BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & ADAM ZAGORIA
Syracuse has made a huge splash on the 2027 recruiting landscape after landing one of the best prospects the class has to offer.
Five-Star prospect Moussa Kamissoko of the PSA Cardinals and Spire Academy (OH) will play for the Orange in the 2027-28 season, he announced on his Instagram on Friday.
Kamissoko is the No. 15 ranked prospect in his class, according to ESPN’s SC Next 100 making him the highest ranking prospect for Syracuse in the modern recruiting era.
He visited several schools, including Syracuse and Illinois, but cancelled a scheduled visit to UConn this weekend, as well as other planned visits to Louisville and Baylor. Virginia and Oklahoma State were also involved.
The 6-foot-7 forward is the first commitment for new head coach Gerry McNamara and a huge pickup for the Orange program.
“Growing up, I remember watching Syracuse, and from the moment they started recruiting me, it felt like home,” Kamissoko told ESPN. “The relationship with the coaching staff, especially coach G Mac. That’s my guy!”
He added: “”Coach was a great player at Cuse and went through the whole recruiting process the way that I did. He’s a players’ coach, and that is what I was looking for. You can tell the guys like playing for him. The practice was detailed, with great vibes. Coach has a great development plan for me, and they showed that Cuse has been good when they have wings like me.
“The Dome is what impressed me the most. Having the opportunity to play in that atmosphere when it’s packed is something I imagined while there on my visit. Can’t wait to play in front of the Cuse fans.”
Spire coach Kevin Boyle Jr. told ZAGSBLOG:
“Moussa is a major threat in transition, and he is capable of guarding numerous positions on the floor. He is a versatile player who can easily blend into a team setting and gel with talented teammates, which is huge when trying to play winning basketball.
“With his work ethic and natural touch, he also has the capacity to become a knockdown open shooter in time.
“Also worth noting: he is a great, personable kid. He’s easy to talk to and immediately adds a positive attitude and voice to the locker room.”
Added PSA Cardinals coach Donovan Jones:
“Moussa will bring a competitive edge to Syracuse along with a great personality off the court that makes him a tremendous teammate and someone his teammates naturally gravitate toward. He plays extremely well in the open court, has the ability to guard multiple positions, and can make an impact in a variety of ways. His versatility, toughness, and team-first mentality will make him a valuable addition to the Syracuse program.”
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