College Basketball Recruiting
Daily news coverage of the nation's top college basketball recruits and teams.
Nolan Adekunle, German Prospect, Commits To Virginia Basketball
Ryan Odom turned to the international basketball scene for another addition to Virginia basketball. The Cavs added Nolan Adekunle, who has played in Germany for multiple seasons, to the 2026-2027 roster. Adekunle comes to Virginia after multiple years playing in Europe. Born in Germany, he played in the German Basketball Bundesliga League. (
The Sabre)
Top-20 recruit Gabe Nesmith commits to Vanderbilt basketball
Gabe Nesmith, a top-20 prospect in 2027, tells Rivals he’s committed to Vanderbilt, becoming the highest-ranked player to choose the Commodores in nearly a decade. Ranked only behind Simi Shittu and
Darius Garland, both five-star recruits in 2018, Nesmith becomes the third-highest ranked player to commit to Vanderbilt in the modern recruiting era. (
On3.com)
4-star wing Kager Knueppel, brother of Kon Knueppel, commits to Duke basketball
Four-star small forward Kager Knueppel, brother of former Blue Devils guard
Kon Knueppel, has committed to Duke. The 6-foot-10 rising senior from Wisconsin Lutheran is one of the best shooters in the 2027 class, averaging 16.5 points while shooting over 50% from three on the EYBL Circuit. Knueppel chose Duke over Purdue, Michigan, and others. (
On3.com)
5-star center Bamba Touray transferring to Prolific Prep (Fla.) for junior season
One of the top prep basketball programs in the nation is getting a massive addition to its roster for the 2026-27 season. Five-star center
Bamba Touray, the No. 3 overall prospect in the 2028 cycle, is transferring from IMG Academy (Fla.) to Prolific Prep (Fla.) for his junior season. The 7-footer from Senegal remains one of the top recruits in high school hoops. (
On3.com)
Wake Forest basketball completes roster with talented Slovenian Lukas Bojovic
Rounding out their roster for the 2026-27 season, Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Steve Forbes decided to dip into the international ranks, grabbing Slovenian-board guard Lukas Bojovic. Bojovic was a standout for Partizan's U19 team this season, averaging 22.8 points per contest, while adding 5.6 assists and 3.2 rebounds across 18 games. (
Demon Deacon Digest)
Isaiah Hamilton, ranked No. 2 in 2028, transfers to basketball powerhouse Montverde
Isaiah Hamilton, a 6-foot-7, 200-pound small forward from Toronto's Crestwood Prep, is transferring to Montverde (Fla.) Academy for his junior year, he told 247Sports. The No. 2 recruit in the class of 2028 is an explosive, highly talented wing expected to make a major impact this spring and summer with Canada Elite on the Under Armour Association circuit. (
247 Sports)
Four-star PG Kevin Savage down to 6 schools, sets commitment date
Kevin Savage, a four-star point guard in the 2027 class, tells Rivals he’s cut his list to six schools ahead of his July 5 commitment. The 5-foot-11 rising senior out of Wheeler High School (GA) will consider Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Purdue, and UCLA. Savage is the No. 41 recruit in the 2027 class according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. (
On3.com)
Georgia Tech Basketball Adds Latvian Forward Ilja Kurucs
A 6-10 forward from Cesis, Latvia, Ilja Kurucs has signed with Georgia Tech basketball. A talented international prospect, Kurucs brings a wealth of international playing experience from the Estonian-Latvian League, Latvian National Team and European Youth Basketball League circuit. This past season, Kurucs competed in the Estonian-Latvian league. (
RamblinWreck.com)
Four-star SG Baboucarr Ann commits to Wisconsin
Baboucarr Ann, a four-star shooting guard in the 2027 class, has committed to Wisconsin, he told Rivals. The 6-foot-4 rising senior out of Maple Grove High (MN) is ranked as the No. 78 overall recruit and the No. 19 ranked shooting guard in the 2027 class, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, an average of all three major recruiting media companies. (
On3.com)
DeMarcus Henry Shows Why He’s Among the Nation’s Best at NBPA Top 100
With so many national-level players in attendance at the NBPA Top 100 Camp in Rock Hill, 2027 DeMarcus Henry was one that you simply could NOT notice when he was on the court. The 6’7 prospect has been rising up the ranks and is showing why he is one of the premier players in the country, as schools from all over are recruiting him in a big way. (
Phenom Hoop Report)