LSU lands top-15 2027 prospect King Gibson
King Gibson has pledged to LSU, giving the Tigers the No. 1 combo guard in the 2027 cycle. The 6-foot-4 guard from SPIRE Academy picked LSU ahead of Arkansas, Louisville, and Providence. Ranked No. 15 overall by the Rivals Industry Rankings, he joins Ahmad Hudson in LSU's 2027 class.
Gibson, a 6-foot-4 guard, is regarded as the best combo guard in the 2027 cycle. The Greensboro, North Carolina, native attends SPIRE Academy in Ohio and selected LSU over Arkansas, Louisville and Providence, with additional offers from programs including NC State, Baylor, Michigan and Kentucky. He is slotted 15th nationally in the Rivals Industry Rankings and carries a high four-star rating.
He becomes LSU's second 2027 pledge, alongside four-star center Ahmad Hudson, who is ranked No. 24 nationally and also plans to play football for the Tigers. Evaluators note Gibson's sturdy build, scoring, shooting and passing, including 45.6% three-point shooting at SPIRE and 16.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists in EYBL play.
This commitment may energize LSU supporters and college basketball followers, while increasing attention on Gibson and his future teammates. It could also shape how other 2027 recruits view LSU's trajectory, and may affect coverage and expectations around the program. For young athletes, high-profile decisions like this can highlight pathways through prep academies and major college recruitment.