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CJ Rosser
Rosser in 2026
No. 4 – Southeastern Prep Falcons
PositionForward
Personal information
Born (2009-04-21) April 21, 2009 (age 17)
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolNorthern Nash
(Rocky Mount, North Carolina)
Southeastern Prep
(Orlando, Florida)
Medals
Representing the  United States
Men's basketball
FIBA Under-17 World Cup
Gold medal – first place2026 TurkeyTeam
FIBA Under-16 AmeriCup
Gold medal – first place2025 MexicoTeam

Clarence Rosser Jr. (born April 21, 2009) is an American high school basketball player who currently attends Southeastern Preparatory Academy in Orlando, Florida. He is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top-ranked players in the 2027 class.

Early life

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Rosser is from Rocky Mount, North Carolina.[1] His interest in basketball began at a young age by being around his sister, saying: "She'd pick me up and take me to the gym, and I'd just shoot the ball while she was practicing."[1] Rosser experienced a growth spurt during his seventh-grade summer. He grew from 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) to 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m).[2]

Rosser initially attended Northern Nash High School in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, where he played basketball for the Fighting Knights. As a freshman, he averaged 10.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.[3] That offseason, Rosser attracted significant attention playing with Team United on the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) circuit.[4][5] By his sophomore year, he measured 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) tall.[2] That season, Rosser averaged 18.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game in an increased role on the team.[3] He was named the Big East 2A/3A Conference Player of the Year after helping the team to an undefeated league record.[6][7] Rosser earned first-team all-district honors from the North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association and second-team all-state honors from HighSchoolOT.[8][9] In the offseason, he impressed with Team United at the Peach Jam after dominating in the EYBL U16 circuit.[10][11]

In July 2025, Rosser announced he would be transferring to Southeastern Preparatory Academy in Orlando, Florida, for his junior season.[3] His teammate on that summer's Team USA team, Beckham Black, attended the school.[12] HighSchoolOT described the move as "one of the biggest departures in [North Carolina] state history."[13] Southeastern Prep also announced it would be joining the Grind Session for the 2025–26 season.[14]

As a junior, Rosser averaged 16.7 points and 6.7 rebounds in 40 games played.[15] He earned first-team all-Sunshine Independent Athletic Association (SIAA) National Division honors and was named to the All-USA Southeast first team by USA Today.[16][17] In October 2025, Rosser won MVP honors at the inaugural Bridge of Hoops Invitational in Italy after averaging 21.7 points and 9.3 rebounds per game and helping his team go undefeated.[18] The following month, he recorded 25 points and nine rebounds in a highly anticipated matchup against Marcus Spears Jr. and Dynamic Prep at the Thanksgiving Hoopfest.[19][20] Rosser scored his 1,000th career point and was honored during his return to his home state of North Carolina for the John Wall Holiday Invitational in December.[1][21][22] He helped Southeastern Prep to a runner-up finish at the Grind Session World Championships in March 2026 after averaging 19.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game,[23] and garnered first-team All-Grind Session honors.[24]

Rosser has said he models his game after Kevin Durant, Brandon Ingram, and Paul George, as well as his favorite player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.[25][26]

Recruiting

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Rosser is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2027 class, according to major recruiting services.[27][28][29] His first college offer was from Presbyterian,[5] and he began his sophomore year with double-digit offers.[30] In January 2025, Rosser debuted as the No. 2 player in the 247Sports initial 2027 class rankings, only behind Baba Oladotun.[31] In 2026, he was named the top recruit in the class by Rivals.com following the reclassification of Bruce Branch III.[32] This was short-lived as Adan Diggs reclassified a year up to 2027, and claimed the No. 1 spot.[33] In July 2026, Rosser earned the No. 1 spot once again, beating out Diggs after the EYBL.[34]

National team career

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Rosser represented the United States at the 2025 FIBA U16 AmeriCup in Mexico. He averaged 13.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, helping his team to a gold medal and earning second-team all-tournament honors.[35] Rosser recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds in their 108–71 win against Canada in the final.[36]

