Herly Brutus is a 6-5 small forward from The Villages Charter School in Florida, carrying a 3.9 GPA. Playing for Tre Mann Elite on the Puma Pro16 circuit, he averaged 11.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.4 steals, earning the Pro16 All-Breakout Team selection. He also participated in the Nike Elite 100 and Jay Bilas Skills Camp. Brutus committed to LSU on September 28, 2025, choosing coach Matt McMahon's Tigers over Gonzaga, Kansas State, and Utah.