2027: UPDATED Palmetto State Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school season is over here in the State of South Carolina. Next up is the Grassroots Season. Before that let's dive into the 2027 Palmetto State Class UPDATED State Rankings. Were there any changes up top? Who made the Top 5 or better yet the Top 20? Read more inside after you <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE to the site by using the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2798375,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_1572-crop-2250x1477-1741097037.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/IMG_1572-crop-2250x1477-1741097037.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2798375" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1486211' first='Josh' last='Leonard']</strong> - Wilson HS (Florence) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leonard locks down this spot once again. The talented Leonard got his Wilson HS Tigers to the Class 4A Lower State Championship before falling to North Augusta HS. Leonard averaged 21.7 ppg this past season and finished his sophomore season with 1,242 points and 791 rebounds in his career. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2722239,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_07-01-2025_12-34-11-7160PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_07-01-2025_12-34-11-7160PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2722239" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 -<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2314644' first='K'majay' last='Jenkins']</strong> - Westside HS (Anderson) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jenkins is extremely active all over the floor for the Rams. K'majay plays his best basketball around the cup being active and assaulting the rim at times. Jenkins finished the season averaging 16.6 ppg and 8.4 rebounds for the Rams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2685008,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_07-12-2024_09-06-20-9370PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_07-12-2024_09-06-20-9370PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2685008" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1982890' first='Colt' last='Fowler'] </strong>- Byrnes HS (Duncan) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fowler a point guard for the Rebels (24-4) comes in at #3 this time around. Colt averaged 18.3 ppg, 11.3 assists and 5 rebounds this past season for the Rebels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2684983,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_07-12-2024_09-10-57-7520PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_07-12-2024_09-10-57-7520PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2684983" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#4 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1737994' first='Jaden' last='Johnson']</strong> - Dorman HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson made a big contribution for the Cavaliers this past season after he transferred in from Southside HS (Greenville). Jaden had several games this season of knocking down jumpers from the perimeter. Johnson made the move up to the #4 slot this time around in 2027. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2677237,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-13-35-1940PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_02-12-2024_03-13-35-1940PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2677237" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#5 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1955614' first='Sequel' last='Patterson']</strong> - Indian Land HS (Fort Mill) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Patterson and the Warriors finished the season at (24-4). Sequel is a two sport-athlete who excels on the gridiron and the hardwood. Sequel averaged 13.8 ppg this season playing in the backcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How many kids made the list this time around? Well, you might want to jump on board and<strong><em> SUBSCRIBE</em></strong> today. This 2027 Palmetto State Class looks to be a really good one for the next two seasons here in South Carolina.<strong><em> #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->