Rutgers kept building its 2027 class with another major pickup, landing four-star guard Korey Francis after his official visit. The Scarlet Knights beat out Mississippi State, Seton Hall, Virginia Tech and Xavier for the Pennsylvania guard, giving the class another high-end piece.
Francis, who plays at Monsignor Bonner High School, is listed at 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds. Recruiting services see him as a strong prospect as well, with 247Sports ranking him No. 129 nationally and On3 putting him at No. 108, according to On the Banks.
The rankings tell part of the story, but Francis’ production is what jumps off the page.
He put together a huge 2025-26 season, averaging 21.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists while leading Monsignor Bonner to a 24-6 record and the Pennsylvania Class 5A state championship. He also earned MaxPreps Pennsylvania Player of the Year honors.
That rebound total stands out almost as much as the scoring. For a guard to clear seven boards a night, it usually means more than just quickness or length. It points to timing, edge and a willingness to mix it up on physical possessions - traits Rutgers will gladly take into the Big Ten.
Francis’ fit is interesting because different recruiting outlets list him differently. Some call him a combo guard, others a point guard, and that kind of versatility gives Rutgers options. He can be a lead ball-handler, slide next to another creator, attack closeouts or shoulder a bigger scoring load when needed.
With Francis in the fold, Rutgers now has two four-star commitments in its 2027 class, alongside RJ Moore. That matters for a program trying to turn recruiting wins into something more lasting.
One top commit is a nice start. Two can help define the class and make the next wave of recruits take notice.
Francis also brings the kind of background that should translate well once he gets to college. He’s already played in high-pressure games, carried a major scoring load and delivered when the season was on the line. The college game will ask for quicker decisions, tougher defense and more consistency, but he won’t be walking into the moment blind.
Rutgers still has room to add more around its backcourt core, including size and shooting. But Francis gives the Scarlet Knights a proven scorer with real versatility, and that makes this a strong early win for the program.
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