Chase Lumpkin, A 6-foot-5 shooting guard out of McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, announced he has committed to the University of Alabama following his official visit. Lumpkin chose the Crimson Tide over five finalists, including Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan, and USC.

Before trimming his list, Lumpkin was receiving offers from Arizona State, Auburn, California, Cincinnati, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Miami, Ole Miss, Oregon, Rutgers, among several others.

Lumpkin becomes the first commit for Nate Oats, Preston Murphy, and staff in the upcoming recruiting cycle.

During the Grassroots season, Lumpkin played for Jet Academy on the Nike EYBL Circuit, where he averaged 17.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.2 steals per game during league play.

Lumpkin is very young for his class, and he will not turn 18 years of age until next June, so he will still have plenty of time to develop once he gets to campus next fall.

During his junior season at McEachern, Lumpkin earned All-State honors after leading the Indians to a Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class AAAAAA State Championship game appearance before their season came up short of a title against Wheeler back on March 7th. 

Lumpkin was invited to participate with Team USA for their Training Camp session in Colorado Springs earlier this year. He was also a participant in the Minicamp session back in April in Indianapolis.

Scouting Report on Chase Lumpkin: Lumpkin operates more like a combo guard, where his versatile scoring package makes him more of a shooting guard. He can dictate pace by pushing the basketball in transition, as well as making smart decisions in the half-court offense. He can also create his own shot against tight coverage, as well as find efficient scoring opportunities for his teammates. On the defensive end, he plays with a ton of length, where he can disrupt opposing guards from getting any rhythm or a solid look to score. He also creates problems in the passing lanes, as well as showcasing his athleticism when creating havoc around the rim. Overall, his good size and length will be a cornerstone, as he will play a variety of roles when he gets to the next level.

Ross Van De Griek has been a Southeast region scout for On The Radar Hoops since 2024. He has been involved in basketball scouting with various stops at Prep Hoops and Prep Girls Hoops since 2022. You can reach him via email at rossvdg14@gmail.com or follow him on X (@RossVDG14) and Instagram (ross_vdg14)