Every game that Beckham Black Beckham Black 6'3" | PG Southeastern Prep | 2027 State #2 Nation FL played during the week of Peach Jam had the stands filled with college coaches, media, and spectators alike. Black has impressive transition speed when driving downhill and he sets up impressive dimes to teammates for easy assists. He had some key three pointers that he drained over closing out defenders in one-on-one scenarios and his confidence in his shot making definitely bodes well for AB Elite and his collegiate level prowess. Black is currently still gaining more offers, but some of his notable ones are Georgetown, Texas, Arkansas, Auburn, and California.

Daughtry’s biggest competition for the nation’s #1 spot is Black who was equally impressive with USA Basketball and Nike’s EYBL. Black has positional size to go along with in impressive offensive skill set and feel for the game. He is capable of being a scorer or distributor and sees the floor very well. Texas and Arkansas are among the elite programs involved with Black’s recruitment.

The new #1 in class of 2027 in ESPN’s latest rankings, Beckham Black, went for 17 points in their matchup with PSA. He dropped in 4 shots from beyond the arc, and it’s safe to say that he hunts opportunities like a pro. He also got his teammates involved and collected a few rebounds. Although AB Elite didn’t grab the win, he competed til the very end.

The top guard in the senior class brought it in their 84-69 win against Meanstreets .  He went for 37 points (14-20 FG) (7-9 FT), 5 rebounds, 4 dimes, and 3 steals.  The insane shot making is what stood out in the early going for Black as he drained multiple corner jumpers off movement where he squared his shoulders to the hoop and knocked in a jumper.  Liked how he creates space consistently on his shot.  Then he went to work off the bounce with his crisp handles creating through gaps in the defense getting downhill for layups and trips to the foul line.  Electric athlete who played above the rim, rebounded, and was a plus defender making his opponents work for what they got.  His vision also stood out as when they tried to take him out of the game from a scoring perspective he would instead make quick reads which led to dimes or hockey assists.

At 3:15 p.m. I officially called it that Beckham Black Beckham Black 6'3" | PG Southeastern Prep | 2027 State #2 Nation FL would be Wednesday’s Most Valuable Player from the Peach Jam. Obviously I didn’t have the ability to see every game and every player, but I feel confident in doubling down on that take. The rising senior point guard continues to make a really strong case for himself as the top player in the Class of 2027 with an amazing summer with AB Elite 17u. On Wednesday Black had an incredible 37 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals in a comfortable win over a very talented Meanstreets backcourt.

Black caught fire offensively, finishing with 28 points while knocking down 4 three-pointers and shooting 8-of-15 overall. His confidence never wavered, and he punished every defensive mistake with timely perimeter shooting. He mixed in aggressive attacks off the bounce and stayed poised despite constant defensive attention. When his jumper is falling, he’s capable of taking over stretches of a game in a hurry.

✅ Elite perimeter shooting
✅ Confident shot creator
✅ Instant offense

Beckham Black delivered one of his best offensive performances of the live period, scoring 18 points while adding 6 assists. He knocked down perimeter shots, created offense for teammates, and consistently attacked closeouts with confidence. His offensive versatility continues to trend upward every time he takes the floor.

✅ Dynamic perimeter scorer
✅ Excellent secondary playmaker
✅ High offensive upside

AB Elite went 2-2 on the weekend and Black’s impact on a variety of winning categories was the most impressive takeaway from those four games. The 6-foot-3 point guard controls just about every action for his Texas-based club as a ball-in-hand scorer and creator who makes shots from all three levels of the floor and has dynamic open court and half-court feel and vision. Black was at his best when using ball screens where he diagnosed the defense, read tag defenders and made high IQ decisions with accurate passes.

Beckham Black heated up from deep, knocking down four three-pointers on his way to 17 points. Even when shots weren’t falling early, he stayed aggressive and continued hunting quality looks. His confidence and willingness to stretch the floor gave AB Elite a consistent perimeter threat throughout the game. Shooters who never stop shooting are dangerous, and Black proved why.

✅ Knockdown perimeter shooter
✅ Confident offensive scorer
✅ Floor-spacing ability

There’s a handful of NBA legacy recruits near the top of the 2027 class and Beckham is the younger brother of Anthony Black, a lottery pick from the 2023 draft. Beckham has taken his game to new heights this spring, dominating the EYBL circuit for AB elite as they are sitting at 9-2 with Beckham averaging over 21 points, four rebounds and six assists per contest. With Anthony playing at Arkansas a few years ago, the Razorbacks are certainly in the mix for Black but other powerhouses like Texas, Kentucky, USC and Georgetown are also rumored to be firmly in the mix in his recruitment.