Syracuse basketball is one of the most recent schools to formally begin recruiting fast-rising 2025 talent Chris Cenac Jr., whose offer sheet has ballooned in recent months.
The 6-foot-10 power forward/center, who is rated five stars and ranked sixth nationally by On3, recently announced a scholarship offer from the Orange staff, which he discussed in an article by top 247Sports analyst Mike McAllister.
Cenac told McAllister that he was “surprised” by the Orange scholarship offer, adding, “I think Syracuse is a terrific school, and this is a really big offer for me. Just the fact that I wasn’t expecting them to contact out. “That is one school I did not expect.”
McAllister mentioned in his piece that there had been discussions about Cenac perhaps visiting the Hill at some point, so we’ll see if that happens. Since mid-April, Cenac has been one of at least six 2025 prospects to receive an offer from the ‘Cuse staff.
A top expert dishes on new Syracuse basketball five-star recruit Chris Cenac Jr.
Cenac, who attends the Isidore Newman School in New Orleans and plays for the Dallas-based YoungGameChangers in the PUMA-sponsored PRO16/NXT league on the AAU circuit, is regarded as a top-50 national prospect in his class by all major recruiting agencies.
However, On3 recently upgraded its rankings for this cycle, ranking Cenac as a five-star player, sixth nationally, third at power forward, and first in Louisiana.
As the revised 2025 ratings were released, leading national analyst/scout Jamie Shaw of On3 went into detail about why his recruiting service presently ranks Cenac significantly higher than others.
Shaw notes that “what first pops” with this new Syracuse basketball prospect is “his physical presence.” Cenac is listed at 6-foot-10, with a plus-five (7-foot-3) wing span, strong shoulders, and large hands. He also has a good physical foundation, which has steadily improved over the last six to eight months.”
Shaw observes that Cenac defends the rim, runs the floor, and rebounds effectively. He possesses a strong frame and what the On3 analyst calls “natural athleticism.” Cenac has a gentle touch and can finish with contact around the basketball. Shaw further states that Cenac “can also step out and comfortably knock down a three off the catch. … He plays comfortably within himself while continuing to add to his game.”
While stating that Cenac must continue to build strength, Shaw adds, “Chris Cenac naturally has a lot of the indicators that are very trendy at the highest levels of today’s game, and he has a skill set that continues to get better.”
In addition to Syracuse basketball, Cenac has offers from Oklahoma State, Indiana, Alabama, Baylor, Kansas, Creighton, Texas, Ole Miss, Illinois, Oklahoma, Rutgers, Louisville, Auburn, California, Houston, LSU, Memphis, Mississippi State, SMU, Tennessee, and Texas A&M.
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