Jalen Montonati is a 6-7 small forward from Owasso High School in Oklahoma, a two-time Gatorade Oklahoma Boys Basketball Player of the Year known for his unorthodox but effective shooting mechanics. He scored 56 points on Senior Night during his final high school season. Montonati committed to Oklahoma State, becoming the highest-ranked recruit in coach Steve Lutz's tenure, and signed on November 12, 2025.