Grassroots Preview: Charleston Raptors 17U

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='713840' first='Charleston' last='Raptors'] 17U surely has some new faces this season with the program. Let's checkout this Lowcountry team right here on your #1 source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State all year long. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1230532,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_09-04-2025_11-15-48-2940AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1230532" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='324560' first='Maliyah' last='Birch']</strong> - Northwood Academy (Summerville) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maliyah plays the game with a good basketball IQ. She can make shots from the perimeter or simply take it to the cup. Maliyah always seems to be under control and never panicked while on the floor for her young age. She recently joined the 1,000-point club as a sophomore for the Lady Chargers. Maliyah averaged 16.6 ppg, 5.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 4.5 steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='257989' first='Paige' last='Pouyat']</strong> - First Baptist </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paige plays her best basketball generally off the ball. She really gives the Raptors a viable option from the perimeter with her shooting. Paige helped First Baptist get to the SCISA Class 4A State Championship this past season. Paige averaged 8.9 ppg this season and joined the 1,000-point club. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1230811,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_09-04-2025_09-21-41-0550PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1230811" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='366551' first='DaNariyah' last='Williams']</strong> - Military Magnet </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams had kept up her great play since the Lady Eagles won another SCHSL Class 1A State Championship. DaNariyah has really expanded her game outside the paint. She's looking to me more of a driver and putting the ball on the deck. DaNariyah constantly plays around the ball on both ends of the court while rebounding the ball well outside of her area. She averaged 11.9 ppg, 7.9 rebounds, 4.7 steals and 2.2 assists for the Lady Eagles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1230810,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_09-04-2025_09-21-57-6300PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1230810" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='688645' first='Ella' last='Hunter']</strong> - Oceanside Collegiate Academy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ella can sure dial it in from downtown when given the opportunity. Ella is short in stature but don't let the size scare you. She will show up in big games and knockdown shots when called upon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1230893,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_10-04-2025_04-38-54-7260AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1230893" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='761890' first='Andrea' last='Kelly']</strong> - Ashley Ridge HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelly plays her game around the paint area. She can collect rebounds and bring some toughness to the paint. Andrea does a nice job of running the floor and working on the block. Kelly has a good long wingspan to be active in the passing lanes. She can step-out to 15 feet to shoot the rock. Andrea recently went over 1,000 career points during the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1230894,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_10-04-2025_04-38-38-6440AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1230894" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='778131' first='LaChar' last='Lawrence']</strong> - Ashley Ridge HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lawrence really brings it on the defensive end of the floor. The strong framed wing player can defend multiple positions on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1230813,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_09-04-2025_09-21-02-7240PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1230813" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='357553' first='Aiyanna' last='Moses']</strong> - Berkeley HS (Moncks Corner)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moses is a table-setter from the point guard position. Moses, Gray and Madison all transferred into the Lady Stags last fall and won a Class 5A -Division 2 State Championship this past March. Aiyanna has some quick hands to be disruptive on the defensive end of the floor. Moses averaged 7.8 ppg and 3.1 assists this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1230809,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_09-04-2025_09-22-17-8220PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1230809" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='357552' first='Demi' last='Gray']</strong> - Berkeley HS (Moncks Corner)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Demi is a the ultimate-stat sheet stuffer at times on the floor. She really works to defend on the ball and generally defends the opponent's best player. Demi won't hesitate to jump on the deck for a loose ball at any time. She averaged 7.6 ppg on very balanced squad this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1230812,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_09-04-2025_09-21-18-1330PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1230812" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='258131' first='Natalia' last='Madison']</strong> - Berkeley HS (Moncks Corner)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Madison a undersized post player does her best work around the basket. Natalia really looks to rebound the ball and play with a little edge at times inside the paint. Madison averaged 3.5 ppg and 3.9 rebounds this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 5-6 - Ashton Arnold Memorial Tourney - Greenville, SC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 18-19 - Phenom Queen City Showcase - Rock Hill, SC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 3-4 - LBI Carolina Spring Invitational - North Charleston, SC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 16-18 - Live! At Lakepoint - Emerson, GA </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 13-15 - Run 4 the Roses - Louisville, KY </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 19-21 - Insider Exposure Summer Slam - Atlanta, GA </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->