7-foot-1 Iceland native Leo Curtis commits to Bobby Hurley's Arizona State

Modified Jan 11, 2025 10:32 GMT

Iceland native Leo Curtis commits to Bobby Hurley's Arizona State (Image: IG/leocurt1s)

Class of 2025 recruit Leo Curtis announced his commitment to the Arizona State Sun Devils on Instangram on Jan. 11. The 7-foot-1 center is ranked 258th nationally, 29th among centers and second in Massachusetts. Curtis announced his commitment in collaboration with On3's Joe Tipton:

"4⭐️ Leo Curtis, a 7-foot-1 center in the 2025 class, has committed to Arizona State, his agent Johann Mpondo of Cosmo Sports Management tells @on3recruits 🔱 Chose the Sun Devils over Indiana and West Virginia," the post was captioned.

Last season, the Iceland native represented IR Reykjavik in the Iceland Subway League and averaged 15.4 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per contest. Furthermore, the big man showcased his shooting prowess from beyond the arc, averaging an impressive 42% on 3.3 attempts per game from the 3-point line.

While representing Iceland in the U18 EuroBaket (Division B), Leo Curtis averaged 10.0 ppg, 7.3 rpg and 1.2 apg on 51.9% shooting, including 33.3% from distance. He also participated in the U20 EuroBasket but played limited minutes, averaging 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.3 assists per contest while shooting 36.4% from the field and 17.6% from the 3-point line.

He talked about his game with Phenom Hoops in November, discussing his versatility and ability to read the floor:

I’d say I’m a versatile player, can shoot, dribble, finish, and pass. I move pretty well and have a good feel for the game. I try to make the best reads each time, whether it is shooting threes, rolling, cutting, driving, or passing to an open teammate. I think I can have an inside and outside presence, rebound, block shots, and make plays for my teammates to help the team win.”

Why did Leo Curtis join Arizona State?

Leo Curtis had offers from Stanford, Xavier, Alabama, Arizona State, UCF and West Virginia. He made official visits to Arizona State in October, West Virginia on Nov. 4 and Indiana on Dec. 11, before finalizing his decision.

In an interview with On3, Curtis discussed his decision to choose Arizona State:

“ASU did a good job recruiting me. I believe their style fits how I play and I can see myself playing when I watch them. I think it’s a really good program and I like the facilites and the campus.”