By ADAM ZAGORIA After torching St. John’s for 27 points, 13 assists and 7 rebounds on Saturday, Marquette’s Tyler Kolek fired a verbal shot by calling the Red Storm defense “barbecue chicken.” St. John’s led by as many as 15 points in the first half behind the zone defense, but the tide turned and they eventually switched to man. “We come out, we bang two threes, they … [Read more...] about Marquette’s Tyler Kolek rips St. John’s defense as ‘barbecue chicken’
No. 1 UConn wins 12th straight, tying longest Big East win streak since 2015
By ADAM ZAGORIA With their 89-74 rout of Georgetown on Saturday, No. 1 UConn won its 12th straight game –the most in the Big East since Villanova won a dozen straight in 2015. The 12-game winning streak — which includes five in a row on the road — is tied for the 7th longest in league history, and the fourth most in program history. Villanova holds the record with 22 … [Read more...] about No. 1 UConn wins 12th straight, tying longest Big East win streak since 2015
Syracuse forward Benny Williams dismissed from team
By CHARLIE PARENT Syracuse has dismissed forward Benny Williams from the team, the Orange confirmed Tuesday. The exact reason is unknown at this time. The statement announcing the decision said “everyone involved with the program wishes Benny the best.” Williams, a 6-foot-9 forward and former top-50 recruit in the class of 2021, was averaging 5.4 points, 3.9 rebounds … [Read more...] about Syracuse forward Benny Williams dismissed from team
Seton Hall lands 2026 four star Darien ‘PayDay’ Moore
By CHARLIE PARENT Darien ‘PayDay’ Moore, a four-star sophomore guard out of Catholic Central (NY.), has committed to Seton Hall, he announced on X Tuesday. The 6-foot-2 Moore is regarded as one of the top talents north of New York City and best scorers in the state. He chose the Pirates over Siena, Fairfield, UMass, Bryant and hometown program Albany. “As a kid, I … [Read more...] about Seton Hall lands 2026 four star Darien ‘PayDay’ Moore
Class of 2025 PG Nigel James Jr. recaps officials visits, potential commitment timeframe
By CHARLIE PARENT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Nigel James Jr., a four-star point guard in the class of 2025, continues to rise up the high school ranks as he nears a potential commitment in 2024. The 6-foot-2 Long Island Lutheran product averaged 8 points and 4 assists in two games at last weekend’s HoopHall Classic. James proved that he has an elite handle, as well as a quick … [Read more...] about Class of 2025 PG Nigel James Jr. recaps officials visits, potential commitment timeframe