SC Recruiting Notebook for 5/12: Recent Offers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The last time we at Prep Girls Hoops released a recruiting update was in late March – a few weeks after the 2025-26 season had ended and the current travel season had commenced.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Needless to say, there has been lots going on with the recruiting trail ever since. Top recruits from the class of 2026 have made their commitment decisions and coaches at collegiate programs are turning their attention to the class of 2027 – as well as top names from the classes of 2028 and 2029.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we look ahead to the second live period of the 2026 grassroots season, here is the latest from the Palmetto State's recruiting trail.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["925560"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1379465,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a023de361e31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Evans is playing up in class with AEBL 16U EYBL on the Nike circuit. A few weeks following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, Evans announced she had secured a Division I offer from Georgia Tech. Evans spearheaded a solid season for 5A Division 1 Byrnes that saw the Rebels finish 24-4 in addition to going 11-3 in what was one of the toughest regions in the state. Evans played in 27 games last season in a Rebels uniform and averaged 14.9 points, five rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Evans and her AEBL team will take part at EYBL Session 2 this weekend in New Orleans during the upcoming live period. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["324541"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1667440,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a023de361ef5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hartwell is another that is no stranger to Division I offers and she received another recently as she was re-offered by Florida at the end of April. She is another that is part of the AEBL Girlz organization. Hartwell has led her 4A Westside team to back-to-back Upper State championships. Last season, Hartwell would compete in all 29 of the Rams' contests and averaged 12.5 points and 8.3 rebounds plus 2.1 blocks per game. Hartwell also added South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year honors to her impressive 2025-26 resume. She first played at the varsity level when she was an eighth grader. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["429831"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1111439,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a023de361f91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coach Tammi Reiss has made her presence known across the Palmetto State as of late. Roughly a week ago, Dates was another that had also secured an offer from Florida after a conversation with Shay Robinson – Florida's associate head coach. This is the initial grassroots season where Dates is wearing the FBC United uniform and running on the Under Armour circuit. She is also playing up in class in the 17U division. Dates will be at Live At Lakepoint this weekend in Georgia. Dates first played at the high school level as a seventh grader and averaged 20 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 steals for a 5A Division 2 Goose Creek team that were Lower State championship participants.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["324542"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1379446,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a023de362025"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We at Prep Girls Hoops got a glimpse of Cunningham recently at the Circuit's Peach Games event in metro-Atlanta. Cunningham's Her Elite 17U EYBL team went 3-1 that weekend. Her recruiting fortunes have taken an uptick this past month. She landed an offer from Alabama as well as one from Howard. Cunningham has solidified herself as one of the premier frontcourt forces in the Palmetto State. She played in 29 games for a 4A South Pointe team that finished with a 26-3 record, went a perfect 12-0 in its region and were Upper State championship participants. Cunningham averaged a double-double of 20.5 points and 11.5 rebounds plus 2.7 steals and 1.8 assists. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["633406"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1312440,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a023de36208b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Palmetto State high school hoops aficionados have been used to seeing Elliott sport the purple hue of 5A Division 1 West Ashley. Elliott is bringing her talents to the SCISA ranks with another team that wears purple - defending 4A state champion First Baptist. Roughly a week ago, Elliott secured an offer from Division II Belmont Abbey in the Charlotte area. She has played at the varsity level since she was an eighth grader and also has displayed her athletic talents on the soccer pitch. Elliott averaged 12.9 points, 5.5 steals, four rebounds and 3.8 assists for this past season's Wildcats. She is running with [program_tooltip program_id='988463' first='Mosch' last='Ball'] 17U this travel season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["875527"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1450352,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a023de36213d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Foley's final travel season is being spent with FBC Reign 2027 and it will be one of the many squads on hand at Live at Lakepoint this weekend during the live period. The team runs on the Under Armour circuit. Recently, Foley secured an offer from Division II Alabama-Huntsville. Last season, Foley would play in 19 games for 5A Division 1 Ashley Ridge. She would average 12.3 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.5 steals in those matchups. Foley's play was instrumental in last season's Swamp Foxes going 9-1 to win the Region 8-AAAAA championship, earning a first-round tournament bye and advancing to the Lower State semifinals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->