Home of the Sumter High School Gamecocks Boys 🏀 Team! AAAAA Region 5. Head Coach: Bryan Brown
Sumter, SC
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🏀Region VI Coach of the Year🏀
Congratulations to our very own @coachbjbrown30 on being selected as the Region VI 5A Coach of the Year!
#GoGamecocks🏀 @theitemsports @SCBCA
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6’5 Junior @Bjbrown_13 continues to catch the eyes of the basketball community in and around the state! 💫
Gamecock nation is proud of you!! 💛💙
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🚨 Player of the year 🚨
Congratulations to @Caleb_Jenkins4 on being named the 2023-2024 AAAAA Region 5 Player of the year! The 4 year starter has been an integral part of our program since he’s stepped on campus. We’re extremely proud of you! Well deserved!
@LouatTheState
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🚨 Offer Alert! 🚨
Congratulations to All-State Junior Guard @Bjbrown_13 on receiving his first Division 1 offer from Presbyterian College!
#wearesumter🔵🟡
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Since Coach Brown took over the program in 2019, every senior that has graduated from the SHS basketball program has gone to college to further their academic careers. 2024 was no exception! Congratulations on starting your next chapter fellas!
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🚨 Offer Alert! 🚨
Congratulations to All-State Senior Guard @Bjbrown_13 on receiving his 4th Division 1 offer from Drexel University!
#wearesumter🔵🟡
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Recap of the 6’5 Junior @Bjbrown_13 30 Point 12 Reb effort from last night! _
📸: @NichPitts
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🚨COMMITTED🚨
Congratulations to All-State point guard Caleb Jenkins on his Commitment to play at Patrick & Henry College! You deserve it! The Ganecock community is extremely proud! #GoGamecocks @Caleb_Jenkins4 @theitemsports @coachbjbrown30 @AnamariaSandor3
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🚨 Player Spotlight 🚨
The 6’5 PG/SG @Bjbrown_13 is picking up where he left off after a breakout freshman season. He is now closing in on 1,000 points in his first two seasons. Off the floor he is a member of student government while also maintaining a 4.5 GPA. @LouatTheState
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Congratulations to freshman BJ Brown @Bjbrown_13 on being named to the All-Tournament team.
He led us in scoring as we went 2-1 in the Holiday at the Beach tournament hosted by @WAHS_Athletics.
#GoGamecocks🏀
@theitemsports @SumterRecruits @PrepHoopsSC
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🚨All-Region Selections 🚨
Congratulations to ‘26 BJ Brown and ‘24 Jordon Bradley on being selected to the AAAAA Region 5 All-Region team. We are very proud of you guys! Much deserved!
@LouatTheState
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🏆Congratulations to all of the players, coaches, and everyone involved with the team on winning the region VI 5A championship and a Top 5 ranking!🏆
#GoGamecocks🏀 @theitemsports
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The Captain…. 💛💙
Congratulations to @Bjbrown_13 on reaching 1,000 career points! The top 10 Junior has been on a tear this season averaging 27.3 Points, 5.1 Reb, and 3.1 Assists per game all while maintaining a 4.5 GPA! Keep up the good work B!
@LouatTheState @theitemsports
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Congratulations to C/O 2026 SG,PG BJ Brown on being named the AAAAA Region 5 Pre-Season player of the year!! @LouatTheState @theitemsports @PrepHoopsSC @Phenom_Hoops @coachbjbrown30 @Bjbrown_13
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🏀Thank You Seniors🏀
Tonight we face Conway for Senior Night
It’s another big game in an already memorable season for us. Thank you to all of the seniors that made it possible!
🏀Ahmari Samuel
🏀Devin Quattlebaum
🏀Nakeem Isaac
🏀Adam Pollard
🏀Jashawn Benbow
🏀Dashawn Jones
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C/O 2026 Guard @Bjbrown_13 had a great time taking in practice and a football game and for @CoastalMBB Palmetto Day on Saturday!
