Josh Tyson
Uncommitted"| ATH Lakota West ‘27 | GPA: 3.5 | 6’2 (6’10 wingspan) 180 lbs | Phenom United 3SSB | 4⭐️ CG #61 | 🚨MY RECRUITMENT IS OPEN!!!!🚨|"
Scout Report
Point guards who run their own program don't always get first crack at the spotlight, especially when there's another name on the roster that sounds just like theirs. That's the case at Lakota West, where Josh Tyson runs the show a class ahead of a teammate who shares his last name. Nobody's confusing their games once the ball goes up.
Background
Tyson plays his high school ball at Lakota West, a program with enough talent on the roster that recruiting attention doesn't always land where it should. He's part of the 2026 class, working through the grind of Ohio high school basketball against some stiff Greater Miami Conference competition. Sharing a backcourt with Bryce Curry — a 2027 shooting guard already committed to Toledo — has forced Tyson to sharpen his reads and his shot selection just to keep pace. The presence of a 2027 point guard also named Tyson on the same roster has made this recruitment a little harder to track, but the two are not related and play distinctly different roles.
Playing Style
Tyson operates as a true lead guard, the kind of player who wants the ball in his hands with the shot clock running. He pushes tempo off makes and misses alike, looking to get into the paint before a defense can set. In the half-court, he reads pick-and-roll coverage with patience rather than panic, willing to reject a screen if the angle isn't there. His handle holds up under pressure, which matters against length in the GMC. Defensively, he plays with active hands in passing lanes and shows the instincts of a guard who understands angles, though his frame will dictate how much he can guard bigger wings as he moves up levels. He's not a guy who forces the issue — he'd rather set up Curry or another shooter than hunt his own shot when the read says otherwise.
Strengths
Court vision is the separator here — Tyson sees the second and third options before most guards see the first. His change-of-pace dribble creates enough separation to get into the lane without needing elite burst, and he finishes that advantage by either drawing help and kicking or finishing through contact. He's a willing and generally sound decision-maker in transition, not the type to throw the game away with a careless pass just to make a highlight. Coaches watching tape will notice a guard who already understands pace manipulation, which usually translates well regardless of the level.
Areas to Watch
The jump shot needs to become a more consistent weapon, especially off the catch, so defenses can't simply sag off him and dare a pull-up. Adding strength will help him finish through contact at the rim against longer, more physical defenders he'll see at the next levels of competition. Tightening up shot selection in isolation — trusting the pass over the tough middle floater — would make his offense more efficient night to night.
Player Comparison
His game brings to mind a young Cole Anthony in terms of build and approach — a pass-first lead guard who can still get into the paint on his own terms but leans on setting up teammates first. Like Anthony coming out of high school, the outside shot is the swing skill that determines whether he's a low-major floor general or someone with real high-major upside. The connective-passing instincts are already there; the shot has to catch up.
Recruitment
Tyson doesn't have a reported offer yet, which isn't unusual for a 2026 guard still building his film against varsity-level competition. Playing next to a Toledo commit in Curry gives programs a natural excuse to scout Lakota West more closely, and that exposure should help Tyson's recruitment pick up over the next year. Expect mid-major and low-major programs in Ohio and the surrounding Midwest to be first in line once his film circulates, with junior-year performance likely determining whether higher-level offers follow. This is a name to track through the 2026 spring and summer AAU circuit.
Projection
At the college level, Tyson projects as a rotational point guard capable of running an offense in a reserve or platoon role early, with the tools to grow into a starting job if the jumper develops. His feel for the game and pass-first instincts give him a real shot at a mid-major starting role by his junior year on campus. A pro pathway overseas or in a lower-tier professional league isn't out of the question down the road, but that outcome hinges almost entirely on shooting development between now and his college arrival.
Updated Sep 28, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
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Blitz 5: Lakota West and Princeton made Cincy prep hoops proud tonight. Ohio's No. 1 - No. 2 battle brought 7,275 & last minute drama to Cintas Center. West prevails. https://t.co/mBAzZbBp5M
🚨2026 FTTH All-Tourney Team🚨 ⭐Josh Tyson – Lakota West (OH) ⭐Keonte Smith – Northridge (OH) ⭐Trevon Manhertz – Christ School (NC) ⭐Mateen Cleaves – Dream City Christian (AZ) ⭐CJ Rosser – SE Prep Academy (FL) ⭐Anthony Felesi – Utah Prep (UT) https://t.co/IkgGYpvHGz
Pro Insight Player Spotlight 🔦 👤 Joshua Tyson 🏀 @LWBasketball 🎓 2027 📌 #FTTH2026 💡Tyson’s two-way impact was felt in this one, as he wreaked havoc on D and applied constant pressure offensively. Defensively, he used his length and instincts to chase down slashers for https://t.co/qBedy9py1Y
3️⃣ observations of Ohio State target Joshua Tyson from day three of Flyin’ to the Hoop 🏀 My thoughts on his offense, defense and the Buckeyes persistent presence in his recruitment 🌰 MORE: https://t.co/UJ0Z2chKV2 https://t.co/vvMGZC8Fa9
GAME OF THE YEAR AT @FlyinToTheHoop ?!?!?!? La Lumiere (IN) beats Lakota West at buzzer on a triple by Devin Cleveland! 72-71 in OT 🤯. Notre Dame commit Jon Sanderson had 26 for the Lakers, Josh Tyson had 28 and Bryce Curry had 24 for the Firebirds. @270Hoops @jonathan_sand10