Four-star point guard TJ Jamison committed to Baylor, kicking off their 2027 recruiting class with a serious bang. This isn’t some small deal either, folks. Scott Drew and the Bears beat out USC, Oklahoma, LSU, Iowa, and Miami for this guy, a real testament to what they’re building down in Waco. Jamison, ranked No. 36 overall and No. 12 among point guards in the 2027 class by the Rivals Industry Ranking, is Drew’s first commit for that cycle. Plus, it marks Drew’s seventh straight recruiting haul with a top-50 prospect. That’s consistency, and it’s a powerful start for a program that wants to keep competing nationally.
How Scott Drew Shut Down The Competition
Baylor winning this recruiting battle is pretty fascinating, honestly. You had five major programs, each with a legit pitch, all trying to land Jamison. Iowa actually got his only official visit. LSU was pitching the chance to stay home, play in his own state of Louisiana. Oklahoma and USC could talk up huge roles in high-profile conferences, while Miami’s got a rep for developing dynamic guards. Sounds like a tough room to win, right? But Drew and the Bears still pulled it off. Jamison, a 6-foot-2 guard from Calvary Baptist Academy in Shreveport, wanted to make his decision before his senior season so he could focus on competing for a state championship. Instead of dragging it out, he found what he needed at Baylor. The Bears’ history with perimeter talent probably played a huge role in that decision. Drew has developed NBA guards and wings like Keyonte George, Ja’Kobe Walter, and VJ Edgecombe. Plus, Jared Butler became the Final Four Most Outstanding Player when he led Baylor to the 2021 national championship. For a guard with professional aspirations, that track record is a straight-up mic drop.
Why Jamison Is The Real Deal
Jamison is way more than just a ranking number, believe me. During his junior season at Calvary Baptist Academy, he averaged 20.5 points and 5.9 assists. He was crushing it as both a primary scorer and an offensive creator. Then he went and kept that production rolling against elite competition on the Nike EYBL circuit, playing for JL3. He put up 18.3 points, 4.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game there. We’re talking speed, creativity, and confidence all rolled into one. He’s got the burst to beat defenders off the dribble, and the handle to change direction in tight spaces. He can attack the basket, pull up for jumpers, and when defenses commit to him, he finds his teammates. The kid knows his game. He told Rivals, “I’m an all-around player. I like to get my teammates involved first, and then I can score the ball and get to the rack. I shoot the ball pretty well and I like the mid-range game.” He’s even studied guys like Rob Dillingham and Devin Booker. That’s a serious player.
This commitment, made on July 25, 2026, sets a massive tone for Baylor’s 2027 class. Jamison wanted to lock this down before his senior season to focus on a state championship, and you gotta respect that. Get ready, college hoops, because TJ Jamison is coming to Waco, and he’s bringing that championship mindset with him. It’s going to be wild watching him develop over the next year before he hits campus!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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