College Basketball Recruiting

Daily news coverage of the nation's top college basketball recruits and teams.

Top-25 recruit Jaxon Richardson sets college announcement date

A Top-25 recruit in the Class of 2026 will make his college decision soon. Four-star prospect Jaxon Richardson will announce his commitment on March 5. He will decide between Alabama, Creighton, Ole Miss and USC. Jaxon Richardson is the younger brother of Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson and the son of former NBA player Jason Richardon. (Zag's Blog)

2026 4-star CG Martay Barnes commits to Florida State basketball

Martay Barnes, a four-star combo guard in the 2026 class, has committed to Florida State, he told Rivals. The 6-foot-2 senior out of The Academy of Central Florida (FL) recently reclassified from the 2027 class into 2026. He chose the Seminoles over the Auburn Tigers. Barnes is ranked as the No. 75 overall player in the 2026 class, according to Rivals. (On3.com)

Serbian forward Milos Sojic commits to TCU basketball

Serbian forward Milos Sojic has committed to TCU. The 6-foot-10, 19-year-old visited the Horned Frogs earlier this month and now makes it official. Sojic plays for KK Beko Belgrade a pro team in the Serbian 2nd League. He averages 18.7 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Sojic is TCU’s second commitment in the 2026 class. (On3.com)

South Seattle Gets the Full Tyran Stokes Experience

All eyes have been fixed on Tyran Stokes at least since he was an eighth grader playing up in the summer of 2022 at Nike Peach Jam, the most prominent exposure tournament in the country. A Louisville native, he moved with his family at 9 years old to San Diego, then Atlanta, before landing at Prolific Prep, a basketball academy in Napa, California. (South Seattle Emerald)

Get to know Class of 2028 guard Mateen Cleaves Jr.

Mateen Cleaves Jr is a 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Orchard Lake (MI.) who plays for Dream City Christian in Arizona. Cleaves is currently ranked No. 51 in the class of 2028. Cleaves has our attention from his play last summer and being one of the top prospects at Flyin to the Hoop. At 6-foot-4, Cleaves is a strong bodied guard who plays with toughness. (247 Sports)

College basketball recruiting: Transfer portal, NIL bumps high school kids

As the basketball recruiting landscape is flooded with high-end, experienced, well-paid talent, the arms race intensifies. When the bar is raised to players with multiple years under their belt, high school recruits just won't cut it. Instead, programs are looking in the opposite direction, finding eligibility loopholes for players that have a professional background. (MSN.com)

College basketball recruiting: Teams with 5-star commits in the 2026 class

Of the nation’s truly elite basketball recruits, five remain uncommitted and unsigned midway through February. But as the high school season ticks to a close and once the college season is over, we’re likely to see a flurry of commitments and signings. In recent years, top recruits have waited to see how the coaching carousel and transfer portal pan out. (On3.com)

Five 2026 recruiting classes outside the Top 15 that could age better than their ranking

Every cycle, a handful of recruiting classes sit outside the top 10 in February, only to look dramatically different one or two years later. When looking at class impact, I’m looking at multi-year upside, translatable tools, positional balance, and how pieces can scale together. So take a look at Rivals’ 2026 Industry Team Rankings, and let’s discuss five programs. (On3.com)

Caleb Holt named McDonald's All-American, nearing college decision

With Caleb Holt's senior season flying by at Prolific Prep in Fort Lauderdale, the time for a college decision inches closer. Holt is rated as a the No. 1 shooting guard in the country and No. 4 overall player by 247Sports. He has his pick of the litter when it comes to collegiate offers, and Holt says he's looking for a program that gives the keys to its guards. (MSN.com)

Get to know 2029 big man Mason Grivna

Mason Grivna is a 6-foot-11, 220-pound big man from Louisville, Kentucky. He is regarded as one of the top upcoming big men in the freshman class. Grivna made it onto our radar after a trusted source called and told us to check him out. He has great tools, length, mobility, footwork, a smooth stroke, motor , and is already starting to make a name for himself. (247 Sports)

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