Syracuse basketball staff have turned their eyes toward 2028 five‑star wing Isaiah Hamilton, a Canadian prospect who recently swapped the courts of Crestwood Preparatory College for those of Montverde Academy in Florida. The move places him in the spotlight of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League Scholastic division, where his new team sits second in the national rankings for the 2025‑26 season.
A Multi‑Program Pursuit
Hamilton’s scholarship board currently includes Syracuse, Alabama, Florida State, Missouri, Georgia Tech, Oregon, Villanova, St. Bonaventure and Arizona State, a list that reflects the breadth of interest from both traditional powerhouses and emerging programs.
In recent tournament play he posted averages of 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, helping the Canada Elite 16U side to a 7‑1 record over two spring sessions in the Under Armour Association league.
What It Means for Syracuse
Syracuse’s history of recruiting talent from both Gonzaga College High School and Montverde Academy suggests a strategic foothold in the Northeast and Florida pipelines, and landing Hamilton would reinforce that pattern with a player already ranked No. 2 nationally in his class.
With the live‑period scouting window closing, the next few weeks could determine whether the Orange secure a commitment from one of the most coveted wings in the 2028 class, a recruitment that could reshape the roster outlook for the coming seasons.