Top-35 recruit Jerry Easter commits to USC

Jerry Easter, a four-star combo guard in the 2025 class, has committed to USC, a source told On3.

The 6-foot-4 senior out of Link Academy (MO) chose Eric Musselman and the Trojans over Vanderbilt, Ohio State, Oregon, and others.

Easter, a native of Ohio, is the nation’s No. 33 overall prospect, No. 3 combo guard and No. 3 recruit in Missouri in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Easter Scouting Report

“Jerry Easter has a strong frame, with long arms, and broad shoulders. He has a good first step, and he attempts to touch the paint on most possessions. He has a solid change of pace and his physical strength allows him to absorb the contact he seeks out when getting downhill. He needs to continue working on his processing. As he gets into the teeth of the defense, the decision making can be shaky. He is a competitor and not afraid of the moment. Easter is a streaky jump shooter with inconsistent release and balance points. He plays a fearless style and will keep coming at you throughout the course of a game. He is at his best playing as a secondary initiator. Like to see him continue to learn how to play without the ball in his hands. He has the physicality, quick hands, and anticipation to be a good defensive player, both on and off the ball. Continue working on feel. The competitive fire is there.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw