“Blake is a big, strong, fundamentally sound post player who continues to find ways to score points with interior moves such as drop steps, jump hooks and a short face up game. He’s a physical presence on the defensive end, making it hard for opponents to score over him, plus he’s difficult to move off his spot on the blocks. Running the court, rebounding in his area and paint points are where he excels. He has a diligent approach to the game.”

Paul Biancardi

National Recruiting Director for ESPN

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-11, 215-pound senior forward/center led the Timberwolves to a 26-0 record and the 5A state championship this past season. Ranked as the nation’s No. 65 recruit in the class of 2023 by ESPN, Buchanan averaged 15.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.9 steals, 1.9 blocks and 3 assists per game. He was also named to the Nike Hoop Summit Team USA squad.

Academic Achievement

Buchanan has maintained a 3.87 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball on scholarship at the University of Virginia this fall.

Exemplary Character

Buchanan has volunteered locally working with youth basketball players once a week. He also has donated his time as the coach of a second-grade basketball team.