Zion Green, a promising four-star power forward from Philadelphia, is making waves as he prepares for his senior year by heading west. The 6-foot-9 standout has decided to transfer to AZ Compass Prep School in Chandler, Arizona, a move that was first reported by ESPN's recruiting guru Paul Biancardi. This shift places Green in the heart of the competitive Nike Elite Youth Basketball League Scholastic, which is gearing up for an exciting 2026-27 season with 15 elite members.
Green's journey to AZ Compass Prep marks another chapter in his impressive basketball career. Previously, he showcased his skills at Mt.
Zion Prep in Lanham, Maryland, part of the renowned Grind Session. His basketball roots also trace back to the Imhotep Institute Charter High School in Philadelphia and Camden High School in New Jersey.
Notably, Green is a top-30 national prospect, with Rivals ranking him as high as No. 15 in his class. On the AAU circuit, he represents Team As Promised, a Philadelphia-based squad competing in the Puma-sponsored PRO16 league.
The competition for Green's talents is fierce, with Syracuse basketball among the schools vying for the 2027 four-star wing/forward. The Orange initially extended a scholarship offer to Green back in June 2024 under former head coach Adrian Autry. Now, with Gerry McNamara at the helm, Syracuse has renewed its offer, joining a long list of suitors that includes powerhouses like Kansas, Alabama, and Michigan, among others.
AZ Compass Prep, which boasted an impressive 25-3 overall record and a 13-1 conference mark in the EYBL Scholastic play last season, has its eyes set on another strong run. Despite a semifinal upset in the Chipotle Nationals, the team finished as the No. 3 squad in the country according to both ESPN and MaxPreps. With Green joining their ranks, the Dragons are poised to be a formidable force in the upcoming season.
Green's recruitment journey is equally compelling. Besides Syracuse, his scholarship offers span notable programs such as Ole Miss, Auburn, Villanova, and Michigan, to name a few.
He recently visited Syracuse unofficially last August and has official visits lined up with Alabama and Kansas following the July evaluation period. As the anticipation builds, all eyes will be on Zion Green as he continues to develop and make his mark in the world of high school basketball.
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