College Basketball Recruiting
Daily news coverage of the nation's top college basketball recruits and teams.
Five-star PG Brandon McCoy Jr. commits to Michigan for '26 class
On a night when coach Dusty May guided Michigan to its first national championship game appearance since 2018, the Wolverines also took a huge step in continuing their dominance next season. Five-star senior
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Brandon McCoy Jr., one of the top-five point guards in the class, announced his commitment to Michigan on the Fab Five's alternate telecast. (
ESPN)
ACC Basketball: 2026 Recruting Snapshot
The 2026 McDonald’s Game included four players who previously committed to ACC programs: No. 2
Cameron Williams (Duke), No. 10
Deron Rippey Jr. (Duke), No. 13
Caleb Gaskins (Miami) and No. 21 Maximo Adams (UNC before Hubert Davis' dismissal). In addition, the Tar Heels also received a February commitment from guard Dylan Mingo (No. 5). (
North Carolina Sports Network)
Illinois lands top-35 Class of 2026 guard, former Wake Forest commit Quentin Coleman
Illinois is preparing for a Final Four, but the Illini also got a big jump on reloading its roster for next season. A day before Illinois is set to play UConn in an NCAA Tournament semifinal, top-35 Class of 2026 recruit Quentin Coleman committed to the Illini following an official visit to campus. The 6-foot-4, 180-pound guard originally signed with Wake Forest. (
Illini Inquirer)
McDonald's All-American Game box score, results: West wins while Arizona, Missouri commits shine
Despite being held in a 42-42 deadlock at half, the West used a 60-point second half to emerge victorious 102-86 over Team East. Missouri commitment
Jason Crowe Jr. and Arizona commitment
Caleb Holt walked away from tonight's game with co-MVP awards. Crowe Jr. finished with 16 points (8/13 FG), five assists, two rebounds, and a steal. (
Sporting News)
Latest update on Tyran Stokes’ decision timeline, NBA upside
Experts around the recruiting world believe the long-awaited commitment of top-recruit
Tyran Stokes is nearing, with ESPN’s Paul Biancardi speculating that Stokes’ decision could come after the Nike Hoop Summit. “I think [his decision] is coming after the Nike Hoop Summit [April 11],” Biancardi said during ESPN’s coverage of the McDonald’s All-American Game. (
Zag's Blog)
How should Louisville basketball, Pat Kelsey approach transfer portal?
After his second season at the helm of the Louisville Cardinals basketball came to an end, head coach Pat Kelsey told reporters he was giving himself "six or seven hours" to unwind with his family. Then, it was right back to chasing that feeling of being the last team standing in the NCAA Tournament. To get there, Kelsey must ace the NCAA transfer portal. (
Louisville Courier-Journal)
How New Assistant Coach is Poised To Take Clemson Basketball Recruiting Overseas
This week, amid coaching departures, Clemson Basketball added Andre Morgan, Chris Harriman, and Chad Warner all as assistant coaches. Each with different, valuable skillsets, Clemson’s new assistants will all contribute to Clemson’s 2026-27 season. But for Harriman specifically, his contributions are needed —and expected— in the offseason. (
Sports Illustrated)
Top ranked Tyran Stokes, Jordan Smith headline McDonald's All American Game
UNC Basketball signee
Maximo Adams is the model of consistency and willingness to do all the little things. The future Tar Heel has proven willing to play the three or the four. At 6-foot-7, he's a capable shooter, and he's a hard-nosed kid who is an elite rebounder for his size. Adams' future could be up in the air after last week's firing of coach
Hubert Davis. (
247 Sports)
Previewing the 2026 McDonald's All American boys' game
High school basketball's premier showcase returns this week. The McDonald's All American game brings together the nation's top basketball recruits in the senior high school class. All 24 players in this year's boys' game are ranked in the ESPN 100, headlined by No. 1
Tyran Stokes and No. 2
Jordan Smith. Here's everything to know about the game. (
ESPN)
Tyran Stokes is still a recruiting option for Kentucky basketball
Tyran Stokes, a 6-foot-7 small forward from Louisville, was first offered a Kentucky basketball scholarship in November 2023, when John Calipari still led the Wildcats. In more than two years since, Stokes has remained a key Kentucky recruiting target. After becoming the UK coach in 2024, Mark Pope picked up the pursuit of Stokes and re-offered him. (
MSN.com)