Five-star basketball prospect Qayden Samuels, one of the most sought-after recruits in the class of 2026, just narrowed his list of potential college choices—and Texas made the cut. The Longhorns landed in his Top 6, keeping them in the running for a major talent who could shape the program’s future.

Editor’s Note: For Texas fans, this is a big deal. Landing a top-tier recruit like Samuels would be a major win for the Longhorns' basketball program, signaling momentum on the recruiting trail. It’s early in the process, but staying in the mix with elite players is how programs build championship rosters.

New Florida A&M head coach Charlie Ward is already making waves in recruiting—the Rattlers are now in the mix for four-star forward Christopher Washington Jr., the top-ranked player in Tennessee. Washington listed FAMU among his top seven potential schools, a rare and exciting opportunity for an HBCU to land a high-profile recruit.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another recruiting update—it’s a big deal for HBCU basketball. Landing a player like Washington would be a major coup for Florida A&M and signal that top-tier talent is taking historically Black colleges seriously as contenders. For Charlie Ward, a legendary athlete himself, it’s an early chance to prove he can elevate the program. If this momentum holds, it could shift perceptions about where elite recruits are willing to play.