Function At The Junction: Underclassmen
Prep Hoops is ALWAYS on the lookout for young and upcoming talent. The Function At The Junction had just some of that talent on hand this past weekend in Florence. Who are some of these youngsters ? Read more about…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops is ALWAYS on the lookout for young and upcoming talent. The Function At The Junction had just some of that talent on hand this past weekend in Florence. Who are some of these youngsters ? Read more about them right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State.
Grant Beaton Grant Beaton 6'6" | PF West Florence | 2024 State SC – King’s Academy (Florence) (2024) – Upward Stars
Beaton really came to play down in the paint and left it all out on the floor. Grant has really added some weight to his frame since the high school season. Beaton was all over the glass and on the floor for loose balls. Beaton had 25 points according to our unofficial scoring in a win over Florence International Basketball. Beaton played the game on contact and at times just outmanned defenders down in the paint.
Michael Green Michael Green 6'8" | PF Darlington | 2024 State SC – Darlington HS (2024) – Florence International
Green 6’5 is a new name in the Falcons rotation this coming season for Head Coach Brad Knox. Green spent the year last year over at Trinity Collegiate. Green is a long and mobile forward who has the ability to alter and challenge shots on defense. Michael runs the floor very well and needs to add weight and muscle down the road.
Keenan Dubose Keenan Dubose 6'2" | CG Darlington | 2024 State SC (2024) – Darlington HS – Upward Stars
Dubose has played the past 2 seasons on Falcons varsity basketball roster. Dubose averaged 5.9 ppg in 10 games this season. Dubose was able to knockdown some mid-range jumpers today in a lopsided win.
Ford Wilder Ford Wilder 6'3" | SG Wilson Hall | 2026 State SC (2026) – Wilson Hall (Sumter) – TSW
SHOOTER ALERT !!!! Wilder scored like 17 points of his teams 19 points. Wilder has good range on his shot and shows to have a nice shooting stroke. Ford is the future of Barons basketball.
AJ Samuel AJ Samuel 6'5" | PF Crestwood | 2026 SC (2026) – Hartsville M.S. – Florence International Basketball
Samuel is already a big lad for his age. AJ is the son of current Crestwood Head Coach Aric Samuel. Samuel was a brute down low in the paint and shows to have a good set of hands and footwork. Samuel will also lace them in the fall for the football program.