Asa Montgomery’s college decision is almost here.
The four-star small forward from Powder Springs (Ga.) Hillgrove has set his commitment for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
ET, bringing a close to a recruitment that has stretched across five official visits. LSU, Duke, Georgia Tech, North Carolina and UConn have all hosted the 6-foot-7, 215-pound prospect, and one of those programs will land one of the fastest-rising names in the 2027 class.
Montgomery’s climb has been impossible to miss. In the latest rankings update, he vaulted 28 spots to No. 14 overall, putting him firmly among the premier prospects in the country.
That rise has come with a look at two different versions of his game. In EYCL play this summer, Montgomery had the ball in his hands often and produced big numbers: 27.9 points per game on 54/34/76 shooting, plus 10.2 rebounds, 3 assists and 3.3 stocks, with 1.4 steals and 1.9 blocks per game.
With USA Basketball, the role shifted. He embraced a more complementary job, bringing energy, offensive rebounding, cutting, defensive versatility and playmaking in fullcourt pressure, even while he was surprisingly hesitant to shoot at times.
That split view says plenty about why he’s so intriguing right now. He’s listed at 6-foot-6 with a 6-foot-10 wingspan and a broader frame, and he fits best as a combo forward moving from stretch-four territory toward a bigger wing role. He’s a strong vertical athlete off two feet, times things well in transition and as a cutter, and gives you steady value as a shooting threat who can pick and pop, attack closeouts, work from the midpost and crash the offensive glass.
Defensively, he shows real feel. The scouting report points to good instincts, a nose for the ball and enough rebound-and-switch ability to handle opposing fours, while also getting his hands on plenty of plays even in FIBA competition.
What stands out just as much is how much of the dirty work he’s willing to do. That willingness to handle the little things is part of what makes him look ready to contribute early, while his age points to even more room to grow. Montgomery won’t turn 18 until July after his senior year, leaving him a long runway to keep building the scoring and skill package that made him such a high-upside target in the first place.
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Georgia Faces A Florida Worry Fans Didn't Want This Week
Georgias official injury report for the Florida game brought a little more uncertainty into a rivalry week that already had plenty of it. The Bulldogs listed six players with varying statuses, and the biggest concern is in the secondary, where safety KJ Bolden is questionable because of a lower right leg injury. Wide receiver Isiah Canion and running back Chauncey Bowens are also listed as questionable, leaving Georgia with a few moving parts to sort through before kickoff.
The list of players ruled out is equally notable, with safety Tyriq Green, outside linebacker Amaris Williams and wide receiver Thomas Blackshear all unavailable. It adds another layer to a game where availability could matter on both sides, especially since Florida also has questions at quarterback with Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. listed as questionable. For Georgia, the issue now is not just preparing for Florida, but waiting to see how much of its own depth will actually be available. [Read more 🡒]
Florida Week Just Got More Interesting With This Gunner Stockton Take
Brad White knows the Georgia program well enough to appreciate what Gunner Stockton brings to the table. The Kentucky defensive coordinator and former Bulldogs walk-on came away impressed after Stocktons recent showing, pointing to the quarterbacks ability to hurt defenses both through the air and on the ground while also acknowledging how much help he gets from Georgias talent around him and the strength of the offensive line.
For Florida, that evaluation only adds another layer to a rivalry week that was already loaded. White said he wants his Gators defense to be better when Georgia comes in, and the challenge is obvious: Stocktons versatility, combined with the Bulldogs overall offense, forces opponents to stay sharp on every snap. Even from a rivals sideline perspective, the message was clear enough that Florida will have plenty to sort through before kickoff. [Read more 🡒]
Georgia Heads Into Florida With A Secondary Concern Fans Will Notice
Georgias secondary is worth watching as the Bulldogs head into the Florida matchup, with the SEC availability report listing safety KJ Bolden as questionable after he sat out the previous game. In his place, JaMarley Riddle made the start, and that kind of late-week uncertainty is the sort of detail Georgia fans tend to monitor closely when the schedule tightens and every snap in the defensive backfield matters.
Kirby Smart also offered updates on several other players, including Kyron Jones, Chauncey Bowens, Isiah Canion and the Auburn transfer Williams, giving the injury picture a little more shape without fully clearing it up. Florida had its own quarterback questions, with Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones both listed as questionable heading into the game against Georgia, leaving a little extra uncertainty on both sides before kickoff. [Read more 🡒]