Kentucky Leads 2026 Five-Star PG Recruiting Race

In college basketball recruiting news, Kentucky is leading the race to sign five-star point guard Tay Kinney from the 2026 class, with a 35% chance according to On3's metrics, closely followed by Purdue. Kinney, a Newport, Kentucky native currently playing for Overtime Elite in Atlanta, has visited Kentucky multiple times, suggesting strong interest from the Wildcats. Meanwhile, Penn State is shaping a young 2025-26 roster with recent commitments including Massachusetts guard Reggie Grodin, seven-footer Ivan Juric, and others, while awaiting a decision from big man Yanic Konan Niederhauser who is testing NBA Draft waters. In women's basketball, Indiana will face several impactful transfers in the 2025-26 season, including former Hoosier Yarden Garzon now at Maryland, and other top-tier players like Michigan State's Brown and Georgia Tech's Dunn, highlighting significant player movement in the Big Ten. These developments indicate active recruitment and roster changes shaping the future competitiveness of these programs.