College Basketball Recruiting

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

4-star SG Kayden Allen receives release from Cincinnati, reopening recruitment

Kayden Allen, a four-star shooting guard in the 2026 basketball recruiting class, has received his release from Cincinnati and will reopen his recruitment. The Bearcats parted ways with coach Wes Miller on Friday, prompting Allen to re-evaluate his options. The 6-foot-5 senior from Long Island Lutheran (NY) is ranked as the No. 47 recruit in the 2026 class. (On3.com)

What you need to know about the college basketball transfer portal in 2026

Although college basketball players around the country are already declaring their intention to enter the transfer portal this spring, the portal has yet to open. Due to NCAA rule changes, the portal won’t open until Tuesday after the national championship game, which falls April 7. The portal opens later this year and the window has also been shortened. (Inside the Hall)

2026 big man Moustapha Diop re-opens recruitment after decommitting from Georgia Tech

Class of 2026 big man Moustapha Diop has reopened his recruitment. Diop was previously committed to Georgia Tech. A 6-foot-10, 215-pound center, Diop is the No. 113-ranked prospect in the 2026 basketball recruiting class. The Yellow Jackets fired head coach Damon Stoudamire on March 8 after an 11-20 season and a 2-16 mark in the ACC. (247 Sports)

4-star SG Adam Oumiddoch, former St. John's signee, commits to Villanova

Adam Oumiddoch, a 4-star shooting guard in the 2026 basketball recruiting class, has committed to Villanova. The 6-foot-5 senior from Overtime Elite (GA) was previously signed with St. John’s before requesting his release last month. Oumiddoch, an Arlington, Virginia native is ranked as the No. 60 overall player in the 2026 class, according to Rivals. (On3.com)

Four-star point guard Trey Beamer requests release from Boston College

Over the weekend, Boston College decided to part ways with head coach Earl Grant after five years. On Thursday, the Eagles lone signee from the class of 2026 requested to be released from his letter of intent as four-star point guard Trey Beamer of Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy has requested his release, he and his family confirmed to 247Sports via statement. (247 Sports)

Dionte Neal decommits from UNC-Greensboro: All-time Reidsville scorer reopens recruitment

Dionte Neal, a 3-star recruit from Reidsville, decommitted from UNC-Greensboro. This decision by the all-time leading scorer in Reidsville history will reopen his college basketball recruitment. Neal is having a fantastic senior season for the Reidsville basketball team, averaging 35.6 points, 8.6 assists, 6.4 steals, and 4.6 rebounds per game. (On3.com)

Four-Star Basketball Recruit Joe Philon Sets Commitment Date

Joe Philon, the 2026 4-star recruit from Tampa Montverde, is nearing the end of his recruitment. The 6-8 forward had narrowed his choices to four schools: UCLA, South Florida, Ohio State, and UNLV. On Social Media Friday he set his commitment date as March 21st. He has officially visited each of his finalists, most recently visiting UNLV last weekend. (Bruin Report Online)

5-Star SG Caleb Holt Commits To Arizona Basketball

Caleb Holt, the No. 4 college basketball recruit in the 2026 class, has committed to Arizona, becoming Tommy Lloyd's highest-ranked commit since taking over in Tucson. Holt, who announced his decision Tuesday on ESPN's "First Take," chose the Wildcats after also taking trips to Houston, Kentucky, Alabama, Providence, and Arkansas in the fall. (ESPN)

Tyran Stokes on the Verge of Completing His Career with High School Basketball's Biggest Honor

When someone mentions the top boys basketball players in the class of 2026, Tyran Stokes is always mentioned. According to Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN, all three recruiting services have the 6-foot-7, 230-pound Seattle small forward ranked as their No. 1 player. This makes him the consensus top player and a potential top pick in the 2028 NBA Draft. (Sports Illustrated)

Mark Pope Says Kentucky Will Explore 'Everywhere the NCAA Declares is Legal for Us to Recruit'

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope hit the road to recruit on Wednesday, checking in on G League guard Dink Pate in Philadelphia. Just one day later, Pope was asked about his approach to recruiting. Pope addressed that the topic of recruiting is “sensitive” given that he can’t publicly name unsigned players. However, he did discuss Kentucky’s strategy. (Kentucky Sports Radio)

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