BY ZACH SMART With the exception of his twin brother Darius Ratliff, few 2026 recruits across the country underwent a seismic role increase and subsequent national stock ascension as Stepinac’s 7-foot forward Adonis Ratliff did during the 2024-25 campaign. The Ratliff twins played sparingly as a callow sophomores, a role in which they seldomly provided backup … [Read more...] about Highly Coveted 2026 Adonis Ratliff Talks Recruitment
Five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr. down to six schools
By SAM LANCE Jordan Smith Jr., the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2026 class, is down to six schools, per his Instagram page. Arkansas, Duke, Georgetown, Indiana, Kentucky and Syracuse made the cut. The five-star prospect had a great summer with Team Takeover and with Team USA U19. On the EYBL circuit, Smith averaged 19.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and led Takeover … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr. down to six schools
Georgetown lands 2026 forward Justin Caldwell
By SAM LANCE Ed Cooley and Georgetown are on the board in the 2026 class, picking up a commitment from power forward Justin Caldwell, who announced his decision on Friday via X.com. Caldwell, the 6-foot-9 forward out of Berean Baptist Academy (NC) and the Washington Warriors Adidas 3SSB AAU program, committed fresh off his official visit. He chose Georgetown over offers … [Read more...] about Georgetown lands 2026 forward Justin Caldwell
Class of 2026 guard Seven Spurlock recaps summer AAU season, updates recruitment
By ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — With Peach Jam play over with, all eyes turn to the late-summer recruitment season for high school prospects across the nation. For class of 2026 guard Seven Spurlock, the next step is to visit the campuses of the key schools remaining in his recruitment process. “I just want to do everything before my basketball … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 guard Seven Spurlock recaps summer AAU season, updates recruitment
Top-50 prospect Aiden Derkack updates recruitment after Peach Jam tear
By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — The most productive player at Nike EYBL Peach Jam may have been class of 2026 four-star prospect Aiden Derkack. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard/wing out of Colonia (NJ) was a menace for Team Final and didn’t back down from anybody. Particularly in a game vs. Tyran Stokes, Derkack found himself pitted against the No. 1 overall prospect. … [Read more...] about Top-50 prospect Aiden Derkack updates recruitment after Peach Jam tear