{
  "id": 14536991,
  "title": "4-star SG Josiah Nance commits to SMU",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/4-star-sg-josiah-nance-commits-to-smu",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T21:05:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/4-star-sg-josiah-nance-210510013.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Four-star shooting guard Josiah Nance has committed to SMU, according to Rivals. The 6-foot-4 senior from Notre Dame Prep in California chose the Mustangs after visiting USC, Wake Forest, and Boston College. His offer list also included Cal, Villanova, Saint Mary’s, Oregon State, and other programs.\n\nRanks 94th overall and 26th in shooting guard among the class of 2027, Nance’s recruitment is valued by Rivals through a combination of data from Rivals, ESPN, and 247Sports. Speaking with Rivals about his decision, Nance explained that SMU felt like \"home\" to him and that the coaching staff believed in his potential and was committed to his development. He formed an immediate connection with the entire coaching staff and placed his trust in them to help him become a better basketball player and person.\n\nDescribing himself to Rivals, Nance is a \"physical combo guard who can defend multiple positions at a high level and fulfill any role needed to win the game.\" This includes scoring, playmaking, rebounding, or defending. He expressed excitement about proving himself and bringing his energy and passion to SMU, urging fans with a rallying cry: \"Pony Up!\"",
  "summary": "Four-star shooting guard Josiah Nance has committed to SMU, he told Rivals. The 6-foot-4 senior out of Notre Dame Prep (CA) chose the Mustangs after making visits to USC, Wake Forest, and Boston College. He also received offers from Cal, Villanova, Saint Mary’s, Oregon State, and others. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}