SC Recruiting Notebook for 8/17

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>The PGH Carolinas Freshman Showcase is Aug. 30 and the Expo takes place on Sep. 6! Use the discount code Carolinas26PGH25OFF for 25% off registration!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One can make a strong case that the next few months likely will not be as taxing in terms of the basketball schedule considering travel will not be the factor that it is from March to July.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The bulk of the hoops schedule over the ensuing several months will center around local showcase events – including the upcoming Prep Girls Hoops Carolinas Freshman Showcase and Expo.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Regardless of what time of the year it is, there is continuously plenty to follow regarding the state's consistently active recruiting scene. Our latest update centers on recent offers as well as those we may have missed over the last several months. It also includes a commitment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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-6a836a138dc46"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rush is who made that commitment – and she will stay in-state for her collegiate career as she will call Claflin home following her 2026-27 season with 3A Camden. Rush is the third from coach Lewis Mungo's Bulldogs to announce a commitment this month. She previously played her final AAU season with SC Future on the Under Armour circuit. The 2026-27 season will be the conclusion of Rush's high school journey which also included a stint with nearby Lugoff-Elgin. Rush averaged 11.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.8 steals per game last season at Camden which will likely be among the contenders of this year's 3A field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["560668"],"_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":1450539,"_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-6a836a138dc9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Godfrey is among the many 2027s across South Carolina whose commitment decision will be a highly anticipated one. The latest program to offer the veteran guard out of 5A River Bluff was UNC-Pembroke. Godfrey adds this offer to previous ones she received from Steton, Newberry College and Piedmont. Following a 2025-26 season where she was part of a turnaround for the Gators, she went to the travel circuit where she played her final grassroots season with [program_tooltip program_id='713550' first='Palmetto' last='76ers']. Godfrey averaged 10.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.6 steals per game. She also reached the 1,000-point plateau for her career last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["756275"],"_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":1450523,"_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-6a836a138dcc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With Freeman returning for her senior season with Gray Collegiate, the War Eagles are set to be among the teams to beat as they ascend from 4A into the 5A classification. Freeman recently put together a solid performance at the Passion Driven Showcase at the Pearl Moore Basketball Center in Florence and was rewarded with an in-state offer courtesy of Voorhees. Freeman adds this offer to a previous one she received from Denmark Tech. Another [program_tooltip program_id='713550' first='Palmetto' last='76ers'] product, Freeman averaged 9.9 points, 3.6 steals, 3.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds in the 26 contests she played last season for the War Eagles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1098652"],"_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-6a836a138dcec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The summer has been really kind to Sullivan in terms of her recruiting. Back in June, the standout at 3A Blue Ridge would land offers from Erskine, Denmark Tech and Brevard College. Sullivan recently finished her grassroots career in a [program_tooltip program_id='1230024' first='Lady' last='Angels'] uniform. The Tigers competed the last pair of seasons in 4A but have returned to 3A. Sullivan's play helped Blue Ridge to a 23-5 record in 2025-26. A playmaker on the offensive and defensive sides of the floor, she averaged 7.3 points, 4.1 steals and 3.7 assists per matchup last season. Sullivan was one of four from the class of 2027 on last season's Tigers team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1049250"],"_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":"","_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-6a836a138dd16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Back in July, Williams secured her first collegiate offer courtesy of the University of Fort Lauderdale. As Williams' senior season is on the horizon, she has added a second offer courtesy of Brevard College to her impressive resume. Williams' Greenville team may be moving back down to 4A this upcoming season but 2025-26 was a banner campaign for her and her Red Raiders. Greenville won a 5A Division 2 Upper State championship. Williams would play in all 29 games last season with the Red Raiders. She spent the spring and summer months of her final season of club basketball with BBB Elite. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["637610"],"_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-6a836a138dd3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The latest school that extended an offer in the direction of Hopper would be Barton College. The versatile 2027 star at 4A Gaffney adds this latest offer to previous offers she has received from Anderson, Augusta University, Converse and Stetson. With her final AAU season with Charlotte Monarchs in the rear-view mirror, Hopper is looking ahead to her senior season in Gaffney black and Vegas gold. Hopper guided last season's Gaffney assembling to a 5A Division 2 Upper State championship game. She played in all 29 of Gaffney's games last season while averaging 15.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 1.8 blocks per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["674610"],"_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":1447159,"_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-6a836a138dd75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Earlier this month, Sims added another offer to her resume when she received an in-state get courtesy of Converse – only a hop, skip and jump from 5A Spartanburg where Sims will soon begin her senior season. One of the more proficient 3-point shooters in the state, Sims recently concluded her final AAU season with BBB Elite and adds this most recent offer to previous offers she received from Erskine and Coker. Sims competed in all 28 games last season for a Vikings team that finished last season with a 19-9 record. She averaged 15.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.8 assists per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["587310"],"_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":"","_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-6a836a138ddb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In the latter portions of June's camp month, Delly would secure an in-state offer courtesy of Voorhees. Delly is a multi-sport athlete who also competes as a flag football player alongside her many basketball achievements. She already made a bit of news recently by transferring from 2A Andrew Jackson to Legion Collegiate. The Lancers are rejoining the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) as a 4A team this season. Delly's resume includes winning state championships with the Volunteers. Last season's Andrew Jackson team reached the 2A Upper State championship game. Delly averaged 13.2 points, five steals, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1897452,"_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-6a836a138dde4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Curenton is a name to watch when considering 2031s across the Palmetto State. Back during June's camp month, she would secure an in-state offer courtesy of Lander. Curenton has spent her club schedule running with DYB Elite on the Adidas 3SSB circuit and has played middle school ball at Bryson MS. Hoop Dreams is another team whose uniform she has worn throughout travel ball. She will be part of a 4A Fountain Inn team that concluded its 2025-26 season with an overall record of 15-12 plus a showing of 6-4 against region opponents. Curenton is poised to be a worthwhile addition to coach Berkley Thomas' Fury team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1312572"],"_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-6a836a138de14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Collegiate coaches and scouts have a close eye on Fountain Inn's program and not only for the purposes of basketball but other athletic disciplines. Whitner is an example of this as she secured an offer from Coker for its track and field program. She excels especially in the shot put and discus throw. Whitner also landed an offer from Erskine for its track and field program as well. In terms of basketball, she has had a travel career that included a stint with [program_tooltip program_id='1248511' first='Amp' last='Elite']. Whitner would compete in all 27 contests last season with the Fury. Whitner was one of six from the class of 2027 on last season's Fury team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1897471,"_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-6a836a138de43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Both Whitner twins would secure offers recently from Coker for track and field last month. She would play in 26 of Fountain Inn's 27 contests last season. Her specialty is adding depth at the two. She is another of the six from the class of 2027 from last season's Fury assembling. Whitner's season high in terms of points occurred on Jan. 6 in a non-region contest between the Fury and Woodruff which was playing in 3A at the time. She tallied 11 points to lift her Fountain Inn assembling to a 57-26 rout of the Wolverines. The depth provided by Whitner the last couple of seasons has contributed to a Fury program putting together double-digit winning seasons consistently since the school was founded at the beginning of the decade. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->