Class of 2027 G Kaleena Smith (CA) Offered

[CoopSwoop]

Kaleena Smith

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[sufan59]

Visiting for the Louisville game? Probably a major long shot, but a recruit that can be a program changing recruit. Promote the crap out of this and deliver the greatest women’s basketball attended game in Syracuse women’s basketball history.

 

[Cuse99&01]

I’ve watched her live a few times when she played on the EYBL circuit. As a freshman she played on top 17U team and was the best player on the court for most of the games.

I would think the NIL package would need to be exceptionally high to land her.

 

[CoopSwoop]

I’ve watched her live a few times when she played on the EYBL circuit. As a freshman she played on top 17U team and was the best player on the court for most of the games.

I would think the NIL package would need to be exceptionally high to land her.

Would be a game changer for the program.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[richmondcuse03]

Five-star PG Kaleena Smith, the nation's top 2027 recruit, sets Syracuse women's basketball official visit

Syracuse women's basketball will host Kaleena Smith, the #1 player in the 2027 class, for an official visit in February.

247sports.com

Pretty impressive to get a visit from her. Number one recruit. Canadian girl.

 

[jr4750]

You got to spend money to make money

 

[Cuse4455]

Ill donate to p

 

[PeteCalvin]

They’ve got to find the funds to get her and keep our core team together. Pull from Red’s bonuses that he won’t be getting.

And put a beat down on the Lady Cards when she visits.

 

[Cuse99&01]

Five-star PG Kaleena Smith, the nation's top 2027 recruit, sets Syracuse women's basketball official visit

Syracuse women's basketball will host Kaleena Smith, the #1 player in the 2027 class, for an official visit in February.

247sports.com

Pretty impressive to get a visit from her. Number one recruit. Canadian girl.

That article is wrong. She is from California. Ontario Christian is in southern Cali not Ontario Canada.

 

[Hawknate144]

That article is wrong. She is from California. Ontario Christian is in southern Cali not Ontario Canada.

ah, Ontario California, also home to Niagara Bottled Water to add to the confusion

 

[BillSU]

OFFERED> KALEENA SMITH FLJ CAB RECRUIT EXTRAORDINNAIRE

Kaleena Smith, the nation's top-ranked point guard in the 2027 class, has received an offer from Syracuse women's basketball and is scheduled for an official visit on February 8, 2026. The 5'6" standout from Ontario Christian High School is a five-star recruit who also holds offers from elite programs like UConn, South Carolina, and LSU.
Key Details on Kaleena Smith's Recruitment:

• Recruitment Status: Top-ranked recruit in the Class of 2027.
• Syracuse Interest: Scheduled for an official visit to Syracuse on February 8, 2026.
• Other Offers: UConn, South Carolina, LSU, Louisville, Cal, Michigan, Tennessee, and more.
• Background: Plays for Ontario Christian (CA), was the 2024-25 California Gatorade State Player of the Year, and is the first high school girl to sign an Adidas NIL deal.

Smith is known for her high-scoring ability, with reports noting her range extending beyond 25 feet, and she was previously named MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year. She has been described as having a strong, competitive "dog" mentality on the court. google.com

 

[Cuse99&01]

Cool Cuse is getting an official visit, but highly unlikely they can compete with the offers Smith will get from other prograns

 

[llandz]

Hope she likes cold weather since she visited during one of the polar vortex days.

 

[RoofBeam]

I would guess SU does not have much of a chance...but maybe she is paying some attention to the freedom the coach gave to Dyaisha?

 

[cuseallday]

Just as an FYI, 5-star Amel Cook also visited Syracuse this past weekend, along with Kaleena: 5-star guards Amel Cook and Kaleena Smith visit Syracuse women's basketball

 

[Ozone!]

Kaleena, HCFLJ is a great coach and mentor for women’s basketball players; you will be thankful, each and every day, if you decide to Go Orange!​