Rutgers Basketball Signing Day Bio: 2026 G Imahri Wooten
Rutgers Basketball has inked their long commitment of the 2026 recruiting cycle, as New York guard Imahri Wooten out of New York has signed his letter of intent with the Scarlet Knights.
The 6-foot-4, 205-pound combo guard prospect hails from Redemption Christian Academy and took an Official Visit to Piscataway back on September 12th. Two weeks after that on September 26th, Wooten took to social media to announce his commitment.
“This signing means a tremendous amount to me,” Wooten told The Knight Report. “I am officially joining the family environment of Rutgers Basketball, a program built on toughness. I am ready to work and dedicated to competing for Rutgers.”
Notable Numbers / Stats
- Averaged 8.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game with City Rocks AAU on the EYBL circuit this summer.
- Averaged 22.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game with Redemption Christian Academy for the 2024-25 season.
They said it….
Not too long after his commitment, we here at The Knight Report spoke with Wooten’s head coach at Redemption Christian Academy Head Coach Tristan Wilchcombe to learn more about his game.
HOW IS WOOTEN ON THE COURT?: “Imahri is a coachable, unselfish, high character and very respectful kid. He will do anything the team needs and what’s asked of him.”
WHO DOES HIS GAME REMIND YOU OF AND WHY?: “He reminds me of Aaron Nesmith and Max Christie because of his versatility and the ability to be a two-way, 3&D player. He can also defend multiple positions.”
WHAT MAKES RUTGERS SUCH A GOOD FIT FOR WOOTEN?: “The coaching staff believes in him to the fullest and sees his true potential. Also the style of play and the culture really sold him.”
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