#wearesumter
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💫🏀 Congratulations to 6’6 Junior Guard @Bjbrown_13 on being named to the 2024-2025 @scbca All-State Team!! BJ averaged 25 points 6 rebounds and 3 assists in a winning season for the Gamecocks all while maintaining a 4.58 GPA. Well deserved!
@LouatTheState @theitemsports
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Congratulations to Sophomore Guards Nicholas White & Eli Britt on being selected to play in the @PeeDeeAllStarG1 this weekend! Keep up the great work! 💛💙🏀
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Congratulations to @Bjbrown_13 @Caleb_Jenkins4 & @Jordonbradley12 on getting invited to the 2023 @SCBCA elite camp Oct. 7! @sumtergamecocks @coachbjbrown30 @theitemsports
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🚨 CALEB JENKINS HAS OFFICIALLY SIGNED 🚨
The All-State PG has officially signed to play at Patrick & Henry College. Congratulations Caleb! We can’t wait to follow your journey! @LouatTheState
📸 : @theitemsports
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All-State ✅… Congrats to Junior @Bjbrown_13 on receiving his Award for making the AAAAA All-State Team!!! Time for 1 more ride!
June Loading… ⏳
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🏆Bracket Champions🏆
This year’s JV Tournament was a huge success!
Most of the games were very competitive amongst top programs in the state.
Congratulations @landsharkhoops (gold), @sumtergamecocks (blue), and @FloraBHoops (white).
We’re looking forward to next year!
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🚨🏀 #4 keeps bringing in the accolades! 💙💛
In the last 48 Hours Caleb Jenkins has earned
• Region POTY
• All-State Selection
• North-South All Star
• Multiple College Offers
You have represented Gamecock Nation well and we’re extremely proud of you! @LouatTheState
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🏀Welcome Home CJ🏀
The team is heading out to USC today to see the USC Gamecocks take on the Florida Gators.
We look forward to seeing CJ @C1__BG back home in South Carolina!
Check out this great article ⬇️ from @theitemsports about his return.
theitem.com/stories/coming-h…
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🏀Your Gamecocks are on to the 3rd round! 🏀
Sumter Gamecocks 59
Cane Bay 44
Jordon Bradley - 17 points 13 Reb
BJ Brown - 15 Points
Eli Britt - 10 points
Caleb Jenkins - 8
Round 3 Tuesday!
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Top ⛳️ was a lot of fun for the guys this afternoon after this morning’s win.
It’s always a great time coming to the @GVLHoopExposure Poinsettia Classic hosted by @RedRaiderBball!
@sumtergamecocks @sumter_high
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Thanks to @CofCBasketball for making the trip to check out the guys yesterday! #wearesumter @coachbjbrown30 @sumtergamecocks
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The Gamecocks finished with a strong showing this weekend at the @SCBCA #sclive period event. Thank you to the multitude of college coaches that came to check us out! Also, thank you @JohnCombs98 for putting together a spectacular event as always. Great exposure! @LouatTheState
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🚨 The Gamecocks are on to the 2nd Round behind BJ Browns 33 points!! 🚨
BJ Brown - 33 Points 4 Rebounds 4 Assists
Nicholas White - 7 Points 6 Steals
Davon Bowman - 7 Points 3 Rebounds
2nd round game will be @ Cane Bay High School on Wednesday 2/19 at 7:00PM.
@LouatTheState
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Freshman BJ Brown @Bjbrown_13 had a great shooting night hitting several 3’s and all of his free throws in a 19 point performance against Crestwood.
#GoGamecocks🏀
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Thank you to Carolina Drive In Restaurant for fueling our guys before the win yesterday. The guys really enjoyed themselves! The food and hospitality was unmatched! @GVLHoopExposure @coachbjbrown30
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Sometimes it’s more than just what shows up in the scorebook that impacts a game.
Junior @Caleb_Jenkins4 impacts every aspect of the game and is almost always the fastest guy out there.
Vs. Irmo he added 8 assists 5 rebounds, 3 steals.
