Myles Fuentes
Uncommitted"|PR national team🇵🇷| 1x Gold Medalist🥇| 3x back 2 back 2 back state champ|305 raised🌴| Riviera prep #0 | AllBall travel program C/o 2027| Height: 6’1|"
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Scout Report
Six feet tall and already juggling 13 Power Conference-caliber offers — that tells you something about how fast Myles Fuentes processes a basketball game. At DME Academy, he's the engine for a loaded backcourt, and national programs are paying attention early.
Background
Fuentes is a Miami native who made the jump to DME Academy, a program known for churning out high-major prospects in a competitive, structured environment. He shares the floor with his brother Mason, a 2026 point guard already committed to Stetson, which means the two have been building chemistry and basketball IQ together for years. Playing alongside Quincy Douby Jr., a Wake Forest commit, and forward JJ Watts has forced Fuentes to learn how to run an offense with multiple scorers rather than dominate the ball himself. That environment — South Florida roots, a prep powerhouse roster, a brother at the same position — has shaped a point guard who understands spacing and sequencing before he understands stat-padding.
Playing Style
Fuentes plays with a pace that's more calculated than explosive — he's not trying to blow by three defenders in transition, he's trying to get the ball to the right shooter before the defense sets. His size at 6-0 means he has to win with timing and angles rather than length, and that shows up in how he uses ball screens. He reads the big man's drop or hedge and makes the simple read instead of forcing a tough shot over the top. Defensively, he's quick enough to stay attached on the ball but has to work to avoid getting hunted by bigger wings in switches. What separates him early is composure — DME's roster has multiple high-major-caliber scorers, and Fuentes has shown he can distribute without disappearing or trying to compete for shots. He's not the loudest player on the floor, but the offense tends to run through him anyway.
Strengths
His vision in ball-screen actions is advanced for his age — he consistently finds the roll man or the weak-side shooter instead of settling for a mid-range pull-up. He plays under control, rarely turning the ball over in situations where panic would be the easy out. Coaches watching tape see a kid who already understands shot selection and tempo, which usually takes longer to develop than athletic tools. He also competes defensively despite giving up size, using quick hands and positioning rather than just length.
Areas to Watch
The frame is the obvious question — at 6-0, he'll need to add strength to hold up against bigger guards at the high-major level, especially on switches. His outside shot needs to become a more consistent weapon; teams will sag off him until he proves he can punish that space from three. Adding a quicker first step or more explosive finishing ability would turn his downhill drives from tough into automatic.
Player Comparison
His game brings to mind a young Tyus Jones — undersized for the position but allergic to mistakes, with a knack for making the right read 9 times out of 10. Like Jones, the value isn't in highlight-reel athleticism, it's in game management and trust from coaches to have the ball in winning moments. That profile tends to translate well once a player fills out physically and tightens his jumper.
Recruitment
Thirteen offers for a 2027 prospect this early is a strong sign of national interest, with Florida State, Stanford, Washington and West Virginia leading a group that spans multiple conferences. South Florida and Miami being involved adds a local flavor given his Miami roots, while Toledo and Albany show programs getting in early before the recruitment heats up. With two-plus years before a decision is required, expect more high-major programs to jump in as his AAU and prep school production continues to show up on tape. No commitment is imminent, but the offer sheet suggests programs view him as a priority long before his class typically finalizes decisions.
Projection
At the college level, Fuentes projects as a true point guard who can run an offense and keep possessions organized rather than needing to be the first option. His ceiling is tied directly to shooting development — if the three-ball becomes reliable, he's a multi-year starter capable of running a high-major program. The pro outlook is a longer shot given his size, but his feel for the game gives him a legitimate path if the physical tools catch up.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
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Career Highlights
Myles Fuentes, a top-150 recruit in the national 2027 class, has cut his list down to eight schools. He is a four-star floor general who excels at pushing the pace and elevating the play of those around him.
Myles Fuentes, a top-150 recruit in the national 2027 class, has cut his list down to eight schools. He is a four-star floor general who excels at pushing the pace and elevating the play of those around him.
Offers
13
Florida State
Stanford
Washington
West Virginia
South FloridaOffers sourced from 247Sports and social media monitoring.
Social Activity
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Wrote about Fuentes brothers back in January last year. Liked what I saw and they had a good showing on Saturday vs. Whitney Young. 2027 Myles Fuentes continues to be assertive as a scorer, finishing with 25 points and 7 rebounds. 2026 Mason Fuentes found his shot, found
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