College Basketball Recruiting

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

Get to know Class of 2028 guard Mateen Cleaves Jr.

Mateen Cleaves Jr is a 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Orchard Lake (MI.) who plays for Dream City Christian in Arizona. Cleaves is currently ranked No. 51 in the class of 2028. Cleaves has our attention from his play last summer and being one of the top prospects at Flyin to the Hoop. At 6-foot-4, Cleaves is a strong bodied guard who plays with toughness. (247 Sports)

College basketball recruiting: Transfer portal, NIL bumps high school kids

As the basketball recruiting landscape is flooded with high-end, experienced, well-paid talent, the arms race intensifies. When the bar is raised to players with multiple years under their belt, high school recruits just won't cut it. Instead, programs are looking in the opposite direction, finding eligibility loopholes for players that have a professional background. (MSN.com)

College basketball recruiting: Teams with 5-star commits in the 2026 class

Of the nation’s truly elite basketball recruits, five remain uncommitted and unsigned midway through February. But as the high school season ticks to a close and once the college season is over, we’re likely to see a flurry of commitments and signings. In recent years, top recruits have waited to see how the coaching carousel and transfer portal pan out. (On3.com)

Five 2026 recruiting classes outside the Top 15 that could age better than their ranking

Every cycle, a handful of recruiting classes sit outside the top 10 in February, only to look dramatically different one or two years later. When looking at class impact, I’m looking at multi-year upside, translatable tools, positional balance, and how pieces can scale together. So take a look at Rivals’ 2026 Industry Team Rankings, and let’s discuss five programs. (On3.com)

Caleb Holt named McDonald's All-American, nearing college decision

With Caleb Holt's senior season flying by at Prolific Prep in Fort Lauderdale, the time for a college decision inches closer. Holt is rated as a the No. 1 shooting guard in the country and No. 4 overall player by 247Sports. He has his pick of the litter when it comes to collegiate offers, and Holt says he's looking for a program that gives the keys to its guards. (MSN.com)

Get to know 2029 big man Mason Grivna

Mason Grivna is a 6-foot-11, 220-pound big man from Louisville, Kentucky. He is regarded as one of the top upcoming big men in the freshman class. Grivna made it onto our radar after a trusted source called and told us to check him out. He has great tools, length, mobility, footwork, a smooth stroke, motor , and is already starting to make a name for himself. (247 Sports)

Four-star Class of 2026 prospect Cody Peck down to four schools

A 4-star prospect in the Class of 2026 is nearing his decision. Cody Peck has cut his list down to four schools for the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-10 big man will decide between the Creighton Blue Jays, Dayton Flyers, Tennessee Volunteers and Miami Hurricanes. Peck has taken visits to all four schools and is one of the top big men in his recruiting class. (Zag's Blog)

Louisville basketball making a strong push for Top 20 junior DeMarcus Henry

DeMarcus Henry is one of the top prospects in the 2027 basketball recruiting class, and Sam Kayser reported that Louisville is in an early recruiting battle for the 5-star prospect. The Cardinals are recruiting Henry, according to Kayser, and they are in a heated recruiting battle with BYU, USC, Michigan, Ohio State, Tennessee, UCLA, and the LSU Tigers. (Big Red Louie)

How worried should Kentucky fans be about Mark Pope's recruiting?

Since Mark Pope and Kentucky presently hold no commitments from the high school class of 2026, the latest raft of discouraging recruiting reports for the Cats set off a message board meltdown. So just how worried should UK fans be about Pope's recruiting? The answer to that question very much depends on what you, as a Kentucky fan, prioritize. (MSN.com)

Five-Star SG Jordan Smith Commits to Arkansas Basketball

Five-star basketball recruit Jordan Smith Jr. committed to Arkansas on Friday. The 6-foot-2 shooting guard from Paul VI Catholic (VA) chose John Calipari and the Razorbacks over Duke, Georgetown, Indiana, Kentucky, and Syracuse. Smith is ranked as the No. 3 overall player in the 2026 basketball recruiting class. He’s also the No. 1 ranked shooting guard. (On3.com)

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