front)
Davis a football player in the fall recently picked up a offer from South Carolina State on the gridiron. Davis has been a main stay for the Hawks since Prep Hoops first saw him play in the 8th grade. Davis played Quarterback on the football field last season.
[player_tooltip player_id="747011" first="Jabare" last="Perry"] #00Jabare Perry Jabare Perry 6'8" | C Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC – Calhoun County HS (St Matthews)
Perry put up big numbers last season for the Saints. Perry a skilled rangy forward is back at it again for Head Coach Zam Fredrick this season. Perry averaged 18.3 ppg and 7.8 rebounds last season while collecting 3.3 blocks a night. Perry shot 75% (136-182) from the floor.
[player_tooltip player_id="840216" first="Literyian" last="Tyler"]Literyian Tyler Literyian Tyler 6'5" | SF North | 2021 State SC – North HS
Tyler a slender sleek forward is back for another season with the Eagles. Tyler 6’5 lefty averaged 25 ppg and 9 rebounds last season while going over 1,200 career points at North HS last 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
Swedenburg a point guard is back at it for the War Eagles once again this season. Swedenburg a multi sport athlete averaged 15.4 ppg, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists last year. Swedenburg helped the football team to a (12-1) record.
Trevon SpillersTre’Von Spillers Tre’Von Spillers 6'6" | SF Military Magnet | 2021 State SC – Military Magnet
Spillers averaged 17.5 ppg last season for Military Magnet. Spillers a left-handed rangy forward feels most comfortable playing from the elbow in on the floor.
Shawn JonesShawn Jones Jr – Allendale-Fairfax HS
Jones Jr. really plays off the grid down at Allendale-Fairfax HS. Jones Jr. is the son of former Sumter HS Head Coach Shawn Jones. Jones Jr. plays quarterback in the fall. Jones Jr. helped the Tigers to a 3rd SCHSL Playoff Game last season before losing to North Charleston HS.
[player_tooltip player_id="840251" first="Jacoby" last="Crosby"]Jacoby Crosby Jacoby Crosby 6'4" | SG Bamberg-Ehrhardt | 2021 State SC – Bamberg-Ehrhardt HS
Crosby a left-handed wiry guard is back for the Red Raiders in the backcourt. Crosby will play for his father this season on the hardwood. Crosby averaged 16.6 ppg and 5 rebounds last year.
[player_tooltip player_id="747009" first="Justin" last="Baxter"]Justin Baxter Justin Baxter 6'7" | PF Bamberg-Ehrhardt | 2021 State SC – Bamberg-Ehrhardt HS
Baxter and Crosby will have the Red Raiders in the mix this season after moving down to Class 1A. Baxter a left-handed forward averaged a double-double last season. Baxter averaged 16.3 ppg and 16.6 rebounds last season.
[player_tooltip player_id="840221" first="Quez" last="Lewis"]Quez Lewis Quez Lewis 5'8" | PG Johnsonville | 2021 State SC – Johnsonville HS
Lewis a water-bug point guard averaged 16.1 ppg, 4.3 assists and 3 steals for the Golden Flashes (20-2) last season. Lewis plays wide receiver on Friday nights in the fall. Lewis helped the Golden Flashes win the Region Championship last season
[player_tooltip player_id="747033" first="Christian" last="Taylor"]Christian Taylor Christian Taylor 6'2" | CG Timmonsville | 2021 State SC – Timmonsville HS
Taylor averaged 18.3 ppg and 11.7 rebounds last season for the Whirlwinds. Taylor will play Quarterback this fall for the football team.
[player_tooltip player_id="927555" first="Petrie" last="Izzard"]Petrie Izzard Petrie Izzard 5'10" | SG CE Murray | 2021 State SC – CE Murray HS (Greeleyville)
Izzard is a small undersized shooting guard for the War Eagles. Izzard had some big nights this past season for Head Coach Neilson Hilton. CE Murray HS is located in Williamsburg County approximately 12 miles south of Manning.
[player_tooltip player_id="840270" first="Bradley" last="Washington"]Bradley Washington Bradley Washington 6'2" | SG Bethune-Bowman | 2021 State SC – Bethune-Bowman HS (Rowesville)
Washington came on strong late in the season for the Mohawks last year. The Mohawks lost in the SCHSL 3rd Round of the Playoffs.