Class 2A State Rankings
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We have completed the portion of the season dominated by mid-season tournaments. With our calendars now set to January – and the year 2023 – region play is set to begin across South Carolina. If one thought the level of…
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Continue ReadingWe have completed the portion of the season dominated by mid-season tournaments. With our calendars now set to January – and the year 2023 – region play is set to begin across South Carolina.
If one thought the level of competition across the Palmetto State was already high, it is about to get even higher as the first month of the season is a make or break month for many a team that has postseason aspirations.
That is where we at Prep Girls Hoops come in – to bring the most in-depth, complete coverage of high school girls basketball across the state. Without futher adieu, here is our top 10 list for Class 2A.
Gray Collegiate (9-4)
The War Eagles were tabbed as one of the 2A teams to beat this season – and so far, Gray Collegiate has lived up to that billing. The team is 9-4 and its resume includes victories over Orangeburg Prep (last year’s 2A SCISA runner-up), A.C. Flora, Hartsville and Mauldin
Gray Collegiate boasts a stacked roster that includes Kadence Walker-Lee Kadence Walker-Lee 5'10" | PF Gray Collegiate | 2025 State SC , who has averaged 9.5 points and 8.1 rebounds in 12 games. Alyssa Woodlock Alyssa Woodlock 5'10" | SF Gray Collegiate | 2023 State SC , a potent threat from deep, is averaging 8.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 steals. Jordan Mintz Jordan Mintz 5'3" | PG Gray Collegiate | 2024 State SC has also tallying an average of 8.2 points in 13 games. Karlee Phelps Karlee Phelps 6'2" | C Gray Collegiate | 2025 State SC adds interior depth for the War Eagles as she has averaged 7.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. Unsigned senior Maliyiah Mason Maliyiah Mason 6'0" | SF Gray Collegiate | 2023 State SC has averaged 6.5 points and 7.1 rebounds in six games.
Keenan (5-5)
After several seasons in the 3A ranks (and winning state championships in those 3A ranks), the Raiders are back as a 2A team this season and have held their own throughout the first half of the regular season. They may be 5-5 but have played a tough schedule that has included victories over Military Magnet and Lower Richland.
The focal point of Keenan is Milaysia Fulwiley Milaysia Fulwiley 5'8" | PG Keenan | 2023 State #9 Nation SC , who committed to South Carolina prior to the start of the season. The Raiders have also received worthwhile contributions from Tanaja Kennedy Tanaja Kennedy 5'2" | PG Keenan | 2023 State SC , who transferred from Cardinal Newman. Samaya Johnson Samaya Johnson 6'2" | C Keenan | 2023 State SC , Tierra Griffin and Aiyo Price Aiyo Price 5'6" | CG Keenan | 2023 SC are also among the names to look out for with the Raiders.
Silver Bluff (6-3)
Coach Chasen Redd’s Bulldogs have become accustomed to playing in big games late in seasons and Silver Bluff appears poised to do that once again in 2022-23. Silver Bluff’s 2022-23 has included victories over Barnwell and Spartanburg.
When thinking about unsigned seniors, there are not many that have displayed more impressive seasons than Aaliyah Lawrence Aaliyah Lawrence 5'9" | SF Silver Bluff | 2023 State SC . She was part of the 2020-21 Bulldogs rendition that earned a berth in the 2A state championship game. Ahminah Taylor Ahminah Taylor 5'5" | PG Silver Bluff | 2024 State SC is a primary backcourt stalwart for Silver Bluff.
Andrew Jackson (6-5)
The Volunteers’ run last season to the 2A state championship game may have been a glimpse into the future for many Palmetto State hoops fans. Andrew Jackson’s season so far has included victories over Nation Ford and Fort Mill.
What makes the Volunteers a team of the future is how young its core is – including Ayona Alexander Ayona Alexander 6'0" | PF Andrew Jackson | 2026 State SC . Andrew Jackson’s rising star big has averaged a double-double of 10.8 points and 11.8 rebounds in 10 games. Through those same 10 contests, Ni’yonna Asbelle Ni’yonna Asbelle 5'11" | SF Andrew Jackson | 2026 State SC is averaging 13.5 points and 6.8 rebounds. By the Volunteers’ current standards one may consider Emiley McCall Emiley McCall 5'2" | PG Andrew Jackson | 2025 State SC (a sophomore) a veteran. She has averaged 7.8 points, 4.5 steals and 4.5 rebounds. Trinity Delly, an eighth grader, has averaged 7.6 points and 2.5 steals per contest.
