It’s been another whirlwind week in college basketball, filled with standout performances, major news, and plenty of drama off the court. Let’s start with the players lighting up the scoreboard. According to ESPN, Villanova’s Eric Dixon is leading the country in scoring this regular season with an impressive average of 23.3 points per game, while Trent McLaughlin from Northern Arizona isn’t far behind, posting 22.1 points. Memphis’s PJ Haggerty and Jaron Pierre Jr. over at Jackson State are also making their mark in the top five, each hovering around 21 points. When it comes to assists, Gonzaga’s Ryan Nembhard is running the show at nearly 10 per game, making him one of the top playmakers to watch. Over on the glass, Trent McLaughlin also leads all rebounders, snagging 12.4 boards a night, an effort that’s helping Northern Arizona stay competitive.

Recruiting, though, has been oddly quiet. CBS Sports reports that only six out of the top 50 prospects for the class of 2026 have committed this fall, with coaches stuck in a stalemate thanks to big changes in revenue sharing and NIL rules. The landscape seems almost frozen, with agents and schools holding back as everyone tries to adjust to the new era ushered in by the House case settlement. Still, there are some bright spots. Hakeem Olajuwon's son Aziz, a top-40 recruit, announced he’s headed to Stanford, grabbing headlines as one of the biggest commitments of the week per Hoops Prospects.

Alabama continues its recruiting success, nabbing top-35 wing Tarris Bouie for its second top-50 commitment this week according to ESPN. Meanwhile, Missouri brought in Toni Bryant, a five-star forward ranked No. 14 nationally, further boosting the Tigers’ already formidable class.

The off-court news is just as busy. Hoops Prospects shared that the University of Florida restored Vernon Maxwell’s stats, officially crowning him the Gators’ all-time leading scorer after a lengthy review. Scandal also hit with NCAA investigations revealing betting schemes involving 13 players across six schools, including point shaving and statistical manipulation—a stark reminder of the pressures in today’s revenue-fueled game.

Conference realignment continues as UC San Diego is set to join the West Coast Conference in 2027, expanding the WCC’s footprint and setting up new rivalries in the years ahead, according to Hoops Prospects.

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