Five-star combo guard Dylan Mingo sets commitment date

Mingo will announce his college decision between Baylor, UNC, Penn State, and Washington on February 16th.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Five-star combo guard Dylan Mingo, ranked No. 8 in the 2026 class, has set his commitment date for February 16th. The 6-foot-5 player from Long Island Lutheran High School will announce his decision between his four finalists - Baylor, North Carolina, Penn State, and Washington.

Why it matters

Mingo is considered one of the top recruits in the 2026 class, and his college decision will have a significant impact on the programs he chooses. Each of his finalists is hoping to land the talented guard to bolster their rosters for the upcoming seasons.

The details

Mingo has taken official visits to all four of his finalists and has broken down what stands out about each program. He highlighted Baylor's history of developing NBA-caliber guards, North Carolina's dominant frontcourt, the potential to play with his brother Kayden at Penn State, and Washington's strong core of guards.

  • Mingo will announce his college decision on Tuesday, February 16th, 2026.

The players

Dylan Mingo

A five-star combo guard ranked No. 8 in the 2026 class, Mingo is a 6-foot-5 player from Long Island Lutheran High School.

Kayden Mingo

Dylan Mingo's brother, who is currently playing at Penn State and could potentially be reunited with Dylan if he chooses to commit to the Nittany Lions.

Caleb Wilson

A freshman star at North Carolina, who welcomed Mingo during his visit and encouraged him to join the Tar Heels.

Mike Rhoades

The head coach at Penn State, who has been in frequent contact with Mingo and discussed keeping his word with Mingo's brother Kayden.

VJ Edgecombe

A Baylor assistant coach who has been recruiting Mingo and emphasizing the program's history of developing NBA-caliber guards.

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What they’re saying

“Pretty much just how they get guards to the League every year. VJ [Edgecombe], Keyonte George, Davion Mitchell, Jared Butler, just a bunch of NBA guards that they develop and get better every year. He [Edgecombe] pretty much tells me that if you want to go to the League, you go to Baylor.”

— Dylan Mingo (247sports.com)

“Their frontcourt is insane. I think they're putting up 40-50 points a game, so you know the guards are stepping up and they will start to win big games.”

— Dylan Mingo (247sports.com)

“He was very welcoming on my visit. It was fun to chill with him on my visit. 'Come here if you want to go to the League,' basically. 'When you do get there, take full accountability for what you are in repping North Carolina.'”

— Dylan Mingo (247sports.com)

“We will see. He texts me every day, he calls me every day. It's crazy to even maybe have the opportunity to play with your brother. Even just watching last year's film, we played very well together. We won a lot of games together. It's honestly great. He wasn't a highly touted kid, so seeing how he just kept working, it shows.”

— Dylan Mingo (247sports.com)

“He [Mike Rhoades] calls me a lot and talks about how much he talks about keeping his word as he did with my brother. He's playing like 25-to-30-minutes a game. It's all you can ask for as a freshman with the ball in your hands.”

— Dylan Mingo (247sports.com)

What’s next

Mingo will announce his college decision on Tuesday, February 16th, 2026 on ESPN.

The takeaway

Mingo's recruitment has come down to four top programs - Baylor, North Carolina, Penn State, and Washington - each offering unique opportunities for the talented combo guard. His decision will be a major recruiting win for whichever school he chooses, as Mingo is considered one of the top prospects in the 2026 class.