#recruiting

#recruiting

Florida has the talent to make another title run. Before UConn won the national championships in 2023 and 2024, men's college basketball hadn't seen a repeat title winner since Florida in 2006 and 2007 -- but Todd Golden's Gators have the players to make it a trend. Alex Condon withdrew from the NBA draft to return to Florida, Rueben Chinyelu and Thomas Haugh are also back, and top transfers Boogie Fland and Xaivian Lee were added in the portal.

Jaden Fauske was selected by the Chicago White Sox as the No. 44 overall pick in the MLB Draft, making his commitment to LSU unlikely.

Deron Rippey Jr., a 6-foot-2 point guard from New York City, is a top-20 national prospect and the No. 2 point guard in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Composite.

In many cases, character traits will prove just as important. Resilience, work ethic, coachability and competitiveness are all qualities that elevate good players into great ones.

Brandon checks all three boxes. He's very similar to former Vols standout Hendon Hooker and is further along developmentally than Hooker was at Brandon's age.

Boney becomes the first edge/defensive lineman this cycle for Michigan, marking the Wolverines' fifth commit, showcasing their growing strength in recruiting.

This season, the Lancers' success can be attributed to the exceptional performance of Kai Minor, who has not only excelled with a .535 batting average but has also demonstrated remarkable skills in the outfield, making her a two-way asset for the team.

"Coach (Rick) Barnes sees me as a one-and-done type player. He has done it before with Kevin Durant. He sees me as that kind of guy for his program."

Xaivian Lee is one of college basketball's hottest transfer prospects, showcasing impressive skills that are attracting interest from top programs as he explores his options.