Oregon State men’s basketball team, under new head coach Justin Joyner, has made significant strides in recruiting, securing verbal commitments from guard Malcolm Price and forward/center Emmanuel Ahamefule.
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Malcolm Price, a 6'1" combo guard from California, has a four-star rating from 247Sports and holds additional offers from schools including West Virginia, UC Santa Monica, Radford, and Yale. Originally from Sweden, Price represented his country at the FIBA EuroBasket Division B tournament in 2024, averaging 17.2 points per game over six games. He currently attends St. Joseph High School, known for producing notable athletes like former NFL quarterback Mark Brunell. His older brother, Julius, was recently recruited as a four-star shooting guard at Stanford.
Emmanuel Ahamefule, standing 6'9" and weighing 215 pounds, has excelled in the Bay Area and drawn attention from several programs including Maryland, Virginia Tech, and Mississippi State. Ahamefule, who also hails from Great Britain, played for his national under-18 team at the FIBA EuroBasket Division B tournament, averaging 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and notable defensive stats over eight games. His standout performance included a 29-point game against Cyprus, shooting 72.7% from the field.
With these commitments, Oregon State has climbed to 13th in the 2027 recruiting class rankings on 247Sports, surpassing other Pac-12 schools like Utah State and Gonzaga. Joyner's recruiting efforts are already making a significant impact ahead of the upcoming season.