High impact player!
#GoGamecocks🏀
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🏀Region VI 5A POY🏀
Congratulations to our very own Nakeem Isaac @nakeemisaac on being named the Region VI 5A player of the year.
Nakeem was also an All-Region selection his sophomore and Junior seasons.
Congratulations Nakeem!
#GoGamecocks🏀 @theitemsports @SCBCA
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It was a big night for 6’5 sophomore Darius Franklin @dfrank2_ last night in the win against Marlboro County.
#GoGamecocks🏀
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🚨 Player Spotlight 🚨
Our 2024 floor general @Caleb_Jenkins4 has been on a tear this season!! He had phenomenal performances over rivalry weekend as well as the game winning free throws yesterday with 5 seconds left! His leadership and composure are unmatched! @LouatTheState
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🏀Round 3 Tonight🏀
We’re traveling to Dutch Fork tonight for a 7:00 tip!
See everyone tonight!
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#GoGamecocks @theitemsports @sumtergamecocks
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Thank you @swampfoxmbb for hosting us yesterday and giving us another opportunity to get better! Let’s keep working!
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🚨📚 Academic Spotlight🚨📚
The Gamecock Boys Basketball Program takes pride in using the game of basketball to create positive & productive young men of society after graduation. We’re proud to highlight a multitude of players in our program that have a GPA of 3.3 or Higher!
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In back to back away rivalry games this week our All-Region selection Khalil Bledsoe @khalilbledsoe1 had a great week.
Bledsoe has provided senior leadership for our young team.
He is averaging 11ppg and just over 50% from 3 this season.
@PrepHoopsSC
This weeks stats👇
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💙🏀💛 Congrats to Sophomores Eli Britt & Nicholas White on outstanding performances yesterday at the Pee Dee All-Star Game! We look forward to an explosive summer!
Eli Britt (MVP) - 21 Points 8 Assists 4 Rebounds
Nicholas White - 12 points 6 Assists 5 Rebounds and 5 Steals
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🚨 Great team effort today by the Gamecocks! Next game Friday at 5:30 @ Dreher!
BJ Brown - 25 Points 5 Rebounds 3 Assists
Jordon Bradley - 12 Points 12 Rebounds 3 Blocks
Caleb Jenkins - 11 Points 10 assists 6 Steals
@theitemsports @LouatTheState @coachbjbrown30
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Thank you to Coach @WillBHoward for having our guys come out to @LemiraSchool this gameday morning to talk about hard work and being your best to our future Gamecocks!
Great job @Caleb_Jenkins4 @Bjbrown_13 @khalilbledsoe1 @dfrank2_
@sumter_high @SumterSCSchools
#GoGamecocks🏀
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Your Gamecocks are now 2-0! With the win last night, the guys took home the Holiday Hoop Feast Ben Trapp Bracket Championship! Next stop is Tuesday at Oceanside.
BJ Brown - 18 pts (Bracket MVP)
Jordon Bradley - 10 Pts
@LouatTheState @theitemsports
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🚨 Offer Alert! 🚨
Congratulations to All-State 2026 Guard @Bjbrown_13 on receiving his 3rd Division 1 offer from @Towson_MBB!
#wearesumter🔵🟡
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🏀Gamecocks Win in round 1! 🏀
Sumter Gamecocks 63
Fort Dorchester 55
BJ Brown - 19 points
Caleb Jenkins - 15 Points
Jordon Bradley - 12 points
Round 2 Saturday!
@LouatTheState
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Eli Britt hits the game winning three with 5 seconds to go to lift the Gamecocks!! 🏀💙💛
BJ Brown 22 Points 5 Rebounds
Kenon Ward 7 Points 6 Assists
Eli Britt & Wesley Lyles 8 Points
@LouatTheState @theitemsports
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The wait is almost over Gamecocks! Mark your calendars and be ready to show your support for the guys this season!
#wearesumter
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🚨🎄Your Gamecock Boys Basketball team had an amazing time at the “Fall into a Winter Extravaganza” this evening!
