Recruiting outlook: 8 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Cougars · Charleston, South Carolina · CAA
Head coach
7th season since 2020
Starts by eligibility remaining Share of this season's starts by how many seasons of eligibility each player has left. Players with 1 season left open spots for the Class of 2027, 2 seasons left for 2028, and so on.i
2026 season through Oct 8
This season's roster
28
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Two-year average 28Roster-size gap 0 Difference between average roster this coach maintains and current projected roster for next season.i
Coach's usual roster
Based on 4 seasons under this coach
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
7
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 7 projected · 1 commits · 6 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
10
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 9 projected · 0 commits · 9 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
5
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 5 projected · 0 commits · 5 left. Goalkeepers 0 projected · 0 commits · 0 left.
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
5
Projected openings
Players leaving at that position, this coach's usual mix in 2027, and commits. A full class can still need a position.
Field 4 projected · 0 commits · 4 left. Goalkeepers 1 projected · 0 commits · 1 left.
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Butts | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | DD | Summerville, S.C.Ashley Ridge HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnau OlléPrevious school: Lenoir-Rhyne University | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as Gr. | MMF | Barcelona, Spain | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Bemanzi Alibaruho | Year 2 · 4 seasons leftListed as R-Fr. | MMF | Jacksonville, Fla.Sandalwood | Class of 2024 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Ben Baldwin | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DD | Dallas, TexasPrestonwood Christian Academy | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Toulson | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DD/MF | Harrogate, EnglandSt. Aidans Church of England | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ezequiel Emanuele | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMF | Samborondon, EcuadorUnidad Educative Bilingue Torremar | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Federico Bellisi | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMF | Bologna, ItalyLiceo A Sabin (North Idaho College) | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Henrik Boer | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as Gr. | DD | Oegstgeest, NetherlandsVV Katwijk (Western Michigan) | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| Hogan Walker | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | MMF | Nashville, Tenn.Montgomery Bell Academy | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| James Watson | Year 5 · 1 season leftListed as Gr. | DD | Chesterfield, N.J.Notre Dame HS (Delaware) | Class of 2022 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Javien Rambert | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DD | Powdersville, S.C.Powdersville HS (Presbyterian) | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Jordheim | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | DD | Fredrikstad, NorwayWang Toppidrett (Drexel) | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Kira Fukuda | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DD | Hiroshima, JapanSetouchi (Indian Hills CC) | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| Lennon Gill | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FF | Dublin, IrelandSt. Benildus College (Hofstra) | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Luka Gasic | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | FF | Clemson, S.C.D.W. Daniel HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marko Mihajlovic | Year 1 · 4 seasons leftListed as Fr. | MMF | Baltimore, Md.Gilman School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Matt Lenert | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Sr. | FF | Falls Church, Va.George C. Marshall | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| Michiharu Takanashi | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FF | Tokyo, JapanKokugakuin Kugayama (Wilmington University) | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Nacho Ferrer | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | DD | Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, SpainEscola Meritxell, Mataró (Felician) | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Killeen | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMF | Tallahassee, Fla.YSC Academy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ramsey Ray | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMF | Bowie, Md.Ohio Connections Academy | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reeves Cates | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as So. | MMF | Pinehurst, N.C.Christ School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Ryan Vasko | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | FW | Chicago, Ill.IMG Academy (Oberlin College) | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Ryan Watson | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | DD | Chesterfield, N.J.Notre Dame HS | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Stian Bendvold | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as Jr. | MMF/F | Begby, Norway | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 5 | 3 |