Who Kentucky coaches watched to open Peach Jam
The evaluation period for NCAA-certified events opened on Thursday at 8 a.m. ET, allowing college coaches to line gyms across the country to watch future recruiting targets in person. No event matters more than the Nike EYBL Peach Jam, a gathering of the best players in grassroots basketball all under one roof. That’s where John Calipari started, rolling in bright and early on Thursday to open the event in North Augusta, joined by assistant coaches Orlando Antigua and Chin Coleman.
But they weren’t alone. In fact, two short hours outside the Riverview Park Activities Center was new assistant Chuck Martin, who was announced as an official addition to the staff on Thursday. He set up shop in Rock Hill, SC for the 3SSB circuit finals, sporting Kentucky gear on the trail for the first time while learning the ropes of recruiting at a blue blood.
It’s all an effort to see the cream rise to the top, potential targets looking to separate themselves while playing at the highest level possible, rising seniors for the final time before making the jump to college this time next year. Who is trending at the right time, capable of leading their team to a Peach Jam title? And more importantly, who is Kentucky watching closely among 2024, 2025 and 2026 recruits?
KSR has boots on the ground in North Augusta to keep track of it all.
Caleb Wilson
No. 4 overall in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 3 power forward
Cooper Flagg
No. 2 overall in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 1 small forward
Cam and Cayden Boozer
No. 1 overall in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 1 power forward No. 20 overall in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 4 point guard
Karter Knox vs. Jasper Johnson
No. 6 overall in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 2 power forward No. 17 overall in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 2 combo guard
Boogie Fland vs. Billy Richmond
Fland: No. 7 overall in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 1 point guardRichmond: No. 35 overall in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 14 small forward
Jalil Bethea and Ahmad Nowell
Bethea: No. 11 overall in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 3 shooting guardNowell: No. 40 overall in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 10 point guard
Tyran Stokes
2026 five-star small forward (On3 ranking not yet available)
Tre Johnson
No. 3 overall in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 1 shooting guard
Darryn Peterson
No. 3 overall in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 1 shooting guard
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