College Basketball Recruiting
Daily news coverage of the nation's top college basketball recruits and teams.
Syracuse basketball in pursuit of 5-star, top-10 national prospect Mason Collins
It's early in his recruitment, but one of the schools showing an interest in 5-star Mason Collins is Syracuse basketball. That's according to an article from 247Sports analyst Dushawn London, who spoke with Collins' dad and high school coach, Mardy Collins, about his son's recruitment. Mason Collins is a top-10 basketball recruit in the 2028 class. (
Inside the Loud House)
Class of 2027 four-star TJ Jamison cuts list to ten schools
Class of 2027 four-star guard TJ Jamison has trimmed his list to ten schools, he announced on Tuesday. Jamison’s updated list includes Alabama, LSU, Iowa, Louisville, Oklahoma State, Arkansas, Miami, Baylor, Maryland and the SMU Mustangs. He is ranked as a four-star recruit and the No. 38 overall prospect in the class of 2027, according to 247Sports. (
Zag's Blog)
Top-20 junior Gabe Nesmith updates his recruitment
The upside is through the roof when it comes to 5-star junior
Gabe Nesmith. The 6-foot-6 small forward, rated amongst the Top-20 juniors in the nation, has made strides athletically over the last few months and drew a lot of attention as a standout this summer with Vegas Elite. Nesmith has impressive physical attributes and is an elite offensive talent. (
Stock Risers)
Highland Shootout: Top-50 junior Jaxson Davis delivers, future Mizzou guards show out and much more
On Saturday the Highland Optimist Shootout on the campus of Highland (Ill.) High proved to be one of the most entertaining showcases 247Sports has been on hand for all winter. Played in front of a sold out and enthusiastic crowd, the event featured one big time performance after another culminating in a final game that came down to the closing seconds. (
247 Sports)
Kansas emerging as favorite for top-ranked senior Tyran Stokes
This week, the Kansas Jayhawks became the favorite for No. 1 recruit
Tyran Stokes, receiving a 247 Sports Staff Projection with a confidence level of 5. The pick was submitted Friday. Rivals’ Joe Tipton shared similar optimism regarding Kansas’ chances and pessimism regarding Kentucky’s momentum. “That buzz has definitely been real,” Tipton said. (
Kentucky Sports Radio)
Top-50 junior Josh Tyson updates his recruitment, talks recent play
Lakota West (Ohio) is having an outstanding season and is being viewed as a Top-25 program nationally, according to MaxPreps. One of the stars and focal points for the program is Top-50 junior and 6-foot-2 guard Joshua Tyson. Tyson is fresh off a double-double (23 points, 11 assists) and has season averages of 17 points, five assists, and five rebounds. (
Stock Risers)
Five-star junior Darius Wabbington talks recruitment, junior season
It has been quite the week for
Darius Wabbington, five-star big man out of Sunnyslope High School (Arizona). The 6-foot-10 dynamo of a big man took home MVP honors at HoopHall West, and his team captured yet another trophy during Wabbington’s junior year. His MVP award was well-deserved. He averaged 21.0 points and 10 boards at the event. (
Stock Risers)
Top 50 junior Donovan Davis talks Wisconsin, Iowa State visits
As an offensively unique 6-foot-8, 220-pound four man with a growing defensive aptitude and ability to guard multiple positions, 2027 Freedom HS (WI) basketball recruit Donovan Davis recently wrapped up visits to Iowa State and Wisconsin. After visiting Wisconsin, Davis said the message the coaching staff is illustrating is a rather simple one. (
Zag's Blog)
Class of 2027 four-star forward Trevor Manhertz cuts list to Louisville, Duke and Indiana
Class of 2027 four-star forward Trevor Manhertz has cut his list to a final three schools, it was announced on Tuesday. The 6-foot-8 junior from Christ School (NC) has cut his list to Louisville, Duke and Indiana. Manhertz became one of the top stock risers in the country last summer. The sharp-shooting forward has recently taken visits to all three finalists. (
Zag's Blog)
Get to know class of 2028 small forward Mason Collins
Mason Collins is a 6-foot-6 small forward from Wilmington (De.) who attends The Tatnall School and plays on the Nike EYBL circuit for Team CP3. Though he's only beginning his sophomore year, Collins already has offers from the South Carolina Gamecocks and Virginia Cavaliers. He also holds interest from many of the country's top college basketball programs. (
247 Sports)