The schedule for the 2024 Hall of Fame Series, which includes returning to Las Vegas, has been announced. The exciting Las Vegas doubleheader will tip off the 2024-25 college basketball season on Monday, November 4, and will feature South Carolina, the 2024 NCAA National Champion, vs. Michigan (women) and Texas vs. Ohio State (men). Both games will once again be showcased on … [Read more...] about UConn-Gonzaga highlights Hall of Fame series
Four-star junior Acaden Lewis recaps UVA visit, picks up offers after Nike EYBL Session 3
By CHARLIE PARENT INDIANAPOLIS — Acaden Lewis, a four-star recruit in the class of 2025 out of Sidwell Friends (D.C.) and Team Durant, broke down his recent recruitment to ZAGSBLOG after a strong Nike EYBL third session in Indianapolis. He dropped 28 points against The Family to close off the weekend, earning offers from Louisville and Georgia Tech after the game. “I … [Read more...] about Four-star junior Acaden Lewis recaps UVA visit, picks up offers after Nike EYBL Session 3
No. 6 junior Meleek Thomas updates recruitment, will look to take visits in June
By CHARLIE PARENT INDIANAPOLIS — Meleek Thomas, the No. 6 player in the class of 2025, will look to take visits in June, he said after posting 15 points in front of Lebron James and Carmelo Anthony during the New Heights Lightning’s 71-68 win over Strive for Greatness. “[I’m showing] my athleticism and my body getting stronger at a fast rate,” he said after the first Nike … [Read more...] about No. 6 junior Meleek Thomas updates recruitment, will look to take visits in June
Seton Hall adds class of 2024 big man Assane Mbaye
By CHARLIE PARENT Assane Mbaye, a 7-foot-3 big man in the class of 2024, has committed to Seton Hall, he announced Thursday night. The Patrick School product (NJ) recorded 41 blocks in just 12 in-state games last season as TPS went onto a 27-4 national record and 12-0 in those games. Shaheen Holloway continues to reconstruct a Pirate roster that lost nine players to … [Read more...] about Seton Hall adds class of 2024 big man Assane Mbaye
St. John’s adds Utah transfer Deivon Smith, called a ‘college Russell Westbrook’
By ADAM ZAGORIA Rick Pitino and St. John’s have landed a pledge from Utah transfer guard Deivon Smith. The 6-foot Georgia native averaged 13.3 points, 7.1 assists and 6.3 rebounds last season as a senior. He had five triple-doubles this season, and ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla said one Pac-12 coach described him as a “college Russell Westbrook.” “Worth the money,” Fraschilla … [Read more...] about St. John’s adds Utah transfer Deivon Smith, called a ‘college Russell Westbrook’