Personal life

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In high school, Rosser partnered with the National Basketball Association's Jr. NBA Court of Leaders program.[7] A self-described "country boy", he enjoys the outdoors and went fishing with Mark Pope and Mikhail McLean on a college recruiting trip in April 2026.[26]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Branham, Travis (December 23, 2025). "No. 2-ranked junior CJ Rosser visits UNC, returns for homecoming at John Wall Invitational". 247Sports. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Welter, Pat (February 7, 2025). "CJ Rosser, nation's No. 2 ranked sophomore, elevates Northern Nash basketball to new heights". WRAL News. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 Fernandez, Lawrence (July 28, 2025). "Top-ranked prospect C.J. Rosser transfers to Florida's Southeastern Prep". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  4. ↑ O'Brien, Patrick (May 27, 2024). "Deserving of a Top-50 National Ranking: 2027 CJ Rosser". Phenom Hoops. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  5. 1 2 Pope IV, Jonas (January 24, 2025). "Sudden rise is new for Northern Nash super sophomore C.J. Rosser, Jr". HighSchoolOT. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  6. ↑ "NN's Rosser, RM's Jones earn basketball player of the year awards". Rocky Mount Telegram. March 10, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  7. 1 2 Cruz, Dave (May 26, 2025). "Rosser inspires students to perform their best". Rocky Mount Telegram. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  8. ↑ Stevens, Nick (March 12, 2025). "NCBCA releases all-district teams, players of the year for boys & girls basketball". HighSchoolOT. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  9. ↑ "The 2025 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Basketball Team". HighSchoolOT. April 20, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  10. ↑ Ewell, Chris (July 22, 2025). "Standouts From North Carolina That Shined At Peach Jam (Part 1)". Phenom Hoops. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  11. ↑ Drummond, Cameron (July 16, 2025). "Class of 2027 recruit CJ Rosser talks interest from Mark Pope, UK basketball". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  12. ↑ Greene, Tex (August 23, 2025). "A Leaky Pipeline: Are Transfers Draining NC's Elite Talent Pool?". MADE Hoops. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  13. ↑ Bryant, Joel (June 30, 2025). "Confirmed transfers impacting the 2025 North Carolina high school basketball season". HighSchoolOT. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  14. ↑ Misetic, Michael (September 15, 2025). "Southeastern Prep Academy Joins the Grind Session Power Conference for the 2025-2026 Season". Grind Session. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  15. ↑ "CJ Rosser Jr.'s Southeastern Prep Academy National Basketball Stats". MaxPreps. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  16. ↑ "2026 All-SIAA Selections". Sunshine Independent Athletic Association. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  17. ↑ Spears, Joe (March 19, 2026). "USA TODAY HSS unveils 2025-26 ALL-USA Southeast Boys Basketball Team". USA Today High School Sports. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  18. ↑ Ramirez, Chris (October 26, 2025). "Bridge of Hoops Invitational Day 4 Recap: Prolific Prep and Southeastern Prep Stay Perfect, CJ Rosser Jr. Named MVP". The Hoop Post. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  19. ↑ Jenkins, Brandon (November 29, 2025). "Highlighting the top observations from Friday at the Thanksgiving Hoopfest". 247Sports. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  20. ↑ Bossi, Eric (December 1, 2025). "2027'S No. 1 and No. 2 ranked players Marcus Spears Jr. and CJ Rosser duel in Dallas". 247Sports. Retrieved July 2, 2026. (subscription required)
  21. ↑ Greene, Tex (December 30, 2025). "CJ1K: Rosser Honored for Scoring Milestone in Return to NC". MADE Hoops. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Top basketball recruit CJ Rosser makes impact at John Wall tourney after UNC visit". The News & Observer. December 28, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  23. ↑ Tomes, Evan (March 31, 2026). "Grind Session: Top Prospects". NBADraft.net. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  24. ↑ "CJ Rosser". Grind Session. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  25. ↑ Bendel, Jeff (April 23, 2024). "Destined for Stardom: 1-on-1 with CJ Rosser". Phenom Hoops. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  26. 1 2 Pilgrim, Jack (April 29, 2026). "Mark Pope, Mikhail McLean take '27 No. 1 recruit CJ Rosser fishing: 'It means a lot.'". Kentucky Sports Radio. On3.com. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  27. ↑ "CJ Rosser - Southeastern Prep - Power Forward". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  28. ↑ "CJ Rosser, Southeastern Prep, Power Forward". 247Sports. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  29. ↑ "C.J. Rosser - Basketball Recruiting". ESPN. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  30. ↑ London, Dushawn (October 17, 2024). "New Jacks: Get to know class of 2027 power forward CJ Rosser". 247Sports. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  31. ↑ Bossi, Eric (January 24, 2025). "247Sports debuts the 2027 class rankings". 247Sports. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  32. ↑ Shaw, Jamie (January 5, 2026). "A new calendar year leads to an update for the 2027 Rivals150 rankings". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  33. ↑ Tipton, Joe (May 29, 2026). "2028 No. 1 overall recruit Adan Diggs reclassifies to 2027". Rivals.com.
  34. ↑ "CJ Rosser Recruiting Profile". On3.com.
  35. ↑ "Nasir Anderson crowned MVP; Gaines, Vásquez, Hamilton and Spears complete the All-Star Five". FIBA. June 8, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  36. ↑ "USA claims ninth title at FIBA U16 AmeriCup". FIBA. June 8, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
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