Previously down to a top eight, 2025’s No. 3 ranked player Darryn Peterson has reopened his recruitment.
Darryl Peterson, the father of Darryn Peterson, the No. 3 ranked prospect in the 2025 class, has confirmed to 247Sports that his son has decided to completely reopen his recruitment. Previously considering a final eight that included Arkansas, Baylor, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, and Ohio State, Darryn has opted to reset his recruitment process in light of the coaching changes and transfer portal activity.
“Just reaching out to let you know our recruitment has totally opened back. It’s no longer eight schools,” Darryl Peterson stated.
There had been speculation regarding Peterson potentially reclassifying to the 2024 class, but his father has confirmed that he will remain in the class of 2025. “After talking to Darryn earlier, the final answer is that we are no longer considering a reclass. We will stay in 2025,” he stated.
Previously, Peterson had planned visits with North Carolina, Ohio State, and Arkansas, but those plans have since changed. Instead, he will visit Kentucky officially during the season and then look to set up new visits. The details of these visits are yet to be determined.
Additionally, Peterson is considering a potential transfer to the Atlanta-based Overtime Elite for his senior season. While returning to Huntington is also an option, the focus is on preparing for college basketball by competing against older, more experienced players. “At this point, with colleges heavily utilizing the transfer portal, we just want to put him in the best environment possible to prepare him and start competing against older players,” his father explained.
It’s anticipated that Darryn Peterson could potentially make his college decision in July, although no exact commitment date has been finalized yet.
This weekend, Peterson will be back on the court with his grassroots program, Phenom United, as they head to Birmingham, Ala. for the second stop of the Adidas 3SSB circuit. After his impressive performance earlier this month in Council Bluffs, there’s excitement for what he’ll bring to the court.
Peterson is highly motivated to compete for the No. 1 spot in the 2025 class, and his skillset makes it entirely plausible. According to 247Sports, there aren’t many guards in the 2025 class who possess Peterson’s combination of power, athleticism, and overall skill level. He has showcased the ability to operate as a true point guard, create scoring opportunities for himself and others, and dominate on the floor. While his shooting can be streaky at times, it’s not a significant concern moving forward.