College Basketball Recruiting

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

2026 4-star Sammy Jackson commits to VCU over Texas, Indiana, others

Sammy Jackson, a four-star small forward in the 2026 class, has committed to VCU, becoming one of the highest-ranked players in program history. The 6-foot-7 rising senior out of Roman Catholic (PA) chose the Rams over Texas, Indiana, and St. Joe’s. Jackson is ranked 73rd nationally in the class by On3. He’s also the No. 26-ranked small forward. (On3.com)

Congolese big man Paul Mbiya commits to Kansas basketball

Kansas added a major frontcourt piece to its 2025 class Wednesday with the commitment of center Paul Mbiya. The 6-foot-11, 260-pound big man, who boasts a 7-foot-7 wingspan, chose the Jayhawks over Oregon after reopening his recruitment. Mbiya originally signed with NC State but requested a release from his National Letter of Intent on June 18. (247 Sports)

Updated 247Sports Class of 2027 basketball recruiting rankings released

Baba Oladotun out of Silver Spring (Md.) Blake retains his No. 1 position in this ranking, but the situation at the top is currently as clear as mud. Still, as with many near the top of the 2027 rankings, Oladotun is about upside and archetype. Moving all the way up to No. 2 from No. 10 is Bruce Branch III, a skilled, 6-foot-7 wing from Arizona. (247 Sports)

Four-star guard Kohl Rosario commits to Kansas, reclassifies to 2025

Kohl Rosario, the No. 45 basketball recruit in the 2026 class, has committed to the Kansas Jayhawks and is reclassifying to the class of 2025. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Hudson (N.C.) Moravian Prep was set to visit Miami and Duke following his trip to Kansas, but has canceled each and will head to Lawrence to prepare for the upcoming season. (247 Sports)

NC State Basketball Still Chasing North Carolina's Top-Ranked Senior, Cole Cloer

Caldwell Academy (N.C.) standout Cole Cloer has been in contact with the North Carolina State University basketball staff in the few months since Will Wade assumed the reins in Raleigh back in late March. And judging by reports this week, the 6-foot-7, 185-pound small forward is now working to schedule an official visit with the Wolfpack. (Sports Illustrated)

Kentucky targets Tay Kinney, Deron Rippey Jr. among top performers at NBPA Top 100 Camp

The annual NBPA Top 100 camp made the move to Rock Hill, SC, this year. The Rock Hill Sports & Event Center set the stage for nearly three full days of non-stop hoops. What makes this camp even more interesting is that college coaches were allowed to watch their favorite targets for the first two days of games. The dead period took a brief break. (Kentucky Sports Radio)

Updated 247Sports Class of 2026 basketball recruiting rankings released

Tyran Stokes remains the top-ranked player in the class, which should come as no surprise. He's far and away the most naturally talented and dynamic prospect in the class. Stokes's combination of size, power, athleticism, and playmaking ability is unmatched. There is a new name coming in at No. 2: Jordan Smith. Brandon McCoy Recruiting Profile" rel="tag">Brandon McCoy remains in the top three. (247 Sports)

A Look Back at the NBPA Top 100

The on-court play begins to separate the good from the great over time. Many of the best players may not have been the early prodigies. Hubert Davis has the privilege to say he may have offered the best three on-ball guards in the 2026 class in Dylan Mingo, Taylen Kinney, and Deron Rippey Jr. Mingo was a monster this week as his MVP award would indicate. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

USC transfer guard Desmond Claude commits to Washington

Former USC guard Desmond Claude has committed to Washington via the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3’s Joe Tipton. Claude is the No. 29 overall player and No. 8 point guard in On3’s 2025 Transfer Portal Player Rankings. In his lone campaign with the Trojans, Claude averaged 15.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. (On3.com)

NC State adds commitment from Wyoming transfer center Scottie Ebube

NC State’s roster building is officially over. The Pack added the final piece of its 2025-26 roster via Wyoming transfer center Scottie Ebube, who committed on Wednesday afternoon. Ebube, who has one year of eligibility remaining, averaged 5.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in 10.4 minutes across 23 games last season. Ebube projects as a reserve center. (The Wolfpacker)

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