The 2026 Peach Jam, the premier summer showcase for elite high school basketball talent, drew scouts, coaches and fans to North Augusta, South Carolina, where the grueling format tested every participant.
Among the standout performers, Cayden Daughtry delivered a performance that will be remembered for years, showcasing a handle that left defenders tangled and a competitiveness that matched the event's intensity.
Beckham Black, younger brother of NBA guard Anthony Black, answered the call with a masterclass in playmaking, dishing out 32 assists while averaging 24 points per game, a combination that highlighted his court vision.
Defensively, Lewis Uvwo anchored his team with a staggering six blocks per game, culminating in a single outing where he recorded 10 points, nine rebounds and a jaw‑dropping 10 blocks.
Other names that lit up the tournament included JJ Crawford, son of former NBA star Jamal Crawford, who drained 13 three‑pointers across four games; Benji Berrouet, who posted averages of 17 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks; and Gabe Nesmith, who recently reclassified and committed to Vanderbilt, a move that could reshape the Commodores' frontcourt.
Meanwhile, prospects such as Davion Thompson, Caleb Ourigou, Kager Knueppel, Dooney Johnson, Ryan Hampton and Jack Kohnen each turned in solid numbers that have sparked discussions about how they might fit into the rosters of Arkansas, Kentucky, Duke, Gonzaga, Iowa State and Vanderbilt.
Looking Ahead
With official visits on the horizon and commitments beginning to surface, the next chapter for these athletes promises to be as compelling as the summer that introduced them.