College Basketball Recruiting

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

Five-star wing Asa Montgomery announces commitment date

Five-star wing Asa Montgomery will announce his college choice on Wednesday at 1:30 pm. ET. The No. 4 small forward in the Class of 2027 per 247Sports.com, Montgomery is expected to pick Duke, where he most recently visited Oct. 2. Montgomery, who attends Powder Springs (GA) Hillgrove, also visited LSU, Georgia Tech, UConn, and North Carolina. (Zag's Blog)

4-star forward Jayon Connor commits to Wake Forest basketball

Four-star power forward Jayon Connor has committed to Wake Forest basketball. The 6-foot-7 senior out of Country Day School (NC) chose the Demon Deacons over a final group of NC State, Virginia Tech, and Charlotte. Additionally, he received offers from Illinois, Houston, Tennessee, UConn, Michigan State, and more throughout the recruiting process. (On3.com)

King Bacot: Making His Own Name, Making Others Better

Being the younger brother of a player as accomplished as Armando Bacot brings both opportunities and expectations. A fan favorite at UNC, Armando earned All-American honors and finished as the Tar Heels’ all-time leader in rebounds (1,715) and double-doubles (87). Now, King Bacot is carving out his own identity with a different style of play. (Phenom Hoop Report)

Five-star center Darius Wabbington commits to Indiana basketball

Five-star center Darius Wabbington has committed to Indiana. The 6-foot-10 senior from Sunnyslope High School (AZ) chose the Hoosiers over Arizona and Illinois. He also received offers from UNC, Kentucky, Louisville, Texas, and others. Wabbington, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, is ranked the No. 13 overall recruit in the 2027 class and No. 2 ranked center. (On3.com)

Five-star center Lewis Uvwo focusing on 4 schools, updates recruitment

Five-star Prolific Prep (FL) big man Lewis Uvwo is focusing on four schools and closing in on a college decision. The 6-foot-11, 225-pound big man is ranked the No. 1 center in the Class of 2027. "I went to Baylor, Cal-Berkeley, Providence, and Kentucky. We put everything on hold [because of Border League] and we’re gonna talk about it when I get back." (Zag's Blog)

Top-15 overall basketball recruit King Gibson commits to LSU

King Gibson, the No. 1 ranked combo guard in the 2027 class, has committed to LSU. The 6-foot-4 senior out of SPIRE Academy (OH) chose the Tigers over Arkansas, Louisville, and Providence. In addition, he also received offers from NC State, Baylor, Michigan, Kentucky, and more. Gibson is ranked as the No. 15 overall recruit in the 2027 class. (On3.com)

5-Star Wing Jordan Page Commits To UConn Huskies

Five-star shooting guard Jordan Page has committed to UConn. The 6-foot-5 senior and Raleigh, NC native picked the Huskies over UNC. Page, who is spending his senior season at IMG Academy (FL), is the No. 12-ranked recruit in the 2027 basketball recruiting class. Schools like NC State, Tennessee, Kansas, South Carolina, and others also offered. (On3.com)

Duke Basketball Lands Australian PG Luke Paul

Luke Paul, a 6-foot-5 point guard from Australia, has committed to Duke. Paul is the Blue Devils' second pledge in the 2027 class, joining Kager Knueppel, one of the best shooters in grassroots. The 17-year-old is regarded as one of the top international prospects in his age group and was a standout at the FIBA U17 World Cup this summer in Turkey. (TarHeel247)

Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, son of NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon, commits to SMU

Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, a top-60 basketball recruit and son of NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, has committed to SMU. Olajuwon visited the Mustangs' campus last weekend, one week after visiting Minnesota. Olajuwon's visit to SMU sealed the decision. He was accompanied by his father and was able to further develop his relationship with coach Andy Enfield (ESPN)

What Deng Ngor's Ohio State Commitment Changes for Duke's 2027 Recruiting

4-star 2027 power forward Deng Ngor has committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes over Washington, Duke, and Florida. The 6'8" prospect is currently rated as the No. 95 overall recruit and No. 18 power forward in the 2027 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports 2027 Composite Rankings. The Blue Devils offered Ngor in mid-August. (Sports Illustrated)

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