Phenom Hoops SC Top 80: Standouts/Names to Know

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at some standout prospects from the state of South Carolina at this year's Phenom Hoops SC Top 80!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE<strong> anderson30</strong> for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION!</em> <a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe">Subscribe</a> today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1149789"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6718689ababf7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It was easy to see right away why Coastal Carolina is excited to have Thompson in their 2025 recruiting class. He's a bundle of energy who does whatever is needed to help his team win. He was impressive in the opening games for his squad in creating quite the tempo for them to follow with his ability to fly around for blocks and rebounds to create opportunities on the opposite end. He's a prospect with a bright future at his size at 6-foot-5.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1145334"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6718689abac4d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watford was another impressive prospect who showed off his versatility on the hardwood as a playmaker, rebounder and defender. He utilized his length in a number of ways to showcase his ability to finish in traffic as well as rebound in bunches. Defensively, he showed he was difficult to score on with his strong frame and prowess. He's due for a strong senior year at Lancaster High before heading off to Queens University next fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1972146"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6718689abac8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cooper is quite the unsigned prospect to get to know given his activity on both ends of the floor. He's more than just a shooting guard given his presence and length defensively. He won't hesitate to pressure the ball to force easy turnovers to gain an advantage. Offensively, he's difficult to stop getting downhill and when his feet are set, he's a knockdown threat on the perimeter. He's a top unsigned senior to know at Ridge View High heading into 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1486211"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6718689abaccd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leonard is an intriguing name to get to know in the 2027 class as he took home the 2027 MVP Award among his peers in the Phenom Hoops SC Top 80. His ability to command attention with the ball and find others for easy scores makes the game easier for him and he utilized that to his advantage. He's an unselfish prospect who can operate inside and out and distribute the ball as well as dominate matchups in the post with his size/frame. He's a prospect with a lot of potential on the national stage to get to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621536"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6718689abad16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Barnes is a prospect for DI programs to get to know in South Carolina's 2026 class at Legacy Early College. He's a sizeable name at the point guard spot at 6-fooot-3 with a nice feel for shooting the ball on the perimeter as well as defending with purpose. He did well to utilize his length to dominate matchups and even lead his team to a few comeback efforts during the 5-on-5 games. He's a prospect with good upside on the recruiting wave, especially nationally. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2626484' first='Isaiah' last='Worley']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Legion Collegiate Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6718689abada4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He was a presence who showed his ability to shoot the cover off the ball, especially in the final game. His teammates found him time and time again for easy buckets on the perimeter as he found openings with ease to knock down shots and show off his range from deep. He'll be a sizeable shooter to get to know at Legion Collegiate Academy in the 2025 class in South Carolina. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->