10 Under-the-Radar Recruits to Watch This Summer

“I would argue by far he’s the smartest player I have ever coached,” Brault tells Hoops HQ. “If you’re a coach and you’re trying to formulate the perfect player to coach — a guy who’s going to listen, a guy who you have to tell him one thing once and he’ll do it and you don’t have to worry about doing stupid things outside — he’s that kid. He knows where every single person needs to be on the court at all times.”

Jack Kohnen, 6-foot-6 forward, Team Herro (Committed to Iowa State)

Like Davis, Kohnen is an unselfish, team-oriented player who fills multiple roles for Team Herro. And like Davis, he will be suiting up for TJ Otzelberger at Iowa State next season. 

A consensus top-50 recruit from Wisconsin, Kohnen could easily average 20-plus points per game as the clear-cut No. 1 option on an AAU squad. On Team Herro, he is surrounded by other top prospects and fits perfectly into the system — spacing the floor, moving the ball, contributing on the glass and at times taking over. Heading into EYBL Session IV in Las Vegas, Kohnen is averaging 10.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting 48.9 percent from the field and 43.2 percent from behind the arc. He wrapped up Session III in Kansas City by dropping 20 points against the New York Lightning and 22 against MeanStreets, knocking down seven of 10 total three-point attempts.

“You could put him in a role where he’s only going to average 10 points a game, but do everything you need him to do at a high efficiency,” Team Herro assistant coach Austin Brault says. “And Jack’s not complaining. You never hear a word from Jack. You never hear a thing from the kid like, “Oh, I should get it now. Why aren’t I?” And then all of a sudden he’s got a mismatch, and he puts up 17 in the first half.” 

Lyris Robinson, 6-foot-5 wing, Arizona Unity 

Robinson made a huge splash at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup in June, helping lead Canada to its first-ever gold medal in the event. The 18-year-old wing averaged a team-high 14.0 points on 47.8-percent shooting from the field. With his athleticism, positional size and deep range, Robinson — the son of former Canadian national team player and Division I coach Jerome Robinson — has tremendous upside. 

Playing with Arizona Unity on the EYBL circuit, Robinson is knocking down 40 percent of his threes on high volume. He enters Session IV averaging 12.3 points and 3.8 rebounds. According to his coach Adeel Sahibzada, Robinson contributes in a lot of ways that don’t show up in the stat sheet. 

“Lyris is a top-25 player, in my opinion,” Sahibzada, who also coaches Robinson at CIA Bella Vista Prep (Queen Creek, Ariz.), tells Hoops HQ. “He’s actually one of the most — if not the most — underrated players in the country. What he does doesn’t pop out, but his impact on winning can never be understated.”

Robinson is ranked No. 73 in the 247Sports Composite and juggling offers from Creighton, Oregon, California, TCU, Mississippi State and more high-majors. He took an official visit to Creighton in late February.

Javion Tyndale, 5-foot-8 point guard, UPlay Canada

Tyndale, Robinson’s teammate on Canada’s U18 squad, was named MVP of the FIBA AmeriCup after putting up 19 points and 8 assists in a 67-65 upset win over the United States in the Final. The four-star prospect (No. 138 in the 247Sports Composite) attends powerhouse Montverde Academy and plays for UPlay Canada on the EYBL circuit, where he’s currently averaging 20.4 points (10th in the league), 3.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals.

Despite standing just 5-foot-8, Tyndale fearlessly attacks the rim and makes use of an extensive layup package. He continues to develop as a perimeter shooter and playmaker. After his performance at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup, he added Providence to a long list of scholarship offers that also includes West Virginia, UNLV, St. Bonaventure, Ohio and Bowling Green.

“He’s the definition of heart over height,” says Tariq Sbiet, the founder and CEO of North Pole Hoops (NPH), a Canadian basketball media and scouting company. “I’ve been fortunate enough to know his circle of people, including his uncle David Tyndale. I know how passionate (David) is. He’s an elite skill development coach. He trains Dylan Brooks and works with all sorts of NBA players. So Javion has been built for this.”

Isaiah Santos, 6-foot-5 forward, AB Elite

Santos has been a perfect complement to Beckham Black — the No. 1 point guard in the Class of 2027 — on AB Elite, which sits at 9-2 through the first three EYBL sessions. A four-star prospect from Texas, Santos doesn’t need to score to have a major impact. He dominates the glass, plays tough defense and passes the ball well. He is a force in transition and continues to improve as an outside shooter, which has been the primary focus of his training with AB Elite coach James Stafford. Through 11 EYBL outings, Santos is averaging 15.9 points, 8.8 rebounds (fifth in the league), 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 50.8 percent from the field and 37.9 percent from three.

“His ability to work at his weaknesses and strive to become a better player while also impacting the game in other ways outside of scoring, it’s been huge for us,” Stafford tells Hoops HQ. “I think a lot of coaches look at him and say, ‘This kid is probably going to be ready to play as a freshman, because he can do more. Everything’s not dependent upon him scoring the ball.’”

Representing Brazil at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup in June, Santos posted 14.3 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. Since then, he has picked up offers from Vanderbilt, Illinois and Colorado. He took an official visit to Butler last week and is planning to visit Vanderbilt, Texas Tech and Minnesota following Peach Jam. 

‘This Is Modern Day Amar’e Stoudemire’: A Detailed Breakdown of the Top High School Prospects to Watch This Summer

With the biggest recruiting events of the offseason just a few weeks away, we take a look at some of the top players in the class of 2027

Tyrone Jamison, 6-foot-1 point guard, JL3

JL3 sits at 7-4 on the EYBL circuit thanks in large part to Jamison, a four-star prospect (No. 40 in the 247Sports Composite) from Louisiana who scores it as well as any lead guard in the class. With tight handles, a dangerous three-pointer and excellent court vision, Jamison has the ability to take over games. He plays with the utmost confidence, never shying away from the big moments. Across 11 outings, the floor general is averaging 20.5 points (ninth in the league), 4.9 assists and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 35.0 percent from behind the arc on 10.5 attempts per contest. 

