Tag: Jalen Reece

LSU basketball lands 4-star point guard as 2025 class jumps to No. 2 in the rankings

The Tigers have the makings of yet another top-15 class under Matt McMahon.

It was a bit of a slow start on the recruiting trail in 2025 for [autotag]Matt McMahon[/autotag] and the LSU men’s basketball team, but they’re closing strong.

The Tigers added a commitment from four-star point guard [autotag]Jalen Reece[/autotag] on Wednesday night over Cincinnati and Providence. The No. 65 player nationally and No. 10 point guard per the 247Sports composite rankings, Reece hails from Oak Ridge High School in Orlando.

The Florida native becomes the third player to join LSU’s 2025 recruiting class alongside power forward [autotag]Matt Gilhool[/autotag] and shooting guard [autotag]Mazi Mosley[/autotag]. All three players rank inside the top 100 nationally, and LSU’s class currently ranks second.

After a disappointing Year 1, the Tigers closed strong to finish 17-16 in 2023-24 including a 9-9 mark in SEC play to earn an NIT bid. Now, McMahon is hoping to push for an NCAA Tournament bid in Year 3.

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Top-100 point guard raves about visit to LSU

The Tigers are in a good position for one of the top prospects in the 2025 class.

While LSU’s men’s basketball team could be in the midst of another difficult campaign as it sits at 4-3 to start the season, it’s trying to add talent for the future.

Four-star point guard [autotag]Jalen Reece[/autotag] ranks as the No. 77 overall prospect in the On3 Industry Rankings, and the Tigers may have the inside track with the 2025 prospect. The Oak Ridge (Orlando) recruit took an unofficial visit to Baton Rouge back in October, and he had a lot of positive things to say about that trip.

“It was a cool visit. Just knowing that players like Antonio Blakeney and Ben Simmons went there, those are people I look up to,” he said, per On3’s Joe Tipton. “Knowing that it’s my turn to go and put the jersey on and just having the ability to go over there and play. (Antonio Blakeney) means a lot to me personally. That’s like my big brother. I remember last year he told me to always be the last one out of the gym. He’s given me a lot of tricks and tips and I work out with him in the summer. I love our relationship.”

LSU is currently a slim favorite to land Reese per the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine. Coach Matt McMahon is still looking for his first commitment in the 2025 class.

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Alabama MBB offer 2025 PG from Florida Jalen Reece

Alabama basketball continues to try and do some damage on the recruiting trail!

The Alabama men’s basketball program has emerged onto the scene on the hardwood as well as in the recruiting landscape. Nate Oats and his staff have prioritized the ability to build the foundation of their program by way of recruiting high school talent.

The coaching staff extended an offer to 2025 point guard Jalen Reece. Interestingly enough, he is the first point guard to have received an offer from the Tide in the 2025 recruiting cycle.

His recruitment will likely heat up heading into his senior season. With Alabama extending an early offer, it should help their chances of landing the Florida native.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Jalen Reece’s recruiting profile.