RJ Moore trims his recruitment to six schools, drawing Alabama and five others into the late swing

Four-star shooting guard RJ Moore has cut his college recruiting list down to six programs, indicating the next phase of a recruitment that has already attracted major attention across the sport. In the latest update, Moore is down to Alabama, Rutgers, Texas Tech, Utah, Vanderbilt and Wake Forest, after previously considering a larger set of options. The reduction is often the step that comes before visits intensify and final conversations start to solidify.

Moore’s list is notable for its balance of power-conference brands and different styles of roster building. Alabama and Vanderbilt represent the SEC schools still in play, while Rutgers brings Big Ten momentum and structure. Texas Tech and Utah offer non-league alternatives with distinct recruiting footprints, and Wake Forest remains a familiar name for high-level wings and guards who want to develop into offensive playmakers.

The commitment window is still ahead of Moore, but a six-team cut usually marks a clearer shortlist than the earlier “all-in” recruitment phase. For recruiters, fewer names means more specific recruiting plans, including targeted visit weekends and deeper evaluation of fit in the context of the program’s incoming class and roster needs. For Moore, it means less broad interest and more focused engagement as he weighs coaching style, usage, and the path to playing time.

Alabama’s presence on the list keeps the attention on its recent emphasis on perimeter spacing and versatility. Vanderbilt’s inclusion underscores that the Commodores are still competing for top-end talent at the wing/guard spot even as SEC recruiting stiffens. Meanwhile, Rutgers and Wake Forest add non-SEC options that can appeal to players seeking a different conference schedule and development environment.

Texas Tech and Utah round out the slate, giving Moore a set of programs that can sell different roster roles. In both cases, recruiting for a four-star shooting guard typically involves a mix of shot-making, ball-handling development, and defensive expectations. The fact that three of Moore’s remaining schools are outside the SEC also suggests that his decision will not be limited to geography or conference familiarity.

Moore’s decision is still not public, and it is possible he continues to refine his list further. He could also adjust his plan based on official and unofficial visit timing and the way each program’s staff evaluates him against current roster construction. Until Moore makes a formal commitment, the six schools remain credible contenders, with each one able to sell a different combination of coaching, fit, and trajectory.

The immediate storyline to watch next is whether any of these programs emerge as a clear front-runner as Moore continues narrowing. If he schedules multiple late summer or early fall visits, the order of those trips and any emphasis each school places on his role could point toward the eventual landing spot. Until then, his recruitment will be defined by the remaining six, a group that blends SEC competition with high-level non-conference alternatives.