Triston Hawthorne commits to Houston basketball program, enhancing recruiting class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Triston Hawthorne, a four-star power forward from Ellisville, Mississippi, committed to the University of Houston on September 17, 2026. The 6-foot-7 senior chose the Cougars over Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Harvard. Hawthorne is ranked as the No. 18 power forward and No. 90 overall prospect nationally by 247Sports. His commitment adds to Houston's already top-rated recruiting class, which includes point guard Darrell Davis, combo guard Oneal Delancy, and center Derek Daniels.
- •Hawthorne commits to UH, enhancing the 2027 recruiting class.
- •He is a top 100 recruit, ranked 18th among power forwards.
- •Hawthorne previously considered Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Harvard.
- •Houston's recruiting class now includes four top 100 players.
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — UH adds to top-ranked basketball recruiting class with addition of power forward Triston Hawthorne
"Four-star power foward Triston Hawthorne from Ellisville, Miss., picked the Cougars over Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Harvard.
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