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Predictions:
Brookland Cayce HS – The Bearcats return 8 of 12 kids on the roster this season. The Bearcats finished (13-14) last season.
Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS – The Bruins will rely on Jordan Simpson Jordan Simpson 6'5" | CG Orangeburg-Wilkinson | 2022 State SC (2022) and Larry Howell Larry Howell 6'4" | SF Orangeburg-Wilkinson | 2021 State SC (2021) this season.
Fox Creek HS – The Predators could be the sleeper on a given night under Head Coach Andrew Peckham this year. The Predators finished last season at (16-14) in Class 2A.
Strom Thurmond HS – The Rebels finished last season at (9-14).
Swansea HS – How far can Tymir Lowman Tymir Lowman 5'9" | CG Swansea | 2021 State SC carry the Tigers squad for Head Coach Chris Register ?
Gilbert HS – The Indians will really have to battle this season and rely on Dalton Rye.
Players to Watch in the Region:
Aubrey Richardson Aubrey Richardson 6'3" | PF Brookland-Cayce | 2021 State SC (2021) – Brookland Cayce HS (Prep Hoops Region Player of the Year)
Richardson is a TWEENER on the floor and a MANCHILD at times. Richardson a 3 time All-Region Performer averaged 14 ppg and 8 rebounds last season for the Bengals.
Larry Howell Larry Howell 6'4" | SF Orangeburg-Wilkinson | 2021 State SC (2021) – Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS
Prep Hoops expects Howell to have a breakout season this year for the Bruins. Howell had a good summer on the Grassroots Circuit playing with Big Shots Virginia Select. Howell is a great athlete who averaged 4.5 ppg last season for the Bruins. Howell has a good motor and better work ethic on the floor for Head Coach Willie Thomas.
Tymir Lowman Tymir Lowman 5'9" | CG Swansea | 2021 State SC (2021) – Swansea HS
Lowman a guard averaged 11 ppg last season for the Tigers.
Dalton Rye (2021) – Gilbert HS
Rye is a 3 year starter for the Indians and averaged 13 ppg last season.
Jordan Simpson Jordan Simpson 6'5" | CG Orangeburg-Wilkinson | 2022 State SC (2022) – Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS
Simpson is back to lead the Bruins team for Head Coach Willie Thomas. Simpson averaged 14.6 ppg last season for the Bruins (16-11). Simpson ran on the Grassroots Circuit with Upward Stars Southeast 2022. Simpson is a versatile guard in the backcourt with his ability to create his own shot and for his teammates.
Christian Ferguson Christian Ferguson 6'5" | SF Brookland Cayce | 2022 State SC (2022) – Brookland Cayce HS
Ferguson is back for the Bengals after averaging 7.8 ppg and 4.8 rebounds last season. Ferguson a small forward is a great loose change guy on the floor with the ability to knockdown the elbow jumper.
Jahmari Kennerly Jahmari Kennerly 6'0" | PG Brookland-Cayce | 2022 State SC (2022) – Brookland Cayce HS
Kennerly a point guard is back to lead the Bearcats offense. Kennerly started off his career at Airport HS.
Jadon Johnson Jadon Johnson 6'2" | PG Fox Creek | 2022 State SC (2022) – Fox Creek HS
Johnson plays Quarterback in the fall and in the backcourt when it comes to hoop season. Johnson averaged 8.3 ppg,4.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists last season for the Predators.
Chandler O’Bannon (2022) – Fox Creek HS
O’Bannon is looking to have a breakout season for the Predators after averaging 5.9 ppg and 7.7 rebounds last season. O’Bannon 6’4 power forward is a new name for Prep Hoops to follow this season.
Horaces Jacques Horaces Jacques 6'2" | PG Orangeburg-Wilkinson | 2023 State SC (2023) – Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS
Jacques had a good summer on the Grassroots Circuit after averaging 5.3 ppg last season for the Bruins.
Some players moving on:
Skylar King Skylar King 6'0" | CG Brookland-Cayce | 2022 SC will not play basketball this season for the Brookland Cayce HS Bearcats. King has committed to play baseball at the University of West Virginia.
Jahmonie Parker-Jones Jahmonie Parker-Jones 6'5" | SF Orangeburg-Wilkinson | 2022 State NC has transferred out of Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS and reclassified into the 2022 class. Parker-Jones is currently in school at New Life Christian Academy in Fayetteville, NC.