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D1 Priorities: Class of 2025 in South Carolina
2025 Jordan Watford (Lancaster) It was nearly two years ago when we said 2025 Jordan Watford was one to monitor. That hasn’t changed and we are more on the train now that he is a player D1 programs should prioritize. The thing with Watford’s game is that you know what you are going to get when he steps on the court. Watford has a unique blend of size, length, and versatility, more than many...
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Team USC EYCL offers an array of talent for college programs
South Carolina continues to be an underrated state of talent, as we continue to find prospects for college programs year after year. We had an opportunity to check out more names from the state at the Phenom Rise Showcase, and Team USC EYCL offered plenty of that. Though we will be learning more about this team and its players, three prospects in the Class of 2025 grabbed our...
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Notable Performers from Phenom Rise Showcase
6’4 ’25 Abijah Franklin (Team USC EYCL) In an event full of impressive performances, Franklin might’ve been the most memorable piece on display. He’s a long, skilled, athletic wing prospect with size, toughness, and the ability to consistently impact the game on both ends of the floor. Franklin showcased feel, vision, and scoring polish from all levels. He reliably creates clean looks off the...
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Prospects that D1 programs should look at more: Phenom Rise Showcase
2025 Shamarius Peterkin (Big Shots): Each time I’ve watched Peterkin, I walk away saying that this is a must-see player for college coaches and believe that he can make an impact on the basketball court and the football field. After this week, that thought continued to enter my mind, as Peterkin continued to flourish on the court. Peterkin, a 6’3 guard, brings such explosiveness to the court but...
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POB’s Eye Catchers: Phenom Rise Showcase (Day 1)
2025 Shamarius Peterkin (Big Shots): Peterkin continues to flourish and is a prospect that can be a key piece for a college program. The dual-sport athlete finds ways to be a big-time prospect on the field but consistently gets it down on the court as well. Peterkin is a long, bouncy prospect who excels out in the open and at the rim, but time after time showed his ability to rise up and knock...
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