Seton Hall men’s basketball added a major piece to their future backcourt, landing a commitment from high school senior and four-star point guard Javion Tyndale.
The 5-foot-8 guard from Montverde Academy chose SHU over 4 other top schools: Providence, West Virginia, St. Bonaventure, Loyola Chicago and UNLV. 247Sports ranked Tyndale No. 66 nationally in the 2027 class.
Tyndale’s commitment gives head coach Shaheen Holloway another highly rated high school prospect as the Pirates continue to build for the future. His ranking (66) places him among SHU’s most notable high school commitments in more than a decade.
Tyndale made an impact on the international stage this summer while representing Canada at the 2026 FIBA U18 AmeriCup in Mexico.
Canada defeated the United States, 67-65, in the championship game to win their first gold medal in tournament history. Tyndale finished with 19 points, eight assists and three steals in the winning game.
He averaged 12.6 points, six assists, 3.2 rebounds and two steals per game throughout the tournament, while leading all players in assists.
Tyndale’s relationship with Holloway influenced his decision to commit to SHU, Tyndale told 247Sports. As a smaller guard, Holloway’s experience stood out to Tyndale throughout his recruitment.
“Coach Holloway was one of the best small guards to play the game, so it would be an honor to learn from someone who can relate to me and my game,” Tyndale told 247Sports.
Despite being 5-foot-10, Holloway played point guard for SHU from 1996-2000, giving Tyndale a head coach who understands the “challenges” of playing the position at a smaller size.
Tyndale will arrive in South Orange as one of the most notable high school commitments of the Holloway era. After finding success on the international stage with Canada, the 5-foot-8 guard will look to bring that same winning mindset to SHU.
Jaden Highsmith is the head editor of The Setonian’s Sports section. He can be reached at jaden.highsmith@student.shu.edu.
