Steve Lutz and the Oklahoma State men’s basketball program gets commitment from 2026 Top 40 prospect, Anthony Felesi, boosting their 2026 incoming freshman class ranking
STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State men’s basketball has secured the commitment of four-star wing Anthony Felesi, a standout prospect from Utah Prep in Hurricane, Utah. The 6’5, 205lb small forward/wing becomes the latest addition to head coach Steve Lutz’s 2026 recruiting class, increasing the Cowboys’ future NCAA tourney hopes.
Felesi, ranked as high as No. 35 nationally by 247Sports (No. 40 in the Rivals Industry Ranking, No. 45 in the composite, No. 18 small forward, and the No. 1 player in Utah), decommitted from Pittsburgh earlier in April after signing with the Panthers in November 2025. He chose Oklahoma State over strong interest from Gonzaga, Louisville, USC, UCLA, and others following official visits.
Felesi’s basketball career can be described as a high production player with top level defense.
Originally from Orem, Utah (with some family roots noted in Hawaii), he starred at Utah Prep and in Nike EYBL Scholastic play. As a senior, he led the EYBL Scholastic league in scoring with 21.6 points per game while adding strong rebounding (nearly 7 per game) and steals (over 2 per game, ranking third in the league).
In standout EYBL-West sessions, he posted stat lines like 31 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals in a single game. High school varsity stats included consistent double-digit scoring, with career averages around 14.8 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 2.8 APG, 1.5 SPG, and 1.2 BPG.
His athleticism shines in transition, where he attacks the rim with force, finishes through contact with multiple bounces, and excels as an offensive rebounder from the perimeter.
What sets Felesi apart is his defense. Scouts describe him as potentially the best perimeter defender in the entire 2026 class. With an almost 7-foot wingspan, he guards multiple positions, disrupts passing lanes, snatches loose balls, and plays with a high motor and competitiveness.
Offensively, he gets downhill effectively in both transition and halfcourt sets, and maintains balance and absorbs contact. His shooting remains a developmental area though as he shot just 20% from three in EYBL action and 14% on dribble jumpers, but he converted 73% of free throws, and his mechanics show some promise.
Overall, scouts praise his ability to impact winning on both ends through physical tools, toughness, and high level effort.
“Felesi is a tough and strong wing who has exceptional length and plays consistently hard… he already makes a clear impact on both ends of the floor,” noted 247Sports scouting director Adam Finkelstein.
Felesi’s commitment to the Cowboys is a game changer for Lutz’s program. It jumps Oklahoma State’s 2026 incoming class to the No. 4 overall ranking in the nation according to major recruiting services, a tie for the best recruiting class in Oklahoma State men’s basketball program history.
Lutz, coming into his third year leading the Pokes, has emphasized high character, high motor players who fit an up tempo defensive system.
Landing a top 40 talent like Felesi, especially after he reopened his recruitment and drew visits from blue blood programs, shows that Lutz is putting in the recruiting work in Stilly.
Felesi will join an already loaded 2026 high school class that includes fellow four star prospects Latrell Allmond (6-8 power forward from Petersburg, Virginia, a top 30/40 national talent known for size, athleticism, and interior scoring/rebounding), Jalen Montonati (6-7 small forward from Owasso, Oklahoma, the state’s top recruit and son of former Cowboy player Brian Montonati, a skilled scorer with high basketball IQ), and Parker Robinson (6-5 shooting guard/combo guard from Overtime Elite in Olney, Maryland, a known perimeter threat).
This group of four star players gives Lutz one of the most talented young cores in the Big 12.
For the 2026-2027 season, Felesi could make an immediate impact as a freshman. His elite perimeter defense and length will anchor the wing positions, allowing Lutz to deploy switching schemes and create turnovers. Lack of defense was the key pain point in the 2025-2026 season, so it makes sense Lutz is working to address that.
Offensively, Felesi’s ability to score in bunches (proven by leading EYBL in points) and crash the offensive glass will add secondary scoring opportunities behind the starters. His motor and competitiveness fit perfectly into a system that already ranks among the nation’s best in steals and tempo.
As his guard skills continue to progress, particularly shooting off the catch and creating off the dribble, Felesi has the upside to develop into a two-way star and potential NBA prospect.
Oklahoma State fans have every reason to be excited about this kid. In a single day, Lutz added a top 40 defender/scorer who adds to an already star class.
With Felesi, Allmond, Montonati, and Robinson arriving alongside transfers, the Cowboys are working towards a surefire NCAA tourney bid in 2026-2027.