Story byKade NixFri, January 23, 2026 at 5:10 AM UTC·2 min readDylan Mingo’s delayed commitment keeps Baylor, North Carolina, Penn State and Washington waiting originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. As the 2026 national recruiting cycle begins to wind down, one of its most talented players and storylines still has yet to be resolved. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFive-star guard Dylan Mingo, a 6-foot-5 combo prospect who has hovered near the top of recruiting boards all year, is still weighing his final decision. With most of the class already committed, Mingo stands as one of the last true five star players left to decide, and his choice could be monumental for the program of his choosing. Mingo has trimmed his list to four finalists: Baylor, North Carolina, Penn State, and Washington.
