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2026 Recruitment Update

2026 Recruitment Update
Aasim Sullivan
Aasim Sullivan June 15, 2024 @ 11:01 AM
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Imahri Wooten
Imahri Wooten 6'6" | SF | 2026
NY
Eric Hillsman
Eric Hillsman 6'7" | SF | 2026
NJ
Darius Ratliff
Darius Ratliff 7'0" | C | 2026
NY
Jermel Thomas
Jermel Thomas 6'2" | PG | 2026
NY
Josh Powell
Josh Powell 6'4" | SG | 2026
CA-S
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the initial contact period now amongst us, here are some hoppers receiving immediate offers and interest from college coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2341314"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666dbac115fc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wooten has received an offer from St.Johns. He has had an impressive spring with the City rocks. Wooten is a skilled guard known for his versatility in scoring. His ability to adapt and find ways to score makes him a constant threat on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1729833"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666dbac11601f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas has picked up an offer from Providence. he stands out as a super quick guard that can get to any spot on the floor that he wants with his handles and speed. He is a crafty finisher around the basket, can hit the three, while being a spectacular passer and playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2027752"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666dbac11605e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ratliff has heard from UCF and Pepperdine. Ratliff is a long lanky wing, who size and skill creates instant mismatches. He can slash to the basket and score on the inside, while being a player with massive potential and upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666dbac116098"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1729827"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666dbac1160cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Powell has received an offer from Albany. Powell is an athletic guard with a mature game that belies his years. He is a versatile scorer, capable of finding the basket in various ways. Powell's combination of athleticism and polished skills makes him tough to stop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2148602"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666dbac116104"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hillsman has received an offer from Bryant. He has been impressive with [program_tooltip program_id='2135037' first='New' last='Heights Lightning'] this spring, as an athletic lefty that can heat up from beyond the arc. Hillsman is a player that is set to continue to climb up the recruitment ladder. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With the initial contact period now amongst us, here are some hoppers receiving immediate offers and interest from college coaches.

Rutgers
Imahri Wooten

Imahri Wooten

NY
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Imahri
Wooten SF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Redemption Christian Academy
|
NY
2026 Recruitment Update
Wooten has received an offer from St.Johns. He has had an impressive spring with the City rocks. Wooten...
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Rutgers
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Imahri Wooten

State: New York
School: Redemption Christian Academy
Club: City Rocks EYBL
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Saint Louis
Jermel Thomas

Jermel Thomas

NY
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Jermel
Thomas PG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Our Saviour Lutheran
|
NY
2026 Recruitment Update
Thomas has picked up an offer from Providence. he stands out as a super quick guard that can...
Written by Aasim Sullivan
Saint Louis
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Jermel Thomas

State: New York
School: Our Saviour Lutheran
Club: Riverside Hawks NYC
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USC
Darius Ratliff

Darius Ratliff

NY
C
HEIGHT 7'0"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Darius
Ratliff C
Class
2026
Height
7'0"
HS
Archbishop Stepinac
|
NY
2026 Recruitment Update
Ratliff has heard from UCF and Pepperdine. Ratliff is a long lanky wing, who size and skill creates...
Written by Aasim Sullivan
USC
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Darius Ratliff

State: New York
School: Archbishop Stepinac
Club: PSA Cardinals
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Josh Powell

Josh Powell

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Josh
Powell SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Veritas Prep
|
CA-S
2026 Recruitment Update
Powell has received an offer from Albany. Powell is an athletic guard with a mature game that belies...
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Josh Powell

State: Southern California
School: Veritas Prep
Club: New York Jayhawks
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Eric Hillsman

Eric Hillsman

NJ
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Eric
Hillsman SF
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
The Patrick School
|
NJ
2026 Recruitment Update
Hillsman has received an offer from Bryant. He has been impressive with New York Lightning this spring, as...
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Eric Hillsman

State: New Jersey
School: The Patrick School
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