Amari Cummings
Amari Cummings
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Andrew Johnson | Prep Hoops Scout
Cummings is making serious waves in the 2026 class, leading to his jump in the rankings. At 6-4, he’s a smooth two-way guard who impacts both ends of the floor. His shooting touch, length, and defensive effort make him a complete package, and college programs are already taking notice. With multiple D1 schools showing interest, Cummings’ stock is only going up as he sharpens his game.
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Read EvaluationAndrew Johnson | Prep Hoops Scout
Cummings is quickly becoming a sought-after name in the 2026 class. Standing at 6’4”, Cummings offers a balanced mix of offensive and defensive ability. His reliable jumper, paired with his length and defensive effort, makes him a well-rounded guard who is tough to handle. The fact that several D1 schools have already started to reach out—on top of his early offer from Kent State—signals that his recruiting is only just beginning. Expect Cummings to rise even further as he polishes his game and continues to make waves on the court.
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Read EvaluationRoss Van De Griek | Prep Hoops Scout
Key Returners: Amari “AJ” Cummings 6-4 SG (2026). Cummings is an athletic two-way guard who can shoot it efficiently from beyond the arc. He is also very long and rebounds very well from the guard position showing a ton of athleticism on the glass. On the offensive end, Cummings has continued to show a lot of confidence where he can score off the bounce as well as off the catch. He also plays with a high IQ and knows whether to shoot versus pass the basketball to an open spot. Cummings currently holds an offer from Kent State but don’t expect that to be his last offer as he enters his recruitment process.
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Read EvaluationRoss Van De Griek | Prep Hoops Scout
The 6-4 sophomore guard is coming off a stellar season where he averaged 10.3 points per game as a freshman last season. Cummings is an elite shooter who can score on all three levels whether it’s off the catch or off the bounce. His handles are super strong and has a high IQ displaying great confidence in his all-around game. On the defensive end, He also has the ability to crash the glass and grabbing rebounds with bigger players using his athleticism. Last week, Cummings received his first offer from Kent State and won’t be his last offer either.
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Read EvaluationRoss Van De Griek | Prep Hoops Scout
The 6-4 rising sophomore guard is one of the finest prospects in the Class of 2026. Cummings is an elite shooter who can score on all three levels whether it’s off the catch or off the bounce. His handles are super strong and has a high IQ displaying great confidence in his all-around game. On the defensive end, He also has the ability to crash the glass and grabbing rebounds with bigger players using his athleticism. Last week, Cummings received his first offer from Kent State and won’t be his last offer either.
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Read EvaluationRoss Van De Griek | Prep Hoops Scout
The 6-4 rising sophomore combo guard finds different ways to get involved whether he is scoring, facilitating the offense or his defense. Cummings has a smooth feel for the game where he has a smooth floater as well as a nice mid-range game. Cummings can also get to the front of the rim and finish with the best of them and is unafraid to avoid the contact.
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