BREAKING: 2024 SF Chance Puryear commits to SMU

SMU landed a commitment from 2024 Dallas (Tex.) Carter small forward Chance Puryear, he announced on Twitter Thursday. The 6-7 forward is commitment No. 1 for the 2024 recruiting class for Rob Lanier & Co.

Puryear also held offers from the likes of North Texas, Mississippi State, Texas A&M and other programs.

Puryear took an unofficial visit to the Hilltop this fall, which impressed him overall.

“It was great,” Puryear told On3. “Good intense practice, nice campus! Met some of the players. Overall, I had a great time. The energy they have (stood out), encouraging one another at any given moment and they’re competitive. They (the team) gave me a warm welcome.”

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SMU head coach Rob Lanier, assistants Josten Crow and Chris Kreider and others all were involved in showing him a good time.

“He gave me the offer two days prior,” Puryear said. “He was just letting me know what he sees in me and the potential I have. Liked him a lot, look forward to getting back to campus.”

According to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, he’s the No. 154 overall prospect in the country and No. 43 small forward nationally. On3 is even higher on him, ranking him as the No. 131 overall prospect and No. 37 small forward nationally.