Top-30 PG David Castillo commits to Kansas State
David Castillo, a four-star point guard in the class of 2024, has announced his commitment to Kansas State.
The 6-foot-1 junior out of Bartlesville (Okla.) High chose the Wildcats over Kansas, Oklahoma State, and others. He discussed his decision with On3.
“I chose Kansas State because I believe and trust in coach Tang and his coaching staff on how he teaches his kids on and off the court. I love the coaching staff, not the just how they are as coaches but they’re are amazing human beings. I feel like I can be a successful basketball player but also a successful black man off the court being with coach Tang.”
Castillo ranks as the No. 27 overall prospect in the 2024 On3 Industry Rankings — the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies (ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals, On3). He’s also the nation’s No. 3 point guard and the No. 1 player in the state of Oklahoma.
Scouting Report
“David Castillo is a consummate leader on the floor. He takes care of the ball as the lead guard and can knock down shots consistently, with range. While his game is not as dynamic as other guards, his value lies in making basketball plays and enhancing the play of those around him. He is a sturdy guard. The shooting is real so there is comfort with him off the ball as well, in multi-guard line-ups. He understands positioning on defense and gives good effort on that end. Long term you wonder about the height and the explosive pop, but there are a lot of winning attributes that he will carry with him to college.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw
About David Castillo
David Castillo already has two gold medals on his resume after winning the 2021 FIBA Americas U16 Championship and 2022 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup with the USA Basketball National Team. Castillo eclipsed the 1,000-point mark in his first two seasons at Bartlesville (Oklahoma) High School. As a sophomore, he was named a first-team all-state selection after averaging 24.7 points and 5.4 points. As a freshman, he averaged 23.7 points, which was the most by anyone at Bartlesville since 20025. In the summer Castillo plays AAU for Oklahoma’s Team Griffin. “I get all my teammates involved, and I really think I can make my teammates better,” Castillo told On3’s Joe Tipton. “I think I have a really good shooting ability, especially off the pick-and-roll. I’d say I’m a three-level scorer, able to play in the mid-range area, floaters. I think I’m a fast player, too. Up and down. I can push in transition and make plays. I’m really just an all-around point guard.”