NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing top 4 teams for 5-star forward Bryson Tiller

One of the best overall players in the 2025 NCAA Basketball class is Bryson Tiller, a 5-star forward prospect from Atlanta, Georgia. He currently plays at Overtime Elite as one of its best players. He's an elite offensive weapon that can score in a variety of ways, with the kind of athletic ability that also makes him a future NBA prospect.

There are now four programs in the mix to land Tiller, who could be making a decision sooner than later. Do any of them stand out as a true "best option"? Here's a closer look at who Tiller is considering.

Auburn Tigers

The frontcourt has been the focus of the Tigers for the last few years, led by Johni Broome and Jaylin Williams. All of the forwards will be gone after this season, giving Tiller the chance to be a focal point of the offense as a freshman. He may not be as skilled as Jabari Smith was out the gate a couple of years ago but his All-American campaign as a freshman will be a major selling point here.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Coach Damon Stoudamire will be trying to keep Tiller home and he has a roster with potential. If he can keep big man Baye Ndongo for another year, he and Tiller would be one of the top frontcourts in the country for the 2025-26 campaign. But compared to the other three options, Georgia Tech may have the hardest time to sell on "winning".

Indiana Hoosiers

The Hoosiers already have a Bryson on the roster in Bryson Tucker, a 5-star freshmen wing prospect. Tiller would be a needed frontcourt addition, joining four-star forward commit in the class, Trent Sisley. Malik Reneau will be gone after this season and Mackenzie Mgbako, who should get minutes at the four-spot, is a pro candidate to watch and could leave as well.

Kansas Jayhawks

KJ Adams has been an impact contributor for the Jayhawks these last few years but will be gone after this season. The power forward position is one spot where Kansas doesn't have much depth to begin with and will have a big need for Tiller to come in and have an impact. They could also get a transfer but if they land a 5-star prospect, would probably settle for more of a backup forward.

All four teams can offer Tiller a starting role and can offer development. In the end, Kansas and Coach Bill Self is the big name to beat and has minutes and a starting role waiting for the top prospect. Can the other schools find a way to have a more compelling argument?