Syracuse basketball lands 5-star wing Moussa Kamissoko

Key Points:

• Moussa Kamissoko, a consensus Top 20 recruit in the 2027 class, committed to Syracuse, choosing the Orange over finalists like Florida State, Virginia, BYU, Illinois, Oklahoma State, Baylor, and UConn.
• Kamissoko, a versatile 6-foot-8 wing from Spire Academy in Ohio and originally from the Bronx, cited his New York roots and a strong connection with Syracuse’s coaching staff as key factors in his decision.
• Ranked as high as No. 7 nationally by Rivals.com, Kamissoko is considered a major recruiting win for first-year Syracuse head coach Gerry McNamara, who impressed him with plans to utilize his versatility on the court.
• Kamissoko’s commitment followed a pivotal campus visit to Syracuse in early September, where he felt a strong fit, and he officially ended his recruitment after visits to multiple top programs.
• Kamissoko first received a Syracuse offer in December 2024 and gained significant attention at the NBPA Top 100 camp in June, averaging 15.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists.