South Carolina hoops adds commitment from in-state 4-star PF

South Carolina hoops added its first commitment of the 2025 cycle Tuesday afternoon, landing a pledge from Greenville-based power forward Hayden Assemian.

Assemian is a fringe 4-star prospect, standing at 6-8, 220 pounds. He chose the Gamecocks over offers from Wake Forest, Appalachian State, Western Carolina and George Mason. He’s a multi-sports athlete, starring as Powdersville high school’s quarterback.

Check out his post announcing his commitment Tuesday:

Home sweet home.❤️?? pic.twitter.com/JklS8m987g

— Hayden Assemian (@hayden_0201) September 26, 2023

Assemian is rated as the No. 118 overall prospect in the Class of 2025, as well as the No. 23 power forward and the No. 2 player out of South Carolina.

The Gamecocks have sat near the bottom of the SEC hoops scene for some time now but has a new-look team ready to hit the court this season.

Meechie Johnson, one of the top point guards in the SEC, is back for another season after withdrawing from the NBA Draft. The Gamecocks also added Vanderbilt transfer Myles Stute and Wofford transfer BJ Mack.

Ethan Stone

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