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Scout Report
Walk into an IMG Academy gym and count the high-major prospects before the ball is even tipped. Then look for the 6-foot-10 power forward in the middle of the 2028 class's top ten, because that is where Bentley Lusakueno lives. Size like that attracts offers early, and his list says the sport's gatekeepers noticed.
Background
Lusakueno plays his ball in Bradenton, Florida, at IMG Academy, one of the most scrutinized prep programs in the country. That setting matters. Every day he practices against high-level talent, and every night college staffs are in the building to watch somebody. He sits in the class of 2028, so he is still early in his recruiting cycle, and he already holds eight Division I offers with a lot of runway left.
Playing Style
A 6-10 power forward at IMG is going to be asked to anchor the interior, and that is where the evaluation starts. Bigs at this size change the geometry of a game on both ends just by being present. On defense, he gives guards a reason to think twice at the rim and gives his team a back-line presence to cover for pressure on the perimeter. On offense, he benefits from the guard-heavy group around him, with Myles Hayes, Jarvis Hayes Jr. and Zac Foster all handling and creating on the perimeter. That setup lets a big man play off the ball: screen, roll, finish, crash the glass. It also asks for quick decisions on the catch, since the ball won't sit in his hands for long stretches. The best version of his game is probably a connector who keeps possessions moving and makes the right read when the defense collapses. Pace is where a player this size earns extra value. A big who runs the floor hard turns defensive rebounds into early offense, and that is a trait coaches notice on film right away. The full shape of his skill set will keep getting clearer as the evaluation window stretches through his next two seasons.
Strengths
Start with the frame. At 6-10, he already has the size high-major programs build rosters around, and he still has time to add strength. Position matters too. A big who can function in a modern guard-driven lineup is worth more than one who needs the offense run through him. Playing at IMG next to highly ranked guards also tells coaches something: he is comfortable sharing the floor with ball-dominant talent and has to hold his own against stiff daily competition. Staffs from Auburn to Oregon to Louisville see a top-ten national prospect whose size is a given and whose upside is the open question.
Areas to Watch
The next step is turning size into dependable, repeatable production against the best competition on the circuit. Strength and conditioning will matter, since bigs who can anchor possessions on both ends without wearing down are the ones who earn early college minutes. Expanding the perimeter side of his game, whether that means passing out of short rolls or knocking down face-up jumpers, is what would separate him from other long bigs in the class.
Player Comparison
A clean one-to-one comp is hard to land without more detailed tape, so the comparison here is about role instead of style. The model is the modern big who protects the rim, runs the floor and plays within a guard-led offense, the kind of frontcourt piece high-major coaches now prioritize. How closely he mirrors that archetype depends on how much of his offensive skill set develops over the next two years.
Recruitment
The list is already strong and regionally loaded: Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Auburn, Missouri, Oregon, Rice and, most recently, Louisville, which offered about four weeks ago. No commitment has been reported, and at this point in the 2028 cycle that is expected. The Southeast schools have natural geographic pull from his Florida base, and Georgia has already landed IMG teammate Jarvis Hayes Jr., which gives the Bulldogs a familiar connection. Expect the list to grow as the summer circuit approaches and more programs get eyes on him. A decision is likely well down the road, probably not before his junior year.
Projection
The college outlook is that of a high-major big who can contribute early if the physical tools keep developing, with a realistic path to a starting role over time. The pro range is wide, as it is for any prospect this young. If the skill set expands, the size and national ranking suggest a legitimate shot at the pro level. If it plateaus, he still profiles as a productive college big, and that is a strong floor for a player still two classes away from campus.
Updated Oct 29, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
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Career Highlights
MLK Dream Challenge: Starting Five selection
26 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST performance
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29 points in win over Grayson County
5-star 2028 F described as absolute monster and elite 3-level scorer
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Big time performance at Hawks Naismith Tip Off Classic
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Offers
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