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Recruiting 101

State Championship vs. Regular Season: What Coaches Value Most

State tournament performances reveal character traits and competitive instincts that regular season stats can't capture, often determining scholarship opportunities for prospects.

By PrepRadar Scouting Team··8 min read
Recruiting Trends

Hogs Land JJ Andrews: Is Calipari Winning the 2026 EYBL Battle?

Five-star JJ Andrews has committed to Arkansas, igniting John Calipari's 2026 recruiting class. Are the Hogs leveraging their EYBL ties to dominate the summer recruiting landscape?

By PrepRadar Scouting Team·Jun 15, 2026·8 min read
Methodology

The PrepRadar Method: Kameron Mercer's 2028 Rankings Jump

Kameron Mercer's huge leap in our 2028 rankings from #48 to #11 has people talking. We break down the PrepRadar method, explaining why we value projection over production.

By PrepRadar Scouting Team·Jun 14, 2026·8 min read
Class Preview

NBPA Top 100 Preview: Can Marcus Spears Jr. Keep His 2027 Crown?

With the prestigious NBPA Top 100 Camp kicking off, all eyes are on 2027's #1 prospect, Marcus Spears Jr. Can the Dynamic Prep phenom fend off a host of challengers for his top spot?

By PrepRadar Scouting Team·Jun 13, 2026·7 min read
Recruiting Trends

Summer Surge: Why Green & Price Are Leading the 2026 Wave

The 2026 recruiting cycle is heating up early, with Manny Green (Duke) and Julius Price (Purdue) leading a wave of summer commitments that are reshaping the college basketball landscape.

By PrepRadar Scouting Team·Jun 12, 2026·8 min read
Methodology

Marcus Spears Jr. at NBPA Camp: Defending the 2027 #1 Spot

It's a pivotal week in Orlando. We break down how the NBPA Top 100 Camp will be the ultimate proving ground for our current 2027 #1, Marcus Spears Jr., and his top challengers.

By PrepRadar Scouting Team·Jun 11, 2026·9 min read
Player Spotlight

EYBL Stock Watch: Willie Burnett III's Rise to MSU Pledge

Willie Burnett III went from a top-100 prospect to a top-40 player and a Michigan State commit in just two months. We break down his EYBL dominance and what it means.

By PrepRadar Scouting Team·Jun 10, 2026·8 min read
Prep School Insider

Duke's Meyer & KU's Perry: The IMG vs. Link Recruiting War

Duke's Maxime Meyer and Kansas's Trent Perry headline the escalating recruiting war between prep powerhouses IMG Academy and Link Academy for the Class of 2026.

By PrepRadar Scouting Team·Jun 9, 2026·8 min read
Player Spotlight

Northwestern's New Star: Hodge Brings Winning DNA to 2026

Northwestern lands a program-altering star in Montverde's Jayden Hodge. We break down how the 2026 top-25 guard's three-level scoring and defensive versatility will elevate the Wildcats.

By PrepRadar Scouting Team·Jun 8, 2026·9 min read
Recruiting 101

Nebraska's 2026 Surge: Landing Rice and Herrera Early

Nebraska basketball is making major waves in the 2026 recruiting class, securing early commitments from top-100 prospects Colin Rice and Adam Herrera. We break down what these additions mean and the strategy behind their surge.

By PrepRadar Scouting Team·Jun 7, 2026·8 min read
Recruiting Trends

ACC Power Moves: UNC & Wake's 2026 Opening Salvos

UNC lands a 5-star anchor in Kevin Thomas while Wake Forest makes a national statement with Gallagher Placide. We break down what these early 2026 commitments mean.

By PrepRadar Scouting Team·Jun 6, 2026·7 min read
Prep School Insider

The SPIRE Blueprint: How Constanza & Ross Define the 2026 Class

SPIRE's Alex Constanza and Collin Ross are more than just elite talents; they're a symbiotic duo shaping the 2026 class. We break down their games and futures.

By PrepRadar Scouting Team·Jun 5, 2026·10 min read

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