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Syracuse Basketball Lands 5-Star Wing Moussa Kamissoko From Spire Academy
Kamissoko averaged 16.3 points and 7.2 rebounds on the Nike EYBL circuit and chose Syracuse over four other high-major programs.
- On Friday, five-star forward Moussa Kamissoko committed to Syracuse, becoming the first five-star recruit of head coach Gerry McNamara's tenure.
- Syracuse hired McNamara in March to restore national prominence, leveraging his status as a program icon who helped lead the Orange to a national championship in 2003.
- Competing on the Nike EYBL circuit, the 6-foot-7 SPIRE Academy forward averaged 16.3 points and 7.2 rebounds over 18 games, shooting 56.3% on 2-point attempts.
- Kamissoko told ESPN, "Growing up, I remember watching Syracuse, and from the moment they started recruiting me, it felt like home," citing the coaching staff's development plan.
- Joining three-star forward Jack Donohue in the 2027 class, Kamissoko is only the second five-star prospect to select the Orange in the past decade, bolstering efforts to return to the NCAA Tournament.
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Syracuse basketball lands 5-star wing Moussa Kamissoko from Spire Academy
Syracuse, N.Y. ― Moussa Kamissoko, a consensus Top 20 recruit in the 2027 class, announced his decision to commit to Syracuse on Friday. Kamissoko made the announcement with a video on his X and Instagram pages. Syracuse emerged from an impressive list of finalists that included Florida State, Virginia, BYU, Illinois, Oklahoma State, Baylor and UConn. Kamissoko currently attends Spire Academy ...
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Moussa Kamissoko Commits to Syracuse MCBB, Program's 2nd 5-Star Prospect in Last Decade
The Syracuse University men's basketball program has landed one of its most significant recruits in years, securing a commitment from forward Moussa Kamissoko on Friday.
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