Five Names Gaining Momentum on the Recruiting Front

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE “baxley30” FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the 2027 class entering its senior season, the recruiting picture is beginning to take shape for several South Carolina prospects. Strong summer performances, increased college interest and recent conversations with programs have helped these names gain momentum on the recruiting front. As the calendar moves toward the fall and the stakes continue to rise, these are five 2027s whose recruitment is worth keeping a close eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2405569"],"_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-6a88ae4a99022"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2405569' first='Sam' last='Mills'] leads off this list of names gaining momentum. He has received two D2 offers in the last few months from Newberry and Davis &amp; Elkins, joining Presbyterian in the chase for one of the best bigs in the state. The size and mobility is something you can't teach and is the main attribute most schools like, but he is a good back-to-basket scorer when he works quickly and walls up well around the paint to protect the rim and stay out of foul trouble. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2367667"],"_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-6a88ae4a9907b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another highly-ranked 2027 starting to make some noise on the recruiting front is is Van Kallen. He is one of the most physically impressive guards in South Carolina, combining positional size with strength and elite athleticism. JT is handful when driving to the rim because of those traits, which allow him to finish above the, below the rim, or in the mid-range. He currently holds offers from in-state D2s Benedict and USC Beaufort. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2712152"],"_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-6a88ae4a990a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2712152' first='Isaiah' last='Atkins'] doesn't have any reported offers yet, but he's one who a lot of college coaches have check in with over the last several months. Atkins has a nice, big frame at 6'8" and is comfortable stretching the floor to the perimeter. He can also face up in closer to the rim and will work smaller matchups with his back to the basket, but he has some room for growth defensively to be the best big he can be at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1960139"],"_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-6a88ae4a990c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There's two things college coaches should about Ethan: size and shooting. Listed at 6'4", Foster has the length to be effective at the two in college, plus he has the shooting numbers to back it up. He doesn't have a huge profile of shot creating, but he can slash in spots against closeouts to balance out the floor. He recently picked up offers from Saint Elizabeth and Kalamazoo. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1537909"],"_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-6a88ae4a990e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1537909' first='Jack' last='Mevold'] rounds out this list of names gaining recruiting steam. Jack has had a busy stretch dating back to the high school season, winning the 2A State Championship with Philip Simmons then getting straight into camp season out of a good year with Play Tough. Mevold holds two offers from Oberlin and Gordon, but has also taken a handful of visits to other schools who are interested. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->