Our game winners today were Ace and Mason! They both received T-Shirts and Basketballs from the team!
Can’t wait for the next one! #wearesumter
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🚨🏀 The Gamecocks were busy, having played three games in 5 days last week. Going 2-1 in that span, here are some notable moments/performances!! 🏀🚨
@LouatTheState @theitemsports @Bjbrown_13 @kenonward2 @notwesleylyles @EliBritt_
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🏀Final🏀
Gamecocks 48
Socastee 35
We’re 1-0 in region play and travel to Carolina Forest next Friday.
#GoGamecocks🏀
@theitemsports @sumter_high
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Gamecocks go to 5-2 in region play behind BJ Browns 40 Point double-double!! 💛💙🏀
BJ Brown 40 Points 10 Rebounds 5 Assists
Kenon Ward 10 Points 3 Rebounds
Franklin Richardson 8 Points 5 Rebounds
@LouatTheState @theitemsports
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🏀Final🏀
Gamecocks 67
Gators 43
Thanks to the fans!
We’re in Charleston and Greenville the next two weeks!
#GoGamecocks🏀
@theitemsports @sumter_high
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🚨 Mid season highlights for 6’5 ‘22 @nakeemisaac are out!🚨
He’s been an all-region selection since his sophomore season and is having another strong season.
Inside, outside, or making good assists he can do a lot of things.
📽⬇️
hudl.com/v/2GmNAc
@SumterRecruits
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Congratulations to three of our Gamecocks, @Bjbrown_13, @EliBritt_, and @notwesleylyles on their @SCBCA Elite Camp Invitations!!
@LouatTheState
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All-Region team member Khalil Bledsoe @khalilbledsoe1 was hot behind the arc last night! The senior leader helped to lead the charge in the first half for the Gamecocks in the win over Marlboro County.
#GoGamecocks🏀
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All-Region team member Caleb Jenkins @Caleb_Jenkins4 had a great showing leading the Gamecocks last night in the rivalry game against Crestwood.
He played the vast majority of the game and committed 1 turnover as well.
#GoGamecocks🏀
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We love seeing the alumni coming back to the school to get some shots up before their college 🏀 season. CJ Felder @C1__BG is playing with Florida @GatorsMBK and Jalen Johnson is playing with @NewberryMBB. We wish these guys the best! #GoGamecocks
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🏀Final🏀
Great team efforts tonight at the beach!
We’re on the road Friday to take on Conway.
#GoGamecocks🏀
@theitemsports @sumter_high
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🏀Gamecocks Fall In Round 3🏀
Sumter Gamecocks 37
Lexington Wildcats 57
Thank you to everyone in Gamecock nation for supporting us this season.
#wearesumter #back2work
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1st Round ✅
Let’s take a look at how The Gamecocks got it done last night to open up playoff action!
@LouatTheState @theitemsports
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Locked in and ready to roll….
The 2024-2025 Sumter Gamecocks Boys basketball schedule is set 🏀🐓😤
#wearesumter
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As we head into this week of competition in West Ashley let’s take a look at our top statistical leaders from last week.
@khalilbledsoe1 @Caleb_Jenkins4 @Bjbrown_13 @dfrank2_
@AntoineBracey and @JamieTedder3 together combined for 10.5 PPG and 6 REB per game.
#GoGamecocks🏀
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Congratulations to Adam Pollard @Adampollard_5 on committing to play basketball at @DenmarkTechSC next season.
Adam played an important part in our program the last few years.
We wish him the best at the next level!
#GoGamecocks🏀 @theitemsports @SumterRecruits @sumtergamecocks
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On Monday, we had the pleasure of hosting a scrimmage against Wilson and Orangeburg-Wilkinson! We had a great time competing against two Top 5 ranked teams! One more half of tune up basketball Saturday before the real thing begins in less than a week! #WeAreSumter @LouatTheState
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🚨 About Last Night…. 🚨
The Gamecocks came back to defeat Fort Dorchester 63-55!
