College Basketball Recruiting

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

Four-star wing Christopher Washington Jr. decommits from Alabama basketball

Alabama's 2026 recruiting class just took a big hit. Christopher Washington Jr., the No. 58 overall recruit in the 2026 class, has decommitted from the Crimson Tide, a source told 247Sports on Monday. The 6-foot-9 small forward out of Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Providence Christian Academy committed to Alabama back on Sept. 8. (247 Sports)

Five-star wing Jaxon Richardson cuts list to four schools

Five-star wing Jaxon Richardson has trimmed his college list to four schools, he told ZAGSBLOG. The 6-foot-6 wing from Orlando (FL) Southeastern Prep is considering Alabama, USC, Ole Miss and Creighton. He has no decision date at the moment. He is the son of former NBA player and two-time Slam Dunk champion Jason Richardson. (Zag's Blog)

Four-star shooting guard Austin Goosby commits to Texas over Duke, Baylor, BYU

2026 Melissa (Texas) 4-star SG Austin Goosby had a big, burnt orange decision Monday. The 6-foot-5 playmaker committed to Sean Miller and the Texas men’s basketball program over Duke, Baylor, BYU, SMU, and Miami. The little brother of Texas Football starting left tackle Trevor Goosby, Austin took official visits to each of the schools in the mix. (On3.com)

Highly-touted point guard Miles Sadler commits to West Virginia

Ross Hodge scored a significant recruiting victory Sunday as the Mountaineers landed a verbal commitment from Class of 2026 point guard Miles Sadler. He is Listed as the No. 4 point guard recruit and the No. 40 player overall in next year’s class by 247 Sports. Maryland, Oklahoma, Tennessee, UCLA and USC were the other finalists for Sadler. (West Virginia MetroNews)

Basketball recruiting early signing period is open. What you need to know

Basketball players in the 2026 recruiting class can put pen to paper starting Nov. 12 as the early signing period opens and runs through Nov. 19. Regular signing day is April 15. Schools' reliance on the the transfer portal has had a significant impact on recruiting high school seniors, with 16 of the top-25 ranked prospects, per 247Sports Composite, still uncommitted. (USA Today)

Five-Star PG Deron Rippey Jr. Praises NC State After Official Visit

Will Wade had the honor of hosting Deron Rippey Jr. over the weekend. The five-star point guard is one of the top recruits left in the Class of 2026, and NC State is going all-in on landing Rippey. Wolfpack fans were more than generous to Rippey while he was in town, as they know how much of an impact he could make on the team next season. (Sports Illustrated)

7-foot, four-star center Sinan Huan commits to Purdue

Sinan Huan, a four-star center in the 2026 class, has committed to Purdue. The 7-foot senior is originally from China but now attends Georgetown Prep in Rockville, Maryland. He is ranked as the No. 64 overall player in the class, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. Rivals’ evaluators are higher on Huan, ranking him as the No. 36 player in the class. (On3.com)

4-star PG Marcus Johnson, former Ohio State pledge, commits to South Carolina

Marcus Johnson, a four-star point guard in the 2026 class, has committed to South Carolina. The 6-foot-2 senior out of Garfield Heights (OH) was committed to Ohio State for over two years, before decommitting from the program in late October. Johnson is ranked as the No. 48 overall player in the 2026 class, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. (On3.com)

Michigan State Basketball Lands 7-Foot Center Ethan Taylor

Michigan State added a major frontcourt piece to its 2026 basketball recruiting class. Ethan Taylor, the No. 27 overall prospect and the No. 2-ranked big man in the senior class, committed to the Spartans. The Link Academy (MO) standout chose MSU over Indiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Oregon. The 7-footer had a standout summer on the Nike EYBL circuit. (247 Sports)

5-Star PF Cameron Williams Commits to Duke Basketball

Cameron Williams, the No. 4 overall basketball recruit in 2026 basketball recruiting class, committed to Duke on Friday. The 6-foot-11 power forward from Phoenix, Arizona committed to the Blue Devils over Arizona and Texas. Williams is the third commitment for Duke in the 2026 class, joining 5-star wing Bryson Howard and 4-star big man Maxime Meyer. (247 Sports)

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