SCBCA 2026 Elite Camp Preview: Sensational Sophomores

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Your Exposure. Your Journey. Download the all-new <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/app/">Prep Network app</a> on either the App Store or Google Play!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October is a month where the anticipation for an upcoming high school basketball season really begins to build. Prior to that tip-off, one of the higher-profile showcase events across the Palmetto State emanates from the Lowcountry.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That event is the Elite Camp which is put together by the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association (SCBCA) and takes place every October at the North Charleston Athletic Center.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior, junior, sophomore, freshmen and even top-tier middle school talents will be on hand. We continue our pre-Elite Camp coverage by spotlighting a few from the 2029 class that will be in North Charleston this weekend.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["925559"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1569387,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac6b3628ecae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Running with Better Built Basketball over the spring and summer did wonders for the backcourt star from 5A Mauldin as she secured a pair of in-state offers from Newberry and Erskine. Ligon was part of a Mavericks team that earned a trip to the 5A Division 1 Upper State finals last season. Ligon has more experience than the average sophomore considering she first played at the varsity level as a seventh grader. She was one of three freshmen from last season's Mavericks team and competed in 26 games in a Mauldin uniform. Ligon averaged 7.3 points, 3.6 assists, 2.6 steals and 2.6 rebounds per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1229641"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1667361,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac6b3628ed2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aiken was another of that trio of freshmen that were major factors in another successful season for the Mavericks. Aiken – another product of Better Built Basketball – also landed an offer during the spring and summer travel season from Erskine. Aiken played in 25 of Mauldin's matchups last season and averaged 9.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.5 assists per game. Aiken also first earned a varsity roster spot when she was an eighth grader. She was one of the top performers from the 2025 Prep Girls Hoops Carolinas Freshman Showcase and had a noteworthy 28-point performance at the She Got Next MLK Showcase against SCISA 4A Ben Lippen.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1263372"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1561731,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac6b3628ed8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">While much of last season's Wando team either graduated or transferred to 3A Oceanside Collegiate, McKevitt decided to remain in a Warriors uniform. A year after winning a 5A Division 1 Lower State championship, McKevitt and her Wando assembling will enter the 2026-27 season as one of the more intriguing teams across the Palmetto State. She was the leading scorer from last season's Warriors team and played in all 29 games last season. McKevitt averaged 13.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.2 steals per contest. She was one of only two from the class of 2029 on last season's Wando team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1231037"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac6b3628edeb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">From one Bella to another. Stadler has previously worn the Legacy Early College and 4A Fountain Inn uniforms and is set to suit up for one of the premier 5A teams in the state in Byrnes. She ran with Carolina All In 15U over the spring and summer on the New Balance Lady P32 circuit. Last season with the Lions, Stadler played in 22 games and averaged 7.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals per contest. She was the lone name from the class of 2029 on last season's Legacy Early College team. Her travel career also includes a stint with Better Built Basketball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["670042"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1592978,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac6b3628ee42"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wright is one of two from 5A Chapin that will be on hand at North Charleston this weekend. She has maintained a busy athletic schedule throughout her career as she has also participated in volleyball alongside her growing list of hoops achievements. Wright competed in 25 of the Eagles' games in what was the first season for coach Terence Jones at the helm in Chapin. Wright averaged 5.8 points, three rebounds and 2.5 steals per game. She was one of three freshmen on last season's Eagles bunch – and one of the team's two co-captains. Over the spring and summer where she wore the [program_tooltip program_id='1238252' first='Twelve' last='Time'] uniform, Wright secured her first offer – an in-state get courtesy of Lander.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1884846"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1861044,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac6b3628ee9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When considering who has the potential to take the biggest leap of any name across the Palmetto State, Davis has to be atop that list. She played in 26 games last season as a freshman at 5A (Division 2) Goose Creek and will be a key name for the frontcourt of a Gators group with state aspirations in 2026-27. She wore the Overlooked Skills Academy uniform over the spring and summer of grassroots ball. Davis was one of four from the class of 2029 that was part of last season's Goose Creek team that finished 25-3 en route to a 5A Division 2 Lower State championship appearance.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["429832"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac6b3628eef1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Downey is another that will not have a long trek to get to the North Charleston Athletic Center as she also the black and Vegas gold of 5A Goose Creek. We at Prep Girls Hoops recently got a glimpse of Downey at Brookland-Cayce as she participated in the A1 Hoops Fall League camp last weekend. Downey first played at the high school varsity level as an eighth grader and competed in all 28 contests for the Gators last season. She averaged 7.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game throughout the 2025-26 campaign. Downey spent the spring and summer on the grassroots circuit with [program_tooltip program_id='713550' first='Palmetto' last='76ers'].&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["671661"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1173220,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac6b3628ef4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Stallions of 4A South Pointe will be well-represented this weekend in North Charleston as they will have five on hand. Hardy competed in 29 contests last season for South Pointe and was one of two from the class of 2029 on last season's Stallions team. Hardy has more high school experience than the typical sophomore considering she first played as a seventh grader. She played her most recent season of travel basketball wearing the Charlotte Monarchs uniform and her AAU career has included stints with York County Lady Legends, Team Curry and Queen City Ballers. Hardy especially excels on the defensive end of the floor – she was second among Stallions in steals last season averaging 3.8 per game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["978506"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1920915,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac6b3628efa1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Warriors of Waccamaw have played at the 3A classification since the 2016-17 season. Collins and her team are preparing for the team's first go-round through the 2A ranks in a decade. A few weeks ago, Collins attended the Prep Girls Hoops Carolinas Expo in Rock Hill and departed as one of our top performers. Collins has the distinction of being a multi-sport athlete who has also partaken in track and field alongside her growing list of basketball achievements. She was one of two 2029s on last season's team and played in 21 games last season. Collins nearly averaged a double-double last season with 11 points and 9.8 rebounds per game plus 2.1 steals, 1.9 blocks and 1.9 assists per contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1047746"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1048037,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac6b3628f001"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Yandle made one of the more notable portal moves during the offseason as she substituted her St. James uniform for the green and gold of Myrtle Beach. The Seahawks spent the last couple of seasons playing in an all-Horry County region in the 5A (Division 2) ranks and are returning to 4A play starting with the 2026-27 season. Yandle's AAU career includes a stint with [program_tooltip program_id='1238252' first='Twelve' last='Time'] and, most recently, with Field Force. She reached the 500-point plateau last season and looks to continue the positive fortunes for a Myrtle Beach team that went from three wins two seasons ago to 11 in 2025-26. Yandle, who first played at the varsity level in middle school, averaged 14.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game last season for the Sharks.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->