Consensus 2027 Top-25 prospect Davion Thompson is set to make his college decision later today on CBS Sports HQ. Thompson is choosing between four schools and may reclassify to 2026, according to Dushawn London of 247Sports.
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Thompson, the No. 21 overall player in the 2027 class, will decide between Arkansas, Baylor, Michigan, and Vanderbilt.
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Thompson is considered one of the top point guards in 2027. The 6-2 point guard, who played at Link Academy (MO) this past season, is choosing between Michigan, Baylor, Vanderbilt and Arkansas. He is averaging 21.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists while shooting 51.9% from 3 on 7.7 attempts per game through seven Nike EYBL games with MeanStreets.
Thompson is a high-level lefty shooter who has shown promise as a playmaker. Thompson is a dynamic creator who can score on all three levels. The Boilbrook (Ill.) native possesses a quick first step and excels in pick-and-roll situations. He possesses strong handles and reads defenses well. Defensively, he has the tools (size, length, instincts) to become a plus defender, though consistency and physicality on that end are concerns.
Thompson is rated as a four-star prospect and is the consensus No. 21 player in the class of 2026. He is rated between No. 20-27 prospect and top-6 point class in the class by Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN.
Thompson helped the Team USA U18 squad to a silver medal in the AmeriCup Tournament recently. Thompson averaged 9.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists while shooting 57.6% from the field. The 17-year-old drained 1.2 threes at a 37.5% clip and scored in double figures three times. The US went 4-1 in the tournament, falling to Canada 67-65 in the final.
“A skilled, dynamic left-handed guard,” Thompson ranks among the cycle’s top scorers and playmakers, 247Sports national analyst Travis Branham wrote in his scouting report about Thompson. “He is a prolific 3-point shooter off the catch and pull, with deep range and the ability to use his gravity to collapse defenses, attack off the dribble, and finish inside or create for teammates.”
Where Will Davion Thompson Land?
Michigan was among the first schools to offer Thompson, doing so in May 2024, while Baylor was the last team to make the overture two months ago. Meanwhile, Thompson took an unofficial trip to Arkansas late last year and an official visit to Vanderbilt on May 3. He held at least 20 total scholarship offers, including: Texas Tech, Kansas, Missouri, NC State, Oregon, Oklahoma, Ohio State, DePaul, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois.
Per Rivals, Thompson has an NIL valuation of $570K. 247Sports has Arkansas as the leader, while On3 has Vanderbilt as the slight favorite for Thompson.
Michigan Wolverines
Dusty May has turned Michigan into a national champion in two short years. The Wolverines are 64-13 over the last two seasons, with two conference titles (the 2026 Big Ten regular season and the 2025 conference tournament), two Sweet 16 appearances, and one Final Four. The Wolverines won the 2026 national title.
Michigan has 16 players on the 2026-27 roster. But junior guard LJ Cason and freshman forward Lincoln Cosby are expected to redshirt. As a result, Josh Henschke of The Maize and Blue Review recently said that there is a belief that May is looking to add another player for the upcoming season.
“Obviously, Dusty has built a reputation for himself,” Thompson told Joe Tipton of Rivals at the end of May. “He’s had a winning program no matter where he’s been. They just came off a national title, so that’s obviously a great thing to have.”
“Especially coming in and possibly being a backup for Elliott (Cadeau), being mentored by him and learning through the bumps in the road,” Thompson continued. The campus and everything were good. I liked it when I visited. I’ve been talking to the coaches for a long time, and my relationship with them has been good so far.”
Arkansas Razorbacks
Arkansas coach John Calipari went to Mexico to watch Thompson at the U18 AmeriCup. Calipari is 50-23 in his two seasons in Fayetteville, leading the Razorbacks to a 2026 SEC Tournament title and two Sweet 16 appearances. The Razorbacks have 11 players confirmed for the upcoming season.
“Just the culture they have and the reputation that Coach Cal has,” Thompson said, talking to Tipton about the Razorbacks. “He has a lot of guards that come through, and he puts them in the NBA and in the best position to chase their dreams. It’s pretty much the coaching staff, too. They’ve been on me since I was a sophomore or junior, so I have a good relationship with them. I liked the visit when I went up there. Everything was good.”
Baylor Bears
Scott Drew has done wonders with Bears Basketball. Baylor is coming off its first losing season and its first NCAA Tournament miss in six seasons, going 17-17 overall. The Bears currently have 13 players committed to next season, leaving two open roster spots.
“Just the development they have,” Thompson mentioned about Baylor. “They showed me all the players who came through there who weren’t highly ranked or anything like that, but still found a way to get to the NBA after going to Baylor. They’re obviously in one of the best conferences, too. He lets his guards hoop. They have plenty of guards in the NBA right now. It’s a great school, a great culture, and I like the coaching staff as well.”
Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt has made the NCAA Tournament for consecutive seasons for the first time since 2015-17. The Commodores are 47-22 under Mark Byington and won an NCAA tourney game this past season, marking the first time they have done so since 2012. The Commodores have 13 players on their 2026 roster.
“I liked the visit,” Thompson noted. “Everything was good. The campus, everything I could do. It’s a growing city. Just the way they play, I feel like their style fits me. They play with space, let their guards make reads, and play through mistakes. They’re obviously on the rise right now. They went to the SEC Championship last year with T.T. (Tyler Tanner). It was a great visit. They have a lot of experience on their coaching staff, and I love the coach and the playing style. I just feel like it could be a great fit as well.”
Last Word
It appears that Thompson’s decision will ultimately come down to Vanderbilt or Arkansas. However, Baylor seems to have an outside chance.
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