Leading off the list of playmakers from the Sizzlin’ Summer Shootout is Legacy Early College’s Bowen Swofford Bowen Swofford 5'10" | PG Legacy Early College | 2027 State SC . It’s been encouraging to see Swofford grow in skill and confidence every year at this tournament, and his 20-point, 4-assist, and 5-steal performance in the opener this year was certainly one of the best I’ve seen from him in person. Bowen has excellent feet on spin moves and euro steps around the lane. This, along with a creativity in how he finishes, allows him to be a consistent scorer in the paint despite his size. If he improves his three-point production, Swofford could be a sneaky good get for a college program this time next year.

Stepping up off the bench on Friday night for the Lions was Swofford. He chipped in with 11 points in the win, with seven of them coming from the line on nine attempts. Bowen’s two made field goals were both mid-range pull-ups, one of the most trusted moves in his bag. He also showed some good things as a passer, racking up 3 assists as he found both cutters and shooters. The free-throw line has been a deficiency for Legacy at times this season, so if Swofford continues to step up as a guy whom they can trust, he will earn more minutes in tight games.

Swofford was on the other side of McClintock in Wednesday’s third game. This was my first look at Bowen in an official game with his new team, and he fits in well because of his balance of shot-making and play-making. He knocked down two threes on the wings and had a tough, left-handed finish at the rim, while also having a few assists where he kicked to shooters or found his bigs after paint touches. Swofford does have some room for improvement on the defensive end, but that will come as he matures physically and gets comfortable with his new team.

I first discovered Bowen Swofford Bowen Swofford 5'10" | PG Legacy Early College | 2027 State SC during the Film Room series last year. Bowen has a knack for making things happen when he’s near the ball and is fully engaged on both ends of the floor at all times. He makes life difficult for opposing ball handlers with his quick feet and active hands. He is also a strong playmaker who can get his own bucket or create opportunities for teammates. Swofford is advanced in his ability to read the game from his Point Guard position which is another attribute that helps him on both ends of the floor. Beau is also a very good three-point shooter and will have sets run to get him open on the perimeter.