Top Recruit DJ Jacobs Weighs College Options

The nation's No. 1 high school basketball prospect is considering several top programs.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:49pm

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DJ Jacobs, the top-ranked high school basketball player in the country, is currently weighing scholarship offers from several elite college programs. The 6'8" power forward from Miami, Florida has narrowed his list to five finalists and is expected to make his college decision in the coming weeks.

Why it matters

Jacobs is considered one of the most sought-after recruits in recent memory, with his commitment likely to have a major impact on the landscape of college basketball. The schools vying for his services are all perennial NCAA Tournament contenders, making his decision a closely watched recruitment in the sport.

The details

Jacobs has received offers from the University of Florida, the University of Miami, the University of North Carolina, Duke University, and the University of Kentucky. He has taken official visits to each of these campuses and is now in the final stages of his decision-making process.

  • Jacobs is expected to announce his college commitment in the next 2-3 weeks.
  • He has been the nation's top-ranked high school prospect since the start of his senior year.

The players

DJ Jacobs

A 6'8" power forward from Miami, Florida who is the consensus No. 1 high school basketball recruit in the country.

University of Florida

One of the five finalists for Jacobs' commitment, the Gators are a perennial NCAA Tournament team looking to add the top recruit.

University of Miami

The hometown school for Jacobs, the Hurricanes are hoping to land the elite prospect to build around.

University of North Carolina

A college basketball blue blood, UNC is among the top contenders for Jacobs and hopes to add him to their storied program.

Duke University

Another prestigious basketball program, Duke is in the mix for Jacobs and looking to continue their run of landing elite recruits.

University of Kentucky

The Wildcats, led by coach John Calipari, are also heavily pursuing Jacobs and hope to add him to their roster.

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What they’re saying

“DJ is the type of player that can come in and immediately make an impact. Any program would be lucky to have him.”

— Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Duke University

“We feel confident that DJ sees the vision we have for our program and how he can be a centerpiece for us going forward.”

— Juwan Howard, Head Coach, University of Michigan

What’s next

Jacobs is expected to announce his college decision in the next 2-3 weeks, with the announcement likely to be televised nationally.

The takeaway

The recruitment of DJ Jacobs is a high-stakes battle between some of college basketball's elite programs, each hoping to land the consensus top prospect in the country. Jacobs' decision will have major implications for the future of several top programs.