The Palmetto State’s Pride: South Carolina’s All-Time Great High School Basketball Players
South Carolina has consistently produced remarkable women’s basketball talent, sending numerous players too collegiate stardom and the professional ranks. identifying the best is always subjective, but some athletes have demonstrably left an indelible mark on the game, starting wiht their dominant high school careers. Here’s a look at five players who stand out as the vrey best to ever grace South Carolina’s courts.
1. A’ja Wilson, Heathwood Hall (2014)
Her case: Wilson is arguably the moast decorated player in South Carolina basketball history, and her high school career was a preview of the greatness to come. She averaged an astounding 25.7 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 5.4 blocks as a senior, leading Heathwood Hall to a state championship. Wilson was a McDonald’s All-American, a two-time Gatorade Player of the year, and a consensus first-team All-American.Wilson continued her dominance at the University of South Carolina, winning a national championship and earning SEC Player of the Year honors. Currently,she’s a force in the WNBA,playing for the Las Vegas Aces and consistently earning MVP consideration.
