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Recruiting Roundup: Cincinnati Hoops Starts Targeting Top 2027 Talent

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bearcats on SI
By Russell Heltman | Last updated Jul 8, 2024 9:41 AM ET

It's Recruiting Roundup time as we focus on the hardwood. Cincinnati continues to go big game hunting under Wes Miller with an offer to four-star 2026 center Latrell Almond out of John Marshall (Virginia).

According to 247Sports, Almond is the 44th-ranked player nationally and fourth-best center.

The 6-8, 205-pound talent holds 17 offers from schools like Florida State and Georgetown.

Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Cincinnati ⚫️#gobearcats pic.twitter.com/BumpeUQpGy
— Latrell Ty’shun Allmond (@_rxprell) July 3, 2024

Got around to watching Latrell Almond, a surefire Power 5 recruit class of 2026. At (listed) 6'8 and a strong core with long arms, Almond is going to be among the best 2026 recruits in the Adidas circuit. Jumper looks promising too and I doubt he's done growing pic.twitter.com/p6ftaYxing
— Rich (@MavsDraft) July 28, 2023

Next is an offer for four-star 2026 small forward Cornelius Ingram Jr. out of Oak Ridge (Florida).

According to ESPN, Ingram is the 70th-ranked player nationally and the 16th-best small forward.

He holds nine offers from schools like Florida and Arizona State.

#AGTG Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Cincinnati!!! #Bearcats @fl_Rebels @CIngram_85 @CoachBowie_HHS pic.twitter.com/tmYj631rTu
— Cornelius Ingram II (@IngramCj_) July 6, 2024

CJ Ingram is a long and athletic forward. He excels in transition by running the floor where he finishes above the rim over or around defenders.

:@fl_Rebels @IngramCj_ @RossVDG14 @TaiYoungHoops @Proven_Prospect pic.twitter.com/H3Lmv9DJUG
— Shun Williams (@OntheRadarHoops) July 6, 2024

Moving to 2027 we have an offer for Isaiah Mack-Russell out of Toledo Central Catholic (Ohio).

There are no major rankings for the class but he's expected to be one of a few candidates for the top spot in the state. The 6-5 talent holds two other offers from Toledo and Liberty.

Congrats To Isaiah Mack-Russell on receiving this BigTime Offer From University Of Cincinnati. The #1 2027 in the State is Starting To Receive His Flowers For The Countless Hours Of Hard Work He Puts In. Keep Your Eyes On This Rising Prospect.
WeArePhenomUnited
“Coach” Howard pic.twitter.com/VMFx08OFt8
— Coach George Howard (@glhoward109) July 7, 2024

The #1 2027 Player in the State Isaiah Mack-Russell went off this weekend at Midwest Live. He was knocking down the outside shot, getting to the bucket and rebounding the basketball. He had a great weekend and now it’s on to South Carolina..#WeArePhenomUnited
“Coach” Howard pic.twitter.com/Yrt8pwNoCP
— Coach George Howard (@glhoward109) July 3, 2024

We finish with an offer for 2027 small forward Babatunde Oladotun out of James Hubert Blake (Maryland).

There are no major 2027 rankings, but Oladotun will be a five-star talent when they start rolling out and potentially the No. 1 player in the class.

The 6-7 weapon holds nine offers from schools like Tennessee and Louisville.

blessed to receive an offer from cincinatti. pic.twitter.com/wqgWDKEsLj
— Baba Oladotun (@babaoladotun_) July 3, 2024

Kevin Durant just pulled up to watch “Baby KD” at Nike EYBL Session 2

Baba Oladotun is the #1 ranked freshman in the country and plays for KD’s 15U EYBL squad @NikeEYB @teamdurant_AAU pic.twitter.com/Xbl6ON1qJz
— SLAM HS Hoops (@SLAM_HS) May 3, 2024

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