Grassroots Preview: Palmetto 76ers/A’ja Wilson Elite 17U

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Grassroots is slowly but surely starting here in the Palmetto State. Let's take a look at one of the Nike EYBL teams from here in the Palmetto State. Who are the players on this talented team? This would be a good time to SUBSCRIBE and stay on top of all the action from the around the state. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and use passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>** This roster is loaded with talent from top to bottom for Head Coach Jerome Dickerson this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225796,"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_30-03-2025_05-40-17-5920AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225796" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='451803' first='AVA' last='RUSH'] </strong> - First Baptist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rush brings versatility to the floor with her ability to play inside-out at times. She can alter and challenge shots on the defensive end of the court. Ava averaged 12.3 ppg and 8.6 rebounds this past season for the Lady Hurricanes who lost in the SCISA Class 4A State Championship Game this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225785,"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_30-03-2025_05-42-45-7750AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225785" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='258130' first='Ava' last='Owens']</strong> - Greenville HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owens helped the Lady Red Raiders get to the Upper State Championship Games. Ava averaged 15.4 ppg, 10.8 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 3.4 assists this past season. Owens currently has over 1,500 career points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225790,"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_30-03-2025_05-41-20-1230AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225790" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='405529' first='Morgan' last='White']</strong> - Dorman HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morgan is an inside presence around the paint with her soft touch. She averaged 18.2 ppg and 8.3 rebounds this past season for the Lady Cavaliers (20-8). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225788,"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_30-03-2025_05-41-37-8000AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225788" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='320742' first='Chase' last='Thomas'] </strong>- Blythewood HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas and the Lady Bengals won the Class 5A-Division 1 State Championship this past season at (29-2). Chase averaged 23.1 ppg, 11.1 rebounds and 3 steals. Thomas a left-handed guard currently has 1,536 points entering her senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225793,"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_30-03-2025_05-40-33-5120AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225793" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='445531' first='Autumn' last='Joseph']</strong> - Darlington HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Autumn plays her best basketball around the paint and fill the lane in transition at times. Autumn averaged 16.9 ppg and 9.5 rebounds this season for the Lady Falcons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225799,"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_30-03-2025_05-39-44-8600AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225799" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='355639' first='Miracle' last='Mclean']</strong> - Carolina Forest HS (Myrtle Beach)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miracle the defending 2-time state high jump champion also excels on the basketball court. Miracle averaged 14.8 ppg, 9 rebounds and 4.1 blocks for the Lady Panthers (25-4) this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225810,"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_30-03-2025_05-41-54-8500AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225810" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496281' first='Skylar' last='McCray']</strong> - A.C. Flora HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McCray sets the tone out front for the Lady Falcons. Skylar averaged 9.6 ppg this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225806,"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_30-03-2025_05-42-10-6550AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225806" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='405364' first='Jhnai' last='Sumter'] </strong>- Lower Richland HS (Hopkins) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jhnai plays all over the floor for the Lady Diamonds. Jhnai averaged 13.2 ppg and 8.5 rebounds this past season for Lower Richland HS. She currently has 1,015 career points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225791,"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_30-03-2025_05-41-04-6720AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225791" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='408753' first='Reagan' last='Haggard']</strong> - Chapin HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reagan is a 3-sport athlete who excels as golfer and softball player in the spring. Reagan averaged 10.3 ppg and 9 rebounds this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225786,"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_30-03-2025_05-42-27-6570AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225786" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='259994' first='India' last='Williams']</strong> - Blythewood HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams averaged 16.9 ppg, 4.9 rebounds and 2.8 steals this past season for the Lady Bengals. India brings a great outside threat to the floor with her ability to knockdown shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225798,"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_30-03-2025_05-40-01-0610AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225798" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='387006' first='Dyarri' last='Braddick']</strong> - First Baptist (Charleston) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Braddick is a new face on the roster this season. Dyarri averaged 7.2 ppg and 6.2 rebounds for the Lady Hurricanes this past season. The left-handed Braddick stands 6-foot-5 down in the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225792,"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_30-03-2025_05-40-49-1540AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225792" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='268137' first='Simone' last='Johnson']</strong> - Ridge View HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson brings a good inside-out threat times on the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 12-13 - Phenom Hoops Lady Rumble - Rock Hill, SC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 25-27 - EYBL - Session 1 - Hampton, VA </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 3-4 - Battle for the Ring - Lexington, SC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 16-18 - EYBL - Session 2 - Ames, IA </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 24-26 - Insider Exposure Memorial Day Classic - Charlotte, NC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 11-14 - EYBL Session 3 - Louisville, KY </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 18-21 - Nike Nationals - Chicago, IL </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->