4-star SF Chase McCarty commits to Houston

Chase McCarty, one of the top uncommitted small forwards, is officially off the board and he’s headed to Houston. 

The 6-foot-6, 200-pound four-star recruit from Huntsville, Ala. chose the Cougars over a final group of Georgia Tech, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas Tech. 

“I chose Houston because of the family feel that I got as soon as I stepped on campus,” McCarty said to On3. “Coach Q and coach Sampson are both great people and I definitely want to be surrounded by people like those two at Houston. I also chose Houston because of the plan they have for me to develop and potentially play at the next level.”

In his own words, what type of player is Houston getting in McCarty?

“I would describe my game as a versatile 2/3 guard that can guard 1-5. As well as a knockdown shooter and a great playmaker. I also am a high-motor player who does the things it takes to win.”

He has a message for ‘Cougs fans.

“GO COUGS, I can’t wait to feel the love!”

McCarty, who will spend his senior season at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., is ranked as the No. 64 overall player in the 2024 class, according to On3’s Industry Rankings. 

Scouting Report

“Chase McCarty has a good frame with nice length and positional size. His reputation is as a shooter. He has solid footwork and base with a consistent release off the catch. McCarty is an average athlete. He has a natural basketball IQ, able to process plays with the ball in his hands and understand angles on both ends of the floor. At 6-6, he is a good team defender, using his size and strength to guard down a lineup as well as getting into the passing lanes with anticipation. Would like to see him continuing to develop off the bounce, becoming more of a weapon. Good passer, can line up from multiple levels on the floor. A high floor player, you can trust will develop and grow in your system.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw