CBB: 4-star Scotty Middleton speaks on recent offers, recruiting rise

Scotty Middleton, a 4-star small forward, is an extremely athletic and versatile prospect that recently visited Kansas State in early October, after drawing interest from several other major programs. The 6’7 wing has been on the rise lately, earning offers from Clemson, Oklahoma State, Ohio State, Kansas State, Texas A&M, UConn, and others.

The 40th ranked prospect in the 2023 class per 247 Sports will be playing for Sunrise Christian Academy this season, previously attending Columbus High School and The Patrick School. Sunrise Christian Academy, located in Bel Aire, Kansas, had four top rated seniors a year ago, including incoming Tennessee guard Kennedy Chandler, Kendall Brown, and Jaden Akins.

“My mindset during the recruiting process is really to just stay humble and work. I know any day all of this can be taken from me so I just keep my head straight and grind. I'm looking to improve every part of my game," Middleton told me in late September. "I want to learn about all the colleges that are recruiting me and learn how I fit in.”

The Miami-product is an extremely active defender and a determined driver, in addition to having great length and size at small forward. He has the potential to be a three-level scorer at the next level if his perimeter shot continues to improve. Kansas State is reportedly the favorite to land Middleton but his recruiting rise is just getting started.

He also talked about his athletic and defensive potential: “I think my athletic ability will translate to the next level because I am a really long and athletic defender that has sneaky bounce. I have a 7’0 wingspan and I have the ability to rise over defenders and dunk on them or finish strong at the rim. I can guard and play multiple positions."

Photo Credit: Scotty Middleton.