University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Louisiana Adds Three Newcomers For 2026-27 Season
11/18/2025 2:50:00 PM | Men's Basketball
State's top-rated prospect; No. 2 prospect in Oklahoma; Texas recruit part of signee class
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball coach Quannas White announced on Tuesday the addition of three recruits for the 2026-27 National Signing Day.
Joining the Ragin' Cajuns are forward Tyshawn Duncan (Alexandria, La./ASH), point guard Isaiah Wilks (Oklahoma City, Okla./Millwood HS) and forward Zayson Salanoa (Humble, Texas/Atascocita HS).
Duncan, a four-star prospect by 247Sports and the top-ranked player in Louisiana for the Class of 2026, chose Louisiana over Houston and LSU, along with numerous additional Division I offers.
The 6-foot-8 forward helped lead ASH to a 27-8 record, a District 2-5A championship and a quarterfinal appearance in the LHSAA Select Division I playoffs, where the Trojans fell to eventual state champion St. Augustine. As a junior, Duncan averaged 9.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and just under 3.0 blocks per game.
"Tyshawn Duncan is a four-star recruit who was heavily recruited by high major schools," White said. "He is a skilled 4/5 who can rebound, rim protect, and score. He is a tough kid who has a high IQ. He will make an immediate impact with our program as a freshman."
Wilks, the son of Oklahoma City Thunder assistant coach Mike Wilks, helped Millwood capture the 2025 Class 3A state championship — the school's 18th, the most in Oklahoma history. The 5-foot-9 point guard scored a game-high 15 points and added three assists in the title game.
Rated the No. 2 overall player in Oklahoma by 247Sports and the No. 37 point guard nationally, Wilks averaged 19.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists as a junior, making a major leap on both ends of the court.
Following his standout season, Wilks earned spots on The Oklahoman's Super 5 first team and Little All-City first team.
"Isaiah Wilks is a hard-nosed point guard in the mold of Chris Paul and a super talented kid," White said. "He loves the game, works at it every day, and he is a gym rat.
"He is an unselfish point guard who can score it as well at all three levels. He is a big-time on-ball defender. Zay is smart, loves to make his team better, and sees the game on another level."
Salanoa, a 6-7 wing player, helped a Class 6A Atascocita squad to a 28-5 record and district title last season. One of three Division I commitments on the 2025-26 roster, Salanoa is expected to play a key role on a team ranked third in the state of Texas and No. 36 nationally by MaxPreps.
"Zayson, is one of the toughest and hardest-playing high school kids across the country," White said. "He is an elite 3-point shooter and is another prospect that has a high IQ for the game. Like Tyshawn and Isiah, Zayson is a winner. I love our recruiting class, and our future is bright."
Season tickets for the 2025-26 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Men's Basketball season are available now at RaginCajuns.com/tickets or by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at (337) 482-GoUL (4685).
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
For the latest on Louisiana Men's Basketball, stay tuned to RaginCajuns.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (RaginCajunsMBB).
LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS 2026-27 MEN'S BASKETBALL SIGNINGS
Tyshawn Duncan – 6-8, Forward, Alexandria, La. (Alexandria Senior HS)
Zayson Salanoa – 6-7, Forward, Humble, Texas (Atascocita HS)
Isaiah Wilks – 5-9, Guard, Oklahoma City, Okla. (Millwood HS)
Joining the Ragin' Cajuns are forward Tyshawn Duncan (Alexandria, La./ASH), point guard Isaiah Wilks (Oklahoma City, Okla./Millwood HS) and forward Zayson Salanoa (Humble, Texas/Atascocita HS).
Duncan, a four-star prospect by 247Sports and the top-ranked player in Louisiana for the Class of 2026, chose Louisiana over Houston and LSU, along with numerous additional Division I offers.
The 6-foot-8 forward helped lead ASH to a 27-8 record, a District 2-5A championship and a quarterfinal appearance in the LHSAA Select Division I playoffs, where the Trojans fell to eventual state champion St. Augustine. As a junior, Duncan averaged 9.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and just under 3.0 blocks per game.
"Tyshawn Duncan is a four-star recruit who was heavily recruited by high major schools," White said. "He is a skilled 4/5 who can rebound, rim protect, and score. He is a tough kid who has a high IQ. He will make an immediate impact with our program as a freshman."
Wilks, the son of Oklahoma City Thunder assistant coach Mike Wilks, helped Millwood capture the 2025 Class 3A state championship — the school's 18th, the most in Oklahoma history. The 5-foot-9 point guard scored a game-high 15 points and added three assists in the title game.
Rated the No. 2 overall player in Oklahoma by 247Sports and the No. 37 point guard nationally, Wilks averaged 19.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists as a junior, making a major leap on both ends of the court.
Following his standout season, Wilks earned spots on The Oklahoman's Super 5 first team and Little All-City first team.
"Isaiah Wilks is a hard-nosed point guard in the mold of Chris Paul and a super talented kid," White said. "He loves the game, works at it every day, and he is a gym rat.
"He is an unselfish point guard who can score it as well at all three levels. He is a big-time on-ball defender. Zay is smart, loves to make his team better, and sees the game on another level."
Salanoa, a 6-7 wing player, helped a Class 6A Atascocita squad to a 28-5 record and district title last season. One of three Division I commitments on the 2025-26 roster, Salanoa is expected to play a key role on a team ranked third in the state of Texas and No. 36 nationally by MaxPreps.
"Zayson, is one of the toughest and hardest-playing high school kids across the country," White said. "He is an elite 3-point shooter and is another prospect that has a high IQ for the game. Like Tyshawn and Isiah, Zayson is a winner. I love our recruiting class, and our future is bright."
Season tickets for the 2025-26 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Men's Basketball season are available now at RaginCajuns.com/tickets or by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at (337) 482-GoUL (4685).
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
For the latest on Louisiana Men's Basketball, stay tuned to RaginCajuns.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (RaginCajunsMBB).
LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS 2026-27 MEN'S BASKETBALL SIGNINGS
Tyshawn Duncan – 6-8, Forward, Alexandria, La. (Alexandria Senior HS)
Zayson Salanoa – 6-7, Forward, Humble, Texas (Atascocita HS)
Isaiah Wilks – 5-9, Guard, Oklahoma City, Okla. (Millwood HS)
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