The recruiting world has been heating up this past month, as players from all over the country have been talking and earning offers from schools all over. Over the last day, Kansas has been making its mark with offers to a few familiar faces. 2027 7’0 Theo Edema and 2026 6’8 Trey Thompson recently announced that they had earned an offer from the Jayhawks. These two are familiar faces with Phenom Hoops, as they have competed on our platform and were marked as two premier prospects that big-time programs need to watch. Check out more of what was said with their game.
2027 7’0 Theo Edema
“If you were designing a big man’s physique in a lab, it would look like him. Edema is incredibly strong, mobile, athletic, and naturally overwhelms interior opponents on both ends of the floor. Rim protectors will always be extremely valuable (largely due to their rarity), which is a massive part of what makes him so appealing. Edema possesses amazing timing and instincts as a shot-blocker. While he does block a ton of shots, his ability to alter shots and visibly deter opponents from attacking the basket is genuinely unique. Additionally, Edema controls the glass as a rebounder and typically secures everything his hands touch. He clears out space exceptionally well to post up and set himself up for rebounding opportunities. Edema is so physically overpowering that no opponents seem to really faze him. To put it bluntly, he looks like a grown man playing against children. He understands how to secure position on the block and finish through contact or above the rim, but can also make solid passes when defenses double or collapse. Edema runs the floor properly in transition and makes himself available for lobs or dump-off passes. Although he still has considerable upside, it’s easy to see all the ways he impacts a game. Given everything he showcased, Edema should be viewed as a high-major talent throughout the country.”
2026 6’8 Trey Thompson
“Thompson is a player who should AUTOMATICALLY be on so many schools’ radars, and he showed that throughout this weekend. Maybe considered the best big at the event, Thompson showed everything in his arsenal with his game. He has a tremendous skill set overall with a great knowledge and feel for the game, excellent footwork, and a strong feel around the basket. He is also excellent on the boards, playing with relentless energy and motor. However, what makes him so unique is his ability to stretch the floor with a TON of confidence, knocking down three after three after three with confidence. Thompson can hurt you in so many ways, and though he holds two offers right now, that list should immediately increase this summer and quickly.”