Boys' 2026 recruiting class rankings: Duke is the new No. 1, UNC enters at No. 7
Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi
created: March 2, 2026, 3:35 p.m. | updated: March 2, 2026, 11:05 p.m.
For a third straight season, Duke is now poised to land the nation's top-ranked recruiting class.
1 spot in the recruiting class rankings.
Biancardi's most important recruit: WilliamsDuke will have high-level rim protection next season along with 3-point ability from the 6-11 five-star.
Arkansas beat out Duke for Jordan Smith's commitment to vault the Razorbacks up to a top 2 recruiting class.
Biancardi's most important recruit: CroweHe is not only the Tigers' most important recruit of this class, he is the second-highest ranked recruit ever to commit to Missouri, following No.
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