Recruiting - 2026

[TheChosenOne]

1 hour ago, 3star_recruit said:

For some context, Principia is the breakout team and Quinton Coleman is the breakout star of this season.  Principia is led by Coleman and two 2027 players, 6-9 Sekou Cisse and 6-3 Gassim Toure.  Coleman is Principia's leading scorer, rebounder and second leading assist man.  He dismantled a talented John Burroughs squad on Friday - breaking them down off the dribble, lighting them up from three, even dunking on one of their big men.  Principia is 25-1 on the season.

Thanks for the context, I saw that they beat John Burroughs. Are the three guys you mentioned from St. Louis? Just curious.

[papal]

I don't believe they are even from the United States.  They may be considered as missionaries for Principia worldwide.

[Pistol]

9 hours ago, TheChosenOne said:

Thanks for the context, I saw that they beat John Burroughs. Are the three guys you mentioned from St. Louis? Just curious.

Toure and Cisse are both from Guinea. They played for the Guinean national team at the FIBA U17 World Cup this past summer.

[Franchise_08]

https://x.com/247HSHoops/status/1895516893403824597?t=7HTEagxb7NUYDxvjl2HkTg&s=09

 

[3star_recruit]

 

[Pistol]

New interest:

Ethan Johnston - SG, 6-6, 185 - Pottstown, PA (The Hill School) - AAU: NY Renaissance (Nike EYBL) - Twitter: @ejtakeover
Offers: Davidson, Fordham, Villanova, Marquette, Seton Hall, Georgetown, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia Tech, California, Penn.

Interest: Saint Louis, Xavier, Butler, Penn State, Northwestern, Virginia, Miami, Notre Dame, Wake Forest, Stanford, Boston College, Kansas, Colorado, Temple, Florida International, Rice, Harvard, Murray State, Delaware, Towson, Albany.

Latest News: Johnston said he's been in contact recently with SLU, Stanford, Marquette, Davidson, Penn State, Cal, and Virginia Tech. (3/19/25)

Scouting Report: Johnston is a long, athletic, playmaking guard with high-level finishing ability. He can stretch defenses with his perimeter shooting. He's versatile at both ends and can guard multiple positions. He has a great feel for the game with strong passing skills, and he makes his teammates better. Rankings: Rivals -146, On3 - 125, On3 Industry -141, 247Sports - 142, 247Sports Composite - 116.

[Franchise_08]

 

[Pistol]

^2 more offers today, too. I'll have bios posted later tonight.

[VeniceMenace]

2 hours ago, Franchise_08 said:

 

Placide is described as a point forward who can play multiple offensive positions. Twin brother plays on the same team, and on 247 both receiving offers from the same three schools.... 

[Pistol]

Gallagher Placide - F, 6-9, 215 - Centennial, CO (Sunrise Christian Academy, KS) - AAU: AAO Flight (Puma PRO16) - Twitter: @Gallagher_P7
Offers: Saint Louis, Iowa, Mississippi State, California, San Francisco.

Interest: Nebraska, Virginia Tech, Murray State, Miami-Ohio, Liberty, Omaha.

Latest News: Placide received offers from SLU and Mississippi State. (5/6/25)

Scouting Report: Placide is a skilled, smart, athletic, versatile forward who stretches defenses with his smooth 3-point shot off the catch. He can face up and attack the rim or find an open teammate. He's a good rebounder and pushes in transition. He's an effective defender who can guard multiple positions. He plays HS and AAU ball with his brother Gavin.

 

Gavin Placide - F, 6-11, 220 - Centennial, CO (Sunrise Christian Academy, KS) - AAU: AAO Flight (Puma PRO16) - Twitter: @Gav1placide
Offers: Saint Louis, Iowa, Mississippi State, California, San Francisco.

Interest: George Mason, Northwestern, Indiana State, Murray State, Miami-Ohio, Louisiana-Monroe, Omaha, Austin Peay.

