Four-star C Josh Irving down to 3 schools

Josh Irving, a four-star center in the 2026 class, has narrowed his list of schools down to three, his agent Harrison Gaines of Slash Sports told Rivals. Moving forward, the 6-foot-11 senior out of Pasadena High School (CA) will consider Kentucky, Louisville, and Texas A&M.

Irving has officially visited each of his finalists and plans to announce his commitment soon.

Prior to cutting his list down, he also considered schools like Kansas, SMU, San Diego State, USC, and others.

According to Rivals’ Top-150 Player Rankings, Irving is ranked as the No. 40 overall prospect in the 2026 class. He’s also the No. 6 ranked center and the No. 9 overall player in California.

Rivals’ National Recruiting Analyst Jamie Shaw evaluated Irving this summer and had this to say about him:

“Josh Irving has a lot of upside with his game, and is someone who seems to improve with each viewing we have. Standing in the 6-foot-11 range, Irving is a fluid athlete with excellent length. His stock continues to steadily rise.

“He is young for his grade, carrying a May 2008 birthday. But his athletic fluidity, at his height, is simply something you cannot teach. Almost a 7-footer, Irving is someone who adds something new each time you see him. Right now, the Pasadena native is like a ball of clay and he is being molded in front of our eyes. What he is in two years, could be completely different than what he is now.”