The basics
Prep Hoops lists Moore at 6-foot-7 at Ridge View in South Carolina and on Upward Stars SE. The State wrote that host Ridge View, the two-time defending Class 5A Division I champion, featured CJ Moore among its Division I prospects. Listed as a SF at Ridge View, and he appears on the South Carolina board. Status: uncommitted.
The boards
247Sports had him at No. 44. Prep Hoops ranks him No. 46. Prep Hoops scout Andrew Baxley wrote that Moore is the new No. 1 player in South Carolina's 2028 class after Antoine Caughman left for Oak Hill.
Production
Prep Hoops scout Andrew Baxley wrote that Moore put up 13 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and 3 blocks per game during the regular season, and had 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks against Dorman.
The recruitment
Prep Hoops scout Andrew Baxley wrote that South Carolina offered in June, along with Wagner, Arkansas State, and Coastal Carolina. Prep Hoops also lists Arkansas State, College of Charleston, Presbyterian, South Carolina, and Wake Forest on his recruiting table. He remains uncommitted.
The look
Prep Hoops scout Andrew Baxley wrote that Moore put up 13 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and 3 blocks per game during the regular season, and had 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks against Dorman. Prep Hoops scout Andrew Baxley wrote that Moore is the new No. 1 player in South Carolina's 2028 class after Antoine Caughman left for Oak Hill. 247Sports had him at No. 44.
Prep Hoops scout Andrew Baxley wrote that South Carolina offered in June, along with Wagner, Arkansas State, and Coastal Carolina. Prep Hoops also lists Arkansas State, College of Charleston, Presbyterian, South Carolina, and Wake Forest on his recruiting table. He remains uncommitted. Ridge View is still the gym on the card. Moore does not need a new adjective. 13 points, 7 rebounds at Ridge View already explains No. 44 in 2028.
What to watch
Does Moore's jumper catch up to the size and defense Prep Hoops has flagged?
Sources: Prep Hoops, The State, and the CBR board as of 2026-08-25.
