# Recruiting News **URL:** https://forum.wakeupswig.com/c/recruiting-news/11.md [Latest](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Recruiting News category](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/about-the-recruiting-news-category/18)
**Author:** [@RedHatBronco](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/RedHatBronco)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [2027 Recruiting](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/2027-recruiting/1185)
**Author:** [@buckets](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/buckets)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/2027-recruiting/1185 "2026-06-23T21:18:05Z")
I found this little nugget about international recruiting. Putting it here, mods feel free to move it if you think it belongs elsewhere. https://x.com/matthewwinick/status/2052058091152093479?s=20 --- ## [2026 Recruiting News](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/2026-recruiting-news/972)
**Author:** [@Dooger](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/Dooger)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/2026-recruiting-news/972 "2026-02-01T04:47:28Z")
Looks like we signed our first recruit of the 2026 cycle - and some on this board will be pleased to see that he is from Northern California! https://x.com/brayde\_3/status/1932180590499111324?s=46&t=PXTiTKoGV0aVfWCl4sMW… --- ## [Speculation on Next Year’s Squad](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933)
**Author:** [@LucasLandon](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/LucasLandon)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933 "2025-12-24T02:00:35Z")
Since all is currently quiet on the basketball front until the NIT selection on Sunday, I thought it might be fun to speculate on next year’s team. And what is better as sports fans than arguments based on pure speculati… --- ## [2025 Recruiting](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/2025-recruiting/831)
**Author:** [@92bronc](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/92bronc)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/2025-recruiting/831 "2025-07-08T18:28:07Z")
Verbal Commits is showing that we landed a commitment from 2025 recruit Bradley Longcor, 6-3 guard from Illinois. Seems confirmed on Rivals as well. Brief video: Bradley Longcor GOES OFF vs. Imhotep! (youtube.com) Ve… --- ## [2025 Transfer Portal](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/2025-transfer-portal/932)
**Author:** [@PattyMac](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/PattyMac)\ **Replies:** 290\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/2025-transfer-portal/932 "2025-06-05T10:47:53Z")
We can discuss transfer portal news here. For a reminder on last year’s portal madness, here’s the link to the 2024 Transfer Portal thread. The portal officially opened on March 24. So far from the WCC (per mix of Verb… --- ## [2024 Transfer Portal](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/2024-transfer-portal/816)
**Author:** [@PattyMac](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/PattyMac)\ **Replies:** 221\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/2024-transfer-portal/816 "2024-05-27T12:39:58Z")
This will be a significant source of news and updates around the conference and the NCAA as a whole, so I’ll open the thread here. The best places to follow this that I’ve found are Verbal Commits and 24-7 Sports, thoug… --- ## [Adama Bal and the NBA](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/adama-bal-and-the-nba/819)
**Author:** [@PattyMac](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/PattyMac)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/adama-bal-and-the-nba/819 "2024-12-04T01:36:50Z")
We thought this might happen, though at least he is retaining college eligibility for now. He is still a 2nd rounder on many draft boards. And it would be neat for SCU to go 3/3 in as many years on NBA picks. Recruits wi… --- ## [4-star point guard KJ Cochran commits to Santa Clara](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/4-star-point-guard-kj-cochran-commits-to-santa-clara/847)
**Author:** [@jcardoza77](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/jcardoza77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/4-star-point-guard-kj-cochran-commits-to-santa-clara/847 "2024-09-28T15:09:09Z")
Big Pickup for 2025 Welcome KJ! --- ## [Transfer Portal targets](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/transfer-portal-targets/627)
**Author:** [@rednwhitebricks](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/rednwhitebricks)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/transfer-portal-targets/627 "2023-05-13T20:06:53Z")
Just going to share recent transfer portal news here --- ## [Update on Signees](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/update-on-signees/618)
**Author:** [@BroncoBob](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BroncoBob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/update-on-signees/618 "2023-04-06T01:33:40Z")
Feature on Christian Hammond. He had a good offer list and shot 43% from 3. Clip of Luke Mceldon breaking the backboard. --- ## [Cody Williams - Class of 2023](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/cody-williams-class-of-2023/31)
**Author:** [@RedHatBronco](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/RedHatBronco)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/cody-williams-class-of-2023/31 "2023-01-24T21:02:57Z")
Post by midwestbronco14 Cody Williams (I believe younger brother of Jalen) is listed as having “medium interest” on our verbal commits page. Long 6’6” guard out of Gilbert, Az. Jalen tweeted a video of a recent dunk: … --- ## [Cody Williams - Class of 23](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/cody-williams-class-of-23/506)
**Author:** [@pistolpete89](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/pistolpete89)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/cody-williams-class-of-23/506 "2022-11-09T18:32:12Z")
According to On3Recruits: Cody Williams, Jalen’s brother, has his list trimmed down to 8 schools. Alphabetically…Arizona, Colorado, Georgia Tech, LMU, LSU, Santa Clara, UCLA, and USC. --- ## [Signees for upcoming season](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/signees-for-upcoming-season/501)
**Author:** [@buckets](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/buckets)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 6:08am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/signees-for-upcoming-season/501 "2022-10-12T06:08:56Z")
So, by my count, we have 4 new faces joining the team. ALL GUARDS. Kosy 6’6", Podz 6’5", 195 lbs Marshall 6’6", 210lbs Ensminger 6’8" I guess we are gonna be playing a lot of wingball. We lost a strong, contributi… --- ## [Christian Hammond ‘23](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/christian-hammond-23/512)
