5-star 2027 forward Paul Osaruyi planning Arkansas basketball visit

Osaruyi, a 6-10 Canadian prospect, is also reportedly considering North Carolina

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:50pm

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Class of 2027 ESPN 5-star forward Paul Osaruyi is planning to visit the University of Arkansas basketball program, according to a report from Jonathan Givony of Draft Express. The 6-foot-10, 225-pound prospect from Bella Vista Prep in Glendale, Arizona is also reportedly considering a visit to the University of North Carolina.

Why it matters

Osaruyi is one of the top-ranked players in the 2027 recruiting class, and his potential commitment could be a major boost for the Arkansas basketball program as they look to build on their recent success. His recruitment is being closely watched by several top college basketball programs across the country.

The details

Osaruyi, who is originally from Canada, has been linked to a number of high-profile college basketball programs including Southern Cal, Duke, Houston, Kansas, BYU, Illinois, Texas, Syracuse, West Virginia, Oregon, and Georgia Tech. ESPN has rated him as the No. 3 power forward and the No. 3 overall prospect in the 2027 class. There was some speculation that Osaruyi might reclassify and join the 2026 class, but Givony reports he will remain in the 2027 group.

  • Osaruyi is planning to visit Arkansas in the coming weeks.

The players

Paul Osaruyi

A 6-foot-10, 225-pound power forward prospect in the Class of 2027, ranked as a 5-star recruit and the No. 3 overall player in his class by ESPN.

Jonathan Givony

A basketball analyst and reporter for Draft Express, who broke the news of Osaruyi's planned visit to Arkansas.

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What they’re saying

“Osaruyi is planning to visit Arkansas, according to my reporting.”

— Jonathan Givony, Basketball Analyst, Draft Express

What’s next

Osaruyi's visit to Arkansas will be an important step in his recruitment, as the Razorbacks look to make a strong impression and potentially land a commitment from one of the top players in the 2027 class.

The takeaway

The potential addition of 5-star prospect Paul Osaruyi would be a major coup for the Arkansas basketball program, as they continue to build a nationally competitive roster under head coach Eric Musselman. Osaruyi's recruitment is being closely watched by several top programs, and his upcoming visit to Fayetteville will be a key moment in determining where he ultimately decides to play his college basketball.