College Basketball Recruiting

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

NBA comparisons, recruiting buzz for the best 2027 basketball prospects

Not only is CJ Rosser a shot-maker, he's now rebounding at a higher rate, which makes him one of the nation's premier forwards. Like Jabari Smith, Rosser has the potential to develop into a catch-and-shoot threat, and he has a beautiful, projectable stroke even if he has struggled from deep in EYBL play. He could challenge defenses in dribble handoffs. (ESPN)

Gonzaga commit Dooney Johnson turns heads at prestigious Pangos All-American Camp

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are still working to build out their roster for the upcoming season, but the future beyond 2026-27 is looking very bright. Dooney Johnson, GU's first commit in the 2027 recruiting class, continues to impress this summer, coming off an outstanding junior year at Milwaukee Juneau High School in Wisconsin. (Sports Illustrated)

Southeastern Prep (Fla.) duo CJ Rosser and Beckham Black leads USA to World Cup glory

Orlando Southeastern Prep (Fla.) five-star duo CJ Rosser and Beckham Black were two of the many top high school basketball prospects to feature for the USA at the FIBA U17 World Cup. In the final game against Serbia, Rosser scored 23 points, leading the United States to a first-place finish. He is one of the most sought-after recruits in the nation. (On3.com)

No. 36 ranked Kevin Savage Jr. commits to Purdue basketball

Kevin Savage Jr., the No. 36 overall recruit in the 2027 class, has committed to the Purdue Boilermakers. The 5-foot-11 point guard from Marietta (Ga.) Wheeler chose Purdue over his list of finalists that included UCLA, Georgia Tech, Georgia, Auburn, and Florida State. "Really just the system," Savage said when asked why he picked the Boilermakers. (247 Sports)

Michigan basketball five-star enrollee Brandon McCoy staying after coaching change

The Michigan Wolverines have retained another major piece for the 2026-27 roster with five-star signee Brandon McCoy Recruiting Profile" rel="tag">Brandon McCoy announcing he would be sticking around under interim coach Mike Boynton Jr. As a senior at Sierra Canyon, he earned California All-State Player of the Year honors and McDonald’s All-American and Jordan Brand Classic nods. (The Wolverine)

Duke Basketball Offers 2028 5-Star Big Man Yann Kamagate

Duke has offered 5-star 2028 center Yann Kamagate, the No. 3 player and No. 1 center in the most recent 247Sports 2028 Composite Rankings update. The 7'0", 230-pound center entered the summer as one of the top recruits in the 2028 recruiting class and has still found a way to boost his ranking. Kamagate attends St. Francis High School (CA). (Sports Illustrated)

Michigan signee Lincoln Cosby staying in Ann Arbor after Dusty May departure

Michigan Wolverines incoming freshman forward Lincoln Cosby is staying with the program despite Dusty May’s departure for the NBA, he told On3 | Rivals’ Joe Tipton on Friday morning. Cosby, who reclassified from the 2027 class and was a top-10 prospect, currently ranks No. 49 in the country and a four-star recruit. He is coming off an ACL injury. (The Wolverine)

Meet the first 2028 recruit to earn a Kentucky basketball offer, five-star center Yann Kamagate

Yann Kamagate was the first one to earn a UK offer, which he reported May 18. A 7-foot-1 center originally from Burkina Faso in Africa, Kamagate is already considered an elite big man. The recently updated 247Sports recruiting rankings ranked Kamagate - who plays prep basketball in California - as the No. 2 overall recruit and the top center in the 2028 class. (MSN.com)

Miami Hurricanes basketball lands Russian center Egor Ryzhov

The Miami Hurricanes have acquired Russian center Egor Ryzhov. He did not end up playing for the Seminoles. Ryzhov, who stands at 6-foot-11 and weighs 220 pounds, is a lengthy and athletic big that will back up projected starting center Somto Cyril. Last year in the top professional league in Russia, Ryzhov averaged 11.7 points, and 5.9 rebounds. (CaneSport.com)

Full Duke Basketball 2027 Recruiting Breakdown

Offers: 5-Star point guard Beckham Black. Black became the second 2027 recruit to be offered by Duke in May. The 6'3", 180-pound point guard is currently rated as the No. 4 overall player and No. 1 point guard. 5-Star combo guard Adan Diggs. Diggs is currently rated as the No. 2 overall player and No. 1 combo guard per the 247Sports Composite. (Sports Illustrated)

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