We also got a commitment from a star senior out of the CSRA. Chinn has been the focal point of all things 2A Strom Thurmond these past few seasons. With her high school career coming to a close, Chinn announced via social media that her college career would take her east on Interstate 20 to Columbia International University. Chinn, who played at the varsity level in high school since the eighth grade, concluded her career with the Rebels in impressive fashion. She averaged 15.8 points, 4.3 steals, 4.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists and led Strom Thurmond to a berth in last season’s 2A state tournament. Chinn will be a teammate with Jerchel Geathers-Washington Jerchel Geathers-Washington 6'0" | PF Carvers Bay | 2024 State SC of 1A Carvers Bay.

Chinn’s 2A Strom Thurmond team led things off on Friday against another set of tough customers from the 2A ranks in Eau Claire. The Rebels were on the receiving end of a 44-20 decision to the Shamrocks but an eight-point performance proved to be a bright spot on what was a tough day at the office for Strom Thurmond. Chinn was a Preseason 2A Girls honoree by the SCBCA. She is a multi-sport athlete whose sporting plate is full between also competing on the volleyball court as well as on the soccer pitch. Her athleticism on the court can be seen in the points she scores, the steals she collects and the speed she displays.

When Chinn is in, the Rebels can be in position to win. One can count on Chinn to attack the rim on plenty of occasions when she has the ball in her hands. Those penetrations to the basket will often result in her drawing contact and putting points on the board via the free throw line. Chinn remains active even when she does not have the ball in her hands. She approaches every game she plays with a fearless attitude and can change directions quickly when she is possessing the ball. Her speed, passing ability and knack for making tough shots will keep many a defense guessing. Chinn dropped 23 points against Fort Mill.

The Rebels, newly refurbished court and all, are dropping down to the 2A ranks this season after competing as a 3A participant since the 2016-17 season. Chinn stands at 5-foot-2 and can play primarily as either a one or two guard. She first played varsity ball as an eighth grader. She does the little things that have a big impact well – such as hustling for loose balls. Chinn understands how to organize an offense in a halfcourt set and is willing to shoot the ball over taller defenders. Speaking of defense, she will clog an opposing team’s passing lanes which can lead to pass deflections, interceptions and extra Strom Thurmond possessions.

The Edgefield County-based school that is home to the Rebels has underwent some changes recently. It – including its basketball court – got a massive makeover and Strom Thurmond has moved from 3A down to 2A. Chinn has shown throughout her career that she can and will put points on the board and one way she does this is by stepping up her game in case she is having an off night. She first played varsity basketball as an eighth grader and will go straight at defenders with a fearless attitude. Chinn approaches defense the same way as her talents on the other end of the floor can lead to interceptions and pass deflections. An integral part of the Strom Thurmond backcourt, she is an accurate passer, sets up her team in halfcourt offensive sets and will shoot over taller defenders. Hustling after loose balls is another element to the game Chinn excels at.