3:00 PM Porter Gaud (SC) 6-0 vs. McEachern HS (GA) 3-0
The reigning two-time 3A South Carolina State Champ, Porter Gaud, comes to the Buford City Arena to test themselves against one of the younger and more talented teams in the state of Georgia and the country in McEachern.
Coach John Pearson’s Cyclones are on the verge of entering the “dynasty” conversation in the South Carolina hoops world and now look to conquer one of Georgia’s top teams. Porter Gaud is led by the senior Vandy commit, Aaron Nesmith (Guard) and 4-Star Wing Josiah James (2019). Both Nesmith and James are experienced returners that have the ability to control the game at both ends of floor. Once you add the inside presence of Center Jake Lanford (2018) and Senior Guard Jake Nutley (2018), Porter Gaud is poised for another state title run and a chance to declare themselves one of the best in the Southeast.
Expectations are high this season for Coach Mike Thompson and this matchup will be no different. The Indians are one of Georgia’s and the country’s most talented young teams with only two seniors on the roster. Their deep run to the Final Four in Georgia’s highest classification last season make McEachern an early season favorite in 2018. Guard Sharife Cooper (2020), wing Isaac Okoro (2019), forwards Jared Jones (2019) and Babatunde Akingbola (2019) are all considered high level prospects but numerous other Indians are contributors which makes this team so dangerous.
The established state champ from South Carolina, Porter Gaud, looks to bolster their own legacy and will need a great effort to take down a loaded McEachern squad. This has the potential to be the game of the day.
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