For the recap, watch the game highlights below 👇.
Round 2 is Saturday @ Cane Bay. Let’s keep it going Gamecocks!
#surviveandadvance
📸 : @1CourtSideBank @LouatTheState
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Championship Friday 🏆🏀…
The Gamecocks look to bring home the trophy tonight in the Ben Trapp Bracket Championship at the @cbballgroup Holiday Hoopfeast‼️😤
⏰ 7:00 PM
🆚 Atlantic Collegiate
📍Keenan High School
📸 : @NichPitts
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Big region win on the road at #8 Carolina Forest to go 2-0 in region play.
We play Monday at Eau Claire vs Irmo in the @CBballGroup MLK Bash at 1:30.
Join us in Columbia!
#GoGamecocks🏀
@theitemsports @sumter_high
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Congratulations to @EliBritt_ on making the AAAAA Region 5 All-Region team! The Sophomore Guard Averaged 11.3 Points per game while shooting 40% from the three point line! Congratulations on this accomplishment Eli!
@LouatTheState @theitemsports
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🏀Gamecocks Win!🏀
Sumter Gamecocks 43
Carolina Forest 36
‘27 Eli Britt - 20 Points
‘26 BJ Brown- 12 Points
‘24 Jordon Bradley - 7 points 12 Reb 5 Blocks
Next game Tuesday @ St. James!
@LouatTheState
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Best player in the state 💙💛
In a gym full of talent, Sumter’s BJ Brown gave the best performances I saw at USC Team Camp.
The 6-5 SG is a versatile defender & balanced shot-maker in the half-court.
📈 Would not be surprised if we see a recruiting uptick through the live periods.
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We’re excited as a program for Ahmari Samuel @Ahmari_S212 as he recently committed to play basketball at Western Nebraska @wnccmbb!
Congratulations and we wish you and the Cougars the best next season!
#GoGamecocks🏀 @theitemsports @PrepHoopsSC @coachbjbrown30
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🏀✍️Signing Day✍️🏀
Congratulations to Ahmari Samuel (@Ahmari_S212) on signing to USC Salkehatchie and Adam Pollard (@Adampollard_5) on signing to Denmark Tech to play college basketball next season!
We wish them the best at the next level!
#GoGamecocks🏀
@theitemsports
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Congratulations to freshman @Bjbrown_13 on being named a game MVP in yesterday’s “The Preview” Jamboree.
Thanks for having us @GCAHoops1 ! We look forward to coming back.
#GoGamecocks🏀
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💙🏀💛🏀💙🏀💛
We want to give a huge shout out to Reginald Davis for his generous donation of basketball goals for our winners on the last day!
Thank you Chuck E Cheese for the many boxes of 🍕!
Thank you to @jaiven4, owner of Check Your Solez for the $100 Nike gift card!
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🏀Summer Schedule🏀
We look forward to camp with @GamecockMBB, @SCBCA, @RedRaiderBball, and @GVLHoopExposure.
We also scrimmage great teams as well with @HoopsHartsville, @TigersHoop, and @RidgeViewHoops.
College coaches come check our program out this summer!
#GoGamecocks🏀
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6’3 C/0 2027 F Wesley Lyles. Can play inside and out. Knockdown shooter and excellent rebounder for his size. A young rising sophomore with amazing upside 📈
Highlights from SC Live Period and previous scrimmage vs Wilson @Coachwoods_ @coachbjbrown30 @GamecocksBball
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What a great ending tonight! Thanks so much #GamecockCity for coming out!
We’ll be back after the holidays.
#GoGamecocks🏀
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Great team effort on the third game this week!
We will play again Tuesday night at home against Lakewood.
We hope to see everyone there!
#GoGamecocks🏀
@sumter_high @theitemsports
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Shout out to former All-State Gamecock 🏀 Player @Caleb_Jenkins4 on being named first team All-Region & first team All-Freshman at Patrick & Henry College!!
