2024 PF Mitchell Holmes commits to SMU Basketball
SMU Basketball landed 2024 Link Academy (Mo.) power forward Mitchell Holmes on Friday, he announced on Twitter. The Mustangs hosted him for an official visit Sept. 16 when the football team faced Prairie View A&M.
“First off, I would like to thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to play basketball and get recruited by many D1 programs,” Holmes said. “Next, I would like to thank my parents, family, friends, coaches and trainers for always supporting me through the ups and downs. With that being said I am excited to announce my commitment to play basketball at SMU!
“Lastly, I want to give a special thank you to Coach Lanier, Coach Crow and the entire SMU coaching staff for believing in me! Pony up.”
The Dallas area native and 6-11 big man officially visited Providence while Auburn, Rice and TCU are three programs pushing for Holmes as well.
According to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, Holmes ranks as the No. 220 overall prospect and No. 51 power forward in the country.
The Mustangs also have commitment for the 2024 class in Dallas (Tex.) Carter power forward Chance Puryear, a three-star prospect, who committed to SMU over the summer. The 6-7 forward ranks on the On3 Industry Ranking as the No. 197 overall prospect in the country and No. 51 small forward nationally. He held offers from Mississippi State, North Texas, Texas A&M, UTSA and others.
With Holmes on board, SMU’s class ranks 61st nationally and 14th in the ACC.
