Dylan Betts Scouting Report: The 7’2″ to 7’4″ Center in the Class of 2028
Dylan Betts is a center in the high school class of 2028 who is listed between 7’2″ and 7’4″, and Heavy reported in July 2026 that he is the tallest player ranked in any Rivals class. He plays for IMG Academy in Florida, is ranked around 10th in his class and holds offers from Michigan, Illinois, North Carolina, Alabama and Purdue, among others. This report covers his path, his numbers and what scouts see.
Dylan Betts at a glance
| Class | 2028 |
|---|---|
| From | Colorado |
| Position | Center |
| Height | 7’2″ (On3 profile) to 7’4″ (Rivals, July 2026) |
| Weight | 230 lb |
| School | IMG Academy (Florida), since 2025 |
| Club team | Legynds (Nike EYBL) |
| Ranking | No. 10 at 247Sports, No. 9 at Rivals, No. 22 at ESPN |
| College | Uncommitted |
| NBA draft | First eligible in 2029 |
| Database status | Listed at 7’2″ |
| Last checked | 9 October 2026 |
Who Is Dylan Betts?
Betts is from the Denver area and played his freshman season at Cherry Creek High School, where he averaged 7.7 points and 6.2 rebounds in 17 games. In July 2025 he transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
Basketball runs in the family. His sister Lauren Betts led UCLA to the 2026 national title and was the fourth pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, and his sister Sienna plays for UCLA.
How Tall Is Dylan Betts?
It depends on the source and the date. These are the listings we found:
| Date | Listed height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7’0″ | Phenom Hoops |
| July 2025 | 7’2″ | Sports Illustrated |
| March 2026 | 7’3″ | Legynds |
| July 2026 | 7’3″ | 247Sports, via Roundtable |
| July 2026 | 7’4″ | Rivals, via Heavy |
| October 2026 | 7’2″ | On3 profile |
None is an official measurement. Our database uses 7’2″ and notes the higher figures. Heavy reported in July 2026 that he is the tallest player ranked in any Rivals class.
Stats and USA Basketball
We could not find his 2025-26 statistics at IMG Academy. On Nike’s EYBL circuit in 2026, playing for Legynds, he averaged 12.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in 18 games and shot 54.2% from the field, according to Sports Illustrated.
He has been part of USA Basketball’s junior program since 2024, with minicamp invitations in three straight years. In June 2026 he was one of 36 players invited to the training camp for the FIBA U17 World Cup team. We could not confirm that he made the final 12.
Scouting Report: Strengths and Weaknesses
What he does well
- Rim protection. Evaluators praise his timing and discipline as a shot blocker.
- Touch. A left-handed jump shot with clean form, a hook shot and soft hands on lobs.
- Passing. He finds teammates out of double teams.
- Movement. Scouts note that he runs the floor and moves his feet well for his height.
What holds him back
- Shooting results. 52.3% at the free-throw line on the EYBL circuit, and no made three-pointers.
- Strength. He is listed at 230 pounds, which is light next to college and NBA centers of similar height.
- Production. 12.5 points a game on the EYBL circuit is solid, not dominant.
Which Colleges Are Recruiting Dylan Betts?
His On3 profile lists offers from Michigan, Illinois, North Carolina, Alabama and Purdue. Other outlets have reported offers from Washington, UCLA, Indiana, Kansas, USC and Florida State, and Sports Illustrated counted at least 14 in July 2026.
He scheduled four campus visits for the fall of 2026: Michigan, Illinois and North Carolina in September, and Alabama in October. We found no reports of how they went, and he has not committed.
Dylan Betts and the NBA Draft
Betts is in the class of 2028, so the first NBA draft he can enter is 2029, unless he reclassifies. That is why he does not appear in our 2028 NBA draft center rankings.
The outline is clear, though: a center this tall who protects the rim and has a workable jump shot is the kind of prospect NBA scouts track early. He is second on our list of the tallest high school players in America, behind Cherif Millogo.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is Dylan Betts?
He is listed between 7’2″ and 7’4″ depending on the source. His On3 profile says 7’2″; 247Sports and Rivals analysts listed him at 7’3″ and 7’4″ in July 2026.
Where does Dylan Betts play?
IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He transferred there in 2025 from Cherry Creek High School in Colorado.
Is Dylan Betts related to Lauren Betts?
Yes. Lauren Betts, the fourth pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, is his sister.
When can Dylan Betts enter the NBA draft?
In 2029, one year after his high school class graduates, unless he reclassifies.
Dylan Betts in our database
Betts is one of 15 high school players in the database listed at 7’0″ or taller. Set the path filter to High school to see them all.
Sources: On3/Rivals, 247Sports, Sports Illustrated, Roundtable, Heavy, Legynds and the Denver Gazette. He is a high school athlete, so this profile covers basketball only. Last checked 9 October 2026.