College Basketball Recruiting

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

Jamari McDowell commits to Wake Forest basketball after stint at Kansas

Wake Forest got a basketball commitment from Jamari McDowell following three seasons at Kansas. The 6-5, 200-pounder had Wake Forest in his final four a few years ago when picking a program. McDowell played 35 games for the Jayhawks this past season, starting seven. The Houston native averaged 3.3 points and 1.6 rebounds per game this season. (Deacons Illustrated)

NC State transfer forward Cole Cloer commits to Alabama basketball

Former NC State forward Cole Cloer has committed to Alabama out of the transfer portal. Cloer was a 2026 recruit who enrolled early. But after arriving in January, Cloer watched as NC State coach Will Wade departed for LSU. He opted for the transfer portal over new Wolfpack coach Justin Gainey, despite attending Gainey’s introductory press conference. (On3.com)

Cayden Boozer to return to Duke for 2026-27 season

Duke guard Cayden Boozer will return for the 2026-27 season, the program announced. Boozer was a true freshman this past season. Boozer made 38 appearances and 11 starts for the Blue Devils this past season. He averaged 7.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3 assists in 23 minutes per game. Boozer shot 50% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. (On3.com)

Penn State transfer guard Kayden Mingo commits to Baylor basketball

Former Penn State guard Kayden Mingo committed to Baylor via the NCAA Transfer Portal on Thursday morning. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining. As a true freshman this past season, Mingo started in all 28 of his appearances for the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-3 standout averaged 13.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 32 minutes per game. (On3.com)

Washington transfer guard Zoom Diallo commits to Kentucky basketball

Former Washington guard Zoom Diallo committed to Kentucky out of the NCAA transfer portal. He’ll have two seasons of eligibility remaining. Diallo appeared in all 33 of Washington’s games in the 2025-26 season with 29 starts. Diallo averaged 15.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, while shooting 49% from the field and 32% from three. (On3.com)

Notre Dame transfer wing Jalen Haralson commits to Tennessee basketball

Tennessee‘s offseason roster overhaul continues, with Rick Barnes landing one of the top wings in the transfer portal in Notre Dame's Jalen Haralson. The former top-20 recruit is coming off a freshman season where he led the Fighting Irish in scoring (16.2 ppg), was second on the team in rebounds and assists. Haralson chose the Vols over Ohio State and UNC. (On3.com)

Alabama Transfer Forward Aiden Sherrell Commits To Indiana Basketball

Indiana basketball and coach Darian DeVries landed major impact to their frontcourt with the commitment of 6-foot-11 transfer portal power forward Aiden Sherrell of Alabama. Sherrell has two seasons of eligibility remaining. He played his first two seasons at Alabama. He is the No. 12 ranked player in the transfer portal and the No. 1 power forward. (247 Sports)

Arkansas transfer guard Karter Knox commits to Louisville basketball

Former Arkansas guard Karter Knox committed to Louisville via the Transfer Portal on Wednesday. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining. Knox made 22 appearances and 18 starts for the Razorbacks this past season. He averaged 8.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists. The 6-foot-6 guard shot 46% from the field and 38% from beyond the arc. (On3.com)

Merrimack transfer point guard Kevair Kennedy commits to Wake Forest

Another transfer portal visitor has shut down his recruitment, with Merrimack transfer point guard Kevair Kennedy opting to sign with Wake Forest after an official visit on Sunday. Wake's track record with point guards was a big factor for him. "The guards that Coach [Steve] Forbes has had," explained Kennedy as to why he chose to visit Wake first. (Demon Deacon Digest)

Former Alabama guard Jalil Bethea commits to Pitt out of transfer portal

One of Alabama basketball’s departing transfers has found his next home. Jalil Bethea committed to the Pittsburgh Panthers on Sunday, after the guard left the Crimson Tide following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. The transfer will bring him back to his home state. The Philadelphia native did not play a huge role for the Crimson Tide last season. (AL.com)

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