Kansas State Basketball: Macaleab Rich commits to Wildcats, Jerome Tang

East St. Louis (Ill.) High three-star recruit Macaleab Rich tells On3 he has committed to Kansas State.

Rich, a 6-foot-7, 225-pound small forward, ultimately chose the Wildcats over Ole Miss, Missouri, and UIC.

The powerful wing is Kansas State’s third commitment to the class. He joins four-star PG Dai Dai Ames (No. 63) and four-star SG RJ Jones (No. 80).

Rich ranks as the No. 173 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies. Jamie Shaw, On3’s National Recruiting Analyst, says you can expect to see Rich’s name in the top-150 in the next rankings update.

Rich on his commitment to Kansas State

“I chose Kansas State because I felt the most love I’ve felt in my life when I went on campus,” Rich said to On3. “I built a great bond with the coaches and players and it just felt like home. The style of play fits how I play.”

What type of player is Kansas State getting in Macaleab Rich?

“A hard-working player that loves to win and hates losing,” he says. “I’ll do whatever I have to do to help the team win.”

Rich has a message for Kansas State fans.

“It’s time! It’s about to get scary, that’s all I’m going to say.”