BIG NEWS JUST NOW: Top Star basketball Recruit Dylan Mingo flips Commitment to NUC basketball…
Dylan Mingo is a consensus five-star basketball recruit in the Class of 2026 out of Long Island Lutheran (NY) and is widely regarded as one of the nation’s elite prospects — often ranked among the top 5 overall and the No. 1 point guard in his class.
His recruitment has been a major storyline in college basketball for over a year. Mingo’s combination of size (around 6-foot-5), elite playmaking skills, versatility and scoring ability has put him on the radar of nearly every powerhouse program in the country. He earned MVP honors at the NBPA Top 100 Camp and has averaged strong all-around numbers throughout EYBL play — proof of why he’s so highly sought after.
As of early 2026, Dylan Mingo had not publicly committed to any college or program. He set an original decision timeline to announce in late January, but that announcement date was postponed, leaving his recruitment open and still active.
Despite speculation and crystal ball projections from recruiting analysts, there is no official announcement or flip to any program at this time. The rumor of a flip to something called “NUC basketball” does not appear in any credible reporting. If “NUC basketball” refers to a specific program or entity, it hasn’t been confirmed in mainstream recruiting news.
This means that the narrative circulating — about a flip right now — is likely either misinformation or extremely premature until an official statement comes from Mingo, his representatives, or a reputable sports news outlet. Reliable recruitment information typically comes via platforms like Rivals, 247Sports, On3, or ESPN, and none currently report this flip
The fact that Mingo hasn’t yet committed doesn’t diminish the significance of his recruitment — in fact, the suspense itself has been a huge storyline. Coaches from powerhouse programs have been actively courting him for months, and his final decision is expected to make national headlines when it finally comes.
For fans, analysts and the programs involved, the spotlight is still on where he ends up — and any commitment announcement will have ripple effects across the 2026 recruiting cycle.