Likely to be a Top-25 ranked recruit in his 2026 class when the rankings come out, Latrell Almond of John Marshall High School (Richmond, VA) is tracking as one of the country's rapidly rising big men.
Rutgers was one of the first programs to offer the athletic five man, who brings a two-way uniqueness which may ultimately have him playing the 3-4 in college.
Almond has stockpiled a handful of offers while averaging 12 points and 9.5 rebounds per game his freshman season at 18-4 Marshall, garnering offers from Mississippi State, Georgia, Virginia, Ole Miss, Georgetown, Rutgers, Texas A&M, NC State and others.