College Basketball Recruiting

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

Cincinnati transfer guard Shon Abaev commits to Florida State

Former Cincinnati guard Shon Abaev has committed to Florida State via the transfer portal. He was a freshman at Cincinnati this past season. He has three years of eligibility remaining. In his lone campaign with the Bearcats, Abaev made 24 appearances and 12 starts. He averaged 7.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 15.9 minutes per game. (On3.com)

Former Villanova point guard Acaden Lewis transferring to Miami basketball

Villanova point guard Acaden Lewis, an All-Big East Second Team and All-Freshman Team selection, is transferring to Miami. Lewis is considered the 20th-best player in the transfer portal according to 247Sports. The 6-foot-2 lefty averaged 12.2 points per game and ranked second in the Big East in assists per game (5.3) and fourth in steals per game (1.9). (Inside the U)

Georgia Tech transfer Baye Ndongo commits to Pitt basketball

Former Georgia Tech forward Baye Ndongo has committed to Pitt out of the NCAA transfer portal. He averaged 11.8 points and 8.1 rebounds per game this past season for the Yellow Jackets. Ndongo spent three seasons at Georgia Tech, appearing in 90 games and starting them all. His career averages total 12.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. (On3.com)

Former UNC point guard Kyan Evans commits to Minnesota basketball

The Minnesota Golden Gophers have landed their fourth transfer portal commitment of the offseason as North Carolina guard Kyan Evans has announced his decision to reunite with Minnesota coach Niko Medved. Evans was ranked in the transfer portal as the No. 295 player available and No. 59 point guard. He chose the Gophers over Big Ten rival Iowa. (On3.com)

Hofstra transfer PG Preston Edmead commits to NC State

NC State’s transfer portal roster build is starting to take shape. Hofstra point guard Preston Edmead committed to the Wolfpack during his official visit Saturday morning. Edmead, who was named the CAA Rookie of the Year this past season, has three years of eligibility remaining. He averaged 16.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game last season. (The Wolfpacker)

Former Syracuse point guard Naithan George commits to Pitt

Former Syracuse point guard Naithan George has committed to Pitt, he announced on social media Monday. The move means George will spend a fourth straight season in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Canadian spent his first two seasons at Georgia Tech, transferred to Syracuse for the most recent season and has opted to join the Panthers next season. (Daily Orange)

Clemson basketball lands commitment from Notre Dame transfer Cole Certa

Notre Dame rising junior guard transfer Cole Certa is signing with Clemson, he announced. Certa (6-5 205) averaged 12.8 points per game as a sophomore, shooting 36.7% on 3-pointers and 89.2% from the free throw line. He scored 30+ points in ACC play three times, including 37 points and making seven 3-pointers in a win over Georgia Tech. (TigerNet)

Jamari McDowell commits to Wake Forest basketball after stint at Kansas

Wake Forest got a basketball commitment from Jamari McDowell following three seasons at Kansas. The 6-5, 200-pounder had Wake Forest in his final four a few years ago when picking a program. McDowell played 35 games for the Jayhawks this past season, starting seven. The Houston native averaged 3.3 points and 1.6 rebounds per game this season. (Deacons Illustrated)

NC State transfer forward Cole Cloer commits to Alabama basketball

Former NC State forward Cole Cloer has committed to Alabama out of the transfer portal. Cloer was a 2026 recruit who enrolled early. But after arriving in January, Cloer watched as NC State coach Will Wade departed for LSU. He opted for the transfer portal over new Wolfpack coach Justin Gainey, despite attending Gainey’s introductory press conference. (On3.com)

Cayden Boozer to return to Duke for 2026-27 season

Duke guard Cayden Boozer will return for the 2026-27 season, the program announced. Boozer was a true freshman this past season. Boozer made 38 appearances and 11 starts for the Blue Devils this past season. He averaged 7.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3 assists in 23 minutes per game. Boozer shot 50% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. (On3.com)

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