SC Recruiting Notebook For 5/25

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Considering that the previous week was one following the second live period of the 2026 travel season, one would expect that the recruiting scene would be very busy. This is not only the case for prospects in South Carolina but across the country.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Indeed it was an active one. Many a top prospect had landed collegiate offers left and right, meaning they will have no shortage of schools to choose from when they are ready to make their commitment announcements.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we begin the final week of May and look ahead to June's camp month, we look back on the week that was on the Palmetto State's recruiting scene.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["748211"],"_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":1111430,"_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-6a1317cb6fb98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Few prospects had a busier week of receiving offers than the 2028 star from SCISA 4A First Baptist. Following her impressive performance at Live at Lakepoint (24.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, three steals per contest) during the live period, Pojani received a bevy of offers – including from Western Carolina, Morehead State, Furman, Tennesse Tech and Liberty. Pojani was also re-offered by Charleston Southern. She played in 35 games this past season for the Hurricanes while leading her team to a SCISA 4A championship. Pojani averaged 22.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.3 steals and 3.7 assists per game. She has two years left at the high school level and she will, without a doubt, have more offers heading in her direction. </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":1379444,"_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-6a1317cb6fc52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hartwell is also no stranger to Power 4 conference offers. Both Virginia and Georgia re-offered Hartwell and she also received her first offer from UCF. She also received an invite to USA Basketball's 17U trials which took place in Colorado Springs back on May 21. Hartwell put together a stellar showing at Nike EYBL Session 2 in New Orleans and will begin her swan song season at 4A Westside in November. Hartwell led her Rams to a second consecutive Upper State championship last season while averaging 12.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game in the 29 matchups she played. </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-6a1317cb6fce0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dates' profile is continuing to rise – and with it, so are the offers. She also had herself a busy week on the recruiting trail as she secured offers from Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, UCF and Auburn. Dates is finishing up an appearance with FBC United at the Rocky Top Rumble in Knoxville. She is playing up in class with the 17U team. Dates completed her freshman campaign last season at 5A Division 2 Goose Creek where she led her Gators to the Lower State championship game. She competed in 28 contests last season and averaged 20 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game. </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-6a1317cb6fd78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whenever Cunningham makes her commitment decision, it will be among the most anticipated of any Palmetto State prospect. This past week, Cunningham was offered by George Washington and Kennesaw State. She has spent her 2026 travel season running with Her Elite. Cunningham is in her final travel season and will begin her final season at the high school level with 4A South Pointe once we arrive in November. In the 29 contests that she played in last season, Cunningham averaged a double-double of 20.5 points and 11.5 rebounds plus 2.7 steals as the Stallions appeared in last season's 4A Upper State championship game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["831267"],"_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":1563815,"_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-6a1317cb6fe05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A couple of days ago, Adams announced she secured another Division I offer – this one coming by way of George Mason. She has spent her travel season running with AEBL 16U EYBL which competed during the live period at Nike's Session 2 in New Orleans. A highlight of Adams' time at the event was draining a game-winning 3-pointer which lifted AEBL 16U EYBL to a 50-47 victory over Team Durant. Adams' St. Joseph's Catholic team is set to move from 3A to 2A starting next season but her play helped the Knights arrive at a second consecutive Upper State championship game. Adams averaged 17.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.5 steals in 27 games. She first played at the varsity level as a seventh grader. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["417824"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","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-6a1317cb6fe81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Earl's addition to 4A Westside was a massive boon to the Rams as they won a second consecutive Upper State championship. This past week, Earl secured an offer from Elon as well as one from East Carolina. Earl first played at the varsity level as an eighth grader and her development has only gone up ever since. She competed in 29 games this past season as a Ram while averaging 11.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 steals per contest. Earl's 2025-26 season concluded with an 11-point performance off the bench for Westside in the 4A state championship game against North Augusta. During the live period, Earl put forth a solid performance with AEBL 17U EYBL at Session 2 in New Orleans. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["429820"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","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-6a1317cb6fefa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thompson's addition to the War Eagles of 4A Gray Collegiate also greatly helped that team's fortunes. Last week, Thompson secured an offer from Bellarmine. This goes alongside offers she received last year from Newberry and Jackson State. The War Eagles are set to begin play as a 5A participant once the 2026-27 season tips off. Thompson would play in 27 of Gray Collegiate's 28 games for a War Eagles team that concluded its 2025-26 season with a solid record of 22-6. She averaged 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals per contest as she added depth to Gray Collegiate's frontcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["637609"],"_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":1544562,"_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-6a1317cb6ff73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A few days ago, Rush announced that she had secured an in-state offer from Erskine College. During the live period, she and her SC Future 17U team participated in the Live At Lakepoint event in Georgia. Rush helped her team to a 3-1 showing that weekend. She has played at the varsity level since she was in middle school and competed in 27 contests last season for a 4A Camden team that reached the Upper State semifinals. Rush would average 11.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.8 steals last season for coach Lewis Mungo's Bulldogs. Camden is set to return to the 3A ranks in 2026-27. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->