2025: Off The Grid
Every year Prep Hoops finds a kid that doesn’t play in a big city and might be tucked away somewhere in the Palmetto State. Who are some Off The Grid players that fill that bill in the 2025 Palmetto State…
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Continue ReadingEvery year Prep Hoops finds a kid that doesn’t play in a big city and might be tucked away somewhere in the Palmetto State. Who are some Off The Grid players that fill that bill in the 2025 Palmetto State Class.
Amare Adams Amare Adams 6'5" | PF South Florence | 2025 State SC – Central HS (Pageland)
Adams is a versatile young man for his age around the basket. Amare has great footwork and hands which also shows on the football field. Adams plays up in Chesterfield County near the North Carolina State Line. Amare averaged 10 ppg and 9 rebounds this past season for the Eagles (12-9)
Jeffrey Ceasar Jeffrey Ceasar 5'9" | PG Manning | 2025 State SC – Manning HS
Ceasar had a solid freshman season for the Monarchs from the backcourt. Jeffrey a left-handed guard averaged 10.8 ppg for the Monarchs (16-8). He is quick from end to the end on the floor and really likes to work in the floater from time to time.
Caden Edmond Caden Edmond 6'2" | SG Central Pageland | 2025 State SC – Central HS (Pageland)
Edmond is a very deceptive athlete who does it all from the wing position. Caden can get the ball to the rack or stop and pop from downtown behind the three-point line. Edmond averaged 15 ppg and 5 rebounds this past season for the Eagles. Edmond and Adams look to be a solid 1-2 punch for the Eagles in the years to come.
Tahj Lathon Tahj Lathon 6'5" | SF Marion | 2025 State SC – Marion HS
Tahj averaged 7 ppg and 4.4 rebounds this past season for the Swamp Foxes (10-10). Lathon brings good versatility to the floor with his ability to play multiple positions. Tahj is a quick leaper and can really change a game on the defensive end at times with his ability to alter and challenge shots. He will run on the Grassroots Circuit with Upward Stars SE 3SSB Pee Dee this season.
Gage Dicks Gage Dicks 6'1" | SG Andrew Jackson Academy | 2025 State SC – Barnwell HS (pictured on front)
Dicks plays for the Warhorses down in Barnwell County near the Georgia State line. Gage will be running with the Carolins Shockers come this Grassroots season. Dicks can score the ball from all 3-levels on the floor if it means driving to the cup, hitting a mid-range jumper or knocking down the 3-ball. Gage looks to take over the reins of the Warhorses program with the graduation of Russell Branch Russell Branch 6'2" | PG Fork Union Military Academy | 2022 State SC coming this year.
Trey Sutton Trey Sutton 6'7" | PF Calhoun Falls Charter | 2025 State SC – Calhoun Falls Charter HS
Sutton a forward plays up near the Georgia border in the Northwest corner of the Palmetto State. Trey will run with Next Level Elite 2025 this coming spring on the Grassroots Circuit. He runs the floor well and works from block to block. The Flashes will have some key pieces back next season for Head Coach Shawn Turman.