College Basketball Recruiting
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Top-3 prospect Brandon McCoy Jr. discusses return to Arizona Unity, updates recruitment
Class of 2026 five-star guard
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Brandon McCoy Jr. has made his return to the Arizona Unity EYBL program, and he’s making an impact in a big way. McCoy has been on three college campuses so far in the process: Duke for an official visit in November 2024 and UCLA and USC the summer after his freshman year. The five-star has offers from 20+ programs. (
Zag's Blog)
2026 5-star Anthony Thompson nearing list cut, visits
The potential of Ohio-based 2026 5-star wing
Anthony Thompson somehow seems even greater after a year away from home at prep school. The 6-foot-8 and 205-pound Thompson gained 18 pounds over the last year at Western Reserve. With a 7-foot-3 and-a-half wingspan and perimeter skills, he checks all the boxes of a potential pro. (
Daily Hoosier)
2026 four-star Bryson Howard Impressing with Shot-Making and Athleticism as Big Offers Roll In
National names came rolling through the NBPA Top 100 down in Rock Hill, South Carolina not long ago, as some of the premier names around the country competed all under one building. Several players elevated their play and proved why they are regarded as one of the top prospects, and 2026 6’6 forward
Bryson Howard was one of them. (
Phenom Hoop Report)
Top-40 2026 prospect Chase Foster details the four schools involved most
Class of 2026 forward Chase Foster is having quite the summer on the Nike EYBL circuit. The 6-foot-9, 200-pound forward has been a consistent force in the paint and has really expanded his perimeter game. Foster said four schools are standing out right now and recruiting him the hardest: Maryland, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State and Villanova. (
Zag's Blog)
Virginia Basketball: Ryan Odom’s recruiting efforts spanning the globe
On Monday, Thijs de Ridder, the 6’8’’ forward from Belgium, announced his intention to play for Virginia, joining 7’0” German center Johann Grunloh, who committed to the Cavaliers in late April. Grunloh arrived in town recently, along with another international player, VCU transfer Martin Carrere of France. They are poised to be impact players. (
Augusta Free Press)
July Live Period: Thursday Under Armour Coaches Watch
College basketball coaches are back on the road for the July live evaluation period. Day 1 in Georgia for the Under Armour Circuit’s event - 4-Star PF
Quinn Costello (On3 No. 124): Purdue’s Matt Painter, Minnesota’s Niko Medved, Michigan’s Dusty May. Assistants from UNC, Iowa, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Providence, Texas, Wake Forest. (
On3.com)
College basketball coaches watch top recruits during July Live Period
Thursday – adidas 3SSB: Five-Star SG
Caleb Holt (No. 4 NATL): Arkansas’ John Calipari, Kentucky’s Mark Pope, Alabama’s Nate Oats, UConn’s Dan Hurley, Auburn’s Steven Pearl. Four-Star PG
Deron Rippey Jr. (No. 17 NATL): Indiana’s Darian DeVries, Miami’s Jai Lucas, UConn’s Dan Hurley, Virginia’s Ryan Odom, North Carolina State’s Will Wade. (
On3.com)
Boys basketball recruiting: July's key storylines to watch
As things stand, just one five-star prospect is off the board, and only nine players in the ESPN 100 are committed entering the first live period. Things were also moving slowly at this time a year ago, but 17 ESPN 100 prospects were committed and several top-15 recruits were on the verge of making decisions. It's even slower this cycle. Why? (
ESPN.com)
Top 20 forward Jaxon Richardson cuts list to 10 schools
Jaxon Richardson, a 6-foot-6, 200-pound small forward out of Columbus High School (Fla.) has cut his list to 10 schools as he enters the next phase of his recruitment. Richardson, who plays for the Florida Rebels on the Nike EYBL circuit, is currently ranked No. 19 overall in the 2026 class. Richardson is now considering the following programs: (
247 Sports)
Thijs De Ridder, Belgian Forward, Signs With Virginia Basketball
While Virginia released its men’s basketball roster recently, Ryan Odom still had one more piece to secure on the recruiting front. That news came Monday when Belgian forward Thijs De Ridder signed with UVA. De Ridder announced his decision on social media. De Ridder was projected as a potential second round pick in this year’s NBA Draft before withdrawing. (
The Sabre)