Four-star senior Kris Parker down to four schools, sets commitment date

On3 imageby:Joe Tipton02/27/23

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Kris Parker, a four-star shooting guard in the 2023 class, will announce his college decision on March 3rd.

The 6-foot-7 senior out of Quincy (Fla.) Crossroad Academy will decide between four schools: Alabama, Missouri, UCF, and Villanova.

He’s visited each of his finalists officially besides Missouri.

Parker ranks as the No. 87 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings, the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 16 shooting guard and the No. 8 senior recruit in Florida.

Parker breaks down his final four schools

Alabama: “Nate Oats has really changed the perspective of Alabama being a football school, they’re now in the conversation of the best teams in college basketball.”

Missouri: “Coach Gates and CY are doing a great job over there and Gates is a great candidate for best first year coach.”

UCF: “Johnny Dawkins has a great background and a world full of knowledge. He really seems to have a winning mentality.”

Villanova: “It’s a great school with winning tradition. The atmosphere is and culture is unmatched.”

Scouting Report

Kris Parker Scouting Report from On3’s Jamie Shaw:

“Kris Parker is a long and rangy wing. He has confidence on the ball in the half-court, and his ability as a shotmaker continues to rise. He will need to continue adding strength and overall sharpening his tools and shot selection. There is a lot of natural talent here. There is an upside still to go, and the intrigue lies with the fact he continues to get better a little better each time out.”