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By SAM LANCE Jordan Smith Jr., the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2026 class, is down to six schools, per his Instagram page. Arkansas, Duke, Georgetown, Indiana, Kentucky and Syracuse made the cut. The five-star prospect had a great summer with Team Takeover and with Team USA U19. On the EYBL circuit, Smith averaged 19.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and led Takeover … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr. down to six schools

By ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — When Kohl Rosario headed off to Kansas, Team CP3 needed someone to step in and fill some big shoes. Class of 2026 three-star shooting guard Ashton Pierce did just that and impacted CP3 in a big way. At Peach Jam, the 6-foot-3 guard from North Mecklenburg (NC) averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.8 assists in six … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 guard Ashton Pierce talks summer hoops, updates recruitment

By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, SC — Class of 2026 five-star forward Caleb Gaskins has taken major steps in his game this summer. Gaskins, the 6-foot-8 forward out of Columbus (FL) and the Nightrydas Elite AAU program, has become a dominant physical force and is a handful to deal with in the painted area. He also has the best middy in AAU basketball and can make shots from … [Read more...] about Five-star forward Caleb Gaskins displays improved physicality at Peach Jam, details recruitment

By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, SC — Class of 2026 four-star prospect Cole Cloer recently announced he’s down to eight schools. The 6-foot-8 wing from Hillsborough (NC) has been a key piece for Nike EYBL’s Team CP3 this summer and is one of the most college-ready wings in the country. Here’s how he broke down his top eight: Alabama: “Alabama’s been a top five team in the … [Read more...] about Top-25 prospect Cole Cloer breaks down top eight, sets some more officials