Penn State men's basketball made a top four finalist list for a Class of 2026 five-star recruit. Combo guard Dylan Mingo is the fifth-ranked recruit in the country and No. 2 in his position, according to 247Sports Composite rankings. He is also the top ranked athlete from New York.
Rivals' Joe Tipton revealed the high school senior's list of finalists on Tuesday. Alongside the Nittany Lions, Dylan Mingo has Baylor, North Carolina, and Washington in mind.
So, how did Penn State get into conversation with the No. 16 team in the country (North Carolina), a team on the bubble of the Top 25 (Baylor), and a team posed to be the most improved in the country in 2025-26 (Washington)?