Singh, Crews Excel in Leading Roles at SCBCA North-South All-Star Game

Both played an effective co-starring role for their respective teams. This past Saturday saw them emerge individually among their fellow All-State selections.

South guard Jayden Crews of Westwood pulls up for the jumper against the North. | Thomas Grant Jr.

On most high school basketball teams, guards Sukhi Singh of J.F. Byrnes and Jayden Crews of Westwood would stand out alone for their play and leadership.

In each case, their play was sometimes overshadowed by equally talented teammates.  

Singh averaged 16.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for the Rebels. He just happened to play alongside the S.C. Basketball Coaches Association’s Class 5A Player of the Year and the team’s leading playmaker point guard Colt Fowler.

As the top scorer and rebounder for the Class 5A Division II champion Redhawks, Crews placed himself in a lead role. Like Singh, he also played alongside a dynamic point guard in D’Marcus Thomas who often inspired his team through emotion and non-stop play.

This past Saturday at Brookland-Cayce High School, both players got an opportunity to distinguish themselves at the North-South All-Star Game.

Second-half effort boosts Singh to MVP

Singh was on the winning side of the 97-92 victory over Crews’ South team.

He finished with 11 points, which was the fourth-most points on the entire North team. Jordan Williams of Horse Creek had a team-high 14 points, followed by Jon Webb of Westside with 13 and Gavin Hood of Lancaster with 12.

North guard Sukhi Singh of J.F. Byrnes with the North MVP award. | Thomas Grant Jr.

All of Singh’s points occurred in the second half when the North took command of the game. He was also credited by the final judges who selected him team MVP for his better all-around play.

“Not surprised,” he said. “I felt like I came out in the second half and played really strong and well. I definitely rebounded and got a few steals. So, I feel like I played pretty well.”

Singh acknowledged playing alongside Fowler made the game “easy”. It also prepared him for competing with other standout players as he looks towards the future either at Piedmont and Francis Marion.

Crews puts on a show

Even while playing alongside Thomas again, Crews managed to stand out as the South MVP.

South guard Jayden Crews of Westwood with his team's MVP award. | Thomas Grant Jr.

He also could have made an argument for being the best overall player of the game. In scoring a game-high 26 points, Crews showed off the entire offensive repertoire as he scored 13 points in each half.

Whether it was outside shooting or driving to the basket for dunks, Crews allowed the South to stay close through the late minutes.

For Crews, however, Westwood’s success was not based on having 1-2 players dominating the action. He credited the chemistry built from 5 a.m. practices that allowed the Redhawks to make school history.

Crews is “ready to work” at Converse College.

SCBCA recognizes All-State players

The 2026 North All-Star team | S.C. Basketball Coaches Association

The night before the All-Star game, the SCBCA held its annual banquet. This was an opportunity for the 87 players selected in five classificiations and the respective Players of the Year to receive their award plaques.

2026 5A Boys SCBCA All-State Team

Player of the Year: Colt Fowler, Byrnes

Caden Coleman, Greenville

Sebi Boyogueno, Riverside

Trevon Johnson, Conway

Ja’Quell Brown, Goose Creek

Clayton Everett Jr, Ashley Ridge

Justus Bell, Dutch Fork

BJ Brown, Sumter

Jaden Johnson, Dorman

Lucas Wiersma, TL Hanna

Tucker Scholl, Greenville

Jermier Nelson, Fort Mill

Sequel Patterson, Indian Land

Mark Caslaru, Catawba Ridge

Samajae Govan, Dutch Fork

D’Marcus Thomas, Westwood

CJ Moore, Ridge View

RJ Davis, Ridge View

Elijah Coles, St. James

J.J. Gray, Carolina Forest

Jayden Crews, Westwood

Terrell Johnson Jr., Goose Creek

Kendell Mack, West Ashley

Jackson Terrell, West Ashley

2026 4A Boys SCBCA All-State Team

Player of the Year: Josh Leonard, Wilson

Harrison Skinner, Bluffton

Jon Webb, Westside

Levi Ball, Gray Collegiate

Treven Raymon, South Pointe

Jackson Conley, Daniel

Malik Tinsley, Lancaster

Quinton Watts, Laurens

Ka’Mauri Campbell, Blue Ridge

Sheldon Davis, Crestwood

Quh’mareon Webb, North Augusta

Kayson Dawson, Hartsville

Deron Ross, Darlington

Jayden Lewis, Camden

KJ Allen, Wilson

Zakarion Simpson, Laurens

2026 3A Boys SCBCA All-State Team

Player of the Year: Jordan McGahee, Orangeburg-Wilk.

