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Projecting Ohio State's highest-ranked recruit since 2014, more top boys' commit fits
Breaking down top class of 2026 commitments, including how Ohio State beat out the rest of the Big Ten for Anthony Thompson.
Courtesy of Ohio State
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Early 2026 boys' basketball recruiting class rankings: The surprise SEC team on top
With only one top-10 player committed, some surprising programs have emerged with the strongest classes so far.
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NCAAM
The No. 1 men's hoops recruit at every position in the 2026 class -- and his competition
Five positions, five potential No. 1s at each in the 2026 class. Which high school prospects are in the mix?
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The 25 best boys' high school basketball players, regardless of class
July was a month of separation, a chance to see which players made significant progress. Here's where the top players stand after the summer.
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'Some coaches have no idea': The uncertainties of recruiting in the new rev-share era
The uncertainty surrounding how programs will pay players is directly affecting the timeline for high school prospects.
Men's Basketball Recruiting
Why won't high schoolers commit? Here's your boys basketball July period preview
Everything you need to know about this year's slow high school recruiting cycle and how it's affecting commits.
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Meet the 2026 recruits who remind us of some big NBA players
Projecting high school talent isn't an exact science, but it's easier when they remind us of NBA stars at that age.
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Walter Clayton Jr., more unranked high school recruits turned NBA draft prospects
Before he emerged as a projected first-round pick, Clayton flew under the radar. Here's who else did.
NCAAM
Meet 12 of the top men's college basketball recruits for 2027, 2028
Here's what we saw from some of the top boys' high school basketball players at a USA Basketball training camp.
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- Izzo blasts NCAA for 'ridiculous' G League ruling
- Howard, top-20 senior in '26, commits to Duke
- Buckeyes land highest hoops recruit since '14
- Top-25 senior Cloer commits to Wade, Wolfpack
- Tajh Ariza, ex-NBA veteran's son, picks Oregon
- Toure (No. 35) commits to Arkansas, Coach Cal
- Coveted 2026 hoops recruit commits to UConn