Timberland (8-7)
The Wolves are seemingly on their way to another impressive season after getting into the win column on 16 occasions in 2021-22. Timberland’s signature wins of the season include defeating Denmark-Olar and Fort Mill.
When hoping to earn a victory over the Wolves, one must have to find a way to keep Amiyah Ferguson Amiyah Ferguson 5'9" | CG Timberland | 2023 State SC in check. Ferguson is set to play her collegiate ball at Cal State-Northridge following this season. Timberland’s impressive cast of characters also includes Da’sani Kinlaw Da’sani Kinlaw 5'4" | PG Timberland | 2024 State SC as well as Zion Prioleau Zion Prioleau 5'6" | SG Timberland | 2026 State SC .
Landrum (8-4)
With a 2022-23 campaign that, so far, has included victories over Chapin, Boiling Springs and Woodruff, the Cardinals have had an impressive start to a season where they are fresh off an Upper State Final bid from last season.
One of the reasons why earning a win over Landrum is no easy task is because of the play of Savannah Brown Savannah Brown 5'11" | PF Landrum | 2024 State SC , Landrum’s star center. The Cardinals have also received major contributions from Kaylee Cortez Kaylee Cortez 5'4" | PG Landrum | 2024 State SC and Sydney Price in the backcourt as well as Kylie Fortner, a freshman in her second season with the Cardinals.
Woodland (7-3)
The Wolverines have already surpassed their five-win total from last season with seven trips to the win column so far in 2022-23. Included in Woodland’s season thus far is a victory over Orangeburg-Wilkinson.
Camera Goodwin is in her final season with the Wolverines and is poised to conclude her high school career on a high note. Another of Woodland’s signature performers is Lyniah Kitt Lyniah Kitt 6'0" | PF Woodland | 2024 State SC , who competes on the AAU circuit with Team USC Unleashed. Another of those key players is Kah’Liyah Geddis Kah’Liyah Geddis 5'5" | PG Woodland | 2024 State SC .
Wade Hampton (7-4)
The final season of Wade Hampton girls basketball prior to its impending consolidation with Estill has been a memorable one for the Red Devils. Among its seven victories is one against a team that is a tough out for any opponent in Silver Bluff.
Ny’Keyah Mitchell Ny’Keyah Mitchell 5'11" | PF Wade Hampton (Hampton) | 2023 State SC has returned for her senior season with the Red Devils. Janiya Carter Janiya Carter 5'3" | PG Ridge View | 2025 State SC will be a name to continue to keep an eye out for as her career continues to blossom. Wade Hampton also got a talented freshman in Tyshana Leverette Tyshana Leverette 5'9" | SF Hampton County | 2026 State SC , who transferred to the Red Devils from Ridgeland-Hardeeville.
Chesterfield (10-5)
The Rams became a team that put the 2A field on notice last season as they compiled together 16 wins. Chesterfield is already at 10 so far this season and its impressive 2022-23 has included wins over York, Columbia and twice over McBee.
In 13 games this season, junior Kierra Diggs Kierra Diggs 5'10" | SF Chesterfield | 2024 State SC is averaging 13.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.7 steals. As for Raeleigh Rivers Raeleigh Rivers 5'5" | SG Chesterfield | 2023 State SC , one of the team’s star seniors, she too is averaging 13.2 points along with 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals per contest. The Rams also feature another 2023 in Jada Blackwell Jada Blackwell 5'10" | PF Chesterfield | 2023 State SC who is averaging 6.7 rebounds and 6.4 points per game.
Eau Claire (9-4)
The Shamrocks posted its first double-digit win season is roughly a decade last season – and they are already on their way to another this season. Eau Claire not only racked up the victories, but has played teams such as Trinity Collegiate and Denmark-Olar tough.
Destinee Tiller Destinee Tiller 5'5" | CG Eau Claire | 2025 State SC has averaged 16.3 points and 2.2 steals in the 12 games that she has played in this season for Eau Claire. The team has also seen stellar play from another of its seniors in Gabrielle Woods. She has averaged 9.1 rebounds per game. Jada Teasley, a sophomore, has averaged 5.8 rebounds, 5.5 points and three steals a game for the Shamrocks.