SC TOP 80 EVENT RECAPS

South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 8

Team 8 Coach: Tyler Lewis #1: 5’8 ’26 Dylan McFarland (Independence) Starting off, we look at a player who made a consistent impact on both ends of the floor, Dylan McFarland. He’s a smart, scrappy guard who knows how to create for others, apply efficient scoring pressure, and wreak havoc as an on-ball defender. McFarland found ways to stand out as a leader by example on either side of the ball....

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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7

Team 7 Coach: Austin Collins #7: 5’9 ’25 Nikayle Hodge (Westminster Catawba) Starting things off, we look at a player who did a variety of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Nikayle Hodge. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with great balance between scoring and playmaking. Hodge utilizes his tight handle and quick first step to break down opponents, touch the...

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POB’s Eye Catchers: Underclassmen at the SC Top 80 (Class of 2026/2027)

2026 Lance Barnes (Catawba Ridge): Barnes continues to be a young player that I believe can help a program down the road, and is one that you want to have on the court. His blend of size (6’2), overall impact, his IQ, and skill set offer a lot to his team. He continues to shine as a versatile piece, one that provides a strong motor, one that can create and make plays for himself and others, and...

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