Great news arrived for Georgetown Hoyas fans as the program a big commitment for the Class of 2026: Alex Constanza, a 6-foot-4 top-20 recruit. This commitment from Constanza marks an important milestone for Head Coach Ed Cooley in his third year. Hoyas fans have been waiting a long time for a recruiting victory of this magnitude. Ranked No. 16 by On3/Rivals, Constanza is the program’s highest-ranked recruit in nearly two decades. Only Greg Monroe (2008) scored higher in the modern recruitment era. Constanza’s size and pedigree are incredibly promising and a strong sign of the direction Ed Cooley is taking this program.
The 6-foot-1 guard/forward from SPIRE Academy (OH) selected the Hoyas after recent visits to NC State and Kansas. The decision appears to be rooted in his relationship with the coaching staff and the opportunities available on the Hilltop: “I chose Georgetown because it felt like home. The coaching staff believes in me,” Constanza said. told Rivals.
That trust in Coach Cooley has been built over time. “Coach Cooley kept it real from day one,” Constanza said explained. “I feel like the connection was very natural and the opportunity to make an immediate impact really stood out.”
This connection was clear even before his decision. Last summer, Constanza Jamie Shaw said that Cooley is “building a good culture there, a winning culture,” and that the staff felt his “game was a perfect fit for their system.”
Constanza chose the Hoyas over a long list of major programs. He reportedly took official visits Unpleasant NC StateKansas, IllinoisSyracuse and Miami. Other schools such as Kentucky, Florida and Florida State were also heavily involved in his recruitment.
Constanza became a national name with his dominant play at Westminster Academy in Florida. As a junior he was a statistical force, reportedly average 29.4 points, 10.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. For his senior season, he transferred to national powerhouse SPIRE Academy in Ohio to play for legendary coach Kevin Boyle (14 seasons at Montverde Academy) and compete at the national level.
When asked describe his gameConstanza was direct: “I would say I’m versatile. I can score at all three levels, guard and play multiple positions, and make my teammates better.” Constanza even has compared his play to players like Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum.
Scouting reports support this self-evaluation. Adam Finkelstein of 24/7 Sports regards him as “a major mismatch problem on the perimeter due to his combination of size, length (7-foot wingspan), strength, playmaking ability and shooting touch.”
Analysts praise his comfort with the ball. Nick Crain of SI.com describes Constanza as “very comfortable making things happen with the ball in his hands, with a knack for getting to the rack.” He also likes to get the ball from the glass to start the break yourself.”
While he was a “flexible midrange sweater”, reports suggest that his three-point shot is still developing, although his “effortless shooting stroke” and “natural touch” shows great potential. Defensively, his ” size and versatility are the same fascinating”, giving Cooley the opportunity to use him against perimeter players or in the paint.
Constanza joins 6-foot-4 forward Justin Caldwell, who became the first commit for your Georgetown Hoyas in August in the class of 2026. Caldwell, a standout from Fayetteville, North Carolina, brings significant size to the frontcourt. Hoyas fans have noted that this combination shows a clear priority for Coach Cooley in adding length and versatility for the future.
Many of the Georgetown faithful will be excited about this commitment, which brings with it a player who is viewed as having a “clear path to the NBA”To the program. He is widely regarded as a candidate who could be a “one-and-done” player at the collegiate level.
While the transfer portal and NIL make this era a very different game, no one can deny that Constanza’s ranking is the best by a GU commit since Monroe. Monroe stayed for two years, but Thomas Sorber was drafted 15th last June at age 19.
Ed Cooley seems to be recruiting with his eyes wide open in this era. Georgetown is playing with potential one-and-done NBA prospects. Constanza is represented in at least some capacity by Roc nation.
For a fan base eager to return to national prominence, this commitment feels like a substantial step — and probably not a coincidence with the Kentucky win.
Georgetown is building an identity and momentum.
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