*Updated as of 7/24/2026*
At The Providence Crier, we take pride in keeping the readers up to date on all things high school and portal recruiting. With the hiring of Bryan Hodgson, I was thinking about editing our last version of the 2027 Recruiting Primer that we put together while Kim English was at the helm, but the offers have been so drastically different from one regime to the next that we figured we’d start fresh with a new 2027 Recruiting Primer.
This is Version 2.0 of the Providence 2027 Recruiting Primer. Since our initial draft, we’ve added a 2027 recruit in Clyde Walters that reclassified to the 2026 class and is currently enrolled at Providence on a two year NIL contract.
More important, the 5 for 5 ruling passed so all of the 4th year “true” seniors on the roster, of which there are a plenty, will have another year of eligibility. This is vital because there are currently 4 players that have now been gifted an extra year that we thought had to be replaced after this season. Two of them, Samson Aletan and Arrinten Page, man our frontcourt, while the other two in Malik Mack and Ryan Sabol are in contention to run the show at lead guard. If this ruling didn’t pass, I was expecting the staff to add likely 3-4 players at the 1 and 5 positions exclusively via high school recruiting and the transfer portal, so this ruling is certainly a windfall for Providence in that roster continuity can legitimately be a real thing next year.
This is all to say that there are not any glaring needs in the 2027 class given this rule change, but I do have a gut feeling on the positions Hodgson is going to prioritize.
If you want to take a look at the previous 2027 Recruiting Primer under Kim English, feel free below. I’m certain there will be names offered by the prior staff that also get offers from Hodgson.
Mike and I will be updating this daily as news comes in with new offers, visits being set, etc.
Below, we’ll list the 2027 recruits with offers, and I also added a section of players I think should be offered by the Providence staff for a multitude of different reasons.
2027 CLASS: POSITIONS OF NEED
In this era of free agency and the transfer portal, folks will point out that a roster rebuild happens every year. I get that. I do think it is easier to retain players, however, if you have them on your roster, so I am operating under the assumption that players with more years of eligibility will be inclined to return to PC if they want to come back.
With the 5 for 5 rule passing, the dynamics of the roster for 2027 change dramatically. Providence can now conceivably return 12 of 13 players, with the one player out of eligibility Miles Byrd. That is unheard of in this day and age of college hoops.
Again, while I expect there still to be some roster churn, as that is the norm in college sports, I don’t expect a 3-4 person high school class and 3-4 person transfer portal class like I previously did prior to this ruling.
Below is the prioritization of player types for the 2027 recruiting class.
- Scoring Wing – In Version 1.0 of the 2027 Recruiting Primer, I had this as ranked third in need, but I have reprioritized it to first for a handful of reasons. As I’ve stated, the 5 for 5 passing means the need for a lead guard and frontcourt bodies isn’t as urgent as it was prior to this ruling. Now, the only certain departure is Miles Byrd, which you will need to replace his offensive and defensive production, but I also think Dink Pate isn’t long for college basketball and may only be a Friar for one year. Thus, you need to find the future replacements for these two wings. I think the massive amount of offers to wings in the 2027 class, as well as getting Clyde Walters to reclassify, hammer home that urgency to replace these two.
- Frontcourt Bodies: With Aletan and Page having an extra year, I’d expect Hodgson to add potentially 1 or 2 frontcourt bodies in total (one from high school, one from the portal. This is, quite frankly, not a big need anymore. Pun intended.
- Lead Guard/Point – You can see with the offers extended that this position is highly coveted by Hodgson. The curiosity here is that Mack, Hightower, and Sabol all have eligibility in 2027-2028 so you have to sell a point guard on developing behind this trio.
POINT GUARD OFFERS
Javion Tyndale – 5’8 PG from Canada – 4 Star, Top 75 https://247sports.com/player/javion-tyndale-46163689/
Don’t let the ranking fool you. He plays PG at one of the best prep schools nationally and just led Canada to an upset win over USA in the FIBA U18 tournament, nabbing MVP honors. The smaller point guard is a scorer and distributor. I love Hodgson getting in early here as his stock is going to explode over the next month.
