With the NCAA’s new five-for-five eligibility rule taking effect, there has been a lot of debate about the future of high school recruiting. It has become clear over the past few months, however, that most colleges are still heavily invested in landing top talent in the Class of 2027. Those that aren’t, such as Villanova, have opened the door for other programs to swoop in.
As the mid-November signing period approaches, Hoops HQ has been closely monitoring all of the action on the recruiting trail. Below is a rundown of some of the biggest recent headlines.
Georgetown gets on the board
Four-star prospect Marri Wesley (No. 71 in the 247Sports Composite) committed to Georgetown last week, choosing the Hoyas over TCU, Cincinnati, Oklahoma and more high-majors. The 6-foot-5 forward out of Southeastern Prep Academy in Orlando is Ed Cooley’s first commit in the Class of 2027.
With his strong frame and physical style of play, Wesley has spent much of his career playing inside. He recently transitioned to more of a perimeter role in preparation for the next level. On this year’s Nike EYBL circuit, he averaged 12.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists for AB Elite. According to his coach, James Stafford, Wesley “really changed his game” throughout the AAU season, helping AB Elite go 15-6.
“His ability to shoot the ball at a higher clip than what he had been shooting in previous years has been huge for him and huge for us,” Stafford told Hoops HQ over the summer. “And his toughness, his ability to rebound the ball, to push when he gets the rebounds — he just does so many things that impact winning. And when I tell you that he might be the best teammate out of everybody on the team — when he’s not playing well, he’s getting water for kids, patting guys on the back, being the biggest cheerleader. You have a guy who’s that talented and that kind of teammate, it’s been huge for us and for him in terms of his development, putting him in a better position to play as a freshman.”
Boston College keeps rolling
Newly hired Boston College coach Luke Murray has made an early splash on the recruiting trail. He’s already earned commitments from a pair of four-stars in the Class of 2027 — 6-foot-5 forward Elijah Paez (No. 93) and 6-foot-2 guard Tre Keith (No. 98) — marking the first time in the 247Sports era that the Eagles have landed two nationally ranked prospects in the same cycle.
Paez was the latest to commit, announcing his decision during an official visit to BC on Wednesday. The Iowa native chose the Eagles over UConn, TCU and DePaul. His list of offers grew significantly over the summer, as Paez was one of the breakout stars on the Nike EYBL circuit. After his Drive Nation teammate Marcus Spears Jr. reclassified to 2026 and left the squad to join Texas, Paez assumed the reins. The dynamic wing led Drive Nation, which only had six active players, on an improbable run to the Peach Jam Finals in mid-July. Through eight outings, Paez averaged 14.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.5 blocks. He dropped a game-high 20 points in a 63-51 semifinals win over the New York Rens.
Keith, who committed in September, is a playmaking guard out of Tri Cities High School in East Point, Ga. On this year’s Adidas 3SSB circuit, he averaged 21 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 49 percent from the field and 46.2 percent from three for Anthony Edwards Five. He picked the Eagles out of a final list that also included Clemson, Mississippi State, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech and Saint Louis.
Boston College currently has the No. 20-ranked recruiting class in the nation (per 247Sports), above Auburn, Wisconsin, Illinois, Duke and more powerhouses.
Mike Boynton earns first commitment at Michigan
It has been a whirlwind of a summer for the Wolverines. After winning the national title, the program lost head coach Dusty May to the NBA and picked Boynton, an assistant for the past two years, to replace him. On Wednesday, Boynton landed his first high school recruit since taking over: four-star Lucai Anderson (No. 84), the younger brother of former Texas Tech standout Christian Anderson (now with the Charlotte Hornets).
Lucai, a 6-foot-5 guard out of IMG Academy, chose the Wolverines over UCF, USC, Georgia Tech and Texas Tech. Christian also committed to Michigan back when the program was being run by Juwan Howard, only to flip his decision to the Red Raiders after Howard’s dismissal in 2024. Last season, Christian earned All-American honors before being selected with the 18th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
While Lucai is still honing his skill set, the 17-year-old floor general has tremendous upside given his positional size and elite basketball IQ. On this summer’s Adidas 3SSB circuit, he averaged 14.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals for Southern Assault.
During Anderson’s official visit to Ann Arbor in late September, Boynton made clear the program’s dedication to player development and how the staff could help him untap his full potential.
Cal lands major prize
The Golden Bears earned one of their biggest recruiting wins ever last week, receiving a commitment from Class of 2027 star Gene Roebuck (No. 47). The 6-foot-5 guard out of La Mirada High School (Calif.) chose Cal over Gonzaga and Washington. He is the highest-ranked prospect to commit to the Bears since 2015, when they landed Jaylen Brown and Ivan Rabb.
Roebuck is a strong, physical wing with three-level scoring ability. As the leader of Dream Vision on the Adidas 3SSB circuit, he averaged 19.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 49.5 percent from the field and 42.5 percent from three.
A source told Hoops HQ that Mark Madsen’s long pursuit of Roebuck and the opportunity to be a major contributor as a freshman in 2026-27 were significant factors in his recruitment. While NIL is shaping most recruiting decisions today, Roebuck’s commitment was driven heavily by basketball.
The development has given Cal a lot of momentum to build off of. It hosted Class of 2028 star Brady Pettigrew (No. 14), a 6-foot-3 guard, for an official visit this past weekend. There has been speculation that Pettigrew might reclassify to 2027, but a source told Hoops HQ that no such move is imminent and Pettigrew remains focused on the 2028 cycle. The Illinois native lit up the 16U Nike EYBL circuit this summer, averaging 24.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 steals for Brad Beal Elite.
The Bears remain in the mix for several other prominent 2027 prospects, including five-star Lewis Uvwo (No. 7), the nation’s top-ranked center. Uvwo, who visited Berkeley in early September, is deciding between Cal, Baylor, Providence and Kentucky. Cal was also named a finalist in guard Jamal McKnight Jr.’s (No. 122) recruitment and hosted center Nick Welch Jr. (No. 124) for an official three weeks ago.
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