River Bluff boys’ basketball coach Benjamin Lee speaks to his team during a timeout in the Jan. 15 road game against White Knoll. The Gators won 43-34. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE

Chapin boys’ basketball coach Marquett Carr speaks with Devon Patton during a timeout for the Jan. 5 road game against Dutch Fork. The Eagles lost 57-50. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE

Gilbert forward Darrius Wigfall with the layup in the Jan. 13 game against Strom Thurmond. PHOTO. | PALMETTO SPORTS IMAGING

Irmo guard Kennedi Whaley in the Jan. 12 game versus Dreher. The Lady Yellow Jackets won 44-41. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE

River Bluff’s Malachi Reeves with the driving layup against White Knoll. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE

River Bluff’s Evan Haig is surrounded by 2 White Knoll defenders. PHOTO | WWW.NANCYMAYERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

Irmo forward Maliyiah Mason with the layup in the Jan. 12 contest versus Dreher. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE

Gilbert’s Taylor Spencer in the Jan. 13 home game against Strom Thurmond. PHOTO. | PALMETTO SPORTS IMAGING