This summer was productive with @IFN2026 @RoyaltyFo @Gerry_ke1 @CwellRay @mptigerbskb

𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 ✍️ Chism previously played at Mount Pleasant High School in Texas - Welcome to Vermont @CarterChism ‼️

Happy 18th birthday @CarterChism

More on Carter Chism’s commitment: @UVMmbb first high school commit in the 2026 class. -He played in a good division of basketball in the state of Texas. -Score over 1500 career points -Played for Trae Young Elite AAU squad -Was a McDonalds All-American Nominee A 💎 in the rough!

‼️COMMITMENT ALERT‼️ According to @CarterChism Instagram Page he has committed to the Catamounts! The 6ft2in PG from Mt Pleasant, TX will be a nice addition to the UVM squad. Please give a warm welcome to Carter for joining Catamount Country! 🟩🟨

Ready to work!

@CarterChism you look good in Catamount Green & Gold. 😎 🟩🟨

Official visit and offer from @UVMmbb #gocats @mptigerbskb @ifnhoops

@CarterChism @excelbasketball @One11Hoops @HeadsUpSI

Sure... When I refer to the 2026 class as the “greatest,” I’m evaluating it through a combination of depth, high-major talent, positional versatility, and overall impact on winning across the state. First, the depth of Division I talent stands out. This class has produced an unusually high number of players committed across all levels of Division I basketball, from Power Conference programs to strong mid-majors. It’s not just top-heavy — there’s legitimate talent spread throughout the rankings. Second, the high-end talent at the top is significant. Players like Bryson Howard, Austin Goosby, and Davion Adkins have proven they can perform at the highest level and are heading into major programs with real expectations. Third, the versatility across positions, especially on the wing, separates this group. The number of 6'5”–6'8” players who can score, defend multiple positions, and impact the game in different ways is higher than what we typically see in a single class. Fourth, this group has consistently produced in high-level environments — strong schedules, national circuits, and deep playoff runs, including multiple state championships and state finals appearances. Lastly, there’s a clear winning pedigree across the class. Many of these players weren’t just talented — they were key contributors on teams that competed at the highest level in Texas. -- Aside from the 50 currently committed prospects, there are still several uncommitted players who will find Division I homes very soon. Dallas alone nearly produced the same number of Division I prospects that we typically see from the entire state, on average, in a given year. So when calling this class one of the best, it’s not based on one factor — it’s the combination of depth, top-end talent, versatility, and proven production that makes the case.

