Clemson basketball just kept its hat in the ring for one of the absolute top guards in the 2027 recruiting class, with four-star shooting guard Justin Wise trimming his recruitment list on Saturday. This kid is legit, and the Tigers are still in the hunt.
Wise’s Elite Six: Who’s Left Standing?
The North Oconee High School standout dropped a list of six finalists that’ll have the entire college basketball world watching: Clemson, Tennessee, Miami, Texas, Georgia, and Vanderbilt. Yeah, that’s a stacked group, and it shows you the kind of talent we’re talking about here. Brad Brownell’s staff has been on Wise since way back in July 2025, throwing an offer his way early. He is still one of only nine players in the entire 2027 class who even holds a scholarship offer from the Tigers. That tells you everything you need to know about how high they are on this kid.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Why Wise Is a Must-Get
Wise hasn’t just been sitting pretty; he’s been putting in work and showing exactly why he’s a premier backcourt prospect. On the Nike EYBL Circuit for Jet Academy, he was dropping **11.9 points**, grabbing **3.5 rebounds**, dishing out **2.5 assists**, and swiping **1.4 steals per game**. And check this: he was shooting nearly **36 percent from three-point range**. That outside shot is a serious weapon, man. His strong play absolutely carried over to the NBPA Top 100 Camp, where evaluators widely saw him as one of the best performers there. What impressed them? His ability to run both guard spots, create offense for himself and teammates, score at all three levels, and even make an impact without needing the ball every single possession. This Georgia native has climbed the national rankings, too: Rivals has him at No. 29 overall in the 2027 class, the No. 4 shooting guard nationally, and the No. 3 prospect in Georgia. Those are legit numbers.
With Clemson surviving this latest cut, they are absolutely still in a strong spot. Brownell and his crew are not backing down in their pursuit of one of the most talented guards out there. This recruitment battle for Wise? It’s going to be one of the most intensely watched fights in the whole 2027 cycle, no doubt.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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