By CHARLIE PARENT & ADAM ZAGORIA Hofstra transfer Jaquan Carlos has committed to Syracuse, he told ZAGSBLOG. The 6-foot, 175-pound point guard from Brooklyn averaged 10.4 points, 6.3 assists and 4.4 rebounds last season en route to All-CAA Defensive Honors. “I picked Syracuse because of the great coaching staff,” he said. “I also know the big-time players they … [Read more...] about Syracuse lands Hofstra transfer Jaquan Carlos
St. John’s picks up USC transfer Vince Iwuchukwu: ‘I want to win a championship’
By CHARLIE PARENT & ADAM ZAGORIA St. John’s has earned a commitment from USC transfer Vince Iwuchukwu, he announced Tuesday. The 7-foot-1, 250-pound former five-star averaged 5.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and .6 blocks in 15 minutes per game with the Trojans last season. Iwuchukwu is Rick Pitino’s first transfer pickup this offseason. The Red Storm will also bring in … [Read more...] about St. John’s picks up USC transfer Vince Iwuchukwu: ‘I want to win a championship’
Jordan Classic: Five-star forward Liam McNeeley poised for UConn visit
By ADAM ZAGORIA NEW YORK — Five-star small forward and former Indiana pledge Liam McNeeley will head from the Jordan Brand Classic to an official visit at two-time NCAA champion Connecticut. The 6-foot-7 McNeeley was slated to leave for UConn Sunday night and stay on campus through Tuesday, sources said. McNeeley, who had 23 points in his team’s loss Sunday night, … [Read more...] about Jordan Classic: Five-star forward Liam McNeeley poised for UConn visit
Two-time NCAA champion UConn adds Michigan transfer Tarris Reed Jr.
By ADAM ZAGORIA Tarris Reed Jr., the 6-foot-10 sophomore forward from Michigan, has committed to two-time NCAA champion UConn following a weekend visit, as first reported by On3.com. UConn assistant Kimani Young was the lead recruiter for Reed, who averaged 9.0 points and 7.2 rebounds last season at Michigan. “I chose UConn for its winning culture, commitment to player … [Read more...] about Two-time NCAA champion UConn adds Michigan transfer Tarris Reed Jr.
Syracuse adds Delaware transfer Jyare Davis
By ADAM ZAGORIA Syracuse landed a pledge Tuesday from Delaware transfer forward Jyare Davis. The 6-foot-7, 215-pound Davis started all 63 games at Delaware over the last two seasons. He averaged 17.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.8 steals in 33 minutes per game last year while shooting 46.6% from the floor. “I think it’s the perfect blend of … [Read more...] about Syracuse adds Delaware transfer Jyare Davis