The basics
ESPN lists Ford at AZ Compass Prep from Monroe, Louisiana, and labels him a point guard. Prep Hoops lists him at 6-foot-2 at AZ Compass Prep National and on AB Elite. Listed as a CG at AZ Compass Prep, and he appears on the Arizona board. Status: uncommitted.
The boards
ESPN ranks him No. 35 with a scout grade of 88. 247Sports had him at No. 40. Prep Hoops ranks him No. 65.
Production
Prep Hoops scout Donald Tatum wrote that Ford averaged 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists at Peach Jam while shooting 35 percent from three and 45 percent from the field. Prep Hoops scout Devin Ugland wrote that he averaged 25.6 points per game during Session IV. Prep Hoops also wrote that he had back-to-back seasons over 20 points per game at Ruston and eclipsed 1,000 points midway through his sophomore season.
The recruitment
ESPN showed no schools on his list as of July 5, 2026. Prep Hoops scout Donald Tatum wrote that he picked up offers from Texas State and Florida International in Session 2. He remains uncommitted.
The look
Prep Hoops scout Donald Tatum wrote that Ford averaged 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists at Peach Jam while shooting 35 percent from three and 45 percent from the field. Prep Hoops scout Devin Ugland wrote that he averaged 25.6 points per game during Session IV. Prep Hoops also wrote that he had back-to-back seasons over 20 points per game at Ruston and eclipsed 1,000 points midway through his sophomore season.
ESPN showed no schools on his list as of July 5, 2026. Prep Hoops scout Donald Tatum wrote that he picked up offers from Texas State and Florida International in Session 2. He remains uncommitted. The Bella Vista vs. AZ Compass is the house piece that sits next to this card. The 2028 question on Ford is whether AZ Compass Prep adds to 22 points, 5 rebounds. No. 49 stands until it does.
What to watch
How does Ford's scoring translate from Ruston and EYBL into a full AZ Compass Prep season?
Sources: ESPN, Prep Hoops, and the CBR board as of 2026-08-25.
