College Basketball Recruiting
Daily news coverage of the nation's top college basketball recruits and teams.
Georgia transfer center Somto Cyril commits to Miami basketball
After entering the NCAA Transfer Portal earlier this offseason, former Georgia center Somto Cyril has committed to Miami, giving the Hurricanes a major addition in the frontcourt. Cyril was one of the most sought-after big men in the portal after a breakout sophomore campaign with the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-11, 260-pound Nigeria native started 32 of 33 games. (
On3.com)
BYU transfer forward Dominique Diomande commits to Pitt basketball
Dominique Diomande, a 6-foot-7 Paris native, played a reserve role with BYU in 2025-26, appearing in 24 games off the bench, averaging 7.2 minutes per game. He averaged 1.9 points, 1.3 rebounds, and shot 45.9% from the floor in limited action. Pitt will be the third college stop for Diomande, as he spent 2024-25 at Washington, where he redshirted. (
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Oklahoma Transfer Kuol Atak Commits To Virginia Tech Basketball
The Virginia Tech Hokies and head coach Mike Young received their first transfer portal commitment of the offseason in the form of Oklahoma’s Kuol Atak on Sunday. After redshirting as a true freshman in 2024-25, Atak — pronounced koo-ALL uh-TOK — averaged 7.0 points and 1.3 rebounds per game this season with the Sooners (21-16, 7-11 SEC). (
Tech Sideline)
Louisville lands Kansas transfer Flory Bidunga, Oregon transfer Jackson Shelstad
Louisville has landed a pair of elite transfers after hosting them for a visit this weekend, Momentous Sports confirmed to ZAGSBLOG. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported the news. Kansas transfer center
Flory Bidunga and Oregon transfer guard
Jackson Shelstad have both committed to Louisville. According to 247Sports, Bidunga is this season’s top transfer. (
Zag's Blog)
McNeese State transfer guard Garwey Dual commits to Syracuse
Syracuse basketball has its third transfer portal commitment this offseason as McNeese State point guard Garwey Dual has picked the Orange. Dual has one year of eligibility remaining. He averaged 8.4 points, 4.4 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game last season while shooting 45.6% from the floor as well as 31.6% from beyond the arc. (
Cuse Nation)
Ohio State lands former California guard, NBA legacy Justin Pippen
Ohio State has its first transfer portal addition of the offseason in former Cal guard Justin Pippen. Pippen is the youngest son of Naismith Hall of Fame inductee and six-time NBA Champion Scottie Pippen. Pippen averaged 14.2 points per game for the Golden Bears this season. He also averaged 4.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game. (
Lettermen Row)
Former Georgia forward Jake Wilkins commits to Cal basketball
Georgia transfer Jake Wilkins has committed to Cal out of the NCAA transfer portal, his agent told DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony. Wilkins will have three years of eligibility. Wilkins averaged 4.9 points per game for the Bulldogs this past season over 10.2 minutes per game. He appeared in 32 games, but logged zero starts. He’s the son of Dominique Wilkins. (
On3.com)
Wake Forest lands Virginia Tech transfer big man Antonio Dorn
Wake Forest basketball got a much needed shot in the arm as they landed a commitment from former Virginia Tech center Antonio Dorn during his official visit to Winston-Salem, Demon Deacon Digest confirmed. Dorn played 24 games for Mike Young's VT squad, but only managed 8.5 minutes per contest. The 7-footer has two seasons left in college. (
Demon Deacon Digest)
Former Siena forward Tasman Goodrick commits to Syracuse basketball
Former Siena forward Tasman Goodrick has committed to Syracuse basketball, he announced Wednesday. The junior only played in nine games for Siena this season due to injury. He last appeared on Dec. 17, before getting procedures done on both knees. Before his season ended, Goodrick averaged 9.7 and 7.3 points per game on 64.5% shooting. (
Daily Orange)
Tennessee transfer J.P. Estrella commits to Michigan basketball
Tennessee transfer forward J.P. Estrella has committed to Michigan. The 6-foot-11 forward averaged 10.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists in his third season with the program. Estrella becomes Michigan‘s first Transfer Portal recruit from this cycle. He tabbed as the No. 36-ranked player in the Portal, according to On3’s Industry Rankings. (
On3.com)