WELCOME TO Los Angeles Angels BASKETBALL: Nation’s No. 1 Player — 7-Foot-9 Phenom — Shocks College Basketball World by Flipping Commitment to Los Angeles Over Powerhouses Like Auburn, NC State, and Los Angeles Rams Read more…
WELCOME TO Los Angeles Angels BASKETBALL: Nation’s No. 1 Player — 7-Foot-9 Phenom — Shocks College Basketball World by Flipping Commitment to Los Angeles Over Powerhouses Like Auburn, NC State, and Los Angeles Rams
In a jaw-dropping twist that has set social media ablaze and left college basketball insiders scrambling, the nation’s No. 1 high school basketball player — a towering 7-foot-9 phenom known simply as “Trey” — has officially flipped his commitment to the newly formed Los Angeles Angels Basketball program. The decision, announced via a slick, cinematic video on Instagram, sent shockwaves across the NCAA and stunned powerhouse programs like Auburn, NC State, and even the Los Angeles Rams, who had reportedly made a high-profile pitch to involve him in multi-sport NIL deals.
The move is unprecedented on several levels. For starters, the Los Angeles Angels Basketball team isn’t even affiliated with a traditional college — it’s part of a groundbreaking sports venture combining elite training, education, and professional branding in the heart of Los Angeles. Backed by a billionaire tech entrepreneur and a group of former NBA legends, the Angels are positioning themselves as a disruptor in the new era of name, image, and likeness (NIL) — and Trey’s flip is proof that they mean business.
“This is about building my future, not just playing ball,” Trey said during the announcement. “The Angels gave me a vision beyond basketball — they gave me the chance to be a brand, a businessman, and a player.”
Trey, who averaged 29 points, 18 rebounds, and 6 blocks per game as a senior, has been hailed as a once-in-a-generation prospect. His combination of size, mobility, and shooting touch has drawn comparisons to Victor Wembanyama — but with an even bigger frame. Scouts have called him “the blueprint for the modern unicorn.”
Until last week, Trey was considered a lock for Auburn, where head coach Bruce Pearl had made him the centerpiece of his 2025 recruiting class. NC State was in close second, with a unique NIL package reportedly worth seven figures. The Rams, in a bizarre but serious twist, had courted Trey for a dual-sport future — citing his 85-inch wingspan and vertical leap as traits that could translate to tight end.
But in the end, it was the Angels’ pitch — combining Hollywood exposure, pro-style coaching, and a fully personalized NIL accelerator — that won him over.
“This is going to change the game,” said former NBA star and now Angels advisor Chris Bosh. “We’re not just recruiting players. We’re recruiting the future of basketball.”
While questions swirl about how the Angels will compete with traditional colleges and the NCAA’s eligibility rules, Trey’s commitment is clear: he’s not just joining a team — he’s starting a movement.
As the basketball world recalibrates and rival coaches express quiet panic, one thing is clear: the Los Angeles Angels Basketball program has arrived, and it just landed the biggest name in the sport.
