Grassroots Preview: Carolina Bad Boyz
Prep Hoops is taking a look at some Grassroots program around the Palmetto State. Let’s take a look at the Florence based Carolina Bad Boyz right here. The Carolina Bad Boyz will be taking one last tour around playing an…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops is taking a look at some Grassroots program around the Palmetto State. Let’s take a look at the Florence based Carolina Bad Boyz right here. The Carolina Bad Boyz will be taking one last tour around playing an independent schedule.
April 22-24 – Big Shots – Rock Hill, SC
April 30 – May 1 – Magic City Classic – Florence, SC
May 20-22 – South Carolina AAU State Tourney – Spartanburg, SC
July 7-10 – Hoop Seen – Atlanta, GA
TBD – AAU World Championships – Orlando, FL
Deuce Hudson Deuce Hudson 5'11" | PG West Florence | 2023 State SC – West Florence HS
Deuce had a very solid season for the Knights and helped the team advance to Lower State Championship Game. Deuce is a multi-sport athlete and the son of former MLB player Orlando Hudson. Hudson averaged 14.4 ppg this past season.
Darren Lloyd Darren Lloyd 5'8" | PG West Florence | 2023 State SC – West Florence HS
Lloyd is a tough-minded kid who just brings constant ball pressure while on the floor. Darren plays in the backcourt with Hudson for the Knights. Darren creates havoc on the defensive end of the floor and brings constant hustle to the floor. He averaged 14.2 ppg this season for the Knights (24-4).
Bryson Graves Bryson Graves 6'1" | SG West Florence | 2023 State SC – West Florence HS
Graves a baseball player this spring for the Knights is another member of the green and gold backcourt. He has a sweet stroke when he gets on fire watch out. Bryson averaged 12 ppg this past season for the Knights.
Merel Burgess Merel Burgess 6'5" | PF Wilson | 2023 State SC – Wilson HS (Florence)
Burgess a left-handed post player has a great set of mitts down low. Merel can extend the defense out to the elbow or finish around the rim with his soft touch. He does a good job of finishing on contact and getting the to the foul line. Merel can be a bit of a mismatch at times with his play. Burgess averaged 8.9 ppg and 6 rebounds this past season for the Tigers (23-5).
Dominick Jones Dominick Jones 6'3" | PG West Florence | 2023 State SC – Wilson HS (Florence) (pictured on front)
Spanky plays so well around the rim with his relentless mindset and activity. Jones rebounds the ball very well out of his area. Dominick is best when attacking the rack and just playing active at all times. Spanky is a stat sheet stuffer on the hardwood. He averaged 10.2 ppg, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2 steals this season for the Tigers.
Joshua Green Joshua Green 6'3" | SF Wilson | 2023 State SC – Wilson HS (Florence)
Green does all the little things around the paint. Joshua rebounds on both ends of the floor and seems to collect every rebound in his area. He would be a great rim runner at the next level. Green and his high school teammates claimed a Class 4A State Championship this past season. Joshua averaged 8.5 ppg and 5.8 rebounds this season.
Rodney Lesane Rodney Lesane 6'1" | PF South Florence | 2024 SC Jr. – South Florence HS
Lesane is a burly undersized post player. Rodney is a deceptive athlete and plays football for the Bruins in the fall. He plays best around the paint and contributing on putbacks.
Zandae Butler Zandae Butler 6'2" | CG Wilson | 2023 SC – Wilson HS (Florence)
Butler hasn’t been in attendance the few times we saw the Carolina Bad Boyz play this spring. Zandae looks to be concentrating on football after high school.