Oklahoma State basketball is keeping the state's top junior talent close to home. Tyson Pogi, a three-star guard from Southmoore High School, announced his commitment to the Cowboys' 2027 recruiting class on Friday, marking a significant win for head coach Steve Lutz and his staff.

Pogi, ranked as the No. 38 point guard nationally by 247Sports, turned heads this past season with a standout junior campaign. The 6-foot guard averaged an impressive 26 points per game while shooting 56% from the field, 37.6% from beyond the arc, and a stellar 87% from the free-throw line. His performances earned him a spot on The Oklahoman's 2026 Super 5 second team and Big All-City first team, as he led Southmoore to its first 6A state tournament appearance since 2020.

The commitment adds a family legacy element to the mix. Pogi's father, Aso Pogi, served as Southmoore's assistant coach and was a quarterback for the Cowboys from 1999 to 2002, throwing for 3,673 yards and 18 touchdowns during his tenure in Stillwater.

Pogi joins four-star Owasso senior Jalen Montonati as the latest highly touted in-state prospect to pledge to the Cowboys, signaling a strong local recruiting push under Lutz as he enters his third season at the helm. With offers also from Saint Louis and Weber State, Pogi's choice underscores Oklahoma State's growing appeal to homegrown talent.