College Basketball Recruiting

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

Flyin' to the Hoop: Mateen Cleaves, CJ Rosser, among others stand out

Flyin' to the Hoop once again delivered as one of the premier high school basketball showcases in the country, bringing elite talent and high-level matchups to the Dayton area. With packed stands and a full slate of games from morning to night, 247Sports was on hand all day Saturday to break down the top storylines and standout performances. (247 Sports)

No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes says Nike deal won’t impact college decision

No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes signed an NIL deal with Nike in October. “I also want to work with Nike to connect with young athletes and give feedback on our footwear and apparel,” Stokes said. “Not just from me, but from my community.” Now that Stokes, a 6-foot-7 forward, is nearing a college commitment, he says his Nike deal won’t impact his decision. (Zag's Blog)

Five-star Class of 2027 Nasir Anderson updates recruitment at Hoophall Classic

As a slick, left-handed point guard who constantly locates cutters, floats lob passes, and attacks downhill, Class of 2027 basketball recruit Nasir Anderson has become one of the most dazzling point guards in the country. The 6-foot-4 Anderson, now spearheading a high powered offense at Prolific Prep, has been hearing from a steady barrage of high majors. (Zag's Blog)

Five-star Missouri commit Jason Crowe Jr. draws Trae Young comparisons at Hoophall Classic

Dennis Gates and Missouri have a Top-10recruiting class, and it is headlined by five-star guard Jason Crowe Jr. Crowe is a 6-foot-3 senior at Inglewood HS (CA) and recorded a record 48 points at the Hoophall Classic, leading to a Trae Young comparison from Jonathan Givony. In 24 games for Inglewood this season, Crowe is averaging 44.1 points per game. (Zag's Blog)

From Ontario to Arizona: Top 10 junior Paul Osaruyi stops in Massachusetts for Hoophall Classic

Bella Vista Prep’s Paul Osaruyi hasn’t always played in the United States. For the 2024 FIBA U-17 Basketball World Cup the junior was a roster feature. During the tournament he scored an average of six points per game and 6.6 rebounds. “High school basketball in the (United) States is like more up and down (the court), so it’s fast, fast paced,” Osaruyi said. (Mass Live)

How Marcus Spears Jr., CJ Rosser & other top 25 recruits in Class of 2027 are performing this season

Marcus Spears Jr. of Dynamic Prep (Irving, Texas) is the top player in the class and a leader on the floor for a 14-1 squad. He contributes in every statistical category, averaging 14.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game. CJ Rosser Jr. and Obinna Ekezie Jr. of Southeastern Prep Academy (Orlando, Fla.) hold the No. 2 and No. 3 spots. (MaxPreps)

Arkansas' John Calipari watches 5-star SG Jordan Smith Jr. Thursday night

Arkansas head coach John Calipari is currently in to watch five-star shooting guard Jordan Smith Jr. tonight at the Bass Pro Shop Tournament, a source told Rivals. The 6-foot-2 senior out of Paul VI Catholic (VA) is considering the Razorbacks in his list of top schools, along with Duke, Kentucky, Georgetown, Indiana, and the Syracuse Orange. (On3.com)

Bass Pro Tournament of Champions: Stars from the classes of 2026 and 2027 shine

The third quarterfinal of the night featured Principia from St. Louis and local program Springfield (Mo.) Kickapoo. Led by Wake Forest bound four-star guard Quentin Coleman, Principia has been having a big season and that continued as they rolled to a 70-55 win. Currently ranked No. 90 in the class of 2026, Coleman showed why he's set to make a big leap. (247 Sports)

How AJ Williams, Colton Hiller and other top 25 recruits in Class of 2028 are performing this season

Georgia is home to two of the top five players in the sophomore class. AJ Williams of Eagle's Landing Christian Academy (McDonough, Ga.) is the top player in the class. The 6-foot-7 small forward is averaging 29 points and 12 rebounds per game this season. Colton Hiller of Coatesville (Pa.) is the No. 3 player in the class and averages 24 points per game. (MaxPreps)

Top-ranked 2027 recruit CJ Rosser schedules visits to Kentucky, Louisville

The top-ranked high school junior in the country will make his way to Lexington soon. According to On3’s Joe Tipton, 6-foot-9 power forward CJ Rosser will take an unofficial visit to Kentucky and Louisville in the coming weeks. He will attend the Cardinals’ game against SMU on January 31 before checking out the Wildcats’ game against Oklahoma on Feb. 4. (Kentucky Sports Radio)

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