Stanford Men’s Basketball signs 2026 class
Stanford men’s basketball has announced the signing of their 2026 class: 4-star small forward Aziz Olajwuon, 3-star point guard Isaiah “Slim” Rogers, 3-star shooting guard Julius Price, and 3-star shooting guard Elias Obenyah. Price was a last minute addition to the class, committing during the signing window.
READ: 2026 4-star SF Aziz Olajuwon commits to Stanford
READ: Stanford MBB gets huge commitment from 2026 4-star PG Isaiah “Slim Rogers”
READ: 2026 3-star SG Julius Price signs with Stanford
READ: 2026 3-star PG/SG Elias Obenyah commits to Stanford
Aziz Olajuwon highlights this class as the highest rated signee on top of being the son of Hakeem Olajwuon. However, this really is a strong class top to bottom. Rogers is a really talented point guard that reminds me a lot of Trae Young and then both Obenyah and Price are terrific two-way guards who can shoot and defend, bringing versatility. This is a talented class that will give the Cardinal more depth and talent at both guard positions as well as out on the wing. Head coach Kyle Smith is very excited about what this class can do as they look to get Stanford back to being an NCAA tournament level program.
Below are some quotes from Smith on each of the signees courtesy of the team release linked below.
GoStanford.com: Men’s Basketball Signs Four In Class Of 2026
“Aziz will be a great addition to the rich tapestry of Stanford University. He is coming to us from IMG Academy, a program that has produced over 20 NBA players in the past two decades. He excels on the wing with great length and athleticism. He is a plus defender and sharp-shooter from long range, and he produced on the highest level and biggest stage in the EYBL this summer. Aziz has lived all over the world in places like England, Jordan, Canada and throughout the United States. His unique global background fits well with the Stanford experience.”-Kyle Smith
“Isaiah – nicknamed “Slim” – is a prolific scorer who can play both guard spots for us. He can initiate offense at the point of attack and operate efficiently in the pick and roll with good vision and the ability to score. He also slides off the ball nicely as a catch and shooter with the ability to get to the rim and draw fouls. He is a legitimate four-level scorer.
“Slim was coached by one of the premier high school coaches in the country in Josh Giles. Corona Centennial has produced incredible high major and NBA talent over the years, including recent NBA draft picks Jaylen Clark of the Timberwolves and Carter Bryant from the Spurs.
“Attending Stanford has been a lifelong goal for Isaiah and his parents and I am thrilled we could make that a reality.”-Kyle Smith
“Elias is someone who we have had on our radar since we first got to Stanford. Our staff has a strong history of success with recruiting in Northern California, and Elias is one of the top prospects in the 2026 class in the state.
“Elias is a modern-day playmaker who we can use in multiple positions. He can guard 1-5 if needed, and he is a natural lead guard who can play 1-4 offensively because of his size, toughness and skillset. He is a true six-tool player who can dribble, pass, drive, shoot, defend, and rebound.
“He plays for one of the top programs in Northern California, under the leadership of Bill Mellis, that has a very distinct style of play that displays grit and tenacity. Elias has worked hard to fulfill a lifelong goal of attending Stanford – he is tough and proven winner, and we are lucky to have him.”-Kyle Smith
“We are ecstatic that Julius has chosen Stanford for the next step in his growth as a student-athlete. He adds to the diversity of our roster with his international roots in Sweden, where he was born and raised, and his success at one of the best programs in California and the nation, St. Joe’s.
“Julius understands winning at a high level. He has helped lead his high school program to unprecedented success, and he also helped engineer his EYBL program, Team WhyNot, to the finals of the most prestigious summer tournament at PeachJam in Augusta.
“Julius has two-way talent, he is an excellent defender while also having the ability to score in bunches. He can run an offense as your point guard or slide off of the ball and provide scoring. He has an unselfish spirit and his willing to do whatever it takes to win.”-Kyle Smith
CardinalSportsReport.com on Facebook, IG, Threads, X (Twitter), & Bluesky: @StanfordRivals
Ben Parker on Facebook, IG, Threads, X (Twitter), YouTube, & Bluesky: @slamdunk406
Email: [email protected]