Latest News: Placide received offers from SLU and Mississippi State. (5/6/25)

Scouting Report: Placide is a mobile, smart, skilled, versatile big man who dominates the paint and protects the rim defensively. He has a great feel for the game and moves well off the ball. He's effective in the pick and roll. He can step out and shoot the three and even create off the dribble. He has nice touch around the basket. He plays HS and AAU ball with his brother Gallagher.

 

Aidan Chronister - SF, 6-8, 170 - Rogers, AR (Sunrise Christian Academy, KS) - AAU: AAO Flight (Puma PRO16) - Twitter: @AidanChronist1
Offers: Saint Louis, Creighton, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Arizona State, TCU, Wichita State, Indiana State, Charleston, Troy, Central Arkansas, High Point.

Interest: St. Bonaventure, Xavier, Michigan, Minnesota, UCLA, Alabama, Texas, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Florida State, Kansas, Baylor, Miami-Ohio, Little Rock, Southern Indiana, Arkansas State, Stetson, Bethune Cookman.

Latest News: Chronister received an offer from SLU. (5/6/25)

Scouting Report: Chronister is a sharpshooting wing with great positional size. He has long range and a quick, effortless release. He can put it on the floor and attack the basket. He's a threat to score wherever he has the ball. He's a switchable defender who guards multiple positions. He plays with energy and confidence at both ends. His brother is a baseball player at Xavier. Rankings: Rivals - 57, On3 - 82, On3 Industry - 56, 247Sports - 50, 247Sports Composite - 75.

[Gremio14]

9 hours ago, VeniceMenace said:

Placide is described as a point forward who can play multiple offensive positions. Twin brother plays on the same team, and on 247 both receiving offers from the same three schools.... 

Coach Putz?  What did I miss here?

[VeniceMenace]

2 hours ago, Gremio14 said:

Coach Putz?  What did I miss here?

https://slubillikens.com/staff-directory/brett-putz/690

[gobillsgo]

Feel like as P6s focus more and more on the transfer portal to fill their rosters, we may have a shot at these HS guys in the 75-150 ranking range. Especially if Schertz shows a willingness to play freshmen. With the caveat being we probably have to be ok with them transferring “up” after one or two good seasons. 

[3star_recruit]

6 minutes ago, gobillsgo said:

Feel like as P6s focus more and more on the transfer portal to fill their rosters, we may have a shot at these HS guys in the 75-150 ranking range. Especially if Schertz shows a willingness to play freshmen. With the caveat being we probably have to be ok with them transferring “up” after one or two good seasons. 

What's the advantage in getting a player out of high school ranked in the 75-150 range and getting them as transfers two years later?  The player in the second scenario actually has a better chance at playing.  The freshman version has to outperform two upperclassmen.

[Pistol]

New offer:

Terrence Hayes, Jr. - G, 6-2, 170 - Gary, IN (Century) - AAU: Indiana Elite (Adidas 3SSB) - Twitter: @THayesJr10
Offers: Saint Louis, Nevada, Valparaiso, Northern Illinois, IU-Indianapolis, Youngstown State.

Interest: Loyola-Chicago, St. Bonaventure, Duquesne, Iowa, South Florida, Columbia, Drake, Belmont, SIU-Carbondale, Murray State, Illinois State, Massachusetts, Miami-Ohio, Western Michigan, Southeast Missouri, Chattanooga, East Tennessee State, Holy Cross, Northeastern, South Dakota State, Omaha, UMBC.

Latest News: Hayes received offers from SLU and Nevada. (5/20/25)

Scouting Report: Hayes is a dynamic left handed combo guard with a strong all-around game. He scores on three levels and is an excellent passer who makes plays for his teammates. He's an active defender who plays extremely hard at both ends. He rebounds the guard position well and consistently fills out the stat sheet.

