Christmas Wish List – Point Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As 2022 is close to reaching its conclusion, we have witnessed a number of the state's premier stars from the 2023 class announce where they will be playing their collegiate basketball. But there are still a few notables who remain unsigned.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Those who follow the high school girls basketball scene across South Carolina understand that it is loaded with talent across its various classes. The 2023 class is no exception.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While college coaches are busy with their seasons now in full swing, a number of those same coaches may be looking to fill a need at the point guard position either because of graduating seniors or weakness in that position. Here are a few from the Palmetto State that can fill that need.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["124109"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Kennedy arrives at 2A Keenan for her senior season after establishing a championship pedigree via her days at Cardinal Newman. She provides backcourt depth as someone who can operate as either a point guard or as a shooting guard and gives the Raiders a reliable second scorer to compliment [player_tooltip player_id='124104' first='Milaysia' last='Fulwiley']. Kennedy's final season of travel ball was played wearing the uniform of A'ja Wilson Elite 2023. In addition to playing the role of floor general and displaying superb ball handling skills, Kennedy will absorb her fair share of contact which will place her at the free throw line. She is also a consistent threat to gather steals. 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As for Muhammad, she is definitely a consistent threat to up the steal totals. She is a primary point-getter for the Wildcats attack and can also be in good position to grab a good number of rebounds. Muhammad, a former Southside Tiger, can find minutes as either a one or a two. She also possesses shot blocking ability that can surprise a number of scouts and makes timely passes at the right times. In fact, she often finds herself at the right places and right times on the court.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-639b821838eb8"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["171795"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Davis has been part of the Military Magnet roster since she was an eighth grader and has been part of the first two state championship-winning renditions for the 1A Eagles. Those, of course, took place the last two seasons. Davis had a stellar showing with Military Magnet when her team participated at the A1 Hoops Report-hosted She Got Next event at White Knoll HS in central Lexington County. She had a 21-point showing in what was a hard fought contest against a 4A South Pointe team where the contest needed overtime to decide a winner. Playing on contact, 3-point shooting and converting defense into offense are among Davis' strong suits.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-639b821838f0f"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["172055"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Bradley is another piece to what has become a winning puzzle for the 1A Eagles. In her final travel season this past spring and summer, she wore the teal, black and white uniform of TMP 17U White. As was the case with Davis, she too has also worn the red and black Military Magnet uniform since she was an eighth grader. Bradley possesses a great deal of ball handling skills in addition to court vision. She keeps defenses guessing as they are unsure as to if she will distribute the rock or look to attack the basket. Bradley is averaging 8.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.6 steals in the seven games that the Eagles have played so far this season – which includes a 4-3 record and already a commanding victory over a region rival.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-639b821838f65"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["175385"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"One is doing something right if they begin playing for a high school team as a seventh grader. That was the case for Brown and she has flourished ever since. Brown is currently listed at 5-foot-3 and participated in her final AAU campaign with Lowcountry Premier Ballers 17U. She is a guard with plenty of court vision along with possessing a knack for making creative passes. Brown can quickly get from one end of the floor to the other with the ball in her hands and can cause problems for opponents as a defender. 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She was an important player in the Vikings run to the 1A state championship game last season and is providing veteran leadership once again for a Denmark-Olar team that has begun this season with a 5-2 record. 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She also reached a lofty milestone at the start of the season with the Braves as she eclipsed the 1,000-point plateau. Rearden's began her career as an eighth grader at Lowcountry Prep where she also assumed team captaincy duties. She has those same duties for a 5A Socastee team that has began the season with an 8-3 record. 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Means is looking to get Saluda back to that lofty point as she has embarked on her senior campaign. She plays two sports with volleyball being another discipline of hers outside of basketball. She put together a banner season last year for the Tigers as she averaged 20.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.6 steals per game on the 19 occasions that she suited up in Saluda's signature purple uniform. 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