By CHARLIE PARENT NEW YORK — Jermel Thomas, a four-star in the class of 2026, has taken the Overtime Elite League by storm, since transferring to New York’s Our Savior Lutheran, otherwise known as Jelly Fam. The 6-foot-3 point guard posted a double-double last weekend at Jelly Fam’s showcase games in Brooklyn, tallying 11 points and 10 assists in a 102-85 win over … [Read more...] about Four-star Jermel Thomas updates recruitment after transition to OTE
St. John’s wing Brady Dunlap to miss 4-6 weeks with hand injury
St. John’s sophomore swingman Brady Dunlap will miss 4-6 weeks due to an injury to his left hand and will undergo surgery on Thursday, the school announced. Dunlap suffered a tear to his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), as announced by Red Storm Head Coach Rick Pitino. “Brady has been playing hurt since our game with Kansas State on December 7,” said Pitino. “It has been … [Read more...] about St. John’s wing Brady Dunlap to miss 4-6 weeks with hand injury
UConn’s Liam McNeeley impressing NBA scouts: ‘He’s a bucket’
By ADAM ZAGORIA Some 45 NBA scouts were credentialed for Wednesday’s Baylor-UConn game, and though they didn’t get to see Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe or UConn’s Alex Karaban due to injuries, they came away impressed with another player. UConn freshman Liam McNeeley went for 17 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks as the No. 25 Huskies got back on the winning track against elite … [Read more...] about UConn’s Liam McNeeley impressing NBA scouts: ‘He’s a bucket’
Jeremy Roach hits last-second three to move Baylor past St. John’s in double-overtime
By SAM LANCE Just when it seemed like St. John’s had the game wrapped up, Baylor guard Jeremy Roach had other plans. After back-to-back free throw misses by St. John’s junior big man Zuby Ejiofor, Roach had a final look at the basket to win the game. And he didn’t miss. JEREMY ROACH WINS IT FOR BAYLOR AT THE BUZZER pic.twitter.com/cYbJlg9dYg— The Field of 68 … [Read more...] about Jeremy Roach hits last-second three to move Baylor past St. John’s in double-overtime
Kiyan Anthony commits to Syracuse, following in Carmelo’s footsteps
By ADAM ZAGORIA Kiyan Anthony will follow in his famous father’s footsteps. Kiyan, the son of NBA great Carmelo Anthony and the No. 1-ranked high school player in New York State, committed to Syracuse on Friday night, choosing the school his father famously led to the 2003 NCAA championship in his one-and-done year in college. Carmelo has been a big supporter of his … [Read more...] about Kiyan Anthony commits to Syracuse, following in Carmelo’s footsteps