LBI Opening: Final Thoughts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The LBI Opening was a good start to the Grassroots season this past weekend in the Upstate. Let's take a look at some final notes and thoughts from the event right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. <strong><em>#RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Croskey Makes Return: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":631314,"width":256,"height":192,"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/EDD6FD43-15F4-4ED3-B9BB-B78AEE4C0442.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-631314" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='171802' first='Kiara' last='Croskey']</strong> has finally returned from her injury. Croskey a guard from Sumter HS went down with a injury last spring on the Grassroots Circuit. She sat out this whole past season for the Lady Gamecocks. Croskey is back running with Lady Upward Stars 3SSB 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Hayes and Nesbitt Holding Down the Paint:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":631315,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/652C96EA-7BF7-4E06-BF75-B66159DE9174.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-631315" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='268139' first='Deyana' last='Hayes']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='176613' first='Trinity' last='Nesbitt'] </strong>were managing the paint this weekend for the Lady Upward Stars 3SSB 2024. Hayes a forward from Wren HS and Nesbitt from Woodmont HS saw plenty of playing with a few players not in attendance. Hayes and Nesbitt both understand how to work inside and rebound the ball down low. They both play the game in the post and stay around the paint area to be effective. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>LowcoWBB 2024 Finish Weekend 2-1:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":628647,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/02DA2919-DE73-4A4F-8073-6552CCB4783E.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-628647" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='171803' first='Tamya' last='Hutchinson'],</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='173002' first='Morgan' last='Scott'],</strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='197060' first='Devon' last='Yarde']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='171804' first='Trinity' last='Mickell']</strong> makeup the foundation of this team from the Lowcountry. Hutchinson, Scott, and Yarde all play at Hilton Head Christian while Mickell plays at Allendale-Fairfax HS. These ladies have played many games together over the years and this looks to be the last summer of fun with them on the Grassroots Circuit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Former Upstate Player in Hoop State: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":631313,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/6E545347-9A04-495B-8498-FED69045E34D.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-631313" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='196052' first='Breah' last='Franks']</strong> has made some moves over the years. Franks a post left-handed post player originally from Mauldin played this past season at Quality Education Academy in Winston-Salem, NC. Franks previously played at Mauldin HS and JL Mann HS. Franks currently plays on Carolina Flames CP3 16U EYBL squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->