Which Top Uncommitted Prospects Are Expected to Sign During the Early Signing Period?
The Early Signing Period starts on November 8th and will run through November 15th. As of the morning of November 9th, 27 of the 150 players in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking have yet to make a commitment.
Things can happen very quickly in the basketball recruiting world, especially as we come down the homestretch of a top prospect’s decision. Let’s go through the 15 uncommitted players ranked among the top 100 and discuss whether or not they are expected to sign during the early or late signing period.
The Latest Recruiting Intel Heading into the Early Signing Period
Verbally committing to a school does not bind a player to that school. When signing with a program players are to sign two documents. The National Letter of Intent and a financial aid package. The National Letter of Intent is the document that binds the player to the school. This can only happen during the two signing periods. The financial aid package does not bind the player to the school. A player can still de-commit if they only sign the financial aid package, or if they only verbally commit. The expectation of signing also does not mean a player does sign or will sign. Signing periods can be tricky.
The Late Signing Period runs from April 17 to May 15.
Make sure to stay tuned to On3 as we continue to bring the latest recruiting intel and breaking news through the Early Signing Period, and beyond.
Five-Star Plus+ CG Dylan Harper
The Buzz: When I last spoke with Dylan Harper, the 6-foot-6 combo guard told me to not be surprised if he extended his recruitment to the late signing period. The thought is this decision will come down to Rutgers and Duke. The Ramsey (NJ) Don Bosco Prep guard has also taken an official visit to Indiana.
Five-Star Plus+ SG Tre Johnson
The Buzz: The general thought is that Tre Johnson is expected to sign during the early period. The 6-foot-5, Brandon (MO) Link Academy shooting guard is down to Texas and Baylor for his college decision.
Five-Star Plus+ SG VJ Edgecombe
The Buzz: VJ Edgecombe has maintained a relatively low-key and quiet recruitment throughout the process. His five official visits will be to Baylor, Duke, Florida, St. John’s, and Kentucky. One source told me recently to not be surprised if the Long Island (NY) Long Island Lutheran guard signs early.
Five-Star Plus+ C Jayden Quaintance
The Buzz: Jayden Quaintance reclassified into the 2024 cycle a couple of months ago. The expectation for the 6-foot-10 center at Raleigh (NC) Word of God Christian is to sign late. Quaintance’s final four schools are Kentucky, Missouri, Florida, and Ohio State.
Five-Star Plus+ SF Derrion Reid
The Buzz: Derrion Reid was originally set to commit on October 28. The 6-foot-7 wing at Napa (CA) Prolific Prep postponed that date. Reid’s final three are Florida State, Georgia, and Alabama. The expectation is for him to sign during the early period.
Five-Star SF Karter Knox
The Buzz: Karter Knox has a final three schools of UCF, Kentucky, and Louisville. The G-League Ignite program is also in his final four. The expectation for the Atlanta (GA) Overtime Elite wing is to sign during the late period.
Four-Star PF Derik Queen
The Buzz: The general thought is that Derik Queen will sign during the early signing period. The 6-foot-9 forward from Montverde (FL) Montverde Academy is down to a final group that includes Houston, Indiana, Maryland, and Kansas.
Four-Star SF Bryson Tucker
The Buzz: Bryson Tucker’s recruitment has been among the quietest throughout this process. The 6-foot-7 Arlington (VA) Bishop O’Connell wing has taken an official visit to Michigan State. The general expectation is that he will sign during the late period.
Four-Star SF Billy Richmond
The Buzz: The general expectation is for Billy Richmond to sign during the early period. The 6-foot-6 Camden (NJ) High wing has taken official visits to Memphis, Kentucky, Alabama, and LSU.
Four-Star PG Zoom Diallo
The Buzz: The last time I spoke with Zoom Diallo, he told me that he planned to sign during the early period. Arizona, Washington, USC, and Gonzaga are among the schools involved with Diallo.
Four-Star Khani Rooths
The Buzz: Khani Rooths has announced he will be committing on November 12, which is before the Early Signing Period ends on the 15th. Rooths’ final group is Florida State, Georgia, and Michigan.
Four-Star SG Vyctorius Miller
The Buzz: The expectation is for Vyctorius Miller to sign during the early period. The 6-foot-5 Irvina (CA) Crean Lutheran guard has taken official visits to LSU, USC, Oregon, and Cal.
Four-Star SG Gicarri Harris
The Buzz: Gicarri Harris is expected to announce his commitment during the Early Signing Period. The 6-foot-4 Loganville (GA) Grayson High guard has taken official visits to Purdue, Georgia Tech, Stanford, Virginia Tech, and LSU throughout the process.
Four-Star PG Travis Perry
The Buzz: Travis Perry announced he would be picking a school on November 12, during the early signing period. The 6-foot-2 Eddyville (KY) Lyon County High guard’s final schools are Alabama, Cincinnati, Western Kentucky, Ole Miss, and Kentucky.