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The Nike‑sponsored Peach Jam tournament on the EYBL circuit opened Tuesday, gathering some of the nation's most coveted high school basketball prospects, among them a group of Syracuse University recruits.
Syracuse basketball recruiting targets are competing in the Peach Jam playoffs in North Augusta, S.C., with the Orange staff expected to attend the quarterfinal, semifinal and championship games. Key 2027 and 2028 prospects from across the country are showcasing their skills on the national stage.
Syracuse University has awarded a full scholarship to four‑star combo guard Rowan Phillips, a standout from Archbishop Wood High School who is preparing for his junior season.
Syracuse basketball recruits impressed at the EYBL Las Vegas session, with multiple elite prospects posting strong statistical lines.
A California forward’s recent accolades and strong performances have positioned him as a top prospect for UCLA, alongside teammates already committed to the program.
Syracuse University’s men’s basketball program is deep into its recruiting push for the Class of 2028 and the incoming 2029 cohort, with head coach Gerry McNamara and his staff actively courting some of the nation’s most coveted high school talents.
Kentucky’s basketball program is already turning its gaze toward the Class of 2028, spotlighting Liam Mitakaro, a 6‑foot‑4 guard from Arizona whose global experience and skill set align with Coach Mark Pope’s offensive vision.
Mason Collins helped the United States extend its perfect record at the FIBA U17 World Cup, earning a second gold medal while showcasing impressive statistics and attracting major college interest.
Syracuse University’s basketball program has secured commitments and interest from more than ten high school juniors ranked among the nation’s top forty prospects for the 2028 class, highlighting an aggressive recruiting push led by head coach Gerry McNamara.
West Virginia’s basketball program is experiencing a renaissance under head coach Ross Hodge, whose recent recruiting successes have turned heads across the nation.
The semi-finals in Istanbul showcased explosive scoring and dominant rebounding, setting the stage for a highly anticipated championship clash.
The league’s membership drops from twenty to fifteen, with AZ Compass Prep and CIA Bella Vista among the confirmed members, while Syracuse’s new staff begins courting several five‑star recruits.
The 2026 FIBA U17 World Cup in Istanbul, Türkiye, features quarterfinal matchups that could set up a historic North American semifinal, highlighting key Syracuse-bound prospects and the university's expanding recruitment reach.
Syracuse University’s basketball program has secured a commitment from Isaiah Clarke, a 6‑foot‑7 forward from Canada, after a standout season with CIA Bella Vista, a school that captured the high school national championship this past April.
The latest 247Sports national rankings for the 2028 class highlight a strong Syracuse presence, with multiple high‑profile recruits already earning offers as the new coaching regime pushes aggressively for talent.
Liam Mitakaro, a 2028 five-star guard from Alberta, Canada, has received an official scholarship offer from the University of Arkansas, joining a competitive field that includes Arizona State, Kansas, Ohio State and UCLA, each of which has already courted the Canadian standout.