2026 SG Jacob Lanier looking to set visits to Ole Miss and Arkansas

Jacob Lanier averaged 19.4 points while shooting 38.8 percent on 6.1 attempts for the LivOn program on Nike’s EYBL 15U Circuit this summer. The 6-foot-4 guard from Maumelle (AR) High was the circuit’s second-leading scorer 

“I can score it a little bit, I can shoot it,” Lanier told On3. “I’m starting to play more as a point guard, be on the ball, and make plays for my team. I got a lot of shots up this summer, and I can see in my game that I am getting stronger. I’m finishing at the basket, getting in the paint, and making plays. LeBron is my favorite player, but I watch a lot of Anthony Black with his ability to facilitate and guard as a bigger guard. Nick Smith too, how deep his bag is scoring the ball.”

On3 caught up with Jacob Lanier after a recent live viewing to talk about the early stages of his recruitment.

Lanier talks recruitment

“Right now, I have ten offers,” Lanier said. “I am talking with Arkansas and Ole Miss to set up unofficial visits.”

Arkansas: “They have had a lot of players come through there; Moses Moody, Nick Smith, Anthony Black. Last year, three of their guys were drafted. Coach (Eric) Musselman is a great coach, Coach (Ronnie) Brewer. I’ll be going there for a basketball game. I’m excited to see the atmosphere and how the coaches and players are.

“I’ve seen them play a few times, for real. They let their guards go, I definitely think I would fit in with how they play.”

Ole Miss: “Coach (Wes) Flanigan is a good dude. He has spent time getting to know us, and I know him personally. We’re planning to go over there for a football game, not sure which one yet. But, I want to get over there and see the facilities, be able to meet the coaches, and see the campus.”

In Lanier’s words

“I want to be around a great group of people,” Lanier said. “Be around coaches and players who do right, and have the same goals as me. I want to make it to the next level. I want to play for coaches who can support me. I’ll be away from home, for a long period of time, so coaches who are able to understand the players and talk with the players will be big for me. 

“When I go to college, I want to be pushed. Like I said, I want to go to the next level. So I want to play for a coach that I know can teach me and walk me through stuff, and get me better as a player.”