7/24 Update: Tyndale shot up the ranking charts in the latest update, going from a Top 150 ranking to now being 57th nationally and a Top 15 point guard in the class. Having this high of a ranking at the height of 5’8 is a testament to his talents.
Tyndale is visiting PC in the early fall.
Nasir Anderson – 6’4 PG from Florida, 5 Star Top 10 Player – https://247sports.com/player/nasir-anderson-46148955/
Anderson is one of my favorite recruits in the entire 2027 class. He’s extremely sturdy and well-built and will be an immediate impact player in college.
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Cayden Daughtry – 6 Foot PG from Florida – 5 Star Top 5 Player – https://247sports.com/player/cayden-daughtry-46142503/
7/24 update: There is not a player who had a better AAU season than Cayden Daughtry. He has won over every recruiting expert. He went from a fringe 5 star to arguably the best player in his class. His AAU Peach Jam session will go down in the records as one of the best single weekend performances in history.
Daughtry plays alongside a Friar recruit in Crawford on the AAU circuit, but now every blue blood will be pursuing him. Rumors are Iowa is the frontrunner due to McCollum’s development of Stirtz.
Devin Cleveland – La Lumiere PG, 6’3 4 Star Top 30 Player – https://247sports.com/player/devin-cleveland-46148838/
Cleveland is a recent offer by Hodgson. Players from LaLu come into college game ready, as that high school traditionally plays a national schedule against all prep powerhouses.
Antonio Pemberton – 6’1 PG from New Hampshire, 4 Star Top 50 Recruit – https://247sports.com/player/antonio-pemberton-46154479/
Pemberton is a recent offer. This has my stamp of approval, as I’ve been longing for PC to get back into the mix with the Mass Rivals AAU program. Pemberton is one of the top players in all of New England.
7/24 Update: I’m hoping Providence isn’t too late and doesn’t end up regretting putting the full court press on Pemberton earlier in this recruitment. He had a stellar AAU campaign and is now ranked 37th overall and in Top 10 of point guards.
Micah Gordon – 6 foot Point Guard from New Jersey, 4 Star Top 50 Recruit – https://247sports.com/player/micah-gordon-46154705/
Gordon is one of the top players in the state of New Jersey regardless of class. The Plainfield product will be pursued by essentially every Big East program. He’s a talent. He recently announced he is going to play for SPIRE Academy under Kevin Boyle, so he will be under the national spotlight his senior year. That will do wonders for him after essentially accomplishing everything he could at Providence.
Aaron Britt Jr.: 6 foot Point Guard from Florida, 4 Star Top 75 Recruit – https://247sports.com/player/aaron-britt-jr-46151000/
Britt Jr. was offered by Hodgson a day after Bryan’s introductory press conference at PC and will carry the title of officially the first 2027 offer in the Hodgson PC era.
The lead guard had already visited USF in August 2025 and is familiar with the Hodgson staff. He carries an Arkansas State offer too, so I need to do some digging on if Hodgson actually has been recruiting him since his days as the Arkansas State head man.
This could be one to monitor, but he also has offers from the in-state Seminoles and the Tennessee Volunteers.
SHOOTING GUARD/SMALL FORWARD OFFERS
Jayon Conner – 4 Star Wing from North Carolina, Top 100 Nationally – https://247sports.com/player/jayon-connor-46168482/
Is Ed Cooley and crew back on staff with this Carolina offer?! I kid.
Conner is a recent offer and goes to show just how much Hodgson and staff prefer versatility at the wing spot. The 6’7 hybrid wing/forward has a handful of ACC regional offers, but also recently received an offer from Connecticut.
Tristan Hawthorne – 4 Star Wing from Mississippi, Top 10 Nationally – https://247sports.com/player/triston-hawthorne-46167487/
Hodgson going back to the SEC recruiting grounds with this hybrid wing/forward offer. The 6’7 player holds offers from the state schools and Houston, amongst others.