Texas just produced the greatest basketball recruiting class ever assembled by any state. The 2026 class, as I stated back in 2022, would be the deepest recruiting class ever recorded—and Texas certainly didn’t disappoint. 😤😤 Adam Boyd 6'4" 👉 Louisiana Tech Aeneas Alexander 6'8" 👉 North Texas Amare Guerra 5'9" 👉 Merrimack Antoine Almuttar 6'4" 👉 Northwestern State Armon Almuttar 6'4" 👉 Northwestern State Austin Brown 6'8" 👉 Maryland Austin Goosby 6'5" 👉 Texas Austin Senters 6'5" 👉 Air Force Avery Webb 6'3" 👉 St. Mary’s (TX) Bo Ogden 6'6" 👉 Texas Brayden Jones 6'1" 👉 Lamar Bryce Dixon 6'5" 👉 Louisiana Tech Bryson Howard 6'6" 👉 Duke Caden Deffebaugh 6'5" 👉 New Mexico State Cameron Lomax 6'2" 👉 SMU Christian Gibson 6'5" 👉 UCF Dakari Spear 6'4" 👉 Texas Tech Davion Adkins 6'9" 👉 Kansas Delano Tarpley 6'11" 👉 UTEP Devan Kirk 6'5" 👉 Towson DJ Miller 6'0" 👉 Savannah State Donovan Criss 6'5" 👉 UTEP Elijah Hayeems 6'6" 👉 Bryant Elijah Williams 6'6" 👉 Baylor Ethan Sheats 6'8" 👉 Omaha Gallagher Placide 6'11" 👉 Wake Forest Gavin Placide 6'11" 👉 Wake Forest Hudson Lucas 6'11" 👉 Nevada Jacori Jones 6'0" 👉 Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Jachai Cantave 6'1" 👉 New Mexico State Jaxson Thompson 6'2" 👉 Rice Jayden Buchunam 6'6" 👉 Dallas Baptist University Kensington Candler 6'2" 👉 Stephen F. Austin Lamin Foon 6'10" 👉 Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Lyndell Buckingham Jr. 6'2" 👉 Jacksonville Logan Gonzalez 6'3" 👉 Texas A&M–Kingsville Luke Susko 6'6" 👉 Southern Illinois Lyndell Buckingham Jr. 6'2" 👉 Jacksonville Mayson Thomas 6'6" 👉 Air Force Nasir Price 6'3" 👉 UTSA Nehemiah Lawrence 5'6" 👉 Hampton Nolan Barkley 6'5" 👉 St. Edward’s Phoenix Woodson 6'8" 👉 New Mexico State Robert Moore 6'1" 👉 Air Force Sawyer Dotson 6'7" 👉 Lipscomb Seven Spurlock 6'5" 👉 Arizona State Talon Todd 6'1" 👉 Austin Peay Theo Brannan 6'0" 👉 Midwestern State Trae Nunn 6'4" 👉 Columbia TreVaun Clark 6'8" 👉 UT Arlington Trent Perry 6'4" 👉 Kansas Tyson Heard 6'2" 👉 Texas–Dallas Vontae Sanders 6'8" 👉 Midwestern State Xavier Roberson 6'7" 👉 Sam Houston State Zayson Salanoa 6'6" 👉 Louisiana–Lafayette Uncommitted - Alex Barther II 6'6" Anthony Spencer 6'8" Cash Chism 6'2" Daniel Ogoemeka 7'0" Elijah Garrett 6'1" Elton Smith Jr. 6'9" Isaiah Ward 6'7" Jaelon Germany 6'3" Jaden Flemons 6'3" Jaylin Hancock 6'3" Jaxon Sneed 6'3" Jirehn Mitchell 6'4" Josh Goodwin Jr. 6'5" Josh Weems 6'0" Kamden McGilveary 6'1" Keonte Greybear 6'2" Kingston Willis 5'11" Lojok Loliwa 6'4" Macodou Diouf 6'8" Marc Anthony 6'6" Mario Wooden Jr. 6'6" Michael Gatewood 6'0" Silas Rodriguez 6'4" Sibu Socks 6'4" Steven Reynolds III 6'5" Tayshaun Williams 6'5" Trey Hall 6'7" David Coe 6'2"

🚨TABC All-Region Awards 🚨 Class 5A Region 2 Selections - @CarterChism #jamodi

One thing this college basketball season should signal to coaches at every level is that there’s still value in HS seniors. Across college hoops, first year players played significant roles. And it wasn’t just Top-100 guys.

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🚨 All District Awards 🚨 Carter Chism - Offensive POY and 1st Team Zeke Hill - 1st Team A’Shad Smith - 1st Team and Academic All District Emmanuel Harris - 2nd Team #jamodi

🏀 Bi-District Playoff Game Day🏀 🆚 Lovejoy 🗓️ 2/24/26 📍 Caddo Mills High School ⏰ 7:00pm 🎟️ fan.hudl.com/tickets/VGlja2V… We will be the Home Team. Please park and enter the correct side. Gym will open at 6:30pm. #jamodi

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🚨 School Record Broken 🚨 @CarterChism has broken the Career Points record and still counting. Previously held by Dorian Glinton (15-19) with 1705 points. #jamodi

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Burger Boys: Texas McDonald’s All-American Nominees (PGs) @CamLomax04 @ElijahHayeems @TheoBrannan2 @iamkingston__ @JaelonGermany @jaxsonthompson_ @CarterChism Click to view the article! prephoops.com/2026/01/burger…

Congratulations to Coach Chism🤝🏼 With last nights win Coach Chism has reached 300 career wins in his 12 years as the Head Coach! #jamodi