College Basketball Recruiting

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

Former UNC point guard Kyan Evans commits to Minnesota basketball

The Minnesota Golden Gophers have landed their fourth transfer portal commitment of the offseason as North Carolina guard Kyan Evans has announced his decision to reunite with Minnesota coach Niko Medved. Evans was ranked in the transfer portal as the No. 295 player available and No. 59 point guard. He chose the Gophers over Big Ten rival Iowa. (On3.com)

Hofstra transfer PG Preston Edmead commits to NC State

NC State’s transfer portal roster build is starting to take shape. Hofstra point guard Preston Edmead committed to the Wolfpack during his official visit Saturday morning. Edmead, who was named the CAA Rookie of the Year this past season, has three years of eligibility remaining. He averaged 16.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game last season. (The Wolfpacker)

Former Syracuse point guard Naithan George commits to Pitt

Former Syracuse point guard Naithan George has committed to Pitt, he announced on social media Monday. The move means George will spend a fourth straight season in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Canadian spent his first two seasons at Georgia Tech, transferred to Syracuse for the most recent season and has opted to join the Panthers next season. (Daily Orange)

Clemson basketball lands commitment from Notre Dame transfer Cole Certa

Notre Dame rising junior guard transfer Cole Certa is signing with Clemson, he announced. Certa (6-5 205) averaged 12.8 points per game as a sophomore, shooting 36.7% on 3-pointers and 89.2% from the free throw line. He scored 30+ points in ACC play three times, including 37 points and making seven 3-pointers in a win over Georgia Tech. (TigerNet)

Jamari McDowell commits to Wake Forest basketball after stint at Kansas

Wake Forest got a basketball commitment from Jamari McDowell following three seasons at Kansas. The 6-5, 200-pounder had Wake Forest in his final four a few years ago when picking a program. McDowell played 35 games for the Jayhawks this past season, starting seven. The Houston native averaged 3.3 points and 1.6 rebounds per game this season. (Deacons Illustrated)

NC State transfer forward Cole Cloer commits to Alabama basketball

Former NC State forward Cole Cloer has committed to Alabama out of the transfer portal. Cloer was a 2026 recruit who enrolled early. But after arriving in January, Cloer watched as NC State coach Will Wade departed for LSU. He opted for the transfer portal over new Wolfpack coach Justin Gainey, despite attending Gainey’s introductory press conference. (On3.com)

Cayden Boozer to return to Duke for 2026-27 season

Duke guard Cayden Boozer will return for the 2026-27 season, the program announced. Boozer was a true freshman this past season. Boozer made 38 appearances and 11 starts for the Blue Devils this past season. He averaged 7.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3 assists in 23 minutes per game. Boozer shot 50% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. (On3.com)

Penn State transfer guard Kayden Mingo commits to Baylor basketball

Former Penn State guard Kayden Mingo committed to Baylor via the NCAA Transfer Portal on Thursday morning. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining. As a true freshman this past season, Mingo started in all 28 of his appearances for the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-3 standout averaged 13.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 32 minutes per game. (On3.com)

Washington transfer guard Zoom Diallo commits to Kentucky basketball

Former Washington guard Zoom Diallo committed to Kentucky out of the NCAA transfer portal. He’ll have two seasons of eligibility remaining. Diallo appeared in all 33 of Washington’s games in the 2025-26 season with 29 starts. Diallo averaged 15.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, while shooting 49% from the field and 32% from three. (On3.com)

Notre Dame transfer wing Jalen Haralson commits to Tennessee basketball

Tennessee‘s offseason roster overhaul continues, with Rick Barnes landing one of the top wings in the transfer portal in Notre Dame's Jalen Haralson. The former top-20 recruit is coming off a freshman season where he led the Fighting Irish in scoring (16.2 ppg), was second on the team in rebounds and assists. Haralson chose the Vols over Ohio State and UNC. (On3.com)

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