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Four-star point guard picks Utah over Boise State
Jamaal McKnight Jr. commits to Utah, leaving Boise State without a 2027 class.
In brief
Jamaal McKnight Jr. commits to Utah, leaving Boise State without a 2027 class. Four-star point guard Jamaal McKnight Jr. chose Utah over Boise State, leaving the Broncos without a 2027 commitment. Originally reported by Boise State Broncos On SI.
Boise State misses 2027 commitment
The Boise State men’s basketball program struck out on another class of 2027 prospect on Tuesday.
McKnight Jr. chooses Utah
Jamaal McKnight Jr., a four-star point guard prospect from Iowa United Prep, announced his commitment to Utah during an Instagram Live video with League Ready.
McKnight Jr.’s final offers
McKnight Jr.’s four finalists were Boise State, Kansas, UNLV and Utah. He also held reported offers from California, Georgetown, Maryland, Penn State, TCU and Tennessee, among others.
McKnight Jr. on family environment
The moment I stepped on campus, it felt like a family environment. Nothing felt forced, it felt like a genuine family environment.
“The moment I stepped on campus, it felt like a family environment”
Utah coach’s background
Second-year Utah head coach Alex Jensen took over the program in 2026 after spending more than a decade in the NBA.
Utah’s 2025 season record
The Utes finished 10-22 overall last season in Jensen’s first year at the helm.
Boise State lost Brandon Mason Jr.
Back in August, the Broncos also lost out on Link Academy (Missouri) four-star guard Brandon Mason Jr., who committed to Xavier.
Boise State has no 2027 commitment
The Broncos do not have a commitment for the class of 2027.
What it means
Four-star point guard Jamaal McKnight Jr. chose Utah over Boise State, leaving the Broncos without a 2027 commitment.
