Kevin Savage III’s Recruitment is Heating Up and the 2027 Four-Star is Built for the Big Stage
Wheeler (GA) four-star point guard Kevin Savage III has quickly become one of the more coveted guards in the 2027 class, blending high-level creation with real two-way edge. Listed at 5’11”, 160, Savage is a Top-50 caliber national name, and his recruitment is starting to reflect it.
Player profile
Savage is a shifty, pace-changing lead guard who plays with confidence and control. He’s comfortable creating separation, hitting tough shots late in possessions, and making the right read when defenses load up. On top of the scoring craft, he’s earned praise for the way he impacts games defensively, pressure, energy, and competing for 94 feet.
On the grassroots scene, his production has matched the buzz. In Adidas 3SSB play, Stock Risers noted Savage averaged 14.5+ PPG, 4.0 APG, and 1.5 SPG, earning Underclassmen MVP honors at Session II, and he also turned heads at Team USA’s fall minicamp and NBA Top 100 Camp.
Why college staffs want him
Savage checks boxes that translate early in college:
Shot-making off the bounce (pull-ups, step-backs, late-clock comfort)
True lead-guard instincts (manipulating defenders, finding windows, creating advantages)
Competitive defense (pressure and pride on-ball)
That mix is why high-major staffs are treating him like a priority, especially programs that lean on their guards to create offense and set the tone.
Recruitment snapshot
Savage named the programs most involved with him at the time as: Oklahoma, Georgia, Ole Miss, Purdue, Auburn, Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, and Florida State.
He’s also begun taking visits. An official visit to Cincinnati (Oct. 3, 2025) and an official visit scheduled to Purdue (Feb. 7, 2026), with Ole Miss hosting him for a visit weekend as well.
Breaking down the main contenders
Purdue
Purdue’s interest looks serious, and the scheduled official visit on Feb. 7, 2026 is a big indicator of priority.
Fit: Purdue values guards who can organize an offense, make tough reads, and hit shots when execution tightens. Savage’s pace, craft, and ability to create in the half-court fits that identity.
Cincinnati
Savage has already officially visited Cincinnati, and he’s spoken positively about connecting with the staff and the environment.
Fit: Cincinnati’s physical style and emphasis on competitiveness aligns with Savage’s edge, especially defensively, where he’s been praised for pressure and effort.
Oklahoma
Savage specifically pointed to Oklahoma’s guard history and relationship-building as part of what stands out.
Fit: If Oklahoma continues to prioritize dynamic guard play, Savage’s ability to create shots and offense for others makes him a natural target.
Auburn
Auburn is firmly in the “heavily involved” group Savage has named.
Fit: Auburn’s up-tempo, pressure-oriented style historically values guards who can attack gaps, make quick decisions, and compete. Savage’s two-way motor fits that mold.
Ole Miss
Ole Miss hosted Savage for a visit weekend, and the Rebels have been consistently tied to him in multiple updates.
Fit: Savage’s ability to get paint touches and create advantages fits what modern SEC offenses need from the lead guard spot, especially when games get physical.
Georgia
The hometown pull is real, and Savage has acknowledged the appeal of being recruited by Georgia.
Fit: A lead guard with Savage’s confidence and shot creation is the type programs want to build around, particularly when keeping top in-state talent home becomes the mission.
Iowa
Iowa has been mentioned as a program that has reached out often, according to reporting and notes tied to Savage’s own comments.
Fit: Iowa traditionally empowers skilled guards to make plays in space, Savage’s blend of scoring and table-setting would fit well in a guard-friendly structure.
So who leads right now?
Based on what’s publicly available, the safest read is that this is still fluid, but the visit timeline matters. Programs that have already gotten him on campus (or have an official locked in) tend to sit in the front row.
Right now, the recruitment looks like it’s orbiting around:
Purdue (official scheduled)
Cincinnati (official already taken, strong early relationship)
Oklahoma / Auburn / Georgia / Ole Miss(consistent “heavily involved” group)
If Savage keeps stacking high-level performances (like he has on the circuit), expect the “true blue” shortlist to tighten quickly, and for more national powers to push their way into the conversation.