Why Sammy Jackson, a top-70 recruit, turned down offers from every power conference to commit to VCU

Posted Jul 23, 2025
Sammy Jackson is one of 11 prospects ranked in the top 115 of the Class of 2026 who has already publicly committed to a college. The 6-foot-7 point guard from Philadelphia, a standout for Team Final, generated interest from programs in the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC and Big East. He visited Indiana last month. He visited Texas the following week. (CBS Sports)

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