“Every year he’s competed at a high level and he’s won,” JL3 coach and director Richard Law tells Hoops HQ. “And I always say winning translates. He makes big shots. He makes the right play whatever the case may be. He always finds a way and a will to get it done, and usually comes up on the winning side. And he does have a chip on his shoulder, because he is kind of under the radar in some senses.”

Jamison has already taken official visits to Maryland and Iowa and has several more scheduled for the fall: LSU (Sept. 4), USC (Sept. 12), Oklahoma (Sept. 19), Baylor (Sept. 26) and Alabama (Oct. 10). Other power-fives in the race include Miami, Arkansas and Louisville.  

Markus Kerr, 6-foot-7 forward, Team United

There is a massive spotlight on Team United this EYBL season, mainly because the program is being led by a pair of consensus top-10 recruits in big man CJ Rosser and combo guard King Gibson. But Kerr, the No. 75-ranked prospect, deserves some shine as well. A dynamic wing with great positional size, athleticism and two-way versatility, Kerr is averaging 15.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 47.4 percent from the field. In a win over Jet Academy during Session III, the 18-year-old put up 21 points (on 8-of-16 shooting), 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks and 2 steals. 

“He has a pro-level skill set,” Team United coach Kasenda Young tells Hoops HQ. “He can be your main guy, or he can be an elite level secondary option in an offense. And then defensively, he can guard so many different positions that he allows you to be able to switch everything. Those are by far his best assets. And then being able to get to his spots in the mid-range.” 

Kerr reclassified from 2026 to 2027 and transferred to Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.) last June. He has been on the radar of high-major schools for several years, but his stock has been up and down. “I think there’s been a lot of growth,” Young says. “I give Marcus a lot of credit as a guy who got offers and had a lot of interest early, and then kind of saw his stock be more volatile. He made the decision to re-class and go to Brewster, and really got a lot more mature, a lot more coachable, and you can just tell he’s humble and hungry to get what he feels like he deserves.” Kerr has taken official visits to Oklahoma State, Boston College, VCU and Georgetown, and recently added offers from Tennessee and Florida State.

Carson Crawford, 6-foot-6 forward, Florida Rebels

Similar to Kerr, Crawford is a Swiss Army Knife who impacts winning in a variety of ways on both ends of the floor. Alongside guards Cayden Daughtry and Oneal Delancy, he has helped the Florida Rebels dominate the last two EYBL sessions, going 8-0 with seven double-digit victories. Crawford enters Session IV averaging 11.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 57.7 percent from the field. He had a pair of double-doubles and a five-assist game during Session III. 

“He just does everything,” says 16U Florida Rebels coach Gary Clemons, who has watched Crawford progress from a benchwarmer to a key starter throughout his time with the program. “He’s one of those high energy guys flying around. He’s able to hit the three. Another guy who can score at all three levels. He just plays so hard. He’s able to play different roles. If you want him to be the guy, he could be the guy. If you want him to play a role, he can also be a star in his role.” 

Crawford received another batch of offers in late May, including Providence, Texas A&M, Syracuse and Ole Miss. He already set an official visit to Providence for October. A Florida native, he is also being pursued by Florida State, where he took an unofficial in June 2025.

Terence Jones, 6-foot-1 point guard, Team Melo

A highly skilled lefty out of St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Jones has been one of the top offensive weapons on the EYBL circuit. He is a smooth lead guard who excels as both a playmaker and scorer, relying on his crafty handles, exceptional footwork and change-of-pace to get to his spots. Across 11 EYBL games, Jones is averaging 19.5 points, 4.5 assists and 1.6 steals while shooting 46.5 percent from the field and 42.5 percent from three. With him running the show, Team Melo has gone 7-4 through the first three sessions despite not having a top 75 prospect.

“He’s just a dog,” says Team United coach Kasenda Young, whose squad lost by 20 to Team Melo during Session II (Jones dropped 18 points on 5-of-10 shooting). “He’s just crazy, super effective. I love his game, as far as who was the hardest to scout against and control. They got the best of us and it was largely because of (Jones and teammate Ian Condon).”

Currently slotted at No. 94 in the 247Sports Composite, Jones’ list of offers includes Mississippi State, Georgetown, Providence, Virginia Tech and Villanova. If he stays hot through Peach Jam, he should hear from more power-fives. 

Mustafa Mohamed, 6-foot-10 forward, LivOn

It’s been a disappointing EYBL season for LivOn, but Mohamed has been a bright spot in the two sessions he’s appeared in. The wiry forward moves like a guard but protects the rim and attacks the glass like a big. At 6-foot-10, he is comfortable handling the ball and shooting from the perimeter. Defensively, he utilizes his length, athleticism and lateral quickness to be disruptive and guard multiple positions. During Session III, the Minnesota native — who recently transferred to national powerhouse AZ Compass Prep — averaged 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocks. 

“Every weekend that I’ve seen him play, he’s just played better than the weekend before and not as good as the one to come,” says Arizona Unity coach Adeel Sahibzada, whose team faced LivOn during Session II in Memphis. “I feel like he’s a sponge. Just the way the game is also growing and where it’s trending, I think it’s trending in his direction. So that’s another kid to keep an eye on, and he’s shown a lot of flashes to be a little bit of a matchup nightmare.”

Over the past three months, Mohamed has collected offers from Cincinnati, West Virginia, TCU, Ole Miss, Georgia Tech and more high-majors. He is also being courted by Texas A&M, LSU and Saint Louis.