A Rising Star in Oklahoma
Tyson Pogi, a 2027 basketball recruit from Southmoore High School in Moore, Oklahoma, recently received a four-star rating from 247Sports.com, propelling him to the top spot in the state and the 137th position nationally among prospects.
The son of former Oklahoma State quarterback Aso Pogi, Tyson will not be eligible to sign until the early November signing period, but his commitment already signals a significant recruiting win for the program.
Coach Steve Lutz, who has been building momentum with a top‑10 ranked 2026 class that includes a McDonald's All‑American and four players inside the Top 200, sees Pogi's pledge as the cornerstone of a 2027 class that could finally bring the Cowboys back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021.
Lutz's recruiting pedigree is underscored by his success with the 2026 cohort, which featured standout talents such as Latrell Allmond, Jalen Montonati, Anthony Felisi and Parker Robinson, all of whom have drawn national attention.
The commitment also highlights the continued influence of 247Sports.com in evaluating and shaping the narrative around high school talent, as the organization's updated rankings have placed Pogi firmly within the four‑star tier.