Braxton rounds out the list as one of the biggest impact transfers in SCISA this season. He comes over to Ben Lippen after spending last season at American Leadership Academy, where he put up 8.8 points per game, 7.8 rebounds per game, and 3.1 blocks per game on a 20-win team. His length in the middle of their 2-3 zone will be a game-changer, and they have some very big lineups that they can go to to protect the rim at a high level.

Rowe’s Palmetto City Hurricanes teammate, Redding, is another stock riser in the 2027 Rankings. He made a huge jump this time around, moving up from outside the Top 100 to #50 Overall and a Top 10 big man. Braxton played a huge role in the best season in school history, averaging over 8 points per game, 7 rebounds per game, and 3 blocks per game while showing an improved feel and skill on the offensive end of the floor.

Redding, the lone non-senior on the entire ALA roster, has really taken big strides with his game since I last saw them in the season opener. His length was a major presence defensively for the Patriots, racking up 10 rebounds and 6 blocks, but the jump shooting and ball handling were what I was most impressed by with Braxton. Not only has he developed a comfortable handle, but now he is also a knockdown mid-range shooter with more room for growth into a three-point shooter. This team doesn’t need him to be a high-volume offensive player because of their two elite guards, but when he adds double-figure scoring, it makes them a very difficult team to beat.

One of the more under-the-radar big men in the state right now is Braxton Redding Braxton Redding 6'7" | PF/C Ben Lippen | 2027 State SC . He is a very skilled post who is starting to learn how to use his size to overpower defenses. Redding did just that against Swansea on Friday, converting on three and-ones for 9 points. What was just as impressive as the trio of finishes through contact was his perfection from the free-throw line that showed signs of untapped potential as a shooter. No matter how good he is on offense, Braxton will have to become more aggressive on the glass and as a rim protector to be the best player he can be.

Redding is an intriguing Forward who I will be adding to my radar following Tuesday’s games in Columbia. Listed at 6’6″, he has good size and length to be a factor around the rim. However, Redding is also a very good athlete with bounce that further boosts his abilities around the paint. He had success on both sides of the glass and ran the floor well in transition, too.