College Basketball Recruiting
Daily news coverage of the nation's top college basketball recruits and teams.
The close to the high school hoops season brings another 2028 Rivals150 recruiting class update
With the month of March upon us and almost a full high school season under our belts, we have a new player at No. 1 in the 2028 Rivals150. Adan Diggs moved into that spot, climbing from No. 5. Bamba Touray, the No. 1 overall player in the previous update, is now the No. 2 player in the class. Both players, along with AJ Williams, now carry 96 ratings. (
On3.com)
Alabama lands top-25 wing Jaxon Richardson in 2026 class
Alabama has added another major piece to its 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of
Jaxon Richardson, a 6-foot-6 small forward from Southeastern Prep. Ranked No. 21 in the 2026 class, Richardson chose the Crimson Tide over Creighton, Ole Miss and USC. He gives the Crimson Tide another high-level perimeter playmaker with size and athleticism. (
247 Sports)
Basketball recruiting: College comps for 2026, 2027, 2028 five-stars
Wake Forest Demon Deacons commitment Quentin Coleman has been on our radar since his summer showing with Bradley Beal Elite, and finally made the jump, going from unranked to inside the top-30. He could even be the next Keaton Wagler. At 6-foot-4, he has great size, shooting range, body control and touch inside the arc, plus he's a strong free-throw shooter. (
ESPN.com)
Top-50 overall recruit Nicolas Mitrovic commits to Cal, reclassifies to 2026
Nicolas Mitrovic, a four-star power forward in the 2027 class, has reclassified to 2026 and has committed to California, he told Rivals. The 6-foot-11 prospect out of CATS Academy (MA) is ranked as the No. 47 overall recruit in the 2027 class, per Rivals. He’s also the No. 7 ranked power forward. His ranking will be re-evaluated with his move into 2026. (
On3.com)
5-star wing Bruce Branch III commits to BYU Basketball
Kevin Young got his man on Monday when
Bruce Branch III became the third high school player to commit to BYU in the 2026 basketball recruiting class. Branch chose the Cougars over a final group that also included programs like USC and Kansas. Branch will join four-star small forward Dean Rueckert and three-star center Will Openshaw in the class. (
On3.com)
Top-25 recruit Jaxon Richardson sets college announcement date
A Top-25 recruit in the Class of 2026 will make his college decision soon. Four-star prospect
Jaxon Richardson will announce his commitment on March 5. He will decide between Alabama, Creighton, Ole Miss and USC.
Jaxon Richardson is the younger brother of Orlando Magic guard
Jase Richardson and the son of former NBA player Jason Richardon. (
Zag's Blog)
2026 4-star CG Martay Barnes commits to Florida State basketball
Martay Barnes, a four-star combo guard in the 2026 class, has committed to Florida State, he told Rivals. The 6-foot-2 senior out of The Academy of Central Florida (FL) recently reclassified from the 2027 class into 2026. He chose the Seminoles over the Auburn Tigers. Barnes is ranked as the No. 75 overall player in the 2026 class, according to Rivals. (
On3.com)
Serbian forward Milos Sojic commits to TCU basketball
Serbian forward Milos Sojic has committed to TCU. The 6-foot-10, 19-year-old visited the Horned Frogs earlier this month and now makes it official. Sojic plays for KK Beko Belgrade a pro team in the Serbian 2nd League. He averages 18.7 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Sojic is TCU’s second commitment in the 2026 class. (
On3.com)
South Seattle Gets the Full Tyran Stokes Experience
All eyes have been fixed on
Tyran Stokes at least since he was an eighth grader playing up in the summer of 2022 at Nike Peach Jam, the most prominent exposure tournament in the country. A Louisville native, he moved with his family at 9 years old to San Diego, then Atlanta, before landing at Prolific Prep, a basketball academy in Napa, California. (
South Seattle Emerald)
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)