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Abijah Franklin Having Dominant Senior Season
Each year, several prospects from South Carolina burst onto the scene and start quickly capturing attention. Although we know the Palmetto State is loaded with prospects, people still tend to generally overlook the talent it produces. Abijah Franklin is a prime example. Our first viewing of the 6-foot-5 wing came last April during the Phenom Rise Showcase. He played with Team USC and clearly...
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Phenom Commitment Alert: Furman snags commitment from 2025 Abijah Franklin
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Abijah FranklinClass: 2025Committed to: Furman What Has Been Said: “Franklin is a...
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2025 Abijah Franklin breaks down the latest in recruitment
Back in April at the Phenom Rise Showcase, Phenom Hoops was able to watch Team USC EYCL in action, a team that brought some intriguing talent to learn about. One player that we hadn’t had a chance to watch a lot of was 2025 Abijah Franklin but he QUICKLY made it noticeable that he was a college-level prospect. And shortly after that, his recruitment started to take off. At the event, we...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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