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Scout Report
Omaha kids who are good enough tend to end up in the same place, and the in-state pull is hard to beat when the program is ten minutes from home. A 6-8 power forward ranked #65 nationally in the 2027 class just made that choice, and the decision says plenty about how Creighton sees him.
Background
London Dada comes out of Omaha, Nebraska, and plays at Omaha Westside, one of the more established programs in the metro. Staying local through his high school career put him in front of every in-state staff for years, which is why his offer list reads like a regional map: Iowa, Nebraska, Belmont, Nebraska Omaha and Creighton. Five D1 offers is a solid haul, and the group includes three programs within driving distance of his front door. He is a hometown product who grew up inside the Omaha basketball scene and now gets to stay in it.
Playing Style
Dada is a modern power forward at 6-8, and the projection starts with how he fits into a system rather than how many shots he takes. A forward with his size gives a lineup flexibility at the four, because he can screen, roll, space or cut depending on what the possession needs. The best versions of this player make quick decisions. They catch, see the defense and move the ball or attack a closeout before the help arrives. His position and frame point toward a player who impacts the game on the glass and around the rim on defense, and who can switch or hold his ground in the pick-and-roll depending on matchups. Pace matters here too. Bigs at this level who run the floor in transition turn misses into easy points and keep defenders honest. A national ranking of #65 suggests evaluators see a complete enough package to project him as a rotation piece on a high-major roster, not just a role-specific specialist. Creighton's offense rewards forwards who pass, screen and play with their heads up, and his profile lines up with that.
Strengths
The first thing coaches see on tape is a frame that translates. At 6-8 he has enough size to defend the paint and enough mobility, at least by his ranking, to be viewed as a legitimate high-major forward rather than a project. He is also the type of prospect who can contribute without needing the ball, and that is what gets a freshman on the floor early. His recruitment backs it up. Creighton, Iowa and Nebraska all wanted him, and those are three programs that recruit forwards for specific roles. When that many staffs at that level agree on a player, there is usually a clear skill underneath the size.
Areas to Watch
The jump from high school to the Big East comes down to physical strength and speed of decision-making. Bigs who arrive ready to hold position against grown men and process the game faster tend to play sooner. If Dada adds weight and keeps sharpening his perimeter skills, he gives a staff more ways to use him.
Player Comparison
There is no clean one-to-one comp without more film detail, and forcing one would do him a disservice. The better frame is the archetype: a four-man who screens, passes, rebounds and defends in space, the kind of connective forward that Big East teams build lineups around. His value will come from fitting that role well rather than copying any single player.
Recruitment
The recruitment is finished. Dada is committed to Creighton, and the other four offers (Iowa, Nebraska, Belmont and Nebraska Omaha) tell the story of how contested he was locally. Landing a top-65 national prospect from the city is a real win for the Bluejays, who keep a major in-state talent from leaving. As a 2027 prospect in the middle of his senior year, he is approaching the signing window, and the focus now shifts from recruiting to finishing his high school season strong and preparing for the jump to college.
Projection
The most realistic outcome is a rotation forward at Creighton who earns minutes by doing the unglamorous things well, with a chance to grow into a starting role as he adds strength and polish. If the skill development keeps pace with the frame, a multi-year contributor with all-conference upside is within reach. A pro path, whether overseas or in the G League, depends on how much his game expands through college, so the range of outcomes is wide but the floor as a useful high-major player looks solid.
Updated Oct 29, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
Omaha Westside
PREP SCHOOL
Career Highlights
London Dada is a Creighton pledge who is still physically developing but is skilled, bouncy, and very young for his grade, indicating significant upside.
London Dada is a Creighton pledge who is still physically developing but is skilled, bouncy, and very young for his grade, indicating significant upside.
Offers
5
Creighton
Committed
Chose Creighton over 4 other offers
Iowa
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