A Recruit’s First Look
Josh Tyson stepped onto the campus of the University of Cincinnati last week, his eyes scanning the familiar blue and red of the Bearcats' arena as he imagined a future there.
During the visit he lauded Coach Jerrod Calhoun’s experience and the program’s long‑term vision, noting how the staff’s stability resonated with his own goals.
On the court Tyson brings a polished skill set: he averaged 16.3 points, 3.8 assists and two steals per game last season, scoring in double figures in every Lakota West contest except one, and earned Greater Miami Conference Athlete of the Year honors.
Ranked as the second‑best prospect in Ohio for the 2027 class, he has already attracted offers from Arizona State, Kentucky, Ohio State and Virginia Tech, each program courting a player who can reshape a backcourt.
Off the hardwood, Tyson remains close to fellow recruit Kam Mercer, whose own games routinely draw crowds of nearly 8,000, a testament to the pair’s growing prominence in the region.
With his decision window set for August, Tyson says he will take the coming months to weigh each opportunity, letting the fit between his ambitions and a school’s culture guide his final choice.