Class of 2026 SG Dakari Spear (TX) to Texas Tech

[2B20Again]

Our best chances are with Spear, Elson, Karvala and Aliou Dioum. We generally get 5 star talent like Constanza, Rippey and Smith if we are somehow lucky enough to close on them early in the recruiting process.

Is Diawara here? Last I looked at roster he was not listed.

 

[cuseallday]

Is Diawara here? Last I looked at roster he was not listed.

He's still not listed under the roster on cuse.com. I assume that's because he's yet to officially sign. I'll follow up with a spokesperson on this!

 

[cuseallday]

Dakari's official visit to Syracuse basketball is set, a source confirmed to me today. Sam Kayser and Brandon Jenkins had it first: 4-star guard, who is close with Syracuse basketball coaches, sets SU official visit

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Which Syracuse basketball 2026 recruits are visiting this fall? Plus, a 2027 recruit comes this weekend

The Syracuse coaches are recruiting several five-star and four-star recruits in the 2026 class.

www.syracuse.com

 

[cuseallday]

Dakari is down to Syracuse and Texas Tech. Announcing later today. Texas Tech has analyst buzz, which is what I had been hearing, too.

 

[RyanCuse44]

Dakari is down to Syracuse and Texas Tech. Announcing later today. Texas Tech has analyst buzz, which is what I had been hearing, too.

Agreed. Most thought it was going to be hard to beat TTech since he's from Texas. Best of luck to him as he seems like a good kid.

 

[cuseallday]

Agreed. Most thought it was going to be hard to beat TTech since he's from Texas. Best of luck to him as he seems like a good kid.

That's well said, my friend. Absolutely! Plus, TT has a lot of NIL dough, so he will do well there. I guess Syracuse is all in on Jordan Smith Jr. at shooting guard.

 

[RyanCuse44]

That's well said, my friend. Absolutely! Plus, TT has a lot of NIL dough, so he will do well there. I guess Syracuse is all in on Jordan Smith Jr. at shooting guard.

It sounds like that too but if I were them I wouldn't hold my breath as I don't think he lands here and have some sort of back-up plan or maybe they'll just try to land someone in the portal.

 

[hoopsupstate]

That's well said, my friend. Absolutely! Plus, TT has a lot of NIL dough, so he will do well there. I guess Syracuse is all in on Jordan Smith Jr. at shooting guard.

I can’t see them beating out Duke for Smith. SU has no buzz surrounding Smith. You can’t say that for Duke.

 

[cuseallday]

I can’t see them beating out Duke for Smith. SU has no buzz surrounding Smith. You can’t say that for Duke.

I'd disagree a little there, my friend. Duke has buzz for Smith, no doubt about it. However, when I talk to analysts or read their intel, other teams that come up for Smith are Georgetown, Syracuse, Kentucky and Arkansas. All of them, as far as I can tell, are in play for Smith.

 

[hoopsupstate]

I'd disagree a little there, my friend. Duke has buzz for Smith, no doubt about it. However, when I talk to analysts or read their intel, other teams that come up for Smith are Georgetown, Syracuse, Kentucky and Arkansas. All of them, as far as I can tell, are in play for Smith.

I hope you’re right. Spear seems like the only other two guard we are involved with.

 

[CuseMan4]

Would be nice to you know. Get a 2026 commit. Eventually lol

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I hope you’re right. Spear seems like the only other two guard we are involved with.

We also have Kiyan, presumptive starter next year

 

[Bulldog04]

We also have Kiyan, presumptive starter next year

Correct. He will play some this year and next year he will start. That’s a big part of the recruiting pitch for JS and DR as well

 

[satsuma]

Posted Sunday night by Trilly Donovan. This could be for Dakari Spear (who announces today) or Quentin Coleman (who announces tomorrow).

 

[ScriptCuse]

He's going to Texas Tech. When Mr Tipton sets a prediction the fat lady is singing

 

[hoopsupstate]

Maybe he’s not a take for SU because Smith is a lock!

 

[cuseallday]

As I expected, Spear is headed to Texas Tech. Wishing him well!

 

[RyanCuse44]

If things don't work out at Texas Tech, you still have that relationship with him that could have end up here down the road.

 

[Niastri]

We also have Kiyan, presumptive starter next year

The way Kiyan has grown, he could be the big guard in a three guard lineup already.

Another year with Rob Harris, and he could probably play Offensive Tackle.

 

[721Comstock]

The way Kiyan has grown, he could be the big guard in a three guard lineup already.

Another year with Rob Harris, and he could probably play Offensive Tackle.

And with sufficient dedication to S&C, he could be a DT for us.

 

[bnoro]

That's well said, my friend. Absolutely! Plus, TT has a lot of NIL dough, so he will do well there. I guess Syracuse is all in on Jordan Smith Jr. at shooting guard.

Putting all our eggs in one basket has never set us back before!