[VeniceMenace]

On 5/20/2025 at 11:00 PM, Pistol said:

New offer:

Terrence Hayes, Jr. - G, 6-2, 170 - Gary, IN (Century) - AAU: Indiana Elite (Adidas 3SSB) - Twitter: @THayesJr10
Offers: Saint Louis, Nevada, Valparaiso, Northern Illinois, IU-Indianapolis, Youngstown State.

Interest: Loyola-Chicago, St. Bonaventure, Duquesne, Iowa, South Florida, Columbia, Drake, Belmont, SIU-Carbondale, Murray State, Illinois State, Massachusetts, Miami-Ohio, Western Michigan, Southeast Missouri, Chattanooga, East Tennessee State, Holy Cross, Northeastern, South Dakota State, Omaha, UMBC.

Latest News: Hayes received offers from SLU and Nevada. (5/20/25)

Scouting Report: Hayes is a dynamic left handed combo guard with a strong all-around game. He scores on three levels and is an excellent passer who makes plays for his teammates. He's an active defender who plays extremely hard at both ends. He rebounds the guard position well and consistently fills out the stat sheet.

The reference to “consistently fills out the stat sheet” means he is a “Stat Sheet Stuffer” rather than someone who is handy with a pencil, but I defer to Old Guy to verify whether this interpretation is accurate.

[Franchise_08]

Not sure this his finalist but would be a major get. Has UM-C visit scheduled.

[Pistol]

New interest:

Tahlan Pettway - PG, 6-2, 170 - Worcester, MA (St. Thomas More) - AAU: BABC (Adidas 3SSB) - Twitter: @tahlanpettway3
Offers: Hampton, Towson, Siena, Rider, Manhattan, Le Moyne.

Interest: Saint Louis, Dayton, VCU, Rhode Island, La Salle, Fordham, Providence, Iowa, Penn State, Vanderbilt, Pittsburgh, New Mexico, Temple, Washington State, San Diego, Belmont, Buffalo, Massachusetts, Western Kentucky, Hofstra, William & Mary, Iona, Fairfield, Marist, New Mexico State.

Latest News: Pettway listed SLU as one of the schools currently recruiting him. Towson is the latest to offer. (5/25/25)

Scouting Report: Pettway is a skilled, confident guard with playmaking and 3-level scoring ability off the dribble. He's crafty and plays with poise and pace. Originally a 2025 recruit, he decided to take a prep year and reclassify as a 2026 player. He played his first three high school seasons at the MacDuffie School in Massachusetts.

[ACE]

I used to really enjoy following high school recruiting. Unfortunately, those days are gone for me. I now only care about the portal. I'm not sure if anyone else feels the same way. I wish I felt differently.

 

[Cowboy]

1 hour ago, ACE said:

I used to really enjoy following high school recruiting. Unfortunately, those days are gone for me. I now only care about the portal. I'm not sure if anyone else feels the same way. I wish I felt differently.

 

-the upcoming season may tell me to join that camp as it looks like we have guys that could contribute if they get time

[VeniceMenace]

6 hours ago, ACE said:

I used to really enjoy following high school recruiting. Unfortunately, those days are gone for me. I now only care about the portal. I'm not sure if anyone else feels the same way. I wish I felt differently.

 

Summer is boring now, but that's a good thing.

CJS bags high school recruits in the fall and the rest within two weeks in April. 

Ford snagged Curcic in July 2023 and still wasn't done...desperation!

[crymdg2]

Heard whispers today that the White brothers from Chaminade may be transferring to East Side for their senior years. 

[DirtyRican]

1 hour ago, crymdg2 said:

Heard whispers today that the White brothers from Chaminade may be transferring to East Side for their senior years. 

Interesting.  They live in my neighborhood in St. Chuck, that will be some commute!

[crymdg2]

44 minutes ago, DirtyRican said:

Interesting.  They live in my neighborhood in St. Chuck, that will be some commute!

Sounds insane to me as well for so many reasons. Just reporting what I heard. 

[Pistol]

This is the third different school I've heard rumored as a transfer destination for the White brothers. I don't get it, either.