@theitemsports
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🏀Pee Dee All Stars🏀
@Caleb_Jenkins4 came up big for the class of ‘24 in their victory over class of ‘23 in the @PeeDeeAllStarG1.
He had 2 baskets and 3 assists in the final 5 minute stretch.
He’s a great player in the ‘24 class.
#GoGamecocks🏀 @theitemsports @coachbjbrown30
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Our beginner’s “B All In” camp is off to a fun start today!
This is something new we introduced this year in addition to the older kids.
Beginners camp is 9-12 and you can still sign up tomorrow starting at 8:30!
@SumterSCSchools @sumter_high @coachbjbrown30 @sumtergamecocks
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Day 2 is off to a great start at the B All In 🏀 camp! There is a lot of great boys and girls 🏀 players that are coming through the county in the coming years. #BrightFuture
@coachbjbrown30 @SumterSCSchools @theitemsports
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We love seeing the kids of Sumter County having fun at the school house! We’re having a great day of 🏀 Camp so far!
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🚨 Offer Alert! 🚨
Congratulations to All-State Junior Guard @Bjbrown_13 on receiving his second Division 1 offer from @CoastalMBB!
@LouatTheState @theitemsports
#wearesumter🔵🟡
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Former All-State Gamecock @Caleb_Jenkins4 gets an offer from Spartanburg Methodist after a breakout freshman season at Patrick & Henry. Congratulations Caleb! @coachbjbrown30 @theitemsports
Blessed to receive an offer from Spartanburg Methodist College @RobRose_ @CPBFamily @CoachDanMilloy @BlakeJ_11
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Former gamecock hoops star CJ Felder and company with the big Win over Michigan today.
Reverse Lay from Felder
#BayouBandits | #GeauxPokes
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Our senior leader and 4 year varsity starter @Caleb_Jenkins4 is currently averaging 14 ppg! Holds multiple D 2 interests and maintains a 3.4 GPA!
Check him out below 👇! @theitemsports @LouatTheState @SCBCA
Check out my Mid Season Highlights!
hudl.com/v/2Mpeu5
@RobRose_ @Lee4Three_OYA @GamecocksBball @coachbjbrown30 @Coachwoods_
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🏀 🏀 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀
🚨The “B All In” basketball camp is returning this summer! 🚨
Stay tuned for more information, but mark the calendars.
🗓 June 28 - July 1
📍 Sumter HS @sumtergamecocks
Fun, Competition, Games, Prizes, Guest Speakers, Skills, Drills, and so much more!
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As we get ready to fill The Cockpit tomorrow for the first round, let’s recap our big region finale win against Westwood!
#RainingThrees
@LouatTheState @theitemsports
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The floor is redone and all shined up for an exciting 2nd half of the season!
We have a home game tomorrow night vs. Westwood with the girls starting at 6:00.
#GoGamecocks🏀
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Gamecocks Win…‼️🫡
BJ Brown - 39 Points
Kenon Ward - 12 Points
Next Game Tuesday @ Crestwood
@LouatTheState @theitemsports
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Our 🏀 Seniors heading out for one more home game against a Top 10 team. Great game last night. #All4One #GoGamecocks🏀
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Congratulations to our day 4 winners and weekly winners at the “B All In” 🏀 Camp‼️
It was a great week and we’re already excited for the 7th annual camp which will take place the final week of June.
Thanks to the @theitemsports for coming through today as well!
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Congratulations @nakeemisaac on the most recent offer!
The whole program is happy and excited for you.
#GoGamecocks🏀 @theitemsports @SumterRecruits
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Shout out to class of 2027 Guard @EliBritt_ for being invited to the campus of Columbia College for their game on Saturday!
@theitemsports @LouatTheState
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Time to meet the first player in our #MeetTheGamecocks series, Top Ten Junior BJ Brown. BJ averaged 15 points per game as a Sophomore and is looking to build upon that in his junior season ‼️😤… #MeetTheGamecocks @Bjbrown_13
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