Kansas is set to host another pair of blue-chip recruits this weekend, with Malachi Jordan and Jalen White scheduled for official visits to Lawrence, according to On3.com.
Jordan brings the kind of profile that jumps off the page. The 6-foot-7, 225-pound senior small forward from Nashville plays at Prolific Prep in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and he’s already drawing heavy national attention.
ESPN has him at No. 16 in the recruiting class of 2027, while 247Sports ranks him No. 23 and Rivals lists him at No. 24.
White arrives with a different set of rankings but plenty of buzz of his own. The 6-7, 195-pound senior guard/small forward from Las Vegas attends Bella Vista Prep in Scottsdale, Arizona, and is rated No. 74 by ESPN, No. 105 by Rivals and No. 109 by 247Sports.
Jordan has already taken an official visit to USC. Kansas is on a crowded list that also includes Vanderbilt, Tennessee and UConn, with Alabama, Washington and Ohio State still in the mix as well.
“Jordan already possesses impressive size for his age and is known for his athleticism and ability to finish around the rim. His physical tools could make him an intriguing fit for a Kansas roster that may need to replace significant production on the wing following the 2026-27 season,” writes Liam Carson of Roundtable Sports.
Adam Finkelstein of 247Sports described Jordan this way: “Jordan is one of the most physically gifted prospects in the class. He has good positional size, a powerful frame, long arms (6-foot-11-plus wingspan), and explosive vertical athleticism.
“For Jordan, it’s all about playing in the flow. When he’s not trying to do too much, he has enough touch to make open rhythm shots, be a straight-line downhill driver, and even underrated passer.
He’s also a violent finisher and lob threat whenever he can get to 2-feet. When he gets caught up in trying to prove himself or isn’t utilized correctly, he gets inefficient.
“... The bottom line is Jordan needs to decide what he needs to be.
His physical gifts are undeniable. He has the potential to play multiple positions and be a two-way contributor, but gets inefficient when he starts worrying about the wrong things or trying to prove something,” Finkelstein stated.
White has also been on the road, with an official visit already logged at Mississippi State. His other suitors include West Virginia, UNLV, Saint Louis, Washington, Oklahoma State and Oregon.
Recruiting analyst Eric Bossi of 247Sports evaluated White after watching him at a tournament in Las Vegas.
“Playing in his hometown, White was all over the rims showcasing his bouncy athleticism and length,” Bossi wrote. “There are still some edges to smooth out with his overall game, but he’s looking more and more confident as a jump shooter and is learning to pick and choose his spots to attack off the bounce.”
Kansas has already hosted two 2027 prospects this semester: Antonio Pemberton and Fabian Kayser.
Pemberton is a 6-foot-1 senior point guard from Masters Academy International in Stow, Massachusetts, and his list includes KU, Tennessee, Marquette, Creighton, Michigan State, Ohio State, Boston College and UCLA. 247Sports ranks him No. 20 nationally, with Rivals at No. 26 and ESPN at No.
- He has already visited Kansas, Boston College, Tennessee and Marquette.
The Methuen, Massachusetts native previously played at Bradford Christian Academy in Haverhill before transferring to Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, for his junior season. He was named New Hampshire’s Gatorade Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season.
Kayser, meanwhile, is a 6-8, 220-pound forward from Paderborn, Germany. The 17-year-old plays for Real Madrid in Spain’s Under 22 league.
Rafael Barlowe of NBAbigboard.com wrote that Kayser “continues to trend upward.” Barlowe added, “His name has been on scouts’ radar for years, but I felt like something clicked during the second half of the season with Real Madrid.
He went from being a talented prospect with intriguing tools to looking like a legitimate first-round draft pick. If his development continues on this trajectory, I think he has a chance to emerge as one of the top prospects in the 2028 NBA Draft.”
Bill Self still is searching for Kansas’ first commitment in the class of 2027. That’s after small forward Javon Bardwell of Overtime Elite, who had been committed to KU, reclassified to the class of 2026 and will play at Providence this season.
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