UNDERCLASSMEN: The Lefty Crew
Prep Hoops takes a look at some more left-handers from this summer we were able to see on the Grassroots Circuit. Bobby Taylor Bobby Taylor 5'10" | PG Daniel | 2022 State SC (2022) – Daniel HS (Central) – Upward…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops takes a look at some more left-handers from this summer we were able to see on the Grassroots Circuit.
Bobby Taylor Bobby Taylor 5'10" | PG Daniel | 2022 State SC (2022) – Daniel HS (Central) – Upward Stars Upstate Rudy
Taylor makes the red, white and blue offense go this summer. Taylor had a great sophomore season for the Lions running the point guard position.
Russell Brunson Jr Russell Brunson Jr 6'1" | CG Calhoun County | 2022 State SC (2022) – Gray Collegiate – Big Shots SC 16U Premier
Brunson Jr. has a change of address this season and will be headed to play for the War Eagles and Head Coach Dion Bethea. Brunson Jr. piled up the points last season down at Calhoun County HS before deciding to transfer to the Class 2A powerhouse.
Seth DeBruhl Seth DeBruhl 6'4" | SG Carolina Forest | 2022 State SC (2022) – Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach – Big Shots SC 16U Premier
DeBruhl saw very limited action this summer after being injured a bit. DeBruhl a scoring guard led the Grand Strand area in scoring last season for the Class 2A SCISA program.
Isaiah Williams Isaiah Williams 6'6" | PF Blythewood | 2022 State SC (2022) – Blythewood HS – Carolina Cavs
Williams is back for the Bengals and Head Coach Zeke Washington. Williams plays on a very talented team with the likes of Julian Phillips Julian Phillips 6'8" | SF Link Academy | 2022 #19 Nation MO , Emanuel Richards Emanuel Richards 6'5" | CG Christ School | 2023 State NC and Samaad Wright Samaad Wright 6'0" | CG Blythewood | 2022 State SC just to name a few here.
Randy Gibson Randy Gibson 6'1" | PG Scott's Branch | 2023 State SC (2023) – Scott’s Branch HS (Summerton) – Upward Stars Southeast 2023
Gibson helped the Class 1A Eagles to the State Championship last March. Gibson a bit unknown at that time played Grassroots ball with the Upward Stars Southeast program this summer. Gibson plays the game with constant effort and isn’t afraid to get on the floor.
Collin Murray-Boyles Collin Murray-Boyles 6'7" | PF AC Flora | 2023 #209 Nation UT (2023) – AC Flora HS – Upward Stars Columbia
Murray-Boyles had a great summer with his Columbia based Grassroots program. Murray-Boyles runs the floor very well and finishes around the cup at a high rate. Murray-Boyles is a quick leaper off the floor and can also step-out outside and knockdown some perimeter jumpers.
Derrick Barksdale Derrick Barksdale 5'10" | SG South Pointe | 2023 State SC (2023) – York Prep – Next Level SC
Barksdale a defensive back on the gridiron also excels in the backcourt with his play. Barksdale at times this summer played up a age group and didn’t show no lack of confidence. Barksdale plays football at South Pointe HS while playing hoops for the York Prep Patriots.
Devin Grainger Devin Grainger 6'1" | PG Conway | 2024 State SC (2024) – Conway HS – Ascend Ballers
Grainger is the future for the Tigers program on the hardwood and football field. Grainger has already a good skill package for his young age and even saw varsity minutes last season as a 8th grader for Head Coach Mike Hopkins.