Swinton did not have far to travel to get to the Palmetto Skillz Showcase as she plays her high school ball at 4A Wilson. She brings plenty of energy whenever she steps on the court. Swinton maintains her heads-up attitude on both ends of the floor which includes an ability to corral rebounds and a knack for consistent scoring. Her work on the boards was reflected by the 9.7 boards she averaged this past season to lead what was a formidable Tigers squad. A 3-point shot is also part of her When play commences in 2024-25, her Tigers will be in a region with Crestwood, Darlington, Hartsville, Lakewood, Lower Richland and South Florence.

It is one of the oldest rules in basketball that height cannot be coached. The 5-foot-10 stature of 4A Wilson’s rising junior star is no exception. With an 11-point outing, Swinton’s play was crucial in willing her Tigers to a come-from-behind victory over 5A Dorman. That height comes in handy not only as a scorer but also in terms of rebounding. She has no problems drawing contact and getting her opportunities at the free throw line. While listed as a forward, her height can make her valuable with playing the five as well. In the 24 games she played for the Tigers last season, she averaged 10.5 rebounds.

Swinton isn’t much of a scorer for the Lady Tigers but she sure doesn’t mind bringing some toughness to the floor. She plays the game with a blue-collar mindset for the purple and gold down in the paint. Leanissa plays the game with her back to the basket down in the paint for Head Coach Frank Williams. Swinton is averaging 6.2 ppg and 10.7 rebounds this season while shooting 59% from the floor.