College Basketball Recruiting
Daily news coverage of the nation's top college basketball recruits and teams.
247Sports 2026 recruiting rankings update: Christian Collins, Luca Foster star as biggest movers
Christian Collins has one of the most unique stories of all the basketball recruits in this rankings update. His game has rapidly increased over the past year. Collins has great positional size, athleticism and versatility on both ends of the floor. Despite his ascension into the top 3, it’s clear he still has a ton of upside and will continue to grow as a prospect. (
247 Sports)
Scandinavian sensation: Miikka Muurinen takes the basketball world by storm
In the depths of Järvenpää, Finland,
Miikka Muurinen’s name was barely a whisper in the basketball world. The 6-foot-10 forward was unknown to most – his talent remained a hidden gem. That all changed with one breakthrough performance. Rising from an unranked prospect to ESPN’s No. 4 ranking in the class of 2026, Muurinen’s stock soared. (
Springfield Student)
AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer battle for No. 1 spot in updated 2025 rankings
The 2025 class will be defined by a battle for the No. 1 spot among three elite prospects who are separated by the slimmest of margins. For
AJ Dybantsa,
Darryn Peterson, and
Cameron Boozer it's about nuances to their game and certainly mentality that will decide who finishes as the No. 1 prospect. For this rankings update, there is a change at No. 2. (
247 Sports)
Top 50 senior Joshua Lewis commits to Iowa
Iowa men's basketball has continued its recent momentum on the recruiting trail. Class of 2025 four-star wing Joshua Lewis committed to the Hawkeyes. He chose Iowa over other finalists Auburn, Marquette, Michigan State and NC State. Lewis is ranked 44th nationally in the 2025 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Composite. (
Hawk Central)
Mouhamed Sylla's Commitment to Georgia Tech A Big Win for Damon Stoudamire, Yellow Jackets
Mouhamed Sylla’s commitment is not only a boost for Georgia Tech’s roster but also a significant milestone for head coach Damon Stoudamire. In his second season at the helm, Stoudamire has solidified his reputation as a strong recruiter capable of competing for top-tier talent. Stoudamire has solidified his reputation as a strong recruiter. (
From The Rumble Seat)
2026 Top-30 recruit Jaxon Richardson hearing from 6 schools the most
Jaxon Richardson, a four-star small forward in the 2026 class, says he is currently hearing from six schools the most (in no particular order): Cincinnati, Alabama, Michigan, USC, Louisville, and Seton Hall. He does not have a top list of schools and also holds offers from UCF, Georgia, Florida, Oklahoma State, Maryland, and more. (
On3.com)
Koa Peat matches up with Cameron Boozer at Hoophall Classic, updates recruitment
Koa Peat is one of four Top-10 basketball recruits according to 247 Sports that are not currently committed to a college program. In November, the senior told AZ Central he didn’t have a timetable for when he will commit to a team. Two months later, that remains the same. “I’m taking it day by day, talking to my parents and coaches,” Peat said. (
MassLive.com)
Five-star senior guard Brayden Burries updates recruitment
A Top-10 national talent,
Brayden Burries will visit Tennessee on Tuesday, taking in the Vols matchup against Mississippi State. Burries has taken official visits to Oregon, Alabama, SMU, and also an unofficial visit to USC, among others. Burries is likely to sign late and hasn’t given any indication as to when or if he will whittle his choices down. (
Zag's Blog)
2026 five-star wing Kayden Allen updates recruitment
Mississippi State offered Montverde Academy (FL) Class of 2026 five-star wing
Kayden Allen on Jan 12th. The Georgia native holds offers from Arizona State, Florida State, Michigan, and a barrage of others. “Right now I’m hearing from Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Auburn, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Louisville, and Cincinnati,” Allen said. (
Zag's Blog)
Five-star guard Caleb Holt updates recruitment
Class of 2026 5-star guard
Caleb Holt broke down some of the high-profile college basketball programs involved in his recruitment: "I’m hearing from Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Houston, Baylor, Kansas, Kentucky, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Louisville, and several others. I’m probably going to hold off on visits until after the season." (
Zag's Blog)