After a frustrating stretch on the sidelines, 2026 high experience forward is officially back—and ready to make up for lost time. The 6-foot-7 standout from Kentucky has returned to full strength following a lower-body injury that limited his play during key evaluation periods last season. Now healthy, Weis is drawing renewed interest from high-major programs across the country eager to get a closer look at his versatile skill set.
Weis, known for his smooth perimeter game, length, and ability to guard multiple positions, had been gaining traction on the national radar prior to his injury. Coaches had taken notice of his ability to stretch the floor with consistent outside shooting while also showing flashes of playmaking and shot-blocking. His return to action this spring has already created buzz among scouts and recruiters on the grassroots circuit.
“It was tough being out, especially during the time when coaches were watching,” Weis said. “But I used the time to get stronger, smarter, and more confident in my game. I feel like I’ve come back better than I was before.”
Weis made his return during April live periods with a strong showing for his AAU team, displaying his trademark shooting touch and improved physicality. His combination of size, mobility, and scoring instinct fits the mold of the modern stretch-four—something high-major programs are always looking to add.
College interest is beginning to pick back up, with schools from the SEC, Big Ten, and ACC checking in. Weis is expected to see an uptick in offers as he continues to perform this summer. Coaches are not only drawn to his tools on the court but also his high academic marks and reputation as a team-first player.
As the 2026 class continues to take shape, Gabe Weis is poised to remind everyone why he was on the rise before his injury—and why he might just be one of the top breakout candidates this AAU season.
“I feel like this is my time now,” he said. “I’m hungry, and I want to show the coaches what I can do.”