A Texas native, Alexander arrived at Gillion this summer with plenty of billing – he’s ranked 13th in the 2029 Class by Prep Hoops –  and has lived up to it early. The 6-foot-10 power forward has plenty of upside and all of the tools to be successful: he’s ultra-athletic, runs the floor, has good offensive feel and can guard multiple positions on defense while protecting the rim effectively.

Gillion has a sizable hole to fill in the frontcourt – literally and figuratively – after graduating 7-foot, 285-pound star center Marcis Ponder (Florida State). Clearly, Alexander can’t be expected to replicate that production and impact on his own, but he provides a different dynamic and it will be fun to see him develop over the next few seasons.

The 6-foot-10 Alexander immediately stands out on the floor, and it only takes watching him for a few possessions to see why he already boasts a handful of high-major Division I scholarship offers.

Alexander – who transferred to Gillion from Texas in the spring – is athletic and strong with a frame that looks like someone created a basketball player in a lab. The lefthander runs the floor hard and does a good job of taking advantage of mismatches inside and outside. Defensively, his size, quickness and wingspan allow him to switch onto multiple positions, and he protects the rim effectively.

Besides his defensive presence and transition scoring, Alexander displays impressive touch around the rim and is continuing to expand his shooting range. His high motor and non-stop energy on the glass make him a constant double-double threat every time he steps on the floor.

Louisiana State, Missouri, Oklahoma State, TCU and Texas A&M are among the schools that have already offered Alexander, and that list will surely balloon in the coming months.

One of the top prospects nationally in the 2029 class, Alexander is a versatile left handed forward who starred for Gillion Academy this summer. The 6’10 Texas native possesses an impressive combination of size, length and athleticism, along with the ability to be a three level scorer. Alexander plays with a high motor, impacts the glass and brings tremendous versatility on the defensive end, where his physical tools allow him to guard multiple positions. His combination of size, skill and upside make him one of the most intriguing prospects in the class.

Alexander arrived at Gillion Academy from Texas and is a versatile forward at both ends of the floor. He is a lob threat, a shot blocker and a rim runner who shows flashes of perimeter skill on the offensive end. He has high level, size, length and athleticism which allow him to be a productive rebounder and shot changer in the paint.

Alexander arrived at Gillion Academy from Texas and posted a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds in a win over St. Frances on Friday. The rising sophomore is a versatile forward who can score in a multitude of ways inside the arc. He has high level size, athleticism and length which allows him to be a very productive rebounder. Already ranked near the top of the state’s 2029 class, expect a rise for Alexander in our next update.

Alexander has made the move to Gillion Academy and is a prospect with plenty of upside as a versatile forward. He has high level size and athleticism to go along with his ability score on the block, in transition and in the paint. He is a capable rebounder at both ends and has the ability to guard multiple positions. High major scholarship offers are beginning to roll in and expect that trend to continue for this 2029 prospect.

Alex Alexander Alex Alexander 6'10" | PF Gillion Academy | 2029 State #13 Nation VA profiles as a high-level long-term frontcourt piece with modern two-way versatility. The 6’11” freshman combines elite mobility with vertical explosiveness, allowing him to impact the game defensively in multiple coverages. He shows strong pick-and-roll instincts, consistently containing ball handlers and switching onto smaller guards without losing balance. Offensively, he brings developing three-level scoring ability, with athletic finishing currently serving as his most reliable weapon. His shooting touch is functional and trending upward, and his ability to create his own shot at his size separates him from most peers in the class.

✅ Switchable pick-and-roll defense
✅ Vertical athleticism + rim pressure
✅ Developing three-level scoring

Alex Alexander Alex Alexander 6'10" | PF Gillion Academy | 2029 State #13 Nation VA crashed the boards through traffic with force and physicality, never shying away from bumps or blows down low. Alexander made his presence felt on both ends, delivering contact in the post while battling for position. He showed smooth footwork in congested paint situations, stepping through defenders for hard-fought finishes through pressure. His ability to high-point entry passes stood out, allowing him to score at the rim or facilitate over the defense once he established position.

Alex Alexander Alex Alexander 6'10" | PF Gillion Academy | 2029 State #13 Nation VA sits atop the throne as the top-ranked center and overall prospect in the state as a freshman. Alexander is dominant, high level athletically advanced postman, bringing excellent mobility, frame, and fluidity for his size. Throughout his freshman campaign, Alexander has been dunking everything around the rim with force and rebounding like a mad man, imposing his physical presence on both ends and consistently overwhelming opponents with his elite athletic tools.

Alex Alexander Alex Alexander 6'10" | PF Gillion Academy | 2029 State #13 Nation VA brought physicality and positional discipline to the post, contesting vertically and finishing possessions by rebounding strong in traffic. He controlled space with purpose, using his length, timing, and body control to consistently affect the paint. His ability to stay anchored, contest without fouling, and reset angles made him a reliable interior presence.