AAU Preview: Upward Stars Pee Dee 2021
Upward Stars SE 3SSB Pee Dee plays is in its 2nd season after debuting last summer. Lets take a look at the 2021 Upward Stars SE 3SSB Pee Dee group in this article. [player_tooltip player_id="746980" first="Mac" last="Washington"] Mac Washington Mac…
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Continue ReadingUpward Stars SE 3SSB Pee Dee plays is in its 2nd season after debuting last summer. Lets take a look at the 2021 Upward Stars SE 3SSB Pee Dee group in this article.
[player_tooltip player_id="746980" first="Mac" last="Washington"]Mac Washington Mac Washington 6'3" | SG Marion | 2021 State SC – Marion HS
Washington has never lacked confidence on the floor for the Swamp Foxes. Washington a lengthy guard averaged 15.6 ppg and 8 rebounds last season. Washington has the ability to score from all 3 levels on the floor and defend on the perimeter very well. Washington has been a 3 year starter for the Swamp Foxes. Washington has great size playing in the backcourt.
[player_tooltip player_id="747033" first="Christian" last="Taylor"]Christian Taylor Christian Taylor 6'2" | CG Timmonsville | 2021 State SC – Timmonsville HS
Taylor is the go-to guy for the Class 1A Whirlwinds. Taylor a Quarterback on the gridiron brings great athleticism and versatility to the floor. Taylor really just plays the game on both ends with the same constant effort and motor. Taylor plays at a small Class 1A School in Florence County. Taylor averaged 18.3 ppg and 11.7 rebounds last season for the Whirlwinds.
[player_tooltip player_id="927499" first="Umar" last="Lawson"]Umar Lawson Umar Lawson 6'3" | CG Lakewood | 2021 VA – Lakewood HS (Sumter)
Lawson a left-handed ultra athletic guard will play at Lakewood HS this season. Lawson has played the past 2 seasons at Laurence Manning Academy where he has scored 941 points. Lawson averaged 16.9 ppg last season for the Swampcats. Lawson looks to try and dunk everything whenever possible. Lawson is a extremely above average passer and sees the floor very well.
[player_tooltip player_id="840211" first="Ayden" last="Hickman"]Ayden Hickman Ayden Hickman 6'3" | SG Myrtle Beach | 2021 State SC – Myrtle Beach HS (pictured on the front)
Hickman helped the Seahawks get to the SCHSL Class 4A state Championship Game this past March. Hickman is back after averaging 14 ppg last season for the Seahawks. Hickman plays the game with a good basketball IQ and has the ability to hit shots at high percentage.
Devin Boston Devin Boston 6'4" | PF Sumter | 2021 State SC – Sumter HS
Boston plays in the post for Gamecocks and Head Coach Bryan Brown. Boston plays bigger than his size and bring good activity to the floor. Boston plays best around the cup with his length.
[player_tooltip player_id="995372" first="Micah" last="Harry"]Micah Harry Micah Harry 5'9" | PG South Florence | 2021 State SC – South Florence HS
Harry a point guard showed some good progress late in the season last year for the Bruins. Harry really plays the game with a great attitude and a pass firt mentality. Harry picks up and defends the ball 94 feet and isn’t afraid to get down on the floor.
[player_tooltip player_id="927540" first="Travis" last="Cooper"]Travis Cooper Travis Cooper 6'4" | SF West Florence | 2021 State SC – West Florence HS
Cooper is back for the Knights this season and new Head Coach Nate Livesay. Cooper a athletic forward really likes to stalk the baseline and plays very active in the passing lanes.
[player_tooltip player_id="995373" first="Jaheim" last="Dixon"]Jaheim Dixon Jaheim Dixon 6'5" | PF Lee Central | 2021 SC – Lee Central HS (Bishopville)
Dixon 6’5 is a slender-sleek post player who has the ability to alter and challenge shots on the defensive end. Dixon is looking to be the 3rd piece of the puzzle to a talented Stallions team with DaVeon Thomas DaVeon Thomas 6'0" | PG Ridge View | 2021 State SC and Lebron Thomas Lebron Thomas 6'2" | CG Trinity Collegiate | 2022 State SC . The Stallions will play Class 2A in the Lower State starting this season.
[player_tooltip player_id="927557" first="Mike" last="Herrin"]Mike Herrin Mike Herrin 6'4" | CG Socastee | 2021 State SC – Socastee HS (Myrtle Beach)
Herrin averaged 15.1 ppg last season for the Braves. Herrin 6’4 left-handed guard has a slender-sleek frame.