College Basketball Recruiting
Daily news coverage of the nation's top college basketball recruits and teams.
How four-star big men Darius and Adonis Ratliff fit at USC
USC basketball landed a statement recruiting victory when 4-star, 7-foot twins Darius Ratliff and Adonis Ratliff announced their commitments to the Trojans. If the novelty of landing twins isn’t enough, they’re capable of sharing the court and did so in high school. Darius plays center while Adonis plays power forward. It’s a two-for-one frontcourt deal. (
Big Ten Powerhouse)
How Duke Is Shaping Its 2026 Basketball Recruiting Class
While Duke has already found success, the Blue Devils are far from finished, as they continue to pursue several top recruits. Here are three 2026 prospects the program has the best chance of landing.
Jordan Smith Jr. is a 5-star shooting guard from Paul VI Catholic High School in Washington, DC. Rivals' rankings list him as the No. 7 player in 2026. (
Sports Illustrated)
Former G League guard TJ Clark commits to Ole Miss basketball
Ole Miss has landed a commitment from former G League and pro guard TJ Clark, he told Rivals. He is expected to have two years of eligibility, pending approval from the NCAA. The 22-year-old, 6-foot-3 guard has spent the past few years in the pro ranks, including stops with Overtime Elite, the NBA G League, and most recently a season in Mexico. (
On3.com)
Five-Star 2026 Guard Deron Rippey Jr. Details NC State Recruitment
Deron Rippey Jr. is one of the top recruits in the entire 2026 class with Rivals’ industry rankings listing him as the No. 11 overall player nationally, and the No. 2 point guard prospect. North Carolina State has been targeting Rippey throughout his recruitment process, and hosted the 6’2” guard on campus in Raleigh for an official visit on November 7. (
Sports Illustrated)
Inside Kentucky Basketball’s Recruiting Roadblocks
Kentucky Sports Radio has talked to numerous sources across the college basketball and recruiting landscape over the past month to get answers on why Kentucky has yet to land a 2026 recruit. The answers display a wide range of issues, including JMI’s involvement, negative recruiting against Mark Pope, and emotions at the closing table. (
Kentucky Sports Radio)
Kansas assistant was in attendance to watch No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes on Tuesday night
Kansas assistant coach Kurtis Townsend was in attendance Tuesday night for No. 1-ranked recruit
Tyran Stokes’ first home game at Rainier Beach High School (WA), a source told Rivals. Kansas is one of three finalists for the five-star standout, joining Kentucky and Oregon. Vanderbilt has now entered the picture as well, offering Stokes on Tuesday night. (
On3.com)
Why Ferlandes Wright ended recruitment, picked Louisville basketball
Ferlandes Wright knows more eyes are on him after his commitment to Louisville basketball's 2027 recruiting class. The Louisville native and former Fairdale High School standout embraces it. "I definitely feel like I have to go out and show that Louisville ain't got no scrub committing there. I'm a dog." Wright ranks 188th overall in the Class of 2027. (
MSN.com)
Duke basketball recruiting update on Jordan Smith and Deron Rippey Jr.
Jordan Smith has narrowed down his finalists to Duke, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Georgetown, and Syracuse. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Fairfax, Virginia, native from Paul VI Catholic High School is listed as the No. 1 basketball recruit in Virginia and the No. 1 combo guard per 247Sports Composite. Nationally, he is tabbed as the No. 2 player in the class. (
MSN.com)
Norm Stewart Classic: Wake Forest signee Quentin Coleman shines, Missouri fans get preview of future
Some players start at the head of the pack, some others like Quentin Coleman steadily build up momentum and walk down those ahead of them one by one. Now ranked No. 92 in the class of 2026, the four-star Wake Forest signee’s quiet ascension got really loud over the weekend as he went for a combined 53 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists for St. Louis (Mo.) Principia. (
247 Sports)
2027 recruits CJ Rosser, Beckham Black looking to visit Kentucky after basketball season
Southeastern Prep (FL) is loaded with some of the top high school basketball talents in the country. Kentucky is in the mix with a few of them. In particular, the Wildcats are keeping a close eye on a trio of class of 2027 stars: 6-foot-9 forward
CJ Rosser (No. 1 overall), 7-foot center
Obinna Ekezie Jr. (No. 2), and 6-foot-2 point guard Beckham Black (No. 18). (
Kentucky Sports Radio)