Before watching JJ play, you immediately notice the long arms and big hands he possesses. After the ball was tipped, his use of his length and athleticism was on full display. In three consecutive possessions, JJ altered a shot at the rim, got a steal and finished with an and-1 on the offensive end. A true swiss army knife of a player, JJ’s impact was felt on both ends of the floor through his rebounding, defense and intangibles on both ends of the floor.

Offensively he lived in the paint and utilized the dunker spot as good as anyone. Finishing with or without contact was no issue and his long arms helped grab rebounds over defenders in the paint. There wasn’t a ton of shooting from JJ but he was effective off the catch and within the 10–12-foot range with push shots and floaters. Not only did he excel offensively at the rim, but his instincts as a shot blocker were also on full display. A rising two-way physical presence that should have a big year in South Carolina this year.

JJ Galberth JJ Galberth 6'3" | PF Fountain Inn | 2028 State SC rounds out my list of new additions to the Prep Hoops South Carolina Class of 2028 Rankings. I haven’t seen a huge sample size of JJ, but I do think he has a really nice feel around the rim as a finisher, rebounder, and shot blocker. He does have some traits that could turn him into a wing down the line, but he will need to improve his perimeter shot and handle to reach his full potential.

JJ Galberth JJ Galberth 6'3" | PF Fountain Inn | 2028 State SC leads off the list of new names from the Phenom Hoops League Finals. This wasn’t my first time getting to see Carolina Celtics in action this season, but JJ showed some new things since the last time I saw them. He looked much more comfortable on the perimeter, knocking down a pair of threes in the game I caught. Galberth is also capable of playing closer to the rim in the dunker spot and working the glass because of his good motor. Plus, he plays bigger than his listed size because of good length, so keep an eye on JJ as a solid, role-playing big during the high school season.