Highly touted prospect Anthony Brown, who is on the radar for the 2026 basketball season and has received an offer from Syracuse University, has been showcasing exceptional performances during this weekend’s AAU circuit games, leading analysts and scouts to predict a significant rise in his rankings.
Brown, a four-star point guard, received a scholarship offer from Syracuse’s coaching staff in late August 2023, coinciding with his participation in the Orange’s Elite Camp. Currently, his list of offers includes Syracuse, Providence, George Mason, and Norfolk State, but it’s expected to expand soon.
With the contact period for the 2026 class opening next month, Brown is anticipated to receive numerous additional offers as college coaches can initiate direct communication with rising high school juniors.
Standing at 6 feet 1 inch, Brown played for St. Paul VI Catholic High School during the 2023-24 season, contributing to their runner-up finish at the Chipotle Nationals. Recently, he announced plans to transfer schools for his final two years of high school.
Brown’s father revealed that several local and national programs have expressed interest in his son, and they aim to make a decision before the summer live period begins.
As rising juniors can start official visits to college campuses from August 1 of this year, Brown expresses interest in visiting Syracuse due to its program history and connections to the DMV area.
In grassroots basketball, Brown competes for Team Takeover’s 16U squad in Nike’s EYBL league, where he has garnered praise for his performances. Despite incomplete box scores, Brown’s standout play has caught the attention of national analysts and scouts.
While ESPN currently ranks Brown as a four-star recruit, No. 13 at point guard, and No. 5 in Virginia for the 2026 class, experts anticipate his rankings to rise significantly in the coming updates.
Not long after receiving an offer from Syracuse, top analyst Colby Giacubeno highlighted Brown’s exceptional basketball IQ, scoring ability, and defensive prowess, indicating his potential to excel at the collegiate level.
