College Basketball Recruiting

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

Top-150 recruit Jalan Wingfield requests release from Georgia Tech, reopening recruitment

Jalan Wingfield, a three-star small forward in the 2026 class, has requested his release from Georgia Tech and will reopen his recruitment. The Yellow Jackets parted ways with head coach Damon Stoudamire earlier this month, prompting Wingfield to re-evaluate his options. Wingfield is the son of former Cincinnati Bearcat and NBA player Dontonio Wingfield. (On3.com)

Top uncommitted high school basketball prospects in the 2026 class

March Madness is underway and the transfer portal will open in just a few weeks, but there is still plenty to sort out of with some of the top high school basketball recruits in the country. Of the top 50 prospects in the Rivals Industry Rankings, 43 have either committed or signed to a school after USC landed 5-star forward Christian Collins on Wednesday. (On3.com)

5-star forward Christian Collins stays home, commits to USC

Christian Collins, the No. 9 prospect in the 2026 basketball recruiting class committed to USC on Wednesday, opting to stay home in California. A 6-foot-8, 200-pound forward from Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco, Collins was one of the best remaining uncommitted players in the 2026 class. Collins picked USC over fellow finalists Kentucky and Louisville. (247 Sports)

2026 College Basketball Transfer Portal Primer: Key dates, new rules, what to expect

When does the transfer portal open? The transfer portal will open on April 7, the day after the National Championship. This is two weeks later than the opening date last year. There is only a two-week window this season (two weeks shorter). The portal will officially close on April 21 --- no players can enter the transfer portal after that date unless there is a coaching change. (247 Sports)

5-star SF Christian Collins sets commitment date

Christian Collins, a five-star small forward in the 2026 class, will announce his college decision on Tuesday, March 17th. The 6-foot-8 senior out of St. John Bosco (CA) will decide between Louisville, Kentucky, and USC. He’s taken official visits to Kentucky and USC, but has not visited Louisville. Collins is ranked as the No. 3 overall player in the 2026 class. (On3.com)

4-star SG Aiden Derkack released from Providence, reopening recruitment

Aiden Derkack, a 4-star shooting guard in the 2026 basketball recruiting class, has received his release from Providence and will reopen his recruitment, he told Rivals. The Friars will reportedly part ways with head coach Kim English at the end of the season. The 6-foot-5 senior out of Spire Academy (OH) is the No. 66 overall recruit in the 2026 class. (On3.com)

4-star SG Kayden Allen receives release from Cincinnati, reopening recruitment

Kayden Allen, a four-star shooting guard in the 2026 basketball recruiting class, has received his release from Cincinnati and will reopen his recruitment. The Bearcats parted ways with coach Wes Miller on Friday, prompting Allen to re-evaluate his options. The 6-foot-5 senior from Long Island Lutheran (NY) is ranked as the No. 47 recruit in the 2026 class. (On3.com)

What you need to know about the college basketball transfer portal in 2026

Although college basketball players around the country are already declaring their intention to enter the transfer portal this spring, the portal has yet to open. Due to NCAA rule changes, the portal won’t open until Tuesday after the national championship game, which falls April 7. The portal opens later this year and the window has also been shortened. (Inside the Hall)

2026 big man Moustapha Diop re-opens recruitment after decommitting from Georgia Tech

Class of 2026 big man Moustapha Diop has reopened his recruitment. Diop was previously committed to Georgia Tech. A 6-foot-10, 215-pound center, Diop is the No. 113-ranked prospect in the 2026 basketball recruiting class. The Yellow Jackets fired head coach Damon Stoudamire on March 8 after an 11-20 season and a 2-16 mark in the ACC. (247 Sports)

4-star SG Adam Oumiddoch, former St. John's signee, commits to Villanova

Adam Oumiddoch, a 4-star shooting guard in the 2026 basketball recruiting class, has committed to Villanova. The 6-foot-5 senior from Overtime Elite (GA) was previously signed with St. John’s before requesting his release last month. Oumiddoch, an Arlington, Virginia native is ranked as the No. 60 overall player in the 2026 class, according to Rivals. (On3.com)

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