Syracuse basketball's new head coach, Gerry McNamara, is wasting no time in making his mark. He's already reached out to Skye Ragoo, a promising three-star guard from New York City, as soon as the contact period for the 2028 class opened earlier this month. This is a strategic move by McNamara and his team, showing they're eager to secure talent early.
Starting June 15, college coaches were given the green light to directly communicate with high school prospects entering their junior year. Skye Ragoo, a 6-foot-3 standout, quickly found himself on the radar of several schools. According to Trent Watson, a scouting analyst at MADE Hoops, Ragoo has been contacted by a slew of programs including Syracuse, Houston, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Boston College, Hofstra, and Stanford.
Ragoo is making waves at Christ the King High School in Middle Village, N.Y., a school known for producing top-tier basketball talent. Interestingly, Kiyan Anthony, a rising sophomore with Syracuse, also honed his skills at Christ the King before transferring to Long Island Lutheran High School.
Ragoo's talents haven't gone unnoticed, as his Instagram reveals an early scholarship offer list featuring St. John's, La Salle, Manhattan, and Florida A&M. With the new ability for college coaches to call and text him directly, it's only a matter of time before more offers come flooding in.
In the 2025-26 season, Ragoo shone brightly for Christ the King, earning a spot on the New York state Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) "AA" second team. His skills also caught the attention of USA Basketball, leading to his participation in a junior national team minicamp in San Antonio in April 2025.
Ranked No. 138 overall, No. 37 among shooting guards, and No. 4 in New York by the Rivals Industry Ranking for the 2028 cycle, Ragoo is making a name for himself. This spring and summer, he's been playing up a division with the NY Lightning in Nike's EYBL league. Through three sessions, he's averaging 8.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, with shooting percentages of 38.9 from the field, 40.0 from three-point range, and 61.5 from the free-throw line.
Ragoo's impressive performance earned him a spot on The Circuit's All-Underclass team for the EYBL's third session in late May, where he averaged 9.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. It's clear that Skye Ragoo is a player to watch, and Syracuse's early interest could be a pivotal step in his recruitment journey.
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