2023: Class 1A Top Sophomores
Prep Girls Hoops takes a look at some of the 2023 Palmetto State in the Class 1A ranks. A few schools look to be very well represented here on this list. Read more inside on source for basketball coverage in…
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Continue ReadingPrep Girls Hoops takes a look at some of the 2023 Palmetto State in the Class 1A ranks. A few schools look to be very well represented here on this list. Read more inside on source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State.
Ny’Keyah Mitchell Ny’Keyah Mitchell 5'11" | PF Wade Hampton (Hampton) | 2023 State SC – Estill HS (pictured on the front)
Mitchell has been making noise for the Lady Gators since her 8th grade season. Mitchell a wing averaged 19.9 ppg an 3.9 rebounds last season. Mitchell has scored 1,055 career points entering her 4th year on the varsity team. The Lady Gators will finally be playing in the Lower State now after playing in the Upstate (No idea why where the school is located). Mitchell feels very comfortable playing out on the wing and from 15-17 feet. Mitchell seems to be shot ready to receive the ball and has a good form on her shot.
Vivian Bracebridge Vivian Bracebridge 5'6" | SG High Point Academy | 2023 State SC – High Point Academy (Spartanburg)
Bracebridge a spot-up shooter helped the Lady Grizzlies with its 1st state championship last season. Bracebridge needs time to set her feet while shooting the ball. Bracebridge averaged 11 ppg last season while connecting on 41% (80-194) from behind the arc.
Rykia Jakes Rykia Jakes 5'5" | SG Military Magnet | 2023 State SC – Military Magnet
Jakes is just one of the Lady Eagles to land on this list. Military Magnet fell in the Class 1A State Championship game last season to High Point Academy 60-50. Jakes scored 16 points in the State Championship Game last March. Jakes a pesky on the ball defender averaged 11.4 ppg last season for the Eagles (22-6)
Chazmin Bradley Chazmin Bradley 5'2" | PG Military Magnet | 2023 State SC – Military Magnet
Bradley a left-handed point guard is very crafty with the ball in her hands. Bradley always seems to be in attack mode while on the floor and can really get the ball to the basket. Bradley sees the floor well and and has the ability score the ball in transition. Bradley averaged 8.2 ppg last season.
Kaelin Davis Kaelin Davis 5'4" | PG Military Magnet | 2023 State SC – Military Magnet
Davis is one of five freshmen last year on the Lady Eagles roster for Head Coach Nathaniel Taylor. Davis a left-handed guard averaged 12 ppg, 4.7 steals, 4.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists. Davis a vocal floor leader gets to the foul line at a good clip. Davis really likes to use the floater at times and take a high percentage of her shots around the paint area. Can the Lady Eagles make another trip to Columbia this coming season ?
KaDerrah Beason KaDerrah Beason 5'7" | SF High Point Academy | 2023 State SC – High Point Academy (Spartanburg)
Beason is back for the Lady Grizzlies after averaging 11.9 ppg and 8.7 rebounds last year. Beason shot 42% (100-237) from the floor last year. Beason already has good size and strength for her age and grade. Beason rebounds the ball well out of her area on the floor.
Few other names to monitor this season:
Aijalon Wroten Aijalon Wroten 5'3" | PG Denmark-Olar | 2023 State SC – Denmark-Olar HS
Dy’Neka Roberts Dy’Neka Roberts 5'8" | SF Denmark-Olar | 2023 State SC – Denmark-Olar HS
Olivia Martin Olivia Martin 6'0" | C High Point Academy | 2023 State SC – High Point Academy (Spartanburg)
Rosandra Bennett Rosandra Bennett 5'6" | SF Scott's Branch | 2023 State SC – Scott’s Branch HS (Summerton)