One of the fastest climbers in the 2027 class is about to make it official. Asa Montgomery, the four-star small forward out of Powder Springs (Ga.)
Hillgrove, has set his commitment for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. ET.
Montgomery, a 6-foot-7, 215-pound prospect, has narrowed things to five schools after official visits to LSU, Duke, Georgia Tech, North Carolina and UConn. When he announces, the recruitment of one of the class’s most rapidly rising names will come to a close.
The buzz around Montgomery has only grown with each rankings update. In the latest release, he climbed 28 spots to No. 14 overall, locking himself in as one of the country’s premier prospects in the 2027 cycle.
What makes Montgomery such a compelling target is the range he’s shown this summer. In the EYCL, he had the green light and produced as a true offensive engine, averaging 27.9 points on 54/34/76 shooting to go with 10.2 rebounds, 3 assists and 3.3 stocks - 1.4 steals and 1.9 blocks - per game.
Then came USA Basketball, where he looked like a different kind of weapon. In that setting, he embraced a role as a four, bringing energy, offensive rebounding, cutting, defensive versatility and playmaking while operating in fullcourt pressure, even if he was unexpectedly hesitant to shoot at times.
That split is part of what makes Montgomery such an intriguing evaluation. At 6-foot-6 with a 6-foot-10 wingspan and a naturally broader build, he fits best as a combo forward who is moving from stretch-four territory toward a bigger wing role. He’s a strong vertical athlete off two feet, with good timing as a finisher in transition and on cuts.
He’s not a flashy shot creator, but he does a lot of useful things on offense. He can pick and pop, attack closeouts, work from the midpost and crash the glass. Defensively, he brings real instincts and a knack for finding the ball, showing the kind of versatility that lets him rebound against fours and switch on the perimeter.
What stands out most is that Montgomery already does the little things that can get him on the floor early, while still leaving plenty of room for growth. He’s very young for his grade and won’t turn 18 until July after his senior year, which gives him a long runway to keep developing the scoring and skill package that has made him such a coveted recruit.
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