Prep Hoops 250 Expo : 13 Names to Monitor
Prep Hoops takes a look at 13 kids from the 2018 class to monitor this coming season. These players all played recently at the Prep Hoops 250 Expo in Myrtle Beach, SC.
BJ Blue – Marion HS
Blue is a strong and physical kid that averaged 9.2 ppg last season for the Swamp Foxes.
Tyrek Epps – King’s Academy (Florence)
Epps a point guard arrived at the SCISA school from nearby Lake City HS. Epps played this summer with TMP 17U. Epps 5’10 should have a big seasons for the Kings.
Darius Rhodes – Wilson HS (Florence)
Rhodes transferred into Wilson HS from Hartsville HS. Rhodes a guard had been a mainstay for the Red Foxes since his freshman season. Rhodes will look to team up with Alex Caldwell in the back court for the Tigers.
Uzziah Dawkins – Spartanburg HS
Dawkins had a good summer on the AAU Circuit with Upward Stars Upstate. Dawkins a combo guard finds ways to score the ball.
Andrew Gardner – Socastee HS
Gardner has a lot of talent he just needs to figure it out at times. Gardner likes to play on the perimeter and has some skills to do just that at times.
Kendrell Generette – Socastee HS
Generette can really get to the basket at times. Generette has a nice mid-range game. Gardner and Generette form a nice duo for the Braves this season for Head Coach Derrick Hilton.
De’lajae Ferguson – Colleton County (Walterboro)
Ferguson has great elevation on his shot. Ferguson a wide receiver for the football currently has over 30 receptions this season for the Cougars.
Jerry Green – Colleton County (Walterboro)
Green is a RAW post player that plays with his back to the basket. Green 6’4 is limited on the offensive end but for sure doesn’t lack effort. Green plays wide receiver and safety for the Cougars.
Kevon Drayton – Loris HS
Drayton 6’5 has a slender-sleek frame. Drayton must get stronger plays in the post for the Lions.
Julian Smith – Spring Valley HS
Smith has a big-time motor on the floor and the left-handed guard can hit down shots. Smith is vocal on the floor and plays with a lot of passion.
Terrell Houston – Lakewood HS
Houston transferred into the Gators from nearby Laurence Manning Academy. Houston fits in well with this talented bunch.
Kenley Vereen – Andrews HS
Vereen is back on the court after sitting out last season. Vereen transferred into the Yellow Jackets after going to Georgia in the fall and then returning. Vereen played his freshman and sophomore seasons at Waccamaw HS. Vereen will be ineligible the first semester for Andrews HS. Vereen will need to entertain junior college options after high school.
Kris’Shawn Hickman – Darlington HS (pictured on front)
Hickman is a intriguing player with a great upside. Hickman is still figuring out the game after bouncing around over the years. Hickman 6’4 really needs to play out in a uptempo style of play.