Top Uncommitted High School Basketball Prospects in 2026 Class

Seven of the nation's top 50 high school basketball players remain uncommitted as March Madness begins.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:35am

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With the NCAA transfer portal opening soon and March Madness underway, several top high school basketball recruits in the 2026 class remain uncommitted. Rivals breaks down the latest on where things stand with these top prospects, including Tyran Stokes, Brandon McCoy, Miikka Muurinen, Quentin Coleman, Boyuan Zhang, and Jayden Forrest.

Why it matters

The decisions of these elite high school basketball players will have a major impact on the landscape of college basketball in the coming years. Their commitments could shift the balance of power in conferences and determine the fortunes of several top programs.

The details

Of the top 50 prospects in the Rivals Industry Rankings, 43 have already committed or signed with a school. However, seven top-50 players remain uncommitted, including consensus No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes as well as other highly touted prospects like Brandon McCoy, Miikka Muurinen, Quentin Coleman, Boyuan Zhang, and Jayden Forrest. These players are still weighing their options, with NIL deals, roster changes, and potential coaching changes all factors in their recruitment.

  • March Madness is currently underway.
  • The NCAA transfer portal will open in the coming weeks.

The players

Tyran Stokes

The consensus No. 1 player in the 2026 class, Stokes has been heavily recruited by Kansas, Kentucky, and Oregon.

Brandon McCoy

The No. 11 ranked player in the class, McCoy has taken official visits to Michigan, Miami, Alabama, and Arkansas but has not yet committed.

Miikka Muurinen

The No. 15 ranked player spent this season playing professionally in Serbia before returning to the U.S. and reopening his recruitment.

Quentin Coleman

The No. 32 ranked player decommitted from Wake Forest earlier this month and is now being pursued by Texas Tech, Missouri, Illinois, and others.

Boyuan Zhang

The No. 46 ranked player has seen his stock rise rapidly, with Louisville and Oregon the latest schools to get involved in his recruitment.

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What they’re saying

“The top-ranked recruit has been telling people around him that the Jayhawks are in the lead. However, NIL negotiations are still ongoing between Kansas and Stokes' agent.”

— Joe Tipton, Rivals Analyst

“I think it's playing time. Playing time is important. I don't want to stay on the bench my freshman year. I want to play on the court and show everybody I can do a lot of things and stay on the court. That's what's important. Another thing is which college coach can help me to improve my bad things to good things. I can shoot and just keep my shooting. My bad things just improve.”

— Boyuan Zhang

What’s next

The NCAA transfer portal will open in the coming weeks, which could impact the recruitment of these top uncommitted prospects as rosters continue to take shape across the country.

The takeaway

The decisions of these elite high school basketball players will be closely watched in the coming months, as their commitments could significantly alter the landscape of college basketball for years to come.