College Basketball Recruiting
Daily news coverage of the nation's top college basketball recruits and teams.
Duke Making Progress With 5-Star 2027 Forward CJ Rosser
Throughout his recruitment, Duke has been pursuing
CJ Rosser, a 5-star power forward from Rocky Mount, NC, who plays for Southeastern Prep in Florida. Although the Blue Devils haven’t extended him an offer, they’ve been actively recruiting him for the past few months. Scheyer was at the Hoophall Classic this month and got to see Rosser play in person. (
Sports Illustrated)
Top 25 senior Qayden Samuels navigates recruitment while injured
In the fourth matchup of day four of the Hoophall Classic, No. 22 senior
Qayden Samuels was on the bench for Bishop McNamara’s matchup against Rainer Beach. With a walking boot on, he was still one of the first to stand up and cheer on teammates after making a basket, causing a turnover or making a steal. "Really just showing love and support." (
Mass Live)
Updated 2026 247Sports basketball recruiting rankings released
Updated national rankings for the senior class of 2026 are now live. This iteration and update is significant for three reasons. First, this is our first major update since the early fall, and a lot has changed in the past four months. Second, the timing is not coincidental. McDonald's All American Game rosters are expected to be announced in the near future. (
247 Sports)
G-League guard Dink Pate exploring college options
Current Westchester Knicks guard Dink Pate has began exploring collegiate options, his agent Sam Permut said. Pate has appeared in 13 games for Westchester this season, averaging 33.5 minutes per game, while tallying 18.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. Pate’s agent said that his client has received interest from over 50 schools. (
Zag's Blog)
Flyin' to the Hoop: Mateen Cleaves, CJ Rosser, among others stand out
Flyin' to the Hoop once again delivered as one of the premier high school basketball showcases in the country, bringing elite talent and high-level matchups to the Dayton area. With packed stands and a full slate of games from morning to night, 247Sports was on hand all day Saturday to break down the top storylines and standout performances. (
247 Sports)
No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes says Nike deal won’t impact college decision
No. 1 recruit
Tyran Stokes signed an NIL deal with Nike in October. “I also want to work with Nike to connect with young athletes and give feedback on our footwear and apparel,” Stokes said. “Not just from me, but from my community.” Now that Stokes, a 6-foot-7 forward, is nearing a college commitment, he says his Nike deal won’t impact his decision. (
Zag's Blog)
Five-star Class of 2027 Nasir Anderson updates recruitment at Hoophall Classic
As a slick, left-handed point guard who constantly locates cutters, floats lob passes, and attacks downhill, Class of 2027 basketball recruit
Nasir Anderson has become one of the most dazzling point guards in the country. The 6-foot-4 Anderson, now spearheading a high powered offense at Prolific Prep, has been hearing from a steady barrage of high majors. (
Zag's Blog)
Five-star Missouri commit Jason Crowe Jr. draws Trae Young comparisons at Hoophall Classic
Dennis Gates and Missouri have a Top-10recruiting class, and it is headlined by five-star guard
Jason Crowe Jr. Crowe is a 6-foot-3 senior at Inglewood HS (CA) and recorded a record 48 points at the Hoophall Classic, leading to a
Trae Young comparison from Jonathan Givony. In 24 games for Inglewood this season, Crowe is averaging 44.1 points per game. (
Zag's Blog)
From Ontario to Arizona: Top 10 junior Paul Osaruyi stops in Massachusetts for Hoophall Classic
Bella Vista Prep’s
Paul Osaruyi hasn’t always played in the United States. For the 2024 FIBA U-17 Basketball World Cup the junior was a roster feature. During the tournament he scored an average of six points per game and 6.6 rebounds. “High school basketball in the (United) States is like more up and down (the court), so it’s fast, fast paced,” Osaruyi said. (
Mass Live)
How Marcus Spears Jr., CJ Rosser & other top 25 recruits in Class of 2027 are performing this season
Marcus Spears Jr. of Dynamic Prep (Irving, Texas) is the top player in the class and a leader on the floor for a 14-1 squad. He contributes in every statistical category, averaging 14.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game.
CJ Rosser Jr. and
Obinna Ekezie Jr. of Southeastern Prep Academy (Orlando, Fla.) hold the No. 2 and No. 3 spots. (
MaxPreps)