South Carolina Basketball Checks in with 2027 Target

Gamecock assistant coach watches top prospect Frashad Tisby in action

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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South Carolina basketball has been recruiting class of 2027 prospect Frashad Tisby, a 6-6 athlete from Augusta, Georgia. Tisby's team recently played in a close game, with Tisby making the game-winning assist, and Gamecock assistant coach Eddie Shannon was in attendance to watch him play.

Why it matters

Tisby is a highly touted recruit, ranked as the No. 121 overall player and No. 33 small forward in the 2027 class. South Carolina has offered him a scholarship, and his recruitment is being closely watched as the Gamecocks look to build for the future.

The details

Tisby's Cross Creek squad defeated Harlem 60-57, with Tisby contributing 12 points and several impressive assists. He broke down the defense and found an open teammate for the game-winning basket. The South Carolina coaching staff likes Tisby's versatile, multi-positional game, and he has received offers from Tennessee Tech, Presbyterian, Florida State, and Xavier in addition to the Gamecocks.

  • Tisby's team played this week, with Gamecock assistant coach Eddie Shannon in attendance.

The players

Frashad Tisby

A class of 2027 prospect from Augusta, Georgia, who is ranked the No. 121 overall player and No. 33 small forward nationally.

Lamont Paris

The head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks basketball team.

Eddie Shannon

An assistant coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks basketball team.

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What’s next

The Gamecocks will continue to monitor Tisby's progress and recruitment as they look to secure a commitment from the talented 2027 prospect.

The takeaway

South Carolina's pursuit of Frashad Tisby highlights their efforts to build a strong recruiting pipeline for the future. Tisby's versatile game and ability to make winning plays have caught the eye of the Gamecock coaching staff, who will look to fend off competition from other major programs to land the highly-touted 2027 recruit.