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
- 12 points, 10 rebounds and two assists
Cooper Flagg
- No. 2 overall in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 1 small forward
- 38 points, 16 rebounds, 11 blocks and six assists
Cam and Cayden Boozer
- Cam Boozer: No. 1 overall in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 1 power forward
- 19 points, 11 rebounds and six assists
- Cayden Boozer: No. 20 overall in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 4 point guard
- 10 points, 10 assists and five rebounds
Karter Knox vs. Jasper Johnson
- Knox: No. 6 overall in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 2 power forward
- 23 points, four rebounds
- Johnson: No. 17 overall in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 2 combo guard
- 24 points, six rebounds
Boogie Fland vs. Billy Richmond
- Fland: No. 7 overall in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 1 point guard
- 12 points, two assists, two steals
- Richmond: No. 35 overall in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 14 small forward
- 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks
Jalil Bethea and Ahmad Nowell
- Bethea: No. 11 overall in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 3 shooting guard
- 14 points, eight rebounds and two steals
- Nowell: No. 40 overall in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 10 point guard
- 18 points, seven assists and six rebounds
Tyran Stokes
- 2026 five-star small forward (On3 ranking not yet available)
- 14 points, three rebounds, three steals and two assists
Tre Johnson
- No. 3 overall in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 1 shooting guard
- 18 points, three rebounds and three steals
Darryn Peterson (3SSB)
- No. 3 overall in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, No. 1 shooting guard
- New assistant Chuck Martin courtside for the five-star guard
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