Syracuse University’s men’s basketball program is deepening its search for talent in the high school Class of 2027 and the upcoming Class of 2028, announcing a series of scholarship offers that reflect a strategic push to secure future contributors.
AAU Spring Circuits Heat Up
The evaluation process is unfolding against a backdrop of intense AAU activity, with spring circuits providing a critical window for coaches to observe prospects in competitive settings.
A key milestone arrived when the university announced that the official contact period for 2028 recruits will open on June 15, a date that will allow staff to engage directly with players and their families.
Among those already rewarded with offers are RJ Moore, a 2027 four‑star shooting guard, and Nasir Anderson, a 2027 five‑star point guard, as well as King Gibson, another 2027 five‑star point guard. Caleb Ourigou, a 2027 four‑star center, has also been re‑offered, underscoring the program’s continued interest.
Beyond the confirmed offers, the Orange’s scouting report names a host of additional prospects who are under consideration, including Markus Kerr, Munir Greig, Kager Knueppel, Godson Okokoh, Payton Jones, Declan Griffiths, and others.
The list of potential additions stretches further, encompassing Moussa Kamissoko, CJ Rosser, Cherif Millogo, Colton Hiller, Xavier Skipworth, Braxton Bogard, and Rowan Phillips, each of whom could shape the next wave of talent if scholarships are extended.
Coaching staff members such as Gerry McNamara are guiding the recruitment effort, leveraging relationships forged on the AAU circuit and emphasizing fit within the program’s style of play.
The scouting staff also keeps a close eye on Isaiah Hamilton, a 2028 five‑star wing who previously received a commitment from a former Syracuse coach, as well as Moussa Kamissoko, a 2027 five‑star wing/forward whose potential offer remains on the horizon.
Other names on the radar include CJ Rosser, a 2027 five‑star power forward, Cherif Millogo, a 2027 four‑star center, Colton Hiller, a 2028 five‑star wing, Xavier Skipworth, a 2028 five‑star wing, Braxton Bogard, a 2028 four‑star power forward, and Rowan Phillips, a 2028 four‑star combo guard.
Lewis Uvwo, a standout prospect from the region, is also on the program’s watch list, while Kager Knueppel, a 2027 four‑star forward, remains on the program’s radar and Godson Okokoh, a 2027 four‑star forward, is being evaluated for a possible offer.
Each of these athletes brings a distinct skill set, from shooting precision to interior presence, and the Orange’s coaching cadre, led by Gerry McNamara, is tasked with weaving them into a cohesive future lineup.
As the recruitment timeline progresses, the university’s focus remains on balancing immediate impact with long‑term development, a calculus that will become clearer as the 2028 contact period approaches.