College basketball programs finalize 2026-27 rosters and recruiting

Major college basketball programs are finalizing rosters and recruiting classes for the 2026-27 season. At Kentucky, the Wildcats have added former Missouri and Duke forward Mark Mitchell, who is transferring for a disputed fifth season of eligibility following legal challenges regarding NCAA rules. Additionally, Kentucky has secured an official visit from 5-star power forward Benjamin Berrouet, a top-ranked 2028 recruit from Texas.

Other programs are also seeing significant roster shifts. The University of Utah has added guard Trey Campbell from Northern Iowa, while Noam Yaacov has been ruled ineligible for the upcoming season. The University of North Carolina has unveiled a deep roster featuring international newcomers Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurovo. Meanwhile, Duke enters the season with high depth, including a top high school class featuring prospects such as Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje and Bryson Howard.