College Basketball Recruiting

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

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)

Four-star point guard Trey Beamer requests release from Boston College

Over the weekend, Boston College decided to part ways with head coach Earl Grant after five years. On Thursday, the Eagles lone signee from the class of 2026 requested to be released from his letter of intent as four-star point guard Trey Beamer of Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy has requested his release, he and his family confirmed to 247Sports via statement. (247 Sports)

Dionte Neal decommits from UNC-Greensboro: All-time Reidsville scorer reopens recruitment

Dionte Neal, a 3-star recruit from Reidsville, decommitted from UNC-Greensboro. This decision by the all-time leading scorer in Reidsville history will reopen his college basketball recruitment. Neal is having a fantastic senior season for the Reidsville basketball team, averaging 35.6 points, 8.6 assists, 6.4 steals, and 4.6 rebounds per game. (On3.com)

Four-Star Basketball Recruit Joe Philon Sets Commitment Date

Joe Philon, the 2026 4-star recruit from Tampa Montverde, is nearing the end of his recruitment. The 6-8 forward had narrowed his choices to four schools: UCLA, South Florida, Ohio State, and UNLV. On Social Media Friday he set his commitment date as March 21st. He has officially visited each of his finalists, most recently visiting UNLV last weekend. (Bruin Report Online)

5-Star SG Caleb Holt Commits To Arizona Basketball

Caleb Holt, the No. 4 college basketball recruit in the 2026 class, has committed to Arizona, becoming Tommy Lloyd's highest-ranked commit since taking over in Tucson. Holt, who announced his decision Tuesday on ESPN's "First Take," chose the Wildcats after also taking trips to Houston, Kentucky, Alabama, Providence, and Arkansas in the fall. (ESPN)

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