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Class of 2025 five-star center Francis Chukwudebelu breaks down his 7 offers
By JACOB POLACHECKFrancis Chukwudebelu has been called one of the best long-term NBA prospects in the world and college coaches are starting to pay attention.
The 6-foot-10, 200-pound center from Prestonwood (TX) Christian Academy, currently holds offers from Kansas, Kansas State, Auburn, Memphis, Vanderbilt, SMU and TCU.
He broke down each school for ZAGSBLOG:
Kansas: “I know that one of my favorite players, Joel Embiid, played there. They also just won the national championship.”
Kansas State: “I know that they have a new coaching staff. I think that they will be a really good team in the future.”
Auburn: “I know that they did a good job last season with Jabari Smith. We have the same size and they let him show his outside game.”
Memphis: “Memphis has an NBA coach in Coach Penny (Hardaway). I’m still researching Memphis and I want to see how they play.”
Vanderbilt: “Vanderbilt is a really good academic school. (Noah Shelby and Lee Dort) go there, so I will get a chance to see them this year for sure. Also, they have an NBA coach with Coach (Jerry) Stackhouse.”
SMU: “SMU is the home town team. I’m in Dallas so they are close. They have a new coaching staff this year. I will get a chance to see them for sure.”
TCU: “Another school close to home. They play in a good conference.”
In the latest class of 2025 rankings from Rivals, Chukwudebelu is the No. 14 overall prospect in the nation.
“My game is evolving as I continue to work on my skills,” Chukwudebelu said. “Some people say that I’m a stretch big – kind of in the mold of a Jaren Jackson and Chris Bosh. I’m 6-foot-10 and have a 7-foot-5 wingspan, but can stretch the floor out to the NBA three-point line. I can also defend and sit down on ball screens and switches.”
Francis Chukwudebelu is one of the best long term NBA prospects in the world.
16 years old, 6'10" 215lbs with a 7'5" wingspan, a sweet shooting stroke and is also an intimidating rim protector and a promising passer.
