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South Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Team 12 Coach: Jordan Portee #9: 5’8 ’27 Zavien Broughton (Woodmont) Starting off, we look at a player who made a strong impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Zavien Broughton. He’s a tough, scrappy lead guard prospect with a high motor and unselfish approach to the game. Broughton is a sharp penetrator who touches the paint, finishes around the basket, and knocks down open...
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South Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: Sam Layman #8: 5’8 ’27 Chase Reuss (Heathwood Hall) Starting off, we look at a player who offered a reliable presence with or without the ball in his hands, Chase Reuss. He’s a smart, scrappy guard prospect who can initiate the offense, create for himself and others, or find success as a spot-up threat. Reuss is a quality shooter from midrange and beyond the arc, but also applies...
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South Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach: Ethan Reece #12: 5’9 ’27 Melachi Singleton (Burke) Starting off, we look at a player who made a lasting impression through his motor and penetration ability, Melachi Singleton. He’s a tough, scrappy lead guard prospect with excellent quickness and a quality understanding of how to dictate the action. Singleton is a capable perimeter shooter, but is at his best when touching the...
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South Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Ryan Breazeale #15: 5’9 ’27 Eli Britt (Sumter) Starting off, we look at a player who really impressed through his understanding of how to run a team, Eli Britt. He’s a smart, high-motor point guard prospect with quickness, scoring polish, and a crafty handle. Britt does a great job of breaking down defenses and creating shots for his teammates. However, he’s capable of applying...
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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: Kenneth Hunter #13: 6’2 ’26 Terence Guess (Ambassador Christian) Starting off, we look at a player who consistently found ways to impact all facets of the game, Terence Guess. He’s a smart, unselfish guard prospect with a quality blend of motor, scoring polish, and defensive ability. Guess hit shots at a high percentage, set up others, and secured rebounds at a strong rate. He also...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Darius York #3: 5’9 ’25 Devin Agard (Clover) Starting off, we look at a player who stands out through his speed, quickness, and balance as a floor general, Devin Agard. He’s a tough, heady point guard prospect who frequently touches the paint and creates for himself and others. Agard handles the ball with poise and displays quality vision as a passer. He’s a scrappy defender who...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Doug Sellers #4: 5’9 ’26 TJ Troy (Gray Collegiate) Starting off, we look at a player who made a consistent impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, TJ Troy. He’s a smart, scrappy point guard prospect with an unselfish nature and the ability to outwork opponents on both ends of the floor. Troy is a useful perimeter shooter who looks to get downhill and finish or set up...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: Jay Anderson #6: 5’9 ’25 Nigere Brown (Laurens) Starting off, we look at a player who produced well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Nigere Brown. He’s a smart, skilled guard prospect with smooth shooting ability, useful playmaking instincts, and reliable defensive instincts. Brown is comfortable creating off the bounce and setting up others, but is arguably at his...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Kelvin Mills #7: 5’9 ’26 Cooper Brzozka (Legion Collegiate) Starting off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Cooper Brzozka. He’s a smart, scrappy guard prospect who reliably initiates the offense and shoots the ball at a high clip. Brzozka is a lethal midrange threat who picks his spots well, defers to others, and...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Angus Anderson #8: 5’9 ’26 Nico Byrd (Legion Collegiate) Starting off, we look at a player who made a lasting impression through his shooting prowess, Nico Byrd. He’s a scrappy, unselfish guard prospect who can initiate the offense and get others involved in the action. That being said, Byrd is quite comfortable at playing without the ball and knocking down perimeter jumpers off...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 1
Team 1 Coach: Justin Dawkins #9: 5’9 ’25 Nikayle Hodge (Westminster Catawba) Starting off, we look at a player who displayed poise and confidence when running the team, Nikayle Hodge. He’s a smart, scrappy point guard prospect with a quality combination of quickness, scoring prowess, and playmaking instincts. Hodge possesses a crafty handle and sharp penetration sense, which allows him to...
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Top Scorers from SC Top 80 / SC Sophomore 40 / SC Freshman 40
Check out the top scorers from each class this past weekend in South Carolina. Class of 2025 Class of 2026 Class of 2027 Class of 2028
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SC Top 80 / Sophomore 40 / Freshman 40 Award Winners
South Carolina Top 80 Award Winners Mr. Top 80 – 2027 Josh Leonard2025 MVP – 2025 Jordan Watford2026 MVP – 2026 Lance Barnes Jr.Top Performer – 2025 Tristan ThompsonTop Performer – 2026 Broderick AndersonTop Performer – 2025 Amare Anderson South Carolina Sophomore 40 Award Winners MVP: 2027 Ty ShineTop Performer – 2027 Brandon RayTop Performer –...
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POB Eye Catchers from SC Top 80 (Class of 2026)
2026 6’10 Mark Caslaru (Catawba Ridge) If you are looking for a big to keep an eye on in South Carolina, Caslaru would be one to keep tracking. He brings really good size and feel at his position, shows that he can maneuver well on the court as well as run the floor, and has a good feel around the basket. Caslaru shows a soft touch around the basket with upside left in his game. He has shown...