**Author:** [@Dooger](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/Dooger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/christian-hammond-23/512 "2022-10-07T20:55:10Z")
New Commitment from Colorado 3 Star PG Christian Hammond Nice write up on him here: --- ## [Monitoring the Portal](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/monitoring-the-portal/478)
**Author:** [@BroncoBob](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BroncoBob)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/monitoring-the-portal/478 "2022-07-13T20:33:59Z")
227 so far and probably another 1500+ to go. I see LMU had two guys in the last 24 hours but I don’t believe either contributed this season. --- ## [Mor Seck, C, Class of '22](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/mor-seck-c-class-of-22/248)
**Author:** [@MaestroBronco](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/MaestroBronco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/mor-seck-c-class-of-22/248 "2022-06-21T00:46:38Z")
Former USF commit, Mor Seck of Bishop Riordan, with Santa Clara as one of his top six. --- ## [Jacob Ensminger Video](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/jacob-ensminger-video/391)
**Author:** [@BroncoBob](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BroncoBob)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/jacob-ensminger-video/391 "2022-03-09T20:55:45Z")
He is 44 in orange. I watched a couple minutes and it should start with a sequence of him getting his teammates two good looks from 3. They are playing a team that has guys in their 20s and 30s. --- ## [Klintman back in play?](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/klintman-back-in-play/302)
**Author:** [@HowardZinnfandel](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/HowardZinnfandel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/klintman-back-in-play/302 "2021-12-04T03:34:06Z")
Maryland just announced a “resignation” (my emphasis) of Mark Turgeon, to be replaced by Danny Manning on an interim basis. I cannot imagine what plan leads you to extend a coach in April, agree a resignation in december… --- ## [Recruits - class of ‘23](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/recruits-class-of-23/242)
**Author:** [@julia6](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/julia6)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/recruits-class-of-23/242 "2021-11-21T20:01:12Z")
--- ## [Jake Ensminger is official](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/jake-ensminger-is-official/257)
**Author:** [@BroncoBob](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BroncoBob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/jake-ensminger-is-official/257 "2021-11-20T22:26:28Z")
--- ## [Green Bay transfer PJ Pipes has committed to Santa Clara](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/green-bay-transfer-pj-pipes-has-committed-to-santa-clara/23)
**Author:** [@RedHatBronco](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/RedHatBronco)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/green-bay-transfer-pj-pipes-has-committed-to-santa-clara/23 "2021-11-15T21:33:02Z")
Post by Julia6 BREAKING: Green Bay transfer PJ Pipes has committed to Santa Clara, he tells us. Pipes averaged 14.5PPG this past season at Green Bay and will bring a lot of experience to Santa Clara. — Hoop Scoop Media… --- ## [Miles Byrd SG (Class of 2022)](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/miles-byrd-sg-class-of-2022/224)
**Author:** [@scocos8](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/scocos8)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/miles-byrd-sg-class-of-2022/224 "2021-10-09T18:37:26Z")
I know someone else has mentioned Miles, but we don’t have an official topic page yet. He’s a 6-6 SG from Stockton and is a four-star recruit per 247. He holds offers from Minnesota, Washington, SDSU, New Mexico, and ma… --- ## [Transfer Recruiting Thread](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/transfer-recruiting-thread/115)
**Author:** [@BroncoBob](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BroncoBob)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2021, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/transfer-recruiting-thread/115 "2021-08-14T13:50:12Z")
Saw the official Santa Clara Basketball Twitter is now following David Muoka, a Lamar Transfer. He was the Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year. 7 foot 2 wingspan and averaged 3 blocks per game, to go with 5… --- ## [New 2022 Verbal Commit?](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/new-2022-verbal-commit/221)
**Author:** [@BroncoBob](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BroncoBob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/new-2022-verbal-commit/221 "2021-08-12T17:43:23Z")
Jake Ensminger, 6’8" PG from Germany. --- ## [Kendall Blue, SG, Class of 2022](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/kendall-blue-sg-class-of-2022/209)
**Author:** [@scocos8](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/scocos8)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2021, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/kendall-blue-sg-class-of-2022/209 "2021-07-28T21:18:56Z")
Kendall Blue, SG, Class of 2022, from Minnesota has received an offer from the Broncos and has his official visit this Friday (6/25/2021). He’s a 4 star recruit ranked at 123 based on 247 composite. Based on his inst… --- ## [Cord Stansberry, PG, Class of 2022](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/cord-stansberry-pg-class-of-2022/208)
**Author:** [@scocos8](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/scocos8)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/cord-stansberry-pg-class-of-2022/208 "2021-06-24T06:22:25Z")
Cord Stansberry has received an offer after his official visit today. He also holds offers from LMU, Rice, Butler, and Pepperdine. --- ## [Romad Dean, SF, Class of 2022](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/romad-dean-sf-class-of-2022/204)
**Author:** [@scocos8](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/scocos8)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/romad-dean-sf-class-of-2022/204 "2021-06-01T00:20:00Z")
Not sure if I’ve missed someone else posting this, but I’ve noticed a new recruit on our Verbal Commits page. Romad Dean, SF, Class of 2022 from Freeport, Canada. It really seems like Canada is our recruiting niche, whic… --- ## [Carlos Stewart article](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/carlos-stewart-article/188)
**Author:** [@BroncoBob](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BroncoBob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/carlos-stewart-article/188 "2021-05-02T03:17:05Z")
--- ## [Hudgens to Northern Colorado](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/hudgens-to-northern-colorado/186)
**Author:** [@jcardoza77](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/jcardoza77)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/hudgens-to-northern-colorado/186 "2021-04-30T18:42:38Z")
Hudgens I think he has a lot of upside. Good luck to him. [Next page](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/c/recruiting-news/11.md?page=1)