Class 3A – Region 3 Preview
Will the Emerald HS Eagles win Class 3A – Region 3 this season ? Will the Panthers and Yellow Jackets take the crown ? The Centurions and Wolverines might have something to say about that along with some Red Devils. …
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Continue ReadingWill the Emerald HS Eagles win Class 3A – Region 3 this season ? Will the Panthers and Yellow Jackets take the crown ? The Centurions and Wolverines might have something to say about that along with some Red Devils.
Predictions:
Emerald HS (Greenwood) – Head Coach Mark Sparrow stepped down after going (6-17) last season. The Vikings do have some talent this season.
Union County HS – The Yellow Jackets have plenty of size up front. How will the back court perform this season ?
Chapman HS – Banks Atkins Banks Atkins 5'10" | SG Chapman | 2021 State SC is back for the Panthers after averaging 13.3 ppg last season for the (18-8) Panthers.
Broome HS – The Centurions return Adam Comer Adam Comer 6'8" | PF Broome | 2021 State SC up front. Comer averaged a double-double last season.
Woodruff HS – Does Dyon Bartley Dyon Bartley 6'2" | SG Woodruff | 2021 State SC have enough support here ?
Clinton HS – The Red Devils really struggled last season at (1-23).
Players to Watch in the Region:
Adam Comer Adam Comer 6'8" | PF Broome | 2021 State SC (2021) – Broome HS (Prep Hoops Region Player of the Year)
Comer the big man in the middle for the Centurions will look to have a breakout season this year in the Upstate. Comer averaged 14 ppg, 12.2 rebounds and 3.3 blocks last season.
Banks Atkins Banks Atkins 5'10" | SG Chapman | 2021 State SC (2021) – Chapman HS (Inman)
Atkins is a shooting guard who can really knockdown shots on the perimeter. Atkins averaged 13.3 ppg last season after connecting on 50 three pointers made.
KJ McCluney KJ McCluney 6'6" | PF Union County | 2021 State SC (2021) – Union County HS
McCluney a rangy forward has great length around the cup. McCluney averaged 8.5 ppg and 7.3 rebounds last season for the Yellow Jackets (21-7) . McCluney 6’6 also excels on the football field as a wide receiver.
Shep Forrester Shep Forrester 6'2" | SG Emerald | 2021 State SC (2021) – Emerald HS (Greenwood) (pictured on the front)
Forrester had a good summer with the Upward Stars Upstate Bailey squad on the Grassroots Circuit. Forrester a slender sleek left-handed guard is a very deceptive athlete. Forrester a academic qualifier in the classroom has deep range on his shot from behind the arc.
Zacoyeis Elmore Zacoyeis Elmore 5'11" | PG Emerald | 2021 State SC (2021) – Emerald HS (Greenwood)
Elmore averaged 15.9 ppg and 4.8 rebounds last season for the Eagles. Elmore attempted 215 three point attempts last season. Elmore played Wide Receiver/ Defensive Back this season for the Eagles on the gridiron.
Dyon Bartley Dyon Bartley 6'2" | SG Woodruff | 2021 State SC (2021) – Woodruff HS
Bartley brings some toughness to the floor for the Wolverines with his play. Bartley a guard helped the Wolverines to a (14-10) season last year and playoff appearance.
Naqaua Kershaw Naqaua Kershaw 6'7" | SF Union County | 2022 State SC (2022) – Union County HS
Kershaw moves very well around the floor and feels quite comfortable shooting the ball on the perimeter. Kershaw a long and rangy forward averaged 4 ppg and 5.9 rebounds last season. Kershaw needs to be able to fight through contact better down the road.
Timothy Salter Timothy Salter 6'9" | C Union County | 2023 SC (2023) – Union County HS
Salter is a RAW talent still on the hardwood. Salter will play with his back to the basket. Salter a football player is still new to the game.