Nate Woods Brings UTRGV Range—and More to Work With

Brandon Chambers lands his first 2027 commitment, adding a 6-foot-6 shooter with developing playmaking skills and plenty of room to grow.

Brandon Chambers has his first commitment for UTRGV’s 2027 recruiting class, and the Vaqueros are starting with a 6-foot-6 wing who can flat-out shoot.

Nate Woods, a prospect from Bolingbrook, Illinois, announced his commitment on November 9, giving Chambers and his staff an early recruiting win before Woods begins his senior season.

Woods has already established himself as one of Illinois’ better perimeter shooters, but there’s more to this pickup than his ability to knock down threes.

According to NY2LA, Woods connected on 78 three-pointers during his junior season at Lyons Township.

His biggest performance came February 3 against York, when he buried a team-record eight triples and finished with 26 points in a 56–49 victory.

NY2LA evaluator Dan Gibbs has highlighted his range, smooth release and ability to get shots off with his 6-foot-6 frame. That combination makes Woods a shooter who can make defenses pay for giving him space, especially with the length to shoot over smaller defenders.

What makes his game interesting is how he’s developing beyond the perimeter.

Prep Hoops evaluator Teddy Bahu described Woods as an unselfish player with a “pass-first mentality” who can also create his own offense. Illinois Hoop Prospects has highlighted his ability to put the ball on the floor, get downhill, create opportunities for teammates and knock down pull-up jumpers. Scouts have also praised his athletic finishing around the basket and movement without the basketball. Prep Hoops

For a player with Woods’ shooting reputation, those skills matter. Defenders aren’t going to give him clean looks all night, and being able to attack a closeout, make a read or get to his own shot adds another dimension to his game. It’s the kind of versatility that could help him fit into different offensive lineups without needing the ball in his hands every possession.

There is still plenty of development ahead as Woods prepares for the speed and physicality of Division I basketball. But at 6-foot-6, with an established jumper and an offensive game that continues to expand, Chambers has an intriguing prospect to work with.

UTRGV offered Woods his first Division I opportunity in May, according to NY2LA. Six months later, Chambers has his first 2027 commitment, with Woods still having an entire senior season to build on his game.

The jumper got UTRGV’s attention. The next chapter of his development could make that early investment look even better.