College Basketball Recruiting
Daily news coverage of the nation's top college basketball recruits and teams.
Top ranked Tyran Stokes, Jordan Smith headline McDonald's All American Game
UNC Basketball signee
Maximo Adams is the model of consistency and willingness to do all the little things. The future Tar Heel has proven willing to play the three or the four. At 6-foot-7, he's a capable shooter, and he's a hard-nosed kid who is an elite rebounder for his size. Adams' future could be up in the air after last week's firing of coach
Hubert Davis. (
247 Sports)
Previewing the 2026 McDonald's All American boys' game
High school basketball's premier showcase returns this week. The McDonald's All American game brings together the nation's top basketball recruits in the senior high school class. All 24 players in this year's boys' game are ranked in the ESPN 100, headlined by No. 1
Tyran Stokes and No. 2
Jordan Smith. Here's everything to know about the game. (
ESPN)
Tyran Stokes is still a recruiting option for Kentucky basketball
Tyran Stokes, a 6-foot-7 small forward from Louisville, was first offered a Kentucky basketball scholarship in November 2023, when John Calipari still led the Wildcats. In more than two years since, Stokes has remained a key Kentucky recruiting target. After becoming the UK coach in 2024, Mark Pope picked up the pursuit of Stokes and re-offered him. (
MSN.com)
Arkansas commit Jordan Smith Jr. named Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year
The Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year award winner has been announced. Arkansas Razorbacks commitment and five-star Class of 2026 prospect
Jordan Smith Jr. was surprised by former NBA player John Wall with the award on Thursday. The Gatorade Player of the Year award is the top individual honor in high-school sports. (
Zag's Blog)
Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Guard Neoklis Avdalas Enters Transfer Portal
Virginia Tech Hokies men’s basketball guard Neoklis Avdalas is entering the transfer portal when it opens on April 7, he and his representation informed the media on Friday morning. The Kalamata, Greece, native spent one season in Blacksburg and averaged 12.1 points, 4.5 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game, but it was an overall disappointment. (
Tech Sideline)
A look at Gonzaga basketball's three man recruiting class ahead of 2026-27 season
Luca Foster is a 4-star wing from Pennsylvania who is currently ranked No. 39 in the 2026 class at 247Sports. He committed to Gonzaga in October over Villanova, Michigan, Oregon, Virginia, Ohio State, and others, giving the Zags another young, dynamic scoring weapon to pair with Davis Fogle next year. Foster stands 6'5 but has a 6'9 wingspan. (
Sports Illustrated)
Four-star PG Mason Williams commits to Kentucky basketball
Mason Williams, the No. 109 overall recruit in the 2026 class, has committed to the Kentucky Wildcats on Friday afternoon. The 6-foot-2 point guard out of Millington (Tenn.) Tennessee Collegiate Academy makes for Mark Pope's first commitment in the class of 2026. Williams is the son of former NBA player and current Jackson State head coach, Mo Williams. (
247 Sports)
Top-150 recruit Kaiden Bailey receives release from Georgia Tech, reopening recruitment
Kaiden Bailey, a 3-star point guard in the 2026 class, has received his release from Georgia Tech and will reopen his recruitment. The Yellow Jackets parted ways with coach Damon Stoudamire earlier this month, prompting Bailey to re-evaluate his options. The 6-foot-2 senior from Santa Margarita Catholic (CA) is ranked No. 144 overall in the 2026 class. (
On3.com)
2027 Top-10 overall recruit Beckham Black completes official visit to Georgetown basketball
Beckham Black, the No. 9 prospect in the 2027 basketball recruiting class, completed an official visit to Georgetown this week. The 6-foot-3 point guard from Southeastern Prep (FL) was on campus Tuesday and Wednesday. Along with the Hoyas, he holds high-level offers from Kentucky, Arkansas, UNC, Villanova, Texas Tech, Missouri, USC, Auburn, and others. (
On3.com)
Recruitment starting to come into focus for Dionte Neal
When UNC Greensboro coach Mike Jones was relieved of his duties on March 9th, one person in particular was crushed by the news: Dionte Neal. With the news, Neal took a couple of days, but March 11th re-opened his recruitment. The 5-foot-9 point guard has had accolades galore, including back-to-back North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year honors. (
Demon Deacon Digest)