College Basketball Recruiting

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

When Recruiting International Basketball Players Goes Wrong

Changes in college athletics have drastically reshaped how coaches build rosters. The transfer portal, Name, Image, and Likeness, and now revenue-sharing have injected money into college basketball and made it a transient sport. Players aren’t just moving from one school to another. They’re crossing international waters to play college basketball. (Kentucky Sports Radio)

Top 50 prospect Caleb Ourigou commits to Arkansas basketball

Caleb Ourigou, a four-star center in the 2027 class, has committed to Arkansas. The 6-foot-10 prospect out of Overtime Elite (GA) chose the Razorbacks after visiting BYU, Kentucky, and UConn. Ourigou is ranked as the No. 43 overall prospect in the 2027 class, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, and is the No. 6 overall center. He’s also a strong reclass candidate. (On3.com)

Michigan guard LJ Cason entering transfer portal after Dusty May departure

Michigan Wolverines basketball guard L.J. Cason will depart the program following the departure of head coach Dusty May to the Dallas Mavericks. While Cason is coming off a torn ACL suffered Feb. 27 at Illinois and will miss the majority of the 2026-27 campaign, he is planning to play once he’s healthy. Rehab has been progressing on track for Cason. (The Wolverine)

Why college basketball recruiting returned to Las Vegas, which is poised to become an annual mecca

After almost 10 years away, college coaches have returned to what's essentially the mecca of the summer recruiting scene. For over two decades, Las Vegas played a big role in the summer live evaluation period. This city was the biggest pulse of the offseason, the dream destination for independent and shoe-company-sponsored teams alike. (CBS Sports)

Commitment from forward Marcus Spears Jr. makes Texas a Final Four contender in 2026-27 season

Marcus Spears Jr. has what we call ridiculous athletic bloodlines. His father is former LSU and NFL DL Marcus Spears. His mother is the 6-foot-2 former No. 7 overall draft pick of the Washington Mystics, Aiysha Smith, and his older sister is Cari Spears, a 6-foot-3 outside hitter for Texas volleyball who earned first-team All-SEC honors last season as a freshman. (Horns 247)

Nikola Kusturica, possible No. 1 NBA draft pick in 2028, chooses UCLA basketball

Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica has reached a multiyear agreement to play for UCLA, giving the Bruins arguably the best European prospect in his age group and an early contender for the No. 1 pick in the 2028 NBA draft. Kusturica turned 17 in April and is two years from being eligible for the NBA. He has been in the FC Barcelona system since 2023. (ESPN)

McDonald's All-American Quinn Costello staying at Michigan despite Dusty May departure

Michigan Wolverines basketball freshman forward Quinn Costello will stay with the program following the departure of head coach Dusty May to the Dallas Mavericks. Costello was a four-star recruit and one of the top prospects in Michigan’s 2026 class. A 6-foot-10 forward with positional versatility, Costello moved to Ann Arbor in late-June. (The Wolverine)

Top-25 rising junior Kevin Wheatley Jr. updates his recruitment

Brewster Academy and PSA Cardinals wing Kevin Wheatley Jr. has emerged as one of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2028 class after an impressive stretch on the national stage. The 6-foot-6 standout turned heads at Top 100 Camp, earned an invitation to the USA Basketball Mini-Camp, and was among the top performers at Elite 100 Camp. (Stock Risers)

Key basketball recruiting storylines to watch in July

Demarcus Henry, at No. 3, really boosted his stock during the spring as well, adding dozens of offers in April and May. He's a versatile and productive prospect, and averaged 19.0 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists in the spring on the EYBL circuit. No. 4-ranked CJ Rosser was with Black in Turkey, leading the team in scoring in the gold medal game. (ESPN)

5-star forward Marcus Spears Jr. commits to Texas and reclassifies

Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1 basketball recruit in the 2027 class, has committed to Texas and is reclassifying to join the Longhorns next season. The 6-foot-9 5-star power forward from Dallas (TX) Dynamic Prep picked Texas over Kentucky, LSU, Arkansas, and others. Due to Spears' age, he will have two seasons to play before becoming NBA Draft eligible. (247 Sports)

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