Men's basketball recruiting: 2026 class post-signing window takeaways, intel

Posted Nov 23, 2025
The early signing period for men's college basketball is over. After a quiet start, things ramped up at the end of the week as major programs jostled to secure their future. There's a lot to talk about: How Michigan State's recruiting class surged up to challenge Missouri as the No. 1 ranked class. But who else could be in the mix for the top spot? (ESPN.com)

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