The rise of Chris Cenac on the recruiting circuit has been nothing short of meteoric, with the New Orleans native going from a top-50 prospect to a consensus five-star recruit and the 13th-best prospect in the class of 2025. With over 20 scholarship offers rolling in since May 1, Cenac has garnered widespread attention and has now narrowed down his college list to 12 top programs.
Among those 12 schools are three SEC powerhouses – Arkansas, Alabama, and Auburn. These schools, along with Baylor, Houston, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Michigan State, Tennessee, Texas, and UConn, are vying for the talents of this rising star in the basketball world.
Cenac’s stellar summer has been a major factor in his ascent in the recruiting rankings. With standout performances at events like the NBPA Top 100 camp, where he was named MVP, and as a key contributor to the USA U17 World Cup team, Cenac has proven himself as a force to be reckoned with on the court.
In the World Cup games, Cenac showcased his scoring ability by averaging 8.9 points on impressive shooting splits of .538/.250/64.3%. Additionally, he contributed 5.4 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 0.6 blocks in limited playing time, further solidifying his status as one of the top prospects in the 2025 class. His combination of skill, athleticism, and basketball IQ has scouts and coaches alike clamoring for his commitment.
As the recruitment process heats up, all eyes will be on Chris Cenac as he navigates his final program list and ultimately makes his decision on where to take his talents at the next level. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting young prospect as he continues to make waves in the basketball world.
