Georgia Tech Adds Former Troy Recruit Haiden Harper To Its 2026 Class

Harper was previously committed to Troy before pivoting to the Yellow Jackets.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:38pm

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Georgia Tech has added former Troy signee combo guard Haiden Harper from Alabama to its 2026 recruiting class. Harper announced his decision to join the Yellow Jackets on his Instagram earlier today.

Why it matters

The addition of Harper helps Georgia Tech rebound after losing three players from its 2026 recruiting class. Head coach Scott Cross was able to quickly pivot and land a talented guard prospect in Harper.

The details

Harper is a 6'1 guard known for his strong fundamentals, scoring ability, and defensive prowess. He had a standout senior season at Lee-Scott Academy in Alabama, averaging 15.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.9 steals per game. Harper is an impressive shooter, having made 40% of his 3-pointers twice in his career, including 64 made threes as a junior. While his 3-point percentage dipped to 33% as a senior, Georgia Tech will look to help him regain his previous shooting touch.

  • Harper announced his commitment to Georgia Tech on April 9, 2026.

The players

Haiden Harper

A 6'1 combo guard from Alabama who was previously committed to Troy before pivoting to join Georgia Tech's 2026 recruiting class.

Scott Cross

The head coach of the Georgia Tech men's basketball team, who was able to quickly add Harper to his 2026 recruiting class after losing three previous commitments.

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What they’re saying

“Harper is a really good defender, especially on the perimeter. He has a knack for getting deflections, causing havoc, and getting steals.”

— Kelly Quinlan, Georgia Tech reporter

What’s next

It will be interesting to see if Coach Cross can help Harper improve his assist numbers and running the offense at the college level, in addition to getting him back to his previous high level of 3-point shooting.

The takeaway

The addition of Haiden Harper is an important early pickup for Georgia Tech's 2026 recruiting class, as the team looks to rebound after losing several previous commitments. Harper's combination of scoring ability, defensive skills, and potential for further development makes him an exciting prospect for the Yellow Jackets.