Carson Crawford – 4 Star Wing from Florida, Top 75 Nationally – https://247sports.com/player/carson-crawford-46151515/
Crawford has set up a fall visit to PC. We did a write-up on him below.
Gabe Nesmith – 5 Star Small Forward from Overtime Elite, Top 20 Nationally – https://247sports.com/player/gabe-nesmith-46151121/ – COMMITTED TO VANDERBILT AND RECLASSED TO 2026
This is just my personal take, but I’d extend an offer for him to reclass, sign a two year NIL deal, and develop with Walters as the dudes vying to replace Byrd and Pate in 2027-2028.
7/24/26: Looks like Vanderbilt had the same idea as I did above. Nesmith reclassed and will be playing for the Commodores this upcoming season.
Moussa Kamissoko – 6’8 SF from New York, 5 Star Top 15 Nationally – https://247sports.com/player/moussa-kamissoko-46151696/
A Long Island Lutheran product who will almost certainly be a one and done. This recruit follows the mold of versatility at the wing spot. It’s something I’ve picked up on with Hodgson and his recruiting. He’s targeting a lot of 6’6-6’8 wing types.
Dylan Jones – 6’6 SF from TN, 4 Star Top 50 – https://247sports.com/player/dylan-jones-46158933/
Going back to the Tennessee and Jalen Lindsey pipeline? Sure, why not. Dylan Jones will be visiting Providence in the fall. We wrote an article on him below.
Chase Lumpkin – 6’4 4 Star SG from Georgia, Top 75 – https://247sports.com/player/chase-lumpkin-46157657/
Lumpkin is another recent offer by Hodgson. His offer list is exploding, with recent offers from UCLA, Maryland, Kentucky.
ONeal Delancy: 6’2 Combo Guard from Monteverde Academy – 4 Star, Top 50 recruit – COMMITTED TO HOUSTON
Patrick Otey – 6’4 Shooting Guard from New England, 4 Star Top 75 – https://247sports.com/player/patrick-otey-46142931/
I was calling for the Otey offer after Pemberton was offered, and the offer came shortly after. Otey has ideal height and size at the 2/3 spot and provided shooting that would be a great fit for the Hodgson offer.
7/24 Update: I’ve heard a few rumors that Otey would be a Friar if we are willing to take him. I have a bit of trouble believing that personally, as you don’t turn down local talent that is a 4 star and Top 75 player, but maybe Hodgson and staff feel good about other players higher on their recruiting board. We shall see.
Gene Roebuck – 6’5 Small Forward from California, 4 Star Top 50 Player – https://247sports.com/player/gene-roebuck-46146144/
Roebuck was a handful of offers put out on Memorial Day. The small forward from California will be pursued heavily nationally.
Asa Montgomery – 6’7 Small Forward from Georgia, 4 Star Top 75 – https://247sports.com/player/asa-montgomery-46149951/
Montgomery is a big bodied small forward from the Peach State. Hodgson and staff clearly have ties to the southeast region of the United States and will be leveraging these connections moving forward.
Baboucarr Ann – 6’5 Small Forward from Minnesota, 4 Star Top 75 – https://247sports.com/player/baboucarr-ann-46159840/
I have to admit this offer surprised me. Providence will be battling against some Big 10 foes in this one.
FRONTCOURT PLAYERS OFFERED
Zion Green – 6’9 PF from Maryland, 5 Star Top 25 – https://247sports.com/player/zion-green-46146668/
Green will be pursued by everybody. More forward than center, but I’m all for stacking athletic bodies at the 4/5.
Lewis Uvwo – 6’10 C from Florida, 5 Star 10 Player – https://247sports.com/player/lewis-uvwo-46165178/
Uvwo had a massive spring and is receiving a ton of high major offers over the past week. This will be a tough pull for PC, but Hodgson is clearly hitting his southern roots hard with this being another Florida based offer.
