South Carolina to host 2025 4-star Gevonte Ware this weekend

On3 will issue its first 2025 class ranking on Monday, but a sneak perk behind the curtains, expect to see 6-foot-9 Gevonte Ware on the list of 50.

Ware, who is originally from New York, plays at Charlotte (NC) 1 of 1 Academy. 1 of 1 Academy was started by Charlotte Hornets All-Star LaMelo Ball. The skilled post missed most of last season with a lower-body injury, so his recruitment is just getting started.

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So far, during the Fall live recruiting period Michigan and SMU have been in to see Ware. Vanderbilt and South Carolina took notice of the future four-star this summer.

This unofficial visit will be Ware’s first his sophomore season.

Ware’s scouting report

Gevonte Ware has a naturally strong frame. At 6-foot-9 and 235 pounds, he has soft, passer-friendly hands with long arms. He is an excellent defensive rebounder. Ware is skilled on the offensive end with range that extends beyond the three-point line off the catch. He lacks overall pop at this point, but his instincts, toughness, and IQ get him into a position to make plays. Ware can push the break and create, off the bounce, in the half-court. He is not a rim protector. People have compared him to shades of Kennedy Meeks.