Kansas Basketball Target Schedules Visit With Rival Kansas State

Jalen Montonati had received eight offers before even wrapping up his freshman year of high school, two of which came from the most prominent college basketball teams in the state of Kansas.

In the two-plus years that have since passed, both Kansas Bill Self and Kansas States Jerome Tang have been staying quite active in the hunt for Montonatis talents.

Just two weeks ago, the Jayhawks had coaches watching Montonati at the NBPA Top 100 Camp , making it abundantly clear hes a high-priority target for the program.

And while there was seemingly no favorite in the battle for Montonati and despite Kansas best efforts it appears Tang and his Wildcats have moved into the driver's seat, as theyve secured Montonatis first official visit.

Ranked 22nd in the Class of 2026, according to 247 Sports Composite Ranking, and listed as the top player in his home state of Oklahoma, the 6-foot-7 sharpshooter currently holds 20 offers.

Other notable programs involved in Montonatis recruitment include Alabama, Arkansas, Houston, Michigan, and BYU, among others.

Kansas has its hands full in the pursuit of Montonati especially with its in-state rival but considering Selfs track record of landing top recruits, one certainly cant count the Jayhawks out..

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