Big Ten schools prepare for early signing period with recruiting updates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

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The early signing period for college basketball begins November 11 and lasts until November 18, allowing teams to secure Class of 2027 recruits. Twelve Big Ten teams currently have commitments, while Michigan, Oregon, Penn State, UCLA, USC, and Washington do not yet have recruits. Indiana ranks highest nationally, securing three commitments including five-star center Darius Wabbington. Purdue follows with a solid class headlined by four-star center Isaiah Hill, and Rutgers and Wisconsin both feature three four-star prospects. Illinois is currently ranked 25th nationally with two early commitments and is pursuing additional recruits.

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  • •Early signing period opens November 11 for Class of 2027 prospects.
  • •Indiana currently leads Big Ten with three commitments, including Darius Wabbington.
  • •Purdue adds four-star center Isaiah Hill, continuing strong local recruiting efforts.
  • •Illinois has two commitments and is targeting additional top recruits.
  • •Michigan, Oregon, Penn State, UCLA, USC, and Washington lack current commitments.
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Oct. 14—The early signing period for college basketball opens in just less than a month. Starting Nov. 11 and running through Nov. 18, teams can sign Class of 2027 prospects. A dozen Big Ten teams have at least one committed recruit a month out, while Michigan, Oregon, Penn State, UCLA, USC and Washington don't. Those six teams will probably sign someone in the Class of 2027, and the dozen ...

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