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Keeping an eye on in South Carolina: SC Top 80 (Class of 2025)
2025 6’3 LJ Britt (Gray Collegiate) Britt is one we have highlighted in the past and I’m eager to see what more he can do this upcoming season. Britt always brings a big-framed, physical feel to the court with his game, as he is strongly built and knows how to use that to his advantage in bodying up opponents on both sides of the court. He can bully his way and score through contact, but...
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D1 Attention: SC Top 80 (Class of 2026)
2026 6’8 Elton Smith (Cardinal Newman) Smith had a very good showing at the SC Top 80 camp and showed why he is one of the best bigs from the state for his class. He continues to make tremendous strides with his overall feel and impact in the game, showing that he can be a strong scoring threat who can also take advantage of mismatches on the floor. He has good fluidity and feel around the...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from SC Top 80 (Class of 2025)
2025 6’4 Malachi Cooper (Ridge View) Cooper is one that we have highlighted on several occasions throughout the summer and I still believe he could be a useful piece for a future program. He has the size and shot-making ability that should garner attention from college coaches, whether it is off the dribble or catch-and-shoot situations. Cooper has shown that he can open up the offense with his...
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POB’s Best of the Best: SC Top 80
2027 6’6 Josh Leonard (Wilson) Coming into yet another Top 80 down in South Carolina, 2027 Josh Leonard proved once again why he is the top prospect in the state overall and nationally ranked by so many. The true blend of size, physicality, skillset, understanding, and feel for the game is quite impressive but he has been showing that consistently over the years. And what makes him scarier...
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South Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 12
Coach: Rob Rose Team 12 #94: 5’9 ’26 Jyssiah Foster (Boiling Springs) Starting things off, we look at a player who found ways to make an impact through his energy, Jyssiah Foster. He’s a scrappy, unselfish guard prospect with toughness and solid defensive instincts. Foster displayed flashes of scoring ability and the understanding of how to cause problems for his assignment defensively. Foster...
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South Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 11
Team 11 Coach: Kelvin Mills #93: 5’9 ’26 James Pojani (First Baptist) Starting things off, we look at a player who stood out through his leadership and slew of intangibles, James Pojani. He’s a smart, skilled, unselfish guard prospect with a high motor and reliable scoring prowess from all levels. Pojani defended, rebounded, and consistently made hustle plays. Next in his development process is...
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South Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 10
Team 10 Coach: Charlendez Brooks #92: 5’9 ’26 Cortavious Tate-Smith (Dorman) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a quality impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Cortavious Tate-Smith. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with scoring instincts and useful ability as a playmaker. Tate-Smith utilizes his quick first step and tight handle to consistently apply...
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South Carolina Sophomore 40 Camp Evaluations: Team 9
Team 9 Coach: Angus Anderson #91: 5’8 ’26 Mujahid Jones (Blythewood) Starting things off, we look at a player who displayed a solid understanding of how to produce from either backcourt spot, Mujahid Jones. He’s a scrappy, unselfish guard prospect who handles the ball well and attacks the basket with consistency. Jones is a capable midrange shooter, but was arguably at his best when breaking...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 8
Team 8 Coach: Justin Harris #9: 5’10 ’25 Hyikeem Burnside (Laurens) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a quality impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Hyikeem Burnside. He’s a tough, scrappy, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with a high IQ and unselfish approach to the game. Burnside knocked down three-pointers and pull-ups, but was arguably at his best when...
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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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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Josh Staley #6: 5’9 ’26 Michael Jones (Indian Land) Starting things off, we look at a player who easily stood out as one of the top performers on display, Michael Jones. He’s a smart, dynamic lead guard prospect with incredible speed, quickness, and scoring polish. Jones is an excellent creator who touches the paint at a high volume, hits jumpers with consistency, and sets up...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 5
Team 5 Coach: Sam Layman #5: 5’9 ’25 Landon Wilson (Trinity Collegiate) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a solid impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Landon Wilson. He’s a quick, wiry guard prospect with a nice IQ and understanding of how to run the team. Wilson displayed the ability to score from all levels while getting others involved and making his presence...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4
Team 4 Coach: John Royal #4: 5’8 ’26 Traysn Clinkscales (Hillcrest) Starting things off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Traysn Clinkscales. He’s a scrappy, young guard prospect with excellent quickness and a tight handle. Clinkscales is a capable penetrator and playmaker, yet knows how to cause problems for opponents as a spot-up...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Tony Jones #3: 5’8 ’25 Ean Mitchell (Georgetown) Starting things off, we look at a player who made a nice impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Ean Mitchell. He’s a scrappy, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with a useful motor and unselfish approach to the game. Mitchell displayed the ability to handle the ball, set up others, and score within the flow of the...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 2
Team 2 Coach: Jordan Parris #2: 5’7 ’24 Tylan Fowler (Laurens) Starting things off, we look at a player who produced extremely well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Tylan Fowler. He’s a smart, tough, high-motor guard with a lethal penetration sense and unselfish approach to the game. Fowler utilizes his tight handle and lightning-quick first step to effortlessly break down...
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