Around the State : Orangeburg County Underclassmen
Prep Hoops continues its coverage around the Palmetto State. Read more in this article about some Orangeburg County Underclassmen.
Braxton Wedgeworth – Bethune Bowman HS (Rowesville) (2019) (pictured on front)
Wedgeworth is the starting quarterback for the Mohawks on the gridiron. Wedgeworth is not overally skilled but is quite efficient in the paint. Wedgeworth 6’2 has a great nose for the ball and defends the passing lanes really well. Wedgeworth does all his work in the paint.
Marlow Gilmore – Hunter-Kinard-Tyler HS (Neeses) (2019)
Gilmore has been the best player on the Trojans roster the past few seasons. Gilmore a slender and long rangy athlete loves to play uptempo. Gilmore a left-handed can knockdown the mid-range jumper. Gilmore runs AAU with the Columbia Hoyas.
Jalen Green – Edisto HS (Cordova) (2020)
Green 5’9 runs the point guard spot for the Orangeburg XPress 15U team. Green has quick hands and can really get the ball into the paint.
Traevon Davis – Lake Marion HS (Santee) (2020)
Davis is a freakish athlete that loves to attack the baseline. Davis 6’3 wing is still learning the game and has the ability to hit shots on the perimeter. Davis plays AAU with Upward Stars Southeast 2020.
Zyan Gilmore – Lake Marion HS (Santee) (2020)
Gilmore 5’10 should look to lead the Gators in the years to come. Gilmore a point guard can really shake and bake with the ball. Gilmore anticipates really well on the defensive end and tends to get a lot of steals. Gilmore hit several pull-up jumpers today. Gilmore plays AAU with the Orangeburg Xpress 15U.
Jahnarius Snell – Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS (2020)
Snell is a bull eyes shooter for the Bruins. Jahnarius is the youngest of the Snell brothers on new Bruins Head Coach Willie Thomas roster. Snell can really can and shoot from 3 point range. Snell plays AAU with the Carolina Wolves 16U.
Devin Green – Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS (2019)
Green plays in the post and stands at just 6’2. Green shows to have a endless motor and determination on the floor. Green looks to post up and works for position in the paint. Green hit a few little jump hooks today.
Anthony Mack – Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS (2019)
Mack keeps the ball on a string. Mack 5’11 has a quick crossover and really excels in the transition game. Mack hit several mid-range pull-up jumpers today.
Frank Lee – Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS (2019)
Lee is built like a tank. Lee brings the ball up the floor a lot for the Aiken Select AAU but, he really doesn’t have a position yet at the next level. Lee is a very vocal player and great teammate.
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