NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Standout performers at 2019 Peach Jam

Sharife Cooper – AOT

PG | 6-foot-0 | 160 lbs | No. 19 overall

You would have been hard-pressed to find a more exciting duo on the EYBL circuit this year than Sharife Cooper and BJ Boston (No. 10/2nd SG). The two talented backcourt stars were absolutely incredible alongside each other while guiding AOT to a successful campaign, even if they were not the eventual champions. Even without top-150 recruit Eugene Brown for the majority of the season, the duo carried the load tremendously well. At Peach Jam, it was Cooper who performed most admirably, in my opinion.

An elite scorer and distributor, he averaged a double-double in North Augusta while filling it up at a relatively efficient clip despite struggling from distance. The quick guard was simply elite at attacking the paint, finishing around the basket, and dishing to the open man. Over the course of the event, he posted ridiculous averages of

With regards to his recruitment, many have speculated about the potential of Cooper and Boston maintaining their partnership into college. As a result, both of their recruitments are going to be heavily documented. At this point in time, it seems as though Auburn is the favorite to land Cooper with all 12 Crystal Ball predictions while Kentucky should never be counted out of a recruiting battle.