College Basketball Recruiting

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

Kentucky lands No. 33-ranked Braydon Hawthorne to complete 2025 class

Braydon Hawthorne, the No. 33 overall recruit in the 2025 class, has committed to Mark Pope and Kentucky. The 6-foot-8, 175-pound small forward out of Huntington (W.V.) Prep was the biggest riser in the 2025 class this high school season, climbing from outside the Top 150 to being deemed as one of the top long-term prospects in the country. (247 Sports)

Four-Star Forward Sebastian Wilkins Commits to Duke, Reclassifies to 2025

Brewster Academy forward Sebastian Wilkins announced Friday that he will reclassify to the class of 2025 and commit to Duke, choosing the Blue Devils over Maryland. He's evolved into a modern-day combo-forward who can play and defend multiple positions. Measuring 6-foot-8 (with shoes) and a 6-foot-10 wingspan, he has good size and a solid build. (247 Sports)

Deron Rippey Jr. recaps visits, updates recruitment after productive 3SSB live session

Five-star guard Deron Rippey Jr. is one of the most electrifying players in the class of 2026. The 6-foot-2 guard out of Blair Academy (NJ) can beat you in a number of ways, from blowing by defenders on drives, to shooting the trey, to being a pest on defense. What really stands out is his feel for the game. One moment particularly jumps off the page. (Zag's Blog)

NC State lands basketball commitment from Texas Tech transfer Darrion Williams

When North Carolina State hired Will Wade away from McNeese State and gave him another chance at the high major level, the promise was always that Wade would be able to deliver on the basketball recruiting trail. So far, he's delivering on that promise and made his biggest splash yet on Thursday when he landed Texas Tech transfer Darrion Williams. (247 Sports)

Duke basketball lands Italian pro shooting guard Dame Sarr

Dame Sarr, an elite 6-foot-6 shooting guard from Italy, has committed to play for Duke next season. The soon to be 19-year-old has most recently been playing with FC Barcelona, a professional basketball team in Spain that partipates in the Liga ACB and EuroLeague. Sarr averaged 5.8 points and 1.7 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per game this season. (On3.com)

Top 35 junior DaKari Spear names several schools in contact

Last time ZAGSBLOG caught up with DaKari Spear, Alabama, Kentucky, LSU, Miami, Oklahoma State, SMU, TCU, Tennessee, Texas and Texas A&M were some of the schools to reach out when the contact period opened. Many of those schools are still involved. Spear has seen SMU, Tennessee and Texas unofficially and will be looking to take more visits in June. (Zag's Blog)

Four-star forward Niko Bundalo commits to Ole Miss

Ole Miss has secured a four-star prospect for its 2025 basketball recruiting class. McDonald’s All-American forward Niko Bundalo will play for the Rebels next season. The 6-foot-10 power forward had originally committed to the Washington Huskies but announced his decommitment last month. Now, he’ll suit up for coach Chris Beard and Ole Miss. (Zag's Blog)

Top-30 junior power forward Sebastian Wilkins down to Duke and Maryland, sets commitment date

Sebastian Wilkins, a four-star power forward in the 2026 class, has set his college commitment date. The 6-foot-8 prospect of Brewster Academy (NH) will announce his college decision on Friday, May 23rd at 4:00 PM ET between his final two schools: Duke and Maryland. Wilkins, a Massachusetts native, has completed official visits to each of his finalists. (On3.com)

Arkansas Basketball Transfer Boogie Fland Commits To Florida Gators

Arkansas transfer Boogie Fland committed to the Florida Gators on Tuesday. Fland, who considered turning pro, withdrew from the NBA Draft last week. He attended the draft combine but did not complete the entire event before making is decision to return for another season of college basketball. The 6-foot-2 guard was a projected second-round pick. (ESPN.com)

Louisville lands 2025 international forward Mouhamed Camara

Mouhamed Camara, a strong and athletic power forward out of NBA Academy Africa, has committed to Louisville. The 6-foot-7, 215-pound recruit is a member of the 2025 class and will join the Cardinals for the 2025-26 season. He has outstanding physical tools, plays with a high motor, and is an excellent defender and rebounder at this stage. (247 Sports)

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