Khalid Sherman, Loris

Marshall Bolden, BHP

Jonathan Perry, Christ Church

Eric Gray, Union County

Chanze Allen, Fox Creek

Antoine Caughman Jr., Keenan

Landon Sullivan, Powdersville

Grayden Humphries, Chapman

Nigel Miller, Loris

Samuel Ross, Pendleton

Abe Davinroy, Oceanside Collegiate

AJ Jeter, Newberry

Justin Vining, Fox Creek

Khalil Sherman, Loris 

2026 2A Boys SCBCA All-State Team

Player of the Year:  ZaKaden Clyburn, Andrew Jackson

Eli Brown, Chesnee

CJ Springs, Saluda

Nyterian Smith, Clinton

Jaquain Solomon, Hampton County

Juel Mack, Burke

Dakarai Worley, Mullins

Kendrick Jackson, Liberty

Kolton Rogers, Pelion

Tahziir Webber, Central

Deyon Ford, Mullins

J’Sean Sanders, High Point

Darrius Brooks, Hampton County

Antwon Young, York Prep

Charles White II, Marion

Hopper Afman, Philip Simmons

2026 1A Boys SCBCA All-State Team

Player of the Year: Milton McCray, CA Johnson

Jaden Baylor, Abbeville

Zion Clark, Branchville

Jalen Culp, Lewisville

Terrance Cartledge, McCormick

Aiassic Germany, CA Johnson

Jamie Graham, Carvers Bay

David Kearse, Horse Creek

Zion King, Charleston, Math & Science

Kenard Heyward, Carvers Bay

Ashton Jamison, North

Terrance McFadden, Bethune Bowman

Isaiah McRae, Latta

Braylen Patterson, Calhoun Falls

Christian Rivera, Denmark-Olar

Jaden Williams, Allendale-Fairfax 

2026 5A Girls SCBCA All-State Team

Co-Player of the Year:  Chase Thomas, Blythewood

Co-Player of the Year:  Morgan White, Dorman

Miracle McLean, Carolina Forest 

Jade Hailstock, JL Mann

Ava Owens, Greenville

Chloe Hudson, Rock Hill

Danielle Oliver, Greenwood

India Williams, Blythewood

Jahzara Leamon, Mauldin

Lailah Singletary, Irmo

Madison Vereen, North Myrtle Beach

Andrea Kelly, Ashley Ridge

Shiriah Harris, Gaffney

Julie Chambliss, Clover

Trinity Crumlin, Dutch Fork

Ava Rush, Wando

Ashlyn Evans, Byrnes

Sydni Anderson, Lexington

Amiyah Carr, Ridge View

Alaina Carter, Berkeley

Clara Powell, Clover

Abby Livingston, Irmo

McKenzie Kinard, Boiling Springs

Madeline Dates, Goose Creek 

2026 4A Girls SCBCA All-State Team

Player of the Year: Kaleigh Lucas, South Pointe

Khalia Hartwell, Westside

Opal Maralit, Blue Ridge

Ashley Walker, North Augusta

Harmony Bostick, South Florence

Jania Hayward, Beaufort

Autumn Joseph, Darlington

Tiana Marshall, Westside

Campbell Epting, Daniel

Ja’Nyia Cunningham, South Pointe

Monasia Clinckscales, Westside

Shala Williams, Daniel

LA Alexander, Camden

Celena Grant, North Augusta

Jhnai Sumter, Lower Richland

Aneya Britt, Gray Collegiate

2026 3A Girls SCBCA All-State Team

Player of the Year: Taelor Lee-Sutton, Keenan

Treasure Davis, Dillon

Evie Adams, St. Joseph’s Catholic

Kami Roach, Walhalla

Ella Hunter, Oceanside Collegiate

Kara Twitty, Chapman

Joey Burgess, West-Oak 

Devan Blackswell, Southside Christian

Terianna Richardson, Aynor

Jensyn Turner, Woodruff

Alexia Cleckley, Orangeburg-Wilkinson

Jada Jennings, Fox Creek

Tiffany Helmer, St. Joseph’s Catholic

Khw-Nylahi McKinnon, Dillon

Henley Hanks, Oceanside Collegiate

Kinady Marcengill, West Oak

2026 2A Girls SCBCA All-State Team

Player of the Year: Ni’Yonna Asbelle, Andrew Jackson

Kylie Fortner, Landrum

Reagan Rivers, Chesterfield

Nay’dia Shaw, Kingstree

Zimarika Moorer, Lake Marion

Delaney Cauldwell, Landrum

Ceddrianna Springs, Saluda

MylayJa Thompson, Clinton

Zion Prioleau, Timberland

Nathaya Phoenix, Burke

Hannah Riles, Lake City

Essence Rodgers, Blacksburg

Jakelle Nunez, Eau Claire

Trinity Nelly, Andrew Jackson

JaBria Brunson, Saluda

Lyric Jones, Hampton County

2026 1A Girls SCBCA All-State Team

Player of the Year: Da’Nariyah Williams, Military Magnet

Taylor Maston, McCormick

Kennedy Ligons, Ridge Spring Monetta

Kalen Mayes, Denmark-Olar

Aliyah Tisdale, Latta

Serenity Williams, Lee Central

Trayiona Maxfield, Scott’s Branch

MiCayah Carter, Allendale-Fairfax

Stella Eichorn, Ware Shoals

Kailen Parks, North

Makenzie, Beatty, Great Falls

Naomi House, McBee

Kaliyah Herman, Latta

My’Keriyah Holmes, Lee Central

Joy Johnson, Denmark-Olar

Mariah Brown, Military Magnet