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Prep Hoops Predictions:
1.Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS – Can the Bruins get over the hump this season after losing in the Lower State Championship Game to Marlboro County HS last season. The Bruins finished the year at (12-3).
2.Brookland-Cayce – The Bearcats have plenty of firepower to make some noise this season under Head Coach Robert Wells.
3.Fox Creek HS – The Predators and Head Coach Andrew Peckham could really sneak up on some teams this year.
4.Strom Thurmond HS (Johnston) – The Rebels will rely on Chandler Mims this season. Mims also excels on the baseball diamond for the Rebels.
5.Gilbert HS – The Indians are a football powerhouse can that carry over to the hardwood ?
6.Swansea HS – Will the Tigers fight for a playoff spot ?
Jordan Simpson Jordan Simpson 6'5" | CG Orangeburg-Wilkinson | 2022 State SC (2022) – Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS – Prep Hoops Preseason Region Player of the Year (pictured on front)
Simpson really stuffed the stat sheet season for the Bruins. Jordan a good sized guard averaged 13.6 ppg, 4 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 2.5 steals last season. Simpson enters his senior season with 680 career points for Head Coach Willie Thomas.
Christian Ferguson Christian Ferguson 6'5" | SF Brookland Cayce | 2022 State SC (2022) – Brookland Cayce HS
Ferguson a long and rangy forward brings good versatility to the floor for the Bearcats. Christian has a nice dribble pull-up game from midrange. Christian can extend the defense with his shooting behind the arc. Ferguson ran with the PCH Nightrydas SC this past summer o on the Grassroots Circuit.
Jahmari Kennerly Jahmari Kennerly 6'0" | PG Brookland-Cayce | 2022 State SC (2022) – Brookland Cayce HS
Kennerly is currently football for the Bearcats. Jahmari is a very shifty guard that really excels in the transition game. Kennerly will explode to the basket with his side to side ball-handling skills.
Christian Hall Christian Hall 6'0" | CG Brookland Cayce | 2022 State SC (2022) – Brookland Cayce HS
Hall a point guard has a nice mid-range game and really looks to utilize the short jumpers along the baseline. Christian has the ability to create his own and plays the game a bit offensive minded from the backcourt.
Jadon Johnson Jadon Johnson 6'2" | PG Fox Creek | 2022 State SC (2022) – Fox Creek HS
Johnson a multi-sport athlete plays Quarterback and in the backcourt for the Predators. Johnson is coming off a ACL injury and might not be back with the program until January according to Coach Peckham.
Levi Taylor (2022) – Swansea HS
Taylor a undersized post player averaged 9.8 ppg last season for the Tigers.
Horaces Jacques Horaces Jacques 6'2" | PG Orangeburg-Wilkinson | 2023 State SC (2023) – Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS
Jacques is a tough-minded guard for the Bruins. Horace can really get-up and defend on the ball and cause chaos. Jacques plays the game very unselfish and doesn’t mind getting on the floor for a loose ball.
Chandler O’Bannon Chandler O’Bannon 6'5" | SF Fox Creek | 2022 State SC (2022) – Fox Creek HS
O’Bannon a lengthy forward has the ability to challenge shots on the defensive end of the floor. Chandler averaged 8.5 ppg this past season. Look for O’Bannon to have a big season as a senior for the Predators.
Connor Cannon Connor Cannon 6'4" | CG Fox Creek | 2024 State SC (2024) – Fox Creek HS
Cannon is coming into his own for the Predators. Connor ran on the Grassroots Circuit with Upward Stars Southeast 2024 this past summer.