College Basketball Recruiting

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

Get to know 2028 combo guard Brady Pettigrew

Brady Pettigrew is a 6-foot-3 combo guard from Bolingbrook, Ill. Though he's only entering his sophomore year, Pettigrew already holds offers from Arizona State, DePaul, USC, Texas A&M, Florida, Illinois, and Florida State. Pettigrew came in at No. 19 in the first 247Sports 2028 basketball recruiting rankings and is a name to monitor moving forward. (247 Sports)

Report: Illini adding Croatian forward Toni Bilic to roster mid-season

Illinois is adding another Balkan to its basketball roster. Croatian forward Toni Bilic has committed to Illinois, will join the Illini for the spring semester, and will be eligible immediately. Bilic, 20, is a 6-foot-8 forward who wasn't currently playing for a team. In the 2024 FIBA U20 EuroBasket Division B, he averaged 5.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists. (Illini Inquirer)

Five-star guard Deron Rippey Jr. announces commitment date

Deron Rippey Jr., a 5-star point guard in the 2026 basketball recruiting class, is ready to announce his college decision. The 6-foot-2 senior from Blair Academy (NJ) will make his commitment on Dec. 30th between his five finalists: Duke, Miami, NC State, Tennessee, and Texas. The No. 2 ranked point guard in the class has officially visited each of his finalists. (On3.com)

Louisville basketball lands 2027 guard Isaac Ellis

Isaac Ellis, a 3-star combo guard in the 2027 basketball recruiting class, committed to Louisville on Monday. The 6-foot-1 junior originally committed to South Carolina in June before reopening his recruitment and reclassifying from 2026 into 2027. He’s the brother of South Carolina freshman Eli Ellis, who averages 10.2 points per game for the Gamecocks this season. (On3.com)

How four-star big men Darius and Adonis Ratliff fit at USC

USC basketball landed a statement recruiting victory when 4-star, 7-foot twins Darius Ratliff and Adonis Ratliff announced their commitments to the Trojans. If the novelty of landing twins isn’t enough, they’re capable of sharing the court and did so in high school. Darius plays center while Adonis plays power forward. It’s a two-for-one frontcourt deal. (Big Ten Powerhouse)

How Duke Is Shaping Its 2026 Basketball Recruiting Class

While Duke has already found success, the Blue Devils are far from finished, as they continue to pursue several top recruits. Here are three 2026 prospects the program has the best chance of landing. Jordan Smith Jr. is a 5-star shooting guard from Paul VI Catholic High School in Washington, DC. Rivals' rankings list him as the No. 7 player in 2026. (Sports Illustrated)

Former G League guard TJ Clark commits to Ole Miss basketball

Ole Miss has landed a commitment from former G League and pro guard TJ Clark, he told Rivals. He is expected to have two years of eligibility, pending approval from the NCAA. The 22-year-old, 6-foot-3 guard has spent the past few years in the pro ranks, including stops with Overtime Elite, the NBA G League, and most recently a season in Mexico. (On3.com)

Five-Star 2026 Guard Deron Rippey Jr. Details NC State Recruitment

Deron Rippey Jr. is one of the top recruits in the entire 2026 class with Rivals’ industry rankings listing him as the No. 11 overall player nationally, and the No. 2 point guard prospect. North Carolina State has been targeting Rippey throughout his recruitment process, and hosted the 6’2” guard on campus in Raleigh for an official visit on November 7. (Sports Illustrated)

Inside Kentucky Basketball’s Recruiting Roadblocks

Kentucky Sports Radio has talked to numerous sources across the college basketball and recruiting landscape over the past month to get answers on why Kentucky has yet to land a 2026 recruit. The answers display a wide range of issues, including JMI’s involvement, negative recruiting against Mark Pope, and emotions at the closing table. (Kentucky Sports Radio)

Kansas assistant was in attendance to watch No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes on Tuesday night

Kansas assistant coach Kurtis Townsend was in attendance Tuesday night for No. 1-ranked recruit Tyran Stokes’ first home game at Rainier Beach High School (WA), a source told Rivals. Kansas is one of three finalists for the five-star standout, joining Kentucky and Oregon. Vanderbilt has now entered the picture as well, offering Stokes on Tuesday night. (On3.com)

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