By CHARLIE PARENT Florida State transfer Naheem McLeod took a visit to Syracuse this past weekend, as he begins to narrow his list of schools down. The 7-foot-4 big man, who averaged 3.8 points and 2.7 rebounds last season, was immediately impressed by campus and the vision the staff had for him. “Campus is short and sweet so you can get around easy,” McLeod said. … [Read more...] about Florida State transfer Naheem McLeod talks Syracuse visit
UMass transfer R.J. Luis is latest to join Rick Pitino at St. John’s
By ADAM ZAGORIA UMass transfer R.J. Luis is the latest addition to Rick Pitino’s new team at St. John’s. The 6-foot-7 freshman from Miami chose the Red Storm over Louisville and Texas A&M — and took visits to all three schools. “I will be playing under Coach Rick Pitino at St John’s,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “I’m a big versatile guard that can make plays on both … [Read more...] about UMass transfer R.J. Luis is latest to join Rick Pitino at St. John’s
Clemson lands Syracuse transfer Joe Girard
By CHARLIE PARENT Syracuse transfer Joe Girard III has committed to Clemson, he announced Sunday. The 6-foot-1 prolific scorer averaged 16.4 points per game for the Orange last season on 40.3-percent shooting. “I’m going to Clemson because I feel most comfortable with the staff and team,” Girard told ZAGSBLOG. “They did a great job during the recruitment process with … [Read more...] about Clemson lands Syracuse transfer Joe Girard
Seton Hall hosts 4-star combo guard Isaiah Coleman
By ADAM ZAGORIA Seton Hall hosted 4-star combo guard Isaiah Coleman of Word of God Christian Academy (N.C.) and Team Loaded NC on an official visit this week. The 6-foot-6 Coleman previously committed to College of Charleston before requesting his release. He’s ranked the No. 16 combo guard in the Class of 2023, per 247Sports.com. “The visit went well and what we take … [Read more...] about Seton Hall hosts 4-star combo guard Isaiah Coleman
Bill Clinton talks college hoops with John Calipari, Rick Pitino, Tobin Anderson
By ADAM ZAGORIA NEW YORK — When Iona coach Tobin Anderson met former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday at the BTIG Charity Day in Manhattan, Clinton immediately let on that he was a big college basketball fan. “Yeah, Bill Clinton said he watched the whole Purdue game [against Fairleigh Dickinson in the NCAA Tournament] and said he loved watching us play,” Anderson, who … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton talks college hoops with John Calipari, Rick Pitino, Tobin Anderson