7/24 Update: Besides Daughtry, nobody helped their stock more than Uvwo. He’s the modern 5 man that will be coveted by every team in college basketball.
Jaydn Jenkins – 6’10 Center from Pennsylvania, 4 Star Top 100 Player – https://247sports.com/player/jaydn-jenkins-46146653/
Big man that would be a good fit as the athletic big in the Hodgson system. Just recently received an offer from PC.
Kamsi Awaka – 6’8 C from New Jersey, 4 Star Top 60 – https://247sports.com/player/kamsi-awaka-46151601/
7/24 Update: Awaka was one of the guys I listed on the below list of wishing Providence would offer. I love the offer, as the school he attends translates to Big East interest, but I fear PC may be too late. Awaka has also received offers from Connecticut and Arizona. No pressure, PC.
Awaka would be a big body to add to the frontcourt, and I’m all for adding different body types there. The 6’11/7 footers are rare and worth their weight in gold, but having a bully at the 4/5 is useful too.
PLAYERS I’D LIKE TO SEE OFFERED (REALISTIC CHANCE OF LANDING)
I didn’t include players that are pipe dreams (for instance, a 5 star player from Arizona with zero ties to the staff or school). I listed players that can play at the Big East level, would be fits at Providence, and who I can see Hodgson realistically landing.
DJ Hawkins – 6’7 Small Forward from Connecticut, 4 Star Top 125 – https://247sports.com/player/dj-hawkins-46154481/
Teammate of Otey, Hawkins would provide more size on the wing for Hodgson. Based off his portal additions, that seems to be a clear priority for Hodgson and staff.
Josiah Adamson – 6’3 Shooting Guard from Massachusetts, 4 Star Top 150 – https://247sports.com/player/josiah-adamson-46164903/
CATS Academy player that would in theory follow Jaylen Harrell to Providence from that school.
Markus Kerr – 6’6 Shooting Guard from New Hampshire, 4 Star Top 125 – https://247sports.com/player/markus-kerr-46143852/
Local product playing for Brewster Academy. Has the size at the wing spot Hodgson is looking for. His stock will be on the rise after a few strong AAU showings this spring.
Andrew Kretkowski – 6’8 Small Forward from New Jersey, 4 Star Top 100 – https://247sports.com/player/andrew-kretkowski-46151099/
The Garden State product plays for a high school that translates to PC well. He has size at 6’8 at the 3 position and rebounds well at the wing.
Dylan Cowell – 6’9 PF from New Jersey, 4 Star Top 150 – https://247sports.com/player/dylan-cowell-46163590/
This is one I’d like to see PC monitor his senior year. His offer list doesn’t scream high major player, but neither did Ryan Mela’s, and we have seen how that has worked out. He could continue to grow and be an athletic 4 option for the Friars.
Jamal McKnight Jr – 5’10 PG from New York, 3 Star, Top 175 – https://247sports.com/player/jamaal-mcknight-jr-46151525/
His ranking won’t wow you, but I don’t really care. He runs the show for Long Island Lutheran, which has a history of producing ready made college guards. His stock will likely explode this year after biding his time behind Mingo.
Kamari Whyte – 6’3 Combo Guard from Vermont, 4 Star Top 125 Player – https://247sports.com/player/kamari-whyte-46161177/
Local player from Vermont Academy who is apparently now playing at Blair Academy, where Awaka plays. Athletic player who is known for his defensive prowess.
Declan Griffiths – 6’6 SF from Connecticut, 4 Star Top 125 Player – https://247sports.com/player/declan-griffiths-46159406/
The Avon Old Farms product is brother of one time portal target Gavin Griffiths, so there may be some familiarity with the PC program. Griffiths plays for the Middlesex Magic, which are becoming a top AAU program nationally and are churning out high level D1 products yearly. Griffiths is also going to be playing for Mela’s high school Newman School. He’s a shooter like his brother. This is one where PC could get in the driver’s seat if they decide to push chips in and pursue heavily, in my humble opinion.