Peach Jam 2025 is in the books, and the top summer showcase didn’t disappoint. With scouts from every major college program in attendance, several players across the 2025, 2026, and 2027 classes used the stage to make major moves up recruiting boards.
Here are five players who boosted their stock the most, and in some cases, changed the trajectory of their recruitment entirely.
1. Anthony Brown Jr. (2025) – PG, Team Durant
4⭐️ PG Ant Brown Jr. is taking over at Peach Jam 🔥
He went for 27 points and 6 assists in Team Durant's win over the Utah Prospects today.@antbrown0_ @NikeEYB @teamdurant_AAU @PhillDidThat pic.twitter.com/1VkX10qCXp
— SLAM HS Hoops (@SLAM_HS) July 16, 2025
- Ranking: Expected to jump into top 50
- Key Performance: 37 points, 9 threes vs. Team Takeover
- Offers: Maryland, Memphis, Villanova, Syracuse, VCU, Vanderbilt
Brown erupted at Peach Jam and put himself on the map as a high-major point guard. His shot-making, pace control, and confidence stood out in every matchup. What was once mid-major interest is now full-blown Power 6 recruitment.
2. Jashawn “J.J.” Andrews (2026) – SF, Brad Beal Elite
No reason JJ Andrews shouldn’t be a top 10 player in next year’s class.
Peach Jam MVP. Averaged 18 ppg, 6 rebounds, 2 assists across the tournament.
JJ is shaping up to be the next big thing out of Arkansas pic.twitter.com/5vI9OAp7zh
— ӄɨռɢ ♱ (@RAZ0RBACKS) July 20, 2025
- Ranking: No. 17 (247Sports), borderline five-star
- Key Stat: Led Brad Beal Elite to the 17U title
- Offers: Committed to Arkansas
Andrews showed why Arkansas made him a priority. His two-way production, physical tools, and leadership helped secure a title, and the bump from top-50 to nearly top-15 reflects it. Scouts now consider him a one-and-done candidate.
3. Bryson Howard (2026) – SG, Pro Skills
Here are some clips from some of my games in Peach Jam. pic.twitter.com/FE4I5HRmOE
— Bryson Howard (@bryson_howard5) July 22, 2024
- Ranking: No. 28 (ESPN)
- Key Performance: 37 points (14-19 FG) vs. Utah Prospects
- Offers: Kentucky, UNC, Michigan State, Baylor, Kansas
The son of NBA All-Star Josh Howard, Bryson came into Peach Jam with little national buzz. He was not ranked prior to this spring, but that’s changed fast. His smooth lefty stroke, high IQ, and scoring versatility make him one of the biggest risers of the entire grassroots season.
4. Ethan Taylor (2026) – C, MOKAN Elite
Ethan Taylor's assist-to-turnover ratio isn't great in EYBL play, but he can really pass for a seven-foot center. MoKan uses him to release pressure in the half court, too. pic.twitter.com/0Iwm4JUDa6
— Trevor Andershock (@INBBallSource) July 12, 2025
- Ranking: No. 22 (247Sports)
- Key Stat: 75% FG on EYBL circuit, multiple double-doubles
- Offers: Baylor, Kansas, Florida State, Oregon, Indiana, Houston
Taylor didn’t play huge minutes, but when he was on the floor, he dominated. A late-blooming 7-footer with soft touch and legitimate upside, Taylor is now on every blue-blood’s radar. His rise from top-75 to top-25 has been one of the fastest of the summer.
5. Baba Oladotun (2027) – SF, Team Durant
Baba Oladotun at the Peach Jam! @babaoladotun_ @teamdurant_AAU @NikeEYB pic.twitter.com/3u8UWc1TX3
— Courtside Films (@CourtsideFilms) August 10, 2024
- Ranking: No. 1 in 2027
- Why He’s Here: Dominated 17U play as a rising sophomore
- Key Stat: 13.2 PPG vs. older competition
- Notable Attention: Duke, Kentucky, UNC, Indiana, Maryland, Arizona
Oladotun didn’t move up because he’s already at the top, but his play against 17U competition solidified him as the elite prospect in the 2027 class. Some scouts even floated the idea of him reclassifying to 2026, where he’d challenge Tyran Stokes for the top spot.
Best Players at Peach Jam 2025
Peach Jam always shifts the recruiting landscape, but 2025 might have featured more big risers than usual. Brown Jr. turned himself into a national name. Howard and Taylor proved they belong among the elites. And Andrews and Oladotun might’ve made early statements about future NBA potential.
With fall rankings updates on the way, expect these names to show up much higher, and expect their offer lists to keep growing.
