Brown is a Class 5A State Champion with the Lady Gamecocks. Rickell brings toughness to the floor and a willingness to play wherever needed at times. Rickell averaged 15.3 ppg this past season while the Lady Gamecocks finished the season at (25-0). She dropped 20 points in the championship game vs Rock Hill including going 9-9 from the foul line.

Rickell plays the game with chip on her shoulder at times it seems. She’s constantly going to bring effort and aggressiveness every time she hits the floor.

Rickell constantly plays the game to the fullest at all times. She really hustles for everything on both ends of the floor. Brown has made herself more available at times to play on the ball. She feels very comfortable playing off the ball and knocking down shots from the perimeter. Rickell really works well away from the ball on both ends of the court.

Can the Lady Gamecocks fight for a Class 5A State Championship this coming season?

Coach Jeff Schaeffer has had plenty of success over the years with his 5A Sumter bunch. He will return his big three of Kiara Croskey Kiara Croskey 5'6" | PG Sumter | 2024 State SC , Keziyah Sanders Keziyah Sanders 5'4" | PG Sumter | 2024 State SC and Brown for one last hurrah through the Palmetto State. Among the many attributes that make her valuable to her Gamecocks team is how she can score at all three levels and the ready-to-go attitude she brings evey time her sneakers touch the court. She also does plenty of the little things well – such as hustling for loose balls – that may not show up on the scoresheet but are integral in helping a team win – like Sumter has on plenty of occasions lately.

Brown brings a competitive demeanor every time she touches the floor. Rickell today was scoring the ball from all 3-levels with drives, nice mid-range jumper and some bombs from downtown.

Rickell does a tremendous job of swarming the ball on the defensive end of the floor. She really prides herself in playing defense and getting after loose balls. Brown was able to slash and get the ball downhill to the cup on several occasions today.

Rickell had to pick up her scoring output a year ago with the absence of Kiara Croskey Kiara Croskey 5'6" | PG Sumter | 2024 State SC . She did just that while averaging 17.5 ppg, 4.8 steals and 2.7 assists last season for the Lady Gamecocks. Brown enters her senior season with 839 career points.

Rickell brings a quick set of hands and a feisty attitude to the floor for her team. She can play both multiple positions in the backcourt and on the perimeter. Rickell gives her team an outside threat from behind the three-point line. Brown constantly plays around the ball and brings extremely competitive attitude to the floor at all times.

Brown just brings steadiness every time she plays for the Lady Gamecocks. Rickell can get the ball downhill to the basket or simply pop from long range behind the three-point line. She’s a WARRIOR with her attitude and play – there is never any let up in her game.

Rickell really takes pride in playing defense which is a trademark for basketball at Sumter HS. Brown is running on the Grassroots Circuit with SC Future this coming in July.

Recruit Rickell really rapidly, college coaches. The 5-foot-7 rising senior had another impressive showing on Thursday as she tallied 19 points in a victorious Gamecocks effort against St. James. One of Brown’s many strong areas is her ability to attack the rim and deliver strong finishes. A 3-point shot is also part of her offensive repertoire. That willingness to get to the basket comes in handy when one also has the speed to match as Brown possesses. Brown also understands the art of converting defense into offense and she plays the game with a high basketball IQ. Brown can primarily operate in the backcourt as either a one or two guard.