Class 5A – Region 8
Just like most of the Palmetto State several shutdowns are in the effect during these Covid-19 times. Prep Hoops finished its previews of the whole state today with this Lowcountry Region in the Charleston area. Predictions: Fort Dorchester HS –…
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Continue ReadingJust like most of the Palmetto State several shutdowns are in the effect during these Covid-19 times. Prep Hoops finished its previews of the whole state today with this Lowcountry Region in the Charleston area.
Predictions:
Fort Dorchester HS – The Patriots are off to a quick (5-0) start this season.
Summerville HS – The Green Wave will keep it close with the Patriots up towards the top.
Ashley Ridge HS – The Swamp Foxes have a whole new team this season.
West Ashley HS – The Wildcats will have a new look this season with longtime Head Coach Ronnie Dupre now retired.
Stall HS – How far can Kevin Stokes Kevin Stokes 5'11" | SG Stall | 2022 State SC carry the Warriors this season ?
Players to Watch in the Region:
Ryan Foor Ryan Foor 6'3" | SF Summerville | 2021 State SC (2021) – Summerville HS
Foor brings a blue collar game to the floor and does what he needs to do to help his team win games. Foor isn’t flashy at times but productive in his play.
Sakharis Smalls Sakharis Smalls 6'3" | PF West Ashley | 2022 State SC (2022) – West Ashley HS
Smalls a quick leaping forward moves well around the paint. Smalls has great length and is always active around the ball.
Brandon Mungin Brandon Mungin 5'10" | CG West Ashley | 2022 State SC (2022) – West Ashley HS
Mungin a left-handed guard runs the backcourt for the Wildcats.
Jahleel Porter Jahleel Porter 6'1" | SF West Ashley | 2022 State SC (2022) – West Ashley HS
Porter had a big season on the gridiron for the Wildcats football team. Porter ran for 1,332 yards this year in just 7 games for the Wildcats.
O’Marion Green O’Marion Green 5'11" | SG Fort Dorchester | 2022 State SC (2022) – Fort Dorchester HS
Green like several players at Fort Dorchester HS plays football in the fall.
Davion Joyner Davion Joyner 6'1" | PG Fort Dorchester | 2022 State SC (2022) – Fort Dorchester HS
Joyner has been on the varsity since his 8th grade season with the Patriots.
Demetris McKelvey Demetris McKelvey 6'6" | SF Fort Dorchester | 2022 State SC (2022) – Fort Dorchester HS
McKelvey scored 35 points in 2 games last week for the Patriots (5-0) in wins over over Stratford HS.
Kevin Stokes Kevin Stokes 5'11" | SG Stall | 2022 State SC (2022) – Stall HS
Stokes a shooting guard is off to a fast start for the Warriors this season with over 22 ppg.
Matty Foor Matty Foor 6'1" | PG First Baptist | 2023 State SC (2023) – Summerville HS
Foor is the floor general for the Green Wave basketball and Head Coach David Long. Foor saw extensive action last season as a freshman.
Yannick Smith Yannick Smith 6'3" | SG Summerville | 2024 State SC (2024) – Summerville HS
Smith is part of the youth movement with the Green Wave program. Smith was called up late in the season last year abd saw some varsity minutes,