Syracuse basketball is among the schools recently getting involved in the recruitment of 2026 four-star guard Josh Powell, a New York native who is shining this season for a prep team in Arizona.
According to several media reports, the Orange coaching staff is displaying an interest in the 6-foot-5 Powell, who appears to be a fast-rising prospect in the high school junior class.
2026 6'5 guard Josh Powell out of Skyline Prep HS (AZ) averaged 20.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game this year.
— Jake Lieberman (@jakelieberman2) January 13, 2025
Schools recently involved in his recruitment are Syracuse, Kansas, New Mexico State, Oklahoma State, & Arizona State. pic.twitter.com/zDvvKGZPBS
As a sophomore in the 2023-24 season, Powell was terrific for Archbishop Molloy High School in Briarwood, N.Y., which is a member of the New York state Catholic High School Athletic Association (“CHSAA”).
A few highlights from this season finished number 1 in the CHSAA in scoring as a Sophomore 2026.
— Josh Powell (@joshpw23) February 18, 2024
21.4 ppg
7.6rpg
4.2apg@CHSAA_NYC @DaTalk6 @wizkidsaau @_BrianReichert @RealScoutBBall @recruitszone @ZSmart914 @AdamZagoria @PaulBiancardi @3SSBCircuit @daves_joint @Cassidy_Rob pic.twitter.com/YLbArFF4dg
This term, in 2024-25, he is suiting up for Skyline Prep in Phoenix. Per a recent X post from top national writer Charlie Parent, Powell as of January 10 was averaging 20.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
2026 4 ⭐️ Josh Powell has been on a tear with @skylineprep this season, averaging 20.2 ppg, 6.3rpg, 2.5apg and 1.3spg
— Charlie Parent (@charlie_parent) January 10, 2025
The 6-5 G is eyeing potential visits to Michigan, Syracuse, DePaul and New Mexico State@joshpw23 pic.twitter.com/ONbtPIJYbM
Parent writes that Powell is "eyeing potential visits to Michigan, Syracuse, DePaul and New Mexico State." Stay tuned on that.
For the next 2 years of my high school career I will be attending Skyline Prep in Phoenix Arizona. After careful consideration with my family, this was the best decision for me to continue my development. Thank you Molloy for everything. Stamped in my city forever❤️ pic.twitter.com/bkek81HL30
— Josh Powell (@joshpw23) September 3, 2024
Syracuse basketball has interest in 2026 four-star guard Josh Powell.
According to recruiting services, Powell's full scholarship offer sheet includes schools such as Albany, Arizona State, Bryant, Creighton, Illinois, LSU, Mississippi State, New Mexico State, Texas A&M, Georgia Tech, Manhattan and Norfolk State, among others. He also is garnering interest from a host of college teams, including the 'Cuse.
Blessed❤️ #agtg pic.twitter.com/BY9q4ZU5TB
— Josh Powell (@joshpw23) August 5, 2024
ESPN has Powell as a four-star prospect in the 2026 cycle, placing him as the No. 44 small forward and the No. 9 player coming from New York state. Rivals.com rates him as three stars.
The latest college programs to offer 2026 @skylineprep guard Josh Powell: LSU, Arizona State, New Mexico State.
— Pro Insight (@_proinsight) December 16, 2024
He’s recently been on visits to Miami and Arizona State.
cc: @TarkClassic pic.twitter.com/1oXY4hicxf
During the most recent AAU season last spring and summer, analysts and scouts praised Powell for his performances while playing for the Bronx, N.Y.-based Wiz Kids in the Adidas 3SSB league. That is the same grassroots hoops program, by the way, of Syracuse basketball freshman shooting guard Elijah Moore.
When the experts at The Circuit doled out awards for the most recent 3SSB season, Powell was named to the All-Underclass team, as he averaged 12.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per contest.
To the best of my knowledge, Powell hasn't received an official scholarship offer from the 'Cuse coaching staff as of yet. That being said, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Syracuse basketball coaches offer a scholarship to Powell sooner rather than later.
He's an extremely talented 2026 player who I could see emerging as more of a national prospect in the near future.