Rising Star Chris 'the Neck' Joins Houston Cougars | 2025 Basketball Prospect Spotlight

Chris Cenac entered his junior year outside the top 50. By fall, he'd climbed into the top ten of the 2025 class. The big man's rise came on the summer circuit with USA Basketball, where his versatility—rim protection, perimeter shooting, and passing—caught national attention. Cenac transferred to Link Academy for his senior year and committed to Houston, joining a recruiting class with Final Four aspirations.