2023: New Arrivals
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Prep Hoops is always looking to expand to the database with coverage from around the Palmetto State. 45 players have made a debut in this latest edition of the new 2023 UPDATED Palmetto State Rankings. This past year with the…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops is always looking to expand to the database with coverage from around the Palmetto State. 45 players have made a debut in this latest edition of the new 2023 UPDATED Palmetto State Rankings. This past year with the Pandemic going – Prep Hoops wasn’t able to see some kids from the prior summer like usual. Prep Hoops looks to be caught back up with its coverage so lets start right here.
#29 – Avantae Parker Avantae Parker 6'9" | PF Gray Collegiate | 2023 State SC – Gray Collegiate
Parker is already making dividends for the War Eagles after moving in from nearby White Knoll HS. Parker is active on both ends of the floor with his play.
#33 – Sean Cusano Sean Cusano 6'7" | SF Hilton Head Prep | 2023 State SC – Hilton Head Prep (pictured on front)
Cusano is a new name in the Palmetto State this summer after moving down from Virginia. Cusano runs on the Grassroots Circuit with Team Rogue. Cusano averaged 13 ppg 10 rebounds and 4 assists last season for Union HS in winning a VHSL State Championship this past year. Cusano was a 1st Team All-State Selection this past year for his efforts.
#48 – Donovan Rivers Donovan Rivers 6'8" | PF The Skill Factory | 2023 GA – Ridge View HS
Rivers a mobile big man is just another post player in the Blazers talented front court. Rivers is going to continue to get better with more playing time.
#53 – DeMariel Smith DeMariel Smith 6'4" | PG Gaffney | 2023 SC – Legion Collegiate (Rock Hill)
Smith a lefty-rangy guard has found his way over to Legion Collegiate after attending Blacksburg HS. Prep Hoops first saw Smith play this past spring with 4K Hoops on the Grassroots Circuit.
#60 – Zay Holley Zay Holley 6'3" | SF South Aiken | 2023 State SC – South Aiken HS
Holley plays on the Grassroots Circuit with AC Elite. Holley has a knack for scoring the ball. Zay has a nice mid-range game and the ability to excel in transition.
#64 Justin Britt Justin Britt 6'4" | CG Goose Creek | 2023 State SC – Goose Creek HS
Britt a combo guard can direct traffic or score off the ball. Britt guided the Gators to a (12-1) season under Head Coach Blake Hall.
#70 – David Elam David Elam 6'3" | PG Keenan | 2023 State SC – Keenan HS
Elam a left-handed guard found his way over to Columbia after attending Mead Hall.
#72 – Noah Bailes Noah Bailes 6'3" | SG Lucy Beckham | 2023 State SC – Lucy Beckham HS (Mount Pleasant)
Bailes is a shooter with a sweet stroke. Noah will look for a breakout season for the Bengals and Head Coach Anthony Glover.
#73 – Chase Harris Chase Harris 6'1" | SG Dorman | 2023 State SC – Dorman HS
Harris is another guard on the Cavaliers roster this season for Head Coach Thomas Ryan. Harris will provide plenty of depth in the back court for the Class 5A program from the Upstate.
#81 – Ryan Lominack Ryan Lominack 6'1" | SG Dreher | 2023 State SC – Dreher HS
Lominack a sharp shooting guard guard has good range on his shot. Ryan has a quick release and shoots the ball at high clip from behind the arc.