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Missouri basketball lands top-50-ranked player in Class of 2027, before getting 1st 2026 commit
The first player in Missouri basketball's Class of 2027 is on the board, coming before the Tigers logged a pledge in the Class of 2026. Four-star combo guard Scottie Adkinson announced Tuesday that he has committed to Dennis Gates' team, reposting the original report from On3's Joe Tipton to his social media account. Adkinson is a highly ranked in-state pledge in the Class of 2027. Advertisement That means Mizzou now has more players committed in its 2027 class than in its current recruiting cycle. The Tigers are yet to add a player in the 2026 class. Adkinson is currently listed at 6 foot 2, 170 pounds, and plays his high school basketball at Webster Groves in St. Louis. He is playing for MOKAN 16U on the Nike EYBL circuit this summer. The combo guard helped Webster Groves to a MSHSAA Class 5 title last season. The rising high school junior is ranked as the No. 37 player in his class in the recruiting service 247Sports' composite national rankings. He is rated as the No. 3-overall combo guard and as the No. 2 player in the state of Missouri. Missouri head coach Dennis Gates works the sideline against Florida during the first half of their quarterfinal game of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 14, 2025. With the early nature of the commitment — about two years before Adkinson will report to MU's campus as a freshman — the Tigers currently hold the nation's No. 1-ranked class. That is, of course, to be taken with a grain of salt because most 2027 prospects are months away from announcing a decision. Advertisement Indeed, 247Sports lists only Mizzou and Iowa State as Power-conference teams with commits in the 2027 cycle. More: Kyle Smithpeters promoted to become Missouri basketball, Dennis Gates' top assistant More: The 3 best games at Missouri basketball for new Chicago Bulls signee Caleb Grill Rankings aside, it's a promising start for Gates and his staff in a future recruiting cycle. As it stands, Adkinson is the sixth-best recruit in Mizzou history, trailing only Michael Porter Jr., Linas Kleiza, Tony Mitchell, Annor Boateng and Jontay Porter. The Tigers are in the mix for a number of top 2026 prospects, too, including five-star power forward Toni Bryant and four-star shooting guard Aidan Chronister. This article originally appeared on Columbia Daily Tribune: Missouri basketball lands top-50 combo guard in Class of 2027
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02-07-2025
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Mizzou Hoops Lands Commitment of 2027 Top-30 Recruit
Mizzou Hoops Lands Commitment of 2027 Top-30 Recruit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Missouri Tigers have earned an early start to their recruiting class of 2027 as four-star point guard Scottie Adkinson has committed to the Mizzou squad, according to Joe Tipton. The 6-foot-2 rising junior attends Webster Groves High in Saint Louis, MO. As a sophomore, Adkinson fueled Webster Groves to a 22-5 overall record, 6-0 in district play and they won the Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 5 state title. Advertisement Adkinson is ranked as the No. 26 overall player in the 2027 class, according to On3. He's also the third-best combo guard in the country, the No. 6 point guard and the No. 2 player in Missouri, behind only Link Academy point guard Davin Thompson. The St. Louis native also received offers from Illinois, Iowa, Louisville, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. Adkinson visited Columbia on unofficial visits several times this past year, most recently on June 20, so it's not a huge surprise to see the recruit make an early decision. Missouri's staff has gotten significant face time in with Adkinson since giving him an offer on Sep. 18, 2023, and they made several trips to Webster Groves High School to watch his games and practices. Missouri head coach Dennis Gates works the sideline© Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Regardless of his early announcement, Adkinson is one of the highest-ranked prospects in the country and is one of the best at his position. The 2027 class rankings have only been out for a few months, but he's already made a clear name for himself. Advertisement The Class of 2026 is still the primary focus, though, as multiple recruits are gearing up for official visits during the school year, all of which are rated with four stars at least. Related: Mizzou Guard Caleb Grill Signs with Chicago Bulls This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
