Report: Josh Leonard transfer to IMG Academy, per LeagueRDY

Report: Josh Leonard transfer to IMG Academy — According to Sam Kayser of LeagueRDY, as published in a recruiting notebook on sportstalksc.com, Josh Leonard is reported to be transferring to IMG Academy. This report comes via Sam Kayser and LeagueRDY and is being treated as a developing recruiting update rather than official confirmation from Leonard, his family, Wilson High School, or IMG Academy.

We are publishing it now because of the recruiting implications for local programs and because Sam Kayser is a trusted recruiting reporter; that said, the move remains unverified and we are actively pursuing confirmation. Expect follow-up verification steps listed below.

Josh Leonard transfer to IMG Academy — the details

The LeagueRDY report lists Leonard at 6-7 and identifies him as a product of Wilson High School, where he played for the Wilson Tigers. Per the report, Leonard averaged 22 points and 13 rebounds per game last season, numbers that have placed him among South Carolina’s most-watched juniors in the 2027 class.

The sportstalksc.com item refers to Leonard as the state’s top prospect for 2027. That designation is as reported by the source and may be subjective; evaluators and rankings services can differ. The short piece also includes the phrase “two-time Gatorade,” but the original post does not specify the exact Gatorade award, year, or category. We have not independently verified that specific claim and are noting it here only as it appeared in the source text.

What this means for USC and Clemson recruiting

Locally, the reported move matters because both USC and Clemson have been listed by recruiting outlets as active programs tracking Leonard. As a top 2027 prospect from South Carolina, Leonard is described by the source as a top target for those programs; if the transfer to IMG Academy is completed, it could materially change how those schools approach their recruiting timelines.

At IMG, Leonard would play in a national prep environment with regular games against top prep teams and more frequent scouting attention. That increased exposure can accelerate interest from out-of-state programs and force local programs to sharpen their recruiting pitches earlier than they might otherwise. For USC and Clemson, the practical effects could include an uptick in staff contact, earlier in-home or on-campus visits (depending on NCAA contact rules), and more evaluative looks from national coaches and scouts.

For fans: if you follow USC and Clemson recruiting closely, expect updates to arrive more quickly if Leonard’s transfer becomes official. Conversely, the move could also attract a broader set of suitors, making the recruiting race less predictably local.

Player profile and fit

Leonard projects as a versatile frontcourt piece at the high-school level. At the reported 6-7 frame with season averages of 22 points and 13 rebounds, he has shown the ability to be a primary scoring and rebounding option for Wilson. Those numbers suggest the kind of on-ball aggression and interior presence that college coaches value in a 2027 prospect.

How Leonard translates to college will depend on continued development of perimeter skills, defensive versatility, and how he adjusts to playing alongside other high-level prospects at IMG. In a college system he could profile as a wing-forward hybrid or a mismatch-heavy interior option, depending on positional development and weight/strength gains over the next two years. Coaches will be watching whether he expands his perimeter game and defensive switchability once he faces consistently stronger competition at IMG.

What comes next

Because this is reporting from Sam Kayser of LeagueRDY and not an announcement from Leonard, his family, Wilson High School, or IMG Academy, the move should be considered unconfirmed until one of those parties issues a statement or updates a roster. Verification steps to expect in the coming days include: a social media post from Leonard or his representatives, an official roster update from IMG Academy, a statement from Wilson High School, or follow-up reporting from other recruiting outlets.

We will monitor all of those channels and update this story when an official confirmation or denial is published. Timeline: recruiting confirmations of this type typically surface within days to a couple of weeks after an initial tip, though some transfers take longer to be finalized and announced.

Key takeaways for fans

• Sam Kayser of LeagueRDY reported that Josh Leonard is transferring to IMG Academy; this is currently a report, not official confirmation.
• Leonard is listed at 6-7 and averaged 22 points and 13 rebounds last season for Wilson.
• The source describes Leonard as the top South Carolina prospect in the 2027 class; that designation is reported and may be subjective.
• A transfer to IMG Academy would raise Leonard’s national exposure and could broaden the recruiting field beyond local programs like USC and Clemson.

FAQ

What happened with Josh Leonard transfer to IMG Academy?

Sam Kayser of LeagueRDY reported in a recruiting notebook on sportstalksc.com that Leonard is transferring from Wilson to IMG Academy. The report lists him at 6-7 with season averages of 22 points and 13 rebounds. This is reporting from LeagueRDY and has not been confirmed by Leonard, Wilson High School, or IMG Academy.

Why does Josh Leonard transfer to IMG Academy matter?

It matters because Leonard is reported to be one of South Carolina’s top 2027 prospects and a target for programs like USC and Clemson. Moving to IMG would increase his exposure to national evaluators and could change the recruiting timeline and scope of interest from programs across the country.

What happens next?

Look for confirmation via social posts, official roster updates from IMG Academy or Wilson High School, and follow-up reporting from recruiting outlets. We will update this story with any official statements or roster changes as they are published.

Report source: This story is based on a recruiting notebook by Sam Kayser of LeagueRDY published at sportstalksc.com. We have not received official confirmation from Leonard, his family, Wilson High School, or IMG Academy and will update when verification is available.