Leading off the evaluations from Byrnes’ open practice yesterday is the #1 Player in the Prep Hoops South Carolina 2027 Rankings, Colt Fowler Colt Fowler 5'10" | PG Byrnes | 2027 State #194 Nation SC . Fresh off his commitment to College of Charleston, Colt was his typical self on Monday morning. He controlled the game with his consistent speed, high-level passing, and spot-up shooting. However, as their live scrimmages got tighter, Fowler became more aggressive as a pull-up shooter, which is something to monitor heading into the year.

A natural scorer who can get his shot off from virtually any angle, even when his body is off balance or the defense is closing in. His creativity and shot-making ability make him a difficult cover, but he is far more than just a bucket getter. Averaging around six assists per game during the summer, he consistently showed himself to be a true facilitator with excellent court vision. Whether operating in the half court or pushing the ball in transition, he reads the floor well and routinely makes the right decision to create quality opportunities for his teammates.

Colton Fowler is a point guard for the Upwards Stars that is one of the fastest point guards I’ve ever seen. He reads the floor exceptionally well when he has the ball in his hands. Offensively, he makes many great reads and finishes over many big men with layups and floaters. When he switches from defense to offense, he quickly finds his teammates in the open floor. He also makes accurate passes in the half court. Additionally, he guards taller players with his chest in the paint area.

Leading off Friday’s In-State Standouts list is Colt Fowler Colt Fowler 5'10" | PG Byrnes | 2027 State #194 Nation SC . Fowler stepped up when the Stars needed him on day two, helping them pick up their second bracket-play win and advance to the quarter-final. Colt’s stat sheet was stacked, posting 26 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds. His ability to constantly get to the paint off the dribble and masterfully work the pick-and-roll was most important for Upward, plus when the game got tight late, he was excellent at the free-throw line. This week is an important week for Colt from a recruiting standpoint, but Upward Stars have a real shot at the Palmetto Road Championship because of the way he is playing.

Colt Fowler Colt Fowler 5'10" | PG Byrnes | 2027 State #194 Nation SC ‘s South Carolina offer drew as much buzz as any individual offer in recent memory. Following an elite showing at their team camp, where they rolled out the red carpet for Fowler, Coach Lamont Paris offered Colt over a phone call where he continued to express interest in the rising senior. This was Fowler’s first High-Major offer, and no doubt one that will pique his interest. Colt continued to impress throughout the month of July, bringing his offer total to 12 thanks to Tennessee Tech, UTEP, Ohio, and Arkansas State.

To the surprise of no one, Colt Fowler Colt Fowler 5'10" | PG Byrnes | 2027 State #194 Nation SC was the star of the show at the Runnin’ Rebel Summer Shootout. The #1 Point Guard in South Carolina’s 2027 Class hit the ground running with his high school teammates after an AAU season where he saw an uptick in his recruitment. In game one, Colt racked up 21 points, 10 points, and 4 steals, while doing a good job of getting the newer faces around him involved. In game two, a high-paced encounter against another top-tier contender, he again proved why he is one of the best players in the state with 24 points and 10 points.

The 2025-26 Class AAAAA State Player of the Year is Colt Fowler Colt Fowler 5'10" | PG Byrnes | 2027 State #194 Nation SC . Colt had a special season for the Runnin’ Rebels, putting up insane night after insane night. His averages were as good as anyone in the state, even challenging some of the best in the nation as he went for 24.3 points and 10.8 assists a night. He will no doubt push for some remarkable records and have Byrnes right back in title contention in his senior season.

Colt stood out for the home Byrnes Runnin’ Rebels on Thursday. While he didn’t have his most efficient shooting performance, knocking down just four of his 12 attempts from three, Fowler did a good job of limiting turnovers and keeping his teammates involved. Colt tallied 9 assists to go with 20 points and 2 steals. He is extremely fast with the ball in his hands and can fit through tight windows on his way down the floor. Fowler also knows how to navigate big bodies in the paint with pump fakes, up-and-under finishes, and dump-off passes – all three of which were needed against a huge Raider unit.