2023: Upward Stars Workout
Prep Hoops takes a look at the 2023 players in attendance at the Upward Stars Workout this past Saturday. The Workout took place at the Upward Star Center in Spartanburg. [player_tooltip player_id="865317" first="Greg" last="Jackson"] Greg Jackson Greg Jackson 6'10" |…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops takes a look at the 2023 players in attendance at the Upward Stars Workout this past Saturday. The Workout took place at the Upward Star Center in Spartanburg.
[player_tooltip player_id="865317" first="Greg" last="Jackson"]Greg Jackson Greg Jackson 6'10" | PF Ridge View | 2023 SC – Ridge View HS
Jackson is ranked the #1 player in the 2023 Palmetto State Class. Jackson will have more playing time this season for the Blazers with the graduation of Javon Benson Javon Benson 6'8" | PF Ridge View | 2020 State #270 Nation SC (South Carolina). Jackson is very agile and moves well around the court. Jackson keeps the ball up high and has the ability to rebound on both ends of the floor.
[player_tooltip player_id="865338" first="Nyrell" last="Stradford"]Nyrell Stradford Nyrell Stradford 6'5" | SF Camden | 2023 State SC – Camden HS
Stradford is a thick player with a strong frame. Stradford saw great minutes last season for the Bulldogs as a freshman. Stradford likes to slash to the rack and has the ability to overpower players. Stradford has a bright future in front of him.
[player_tooltip player_id="865305" first="Matty" last="Foor"]Matty Foor Matty Foor 6'1" | PG First Baptist | 2023 State SC – Summerville HS
Foor a point guard played a lot last season for the Green Wave. Foor averaged 11.6 ppg and 4 assists last season for Head Coach David Long. Foor plays the game with some savvy and craftiness. Foor can penetrate the gaps and find a open teammate for a look.
[player_tooltip player_id="975137" first="Gavin" last="Blocker"]Gavin Blocker Gavin Blocker 6'3" | SG May River | 2023 State SC – May River HS
Blocker a left-handed shooting guard had a very good freshman season for the Sharks. Blocker a slender-sleek guard always seemed to be shot ready to receive the ball. Blocker averaged 11 ppg last season for the Sharks.
[player_tooltip player_id="865318" first="Jalen" last="Jefferson"]Jalen Jefferson Jalen Jefferson 6'2" | CG North | 2023 State SC – North HS
Jefferson a left-handed point guard is quite shifty with the ball in his hands. Jefferson was able to connect on some mid-range jumpers today. Jefferson really likes to have the ball in his hands and looks to make things happen.
[player_tooltip player_id="996188" first="Nakoyiss" last="Sweetenburg"] #105Nakoyiss Sweetenburg Nakoyiss Sweetenburg 6'6" | PF Camden | 2023 SC – Camden HS
Sweetenburg was a surprise today with his play. Sweetenburg looks to be headed to Camden HS after attending Lugoff-Elgin HS last season for a short bit. Sweetenburg played well around the basket and finished on the inside. Sweetenburg could be a nice addition to the Bulldogs roster and for Head Coach Ron McKie down the road.