The basics
Triplin plays for James Island High School. ESPN lists him at 6-foot-8 and 210 pounds. Prep Hoops lists him at 6-foot-9 and has him with Middleton Hoops Elite. Listed as a C at James Island, and he appears on the South Carolina board. Status: uncommitted.
The boards
ESPN ranks Triplin No. 19 in the class. Prep Hoops ranks him No. 1 in South Carolina. Phenom Hoops' Jeff Bendel wrote that Triplin already knows how to legitimately anchor the paint as a rebounder and rim protector. Prep Hoops' Andrew Baxley wrote that one of the most intriguing long-term notes is how good he was when switching onto guards.
Production
MaxPreps reported a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double against Stall on February 17, 2025, in an 80-41 James Island win. Prep Hoops logged 6 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks at the Magic City Holiday Invitational in November 2025.
The recruitment
ESPN lists South Carolina State on the school list. Prep Hoops reported offers from South Carolina State and UNC Pembroke, with interest from Virginia Tech, Coastal Carolina, and Arkansas State. He is uncommitted.
The look
MaxPreps reported a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double against Stall on February 17, 2025, in an 80-41 James Island win. That published line belongs to Jeremiah Triplin, the center at James Island. Prep Hoops logged 6 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks at the Magic City Holiday Invitational in November 2025. Phenom Hoops' Jeff Bendel wrote that Triplin already knows how to legitimately anchor the paint as a rebounder and rim protector.
ESPN lists South Carolina State on the school list. Prep Hoops reported offers from South Carolina State and UNC Pembroke, with interest from Virginia Tech, Coastal Carolina, and Arkansas State. He is uncommitted. James Island is still the gym on the card. I would treat Triplin as settled at No. 21 until James Island replaces 6 points, 7 rebounds with a louder line.
What to watch
Baxley's switch note is the scheme grade. The next number is a full-season block and rebound line, not another invitational box score.
Sources: ESPN, Prep Hoops, Phenom Hoops, MaxPreps, and the CBR board as of 2026-08-24.
