Grassroots Preview: Charleston Raptors 2025 Black

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The grassroots basketball artists out of the Lowcountry formerly known as TMP have a new identity for this year's AAU campaign.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team is now operating on the travel circuit as Charleston Raptors – and several of its teams made noteworthy showings a few weeks ago at the Prep Girls Hoops Triumph Region Kickoff in Spartanburg at the Upward Star Center. Interestingly enough, this team was still sporting its old TMP uniforms two weeks ago.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We previewed the Charleston Raptors 2025 Red team earlier in the club season. Without further adieu, we are turning our attention to the 2025 Black team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Serenity Corley</strong> – Corley took to the court on 19 occasions for 5A West Ashley in 2022-23. She has also crossed over into the track and field realm.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":633603,"width":289,"height":190,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/IMG_0866-crop-3791x2490-1681105706.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-633603" width="289" height="190" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Anai Custodio</strong> – She was one of the X-factors for Charleston Raptors 2025 Black at the Triumph Region Finals. Custodio was the leading scorer in a win over Lady OTOD 2025.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":633583,"width":289,"height":190,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/IMG_0767-crop-3870x2541-1681104894.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-633583" width="289" height="190" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='633416' first='Katie' last='Johnson']</strong> – Johnson put together a stellar outing at Upward Star Center earlier in the month. She was named to the 16U First Team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1047361' first='Sidney' last='Miller']</strong> – Miller played her first season with the Bengals as an eighth grader. She displays her versatility with her ability to play at various spots on the court.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='375955' first='Cierra' last='Byrd']</strong> – She is one of two from Fort Dorchester listed on the Charleston Raptors 2025 Black roster. Byrd was listed at 5-foot-8 on Charleston Raptors 2025 Black's roster.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":609469,"width":294,"height":193,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/03/IMG_9677-2-crop-2150x1412-1677968348.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-609469" width="294" height="193" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>De'Jamari Pugh</strong> – Pugh has been an x-factor as of late for 1A Military Magnet. She will be a key name to watch as the Eagles look to navigate what should be a more competitive 1A landscape.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":633581,"width":300,"height":197,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/IMG_0766-crop-3226x2118-1681104830.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-633581" width="300" height="197" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='351604' first='Kai' last='Mack']</strong> – Mack was a huge reason why 5A Fort Dorchester put together another stellar season in 2022-23. At the nucleus of her game is her ability to rebound.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Olivia Acker</strong> – Acker is the lone representative from SCISA 4A First Baptist on this year's roster. She can be particularly effective from behind the 3-point line.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nubia McElveen</strong> – She possesses experience at both the junior varsity and varsity levels. Her bread and butter is what she can get accomplished close to the basket playing at either the four or five.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->