Out in Oklahoma, 2026 Jalen Montonati has certainly carved out his name early on with his play. Coming off a tremendous high school season in which he averaged nearly 20 points, Montonati has seen his stock rise early with his recruitment. He breaks it all down with Phenom Hoops on his game, his focus this summer, and what has been going on with his recruitment early on.
Phenom: How did the season go for you this year' What was your role and what did you want to show about your game'
Montonati: The season was great, ended up averaging just under 20 points with five rebounds and three assists, and as a team, we made it to the state semifinals and no one expected us to go there. My role was to be a main scorer on the offense, and I wanted to show the versatility that I have in my game over the season.
Phenom: How would you best describe your game'
Montonati: A three-level scorer that can put the ball on the floor and can go coast-to-coast on a rebound.
Phenom: What is your excitement about the upcoming summer ball season' Who will you be playing with'
Montonati: I will be playing with Mokan, and I