College Basketball Recruiting

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

College basketball coaches watch top recruits during July Live Period

Thursday – adidas 3SSB: Five-Star SG Caleb Holt (No. 4 NATL): Arkansas’ John Calipari, Kentucky’s Mark Pope, Alabama’s Nate Oats, UConn’s Dan Hurley, Auburn’s Steven Pearl. Four-Star PG Deron Rippey Jr. (No. 17 NATL): Indiana’s Darian DeVries, Miami’s Jai Lucas, UConn’s Dan Hurley, Virginia’s Ryan Odom, North Carolina State’s Will Wade. (On3.com)

Boys basketball recruiting: July's key storylines to watch

As things stand, just one five-star prospect is off the board, and only nine players in the ESPN 100 are committed entering the first live period. Things were also moving slowly at this time a year ago, but 17 ESPN 100 prospects were committed and several top-15 recruits were on the verge of making decisions. It's even slower this cycle. Why? (ESPN.com)

Top 20 forward Jaxon Richardson cuts list to 10 schools

Jaxon Richardson, a 6-foot-6, 200-pound small forward out of Columbus High School (Fla.) has cut his list to 10 schools as he enters the next phase of his recruitment. Richardson, who plays for the Florida Rebels on the Nike EYBL circuit, is currently ranked No. 19 overall in the 2026 class. Richardson is now considering the following programs: (247 Sports)

Thijs De Ridder, Belgian Forward, Signs With Virginia Basketball

While Virginia released its men’s basketball roster recently, Ryan Odom still had one more piece to secure on the recruiting front. That news came Monday when Belgian forward Thijs De Ridder signed with UVA. De Ridder announced his decision on social media. De Ridder was projected as a potential second round pick in this year’s NBA Draft before withdrawing. (The Sabre)

Top-30 2026 prospect Junior County updates recruitment with list cut, official visits upcoming

The recruitment of four-star shooting guard Junior County is starting to take shape. County, the 6-foot-5 guard out of Wasatch Academy (UT) and the Utah Prospects Nike EYBL AAU program, plans to make some big decisions soon. “After Peach Jam, I think I’m going to cut down my list and then schedule visits,” County told ZAGSBLOG. (Zag's Blog)

2025 four-star forward Treyvon Maddox commits to Miami

Treyvon Maddox, the No. 120 recruit in the 2025 class, has committed to Miami. The 6-foot-7 small forward out of Orlando (Fla.) Oak Ridge was one of the top unsigned seniors after decommitting from Stephen F Austin this spring. Maddox is a very long, athletic wing who can make shots out to three, defend multiple positions and has lots of potential. (247 Sports)

5-star guard Jason Crowe Jr. sets commitment date

Jason Crowe Jr., one of the top guards in the 2026 class, is ready to make his decision. The 6-foot-3, five-star rising senior out of Inglewood High (CA) will announce his commitment on July 18th. Crowe, ranked 6th overall in the 2026 class, does not have a list of schools he’s choosing between. Crowe currently leads the entire EYBL in scoring. (On3.com)

Class of 2027 five-star Joshua Leonard on meeting NC State's Will Wade: ‘He doesn’t play around’

Class of 2027 five-star prospect Joshua Leonard took an unofficial visit to NC State in mid-June and was given a chance to see what Will Wade has in store for the program his first year in charge. Leonard, the 6-foot-7, 210-pound small forward out of Wilson (SC) was able to meet coach Wade, the rest of the staff and players on his visit. (Zag's Blog)

Syracuse basketball recruit Kiyan Anthony opens up on pressure of Carmelo, relating to Bronny James

Kiyan Anthony understands a lot of what Bronny James has been through. Kiyan, the son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, has watched from afar as LeBron's son gets accused of being the beneficiary of nepotism and gets talked down on simply because he isn't his father. It's something Kiyan has already dealt with, too, and will deal with even more this season. (Sporting News)

Basketball recruiting: NBA comps for top 2026 players

No. 8 Dylan Mingo, PG. 6-foot-5. NBA comparison: Tyreke Evans. Mingo is dynamic when the ball is in his hands. He can score in transition and in the half court, where he attacks defenders off the dribble and knows how to maneuver ball screens. No. 9 Qayden Samuels, SF. NBA comparison: James Harden. Samuels plays with a long, lefty frame. (ESPN.com)

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