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What Was Said: Standouts at SC Sophomore 40
2026 Columbus Parker (Lancaster): Parker has a tremendous feel for the game. Good size/frame at the PG position. High basketball IQ. Makes the right play. Plays the game at his own pace. Good body control on drives. Makes everyone around him better. 2026 RJ Brown (Sumter): Brown has the ability to impact the game on both sides of the floor. Long, athletic wing. Can play / guard multiple...
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2026 Names to Know Entering High School (South Carolina)
By: Ethan Reece The travel season has come and gone, leaving us with a lot of impressions and thoughts on names to be excited to follow throughout the high school season. The 2026 class is next up to move into high school, and there are a lot of guys that will be making their impact felt sooner rather than later. It's early, but this is looking like a really deep class with a lot of talent that...
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Reece's Standouts: Phenom Summer Finale (Day 1)
by: Ethan Reece 2026 Latrell Allmond (Carolina Heights)I've heard the name a lot and finally got a viewing for myself, there's no doubt he's the real deal. Big guys that move like him just don't come around often. He's got an unnatural mobility and handle that when combined with his natural feel for things, allows him to casually dominate. He's got the strength and touch inside to be a high...
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Reece's Standouts: Phenom Grassroots Tip-Off Classic (Day 2)
Reece's Standouts: Phenom Grassroots Tip-Off Classic (Day 2) by: Ethan Reece 2024 Gage Lattimore (Carolina Clutch)Ben L Smith High reloads every year with a loaded roster, and their 2024 class is no different. Gage is one of the lead guards and really intrigues with his versatility and willingness to produce for wins over points. He's an athletic lefty that is at his best when getting downhill,...
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