AAU Preview: Team South Carolina 2021
This spring has been a first for everyone that’s for sure. I truly hope we NEVER have to go through this again with the Covid-19 Pandemic. Prep Hoops is going to start taking a dive into some Grassroots Basketball right…
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Continue ReadingThis spring has been a first for everyone that’s for sure. I truly hope we NEVER have to go through this again with the Covid-19 Pandemic. Prep Hoops is going to start taking a dive into some Grassroots Basketball right here. Lets take a look at Team South Carolina 2021. Legacy Early College Assistant Coach Mike Alexander will coach Team South Carolina 2021 this summer. Team South Carolina 2021 has not decided on a schedule yet according to Alexander.
James Lovorn James Lovorn 5'11" | PG TL Hanna | 2021 State SC – T.L. Hanna HS (Anderson) (pictured on the front)
Lovorn a point guard recently received a offer from Anderson University (NCAA D2). Lovorn averaged 19.3 ppg and 4.2 assists last season while gaining All-Region honors for the 3rd straight season. Lovorn has received interest from NCAA D1 schools but nobody has extended a offer quite yet.
Jaquarious “JQ” JonesJaquarious Jones Jaquarious Jones 6'2" | SF Greenville | 2021 State SC – Greenville HS
Jones recently received a football offer from Campbell University. Jones is a very deceptive athlete with his crafty footwork and ability to move around the floor. Jones has the ability to bully players on the floor with his toughness. Jones was a All-Region Performer last season for the Red Raiders after averaging 11 ppg last season.
[player_tooltip player_id="927510" first="Kameron" last="Little"]Kameron Little Kameron Little 6'6" | SF Legacy Early College | 2021 State SC – Legacy Early College
Little is coming off a recent injury he suffered this season with the Lions. Little a athletic combo forward brings plays well around the basket. Little a outstanding student in the classroom will be a key piece to the Lions success this coming season.
[player_tooltip player_id="536359" first="Josh" last="Owens"]Josh Owens Josh Owens 6'3" | SF Wren | 2021 State SC – Wren HS (Piedmont)
Owens will have a bigger role this season for the Hurricanes with the departure of Bryce McGowens Bryce McGowens 6'6" | CG Legacy Early College | 2021 State #23 Nation SC to Legacy Early College for next season. Owens really improved his game this past season. Owens averaged 14.9 ppg and 9.8 rebounds last season for the Hurricanes. The Hurricanes will play down this year at the Class 3A level.
[player_tooltip player_id="976950" first="Aaron" last="Randolph"]Aaron Randolph Aaron Randolph 6'4" | SF Westside | 2021 State SC – Westside HS (Anderson)
Randolph a left-handed wing player averaged 5.6 ppg last season for the Rams.
[player_tooltip player_id="927526" first="Michael" last="Sanders"]Michael Sanders Michael Sanders 6'4" | PF Greenville | 2021 SC – Greenville HS
Sanders plays football for the Red Raiders and for Head Coach Mike Anderson. Sanders brings a rugged look and great frame to the basketball floor. Sanders plays wide receiver for the Red Raiders.
[player_tooltip player_id="927515" first="DJ" last="Johnson"]DJ Johnson DJ Johnson 5'9" | CG Greenville | 2021 State SC – Greenville HS
Johnson a left-handed shifty guard should play a lot of minutes this season for the Red Raiders. Johnson has the ability to knockdown shots on the perimeter.
Channin Griffith – Legacy Early College
Griffith is a great defensive guy for the Lions. Griffith a guard carries a 4.1 GPA and a 1260 SAT. Griffith is a young senior age wise.
JD Young – Mauldin HS
Xavier ThorntonXavier Thornton – Alexander HS (GA)
Thornton played over in the Peach State last season after playing at Westside HS in Anderson. Thornton has the ability to score the ball at 3 levels on the floor. Thornton brings a toughness to the floor and a competitive edge. Thornton averaged 10.9 ppg last season for the Cougars (18-11).
Saiyd Burnside Saiyd Burnside 6'7" | PF Wade Hampton | 2020 State SC – Wade Hampton HS / PHS Academy (FL)
Burnside will do a post graduate season in the Sunshine State at PHS Academy. Burnside 6’7 is a bit of a late bloomer on the hardwood. Burnside played this past season at Wade Hampton HS after playing at nearby Eastside HS.
BJ Atkins BJ Atkins 5'9" | PG Christ Church | 2023 SC (2023) – Christ Church
Atkins a point guard is playing up a few age groups here for Team South Carolina 2021.