Oklahoma Sooners are inching closer and closer to landing a top-15 prospect that they desperately need

Sooners still in running for 2026 SF Jalen Montonati

Jalen Montonati, a 6'7" small forward from Owasso High School in Oklahoma, is a top high school basketball prospect in the class of 2026. Ranked as a five-star recruit, he’s listed between No. 9 and No. 16 nationally by major recruiting services like Rivals, 247Sports, ESPN, and On3. 

Known for his elite shooting and scoring versatility, Montonati averaged 18.3 points per game with 46.6% three-point shooting at the Nike EYBL and dropped 28 points against Long Island Lutheran at the City of Palms Classic. He led Owasso to its first Class 6A state title in 2024, scoring 34 points in the championship game, earning him the 2023-24 Gatorade Oklahoma Boys Basketball Player of the Year award.

His father, Brian Montonati, a former Oklahoma State player and professional overseas, coaches him at Owasso and has shaped a ton of his game that we see today. Jalen’s ability to score from three, off the dribble, and on the move, paired with his length and athleticism, makes him a tough matchup. He shot 40% from three on 106 attempts playing for Mokan Elite.

Montonati has over 20 scholarship offers from schools like Kansas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Alabama, Indiana, Baylor, and Duke. He’s visited Kansas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, and Indiana, with plans to see Kansas State.

His Oklahoma State ties are strong due to his father’s history, but he’s still weighing options. But, that doesn't mean that Oklahoma is out of the race. Trae Young, the former Sooner, current Atlanta Hawks PG, and current GM of the basketball side of things, has been putting in work, along with head coach Porter Moser.