By CHARLIE PARENT UConn junior Andre Jackson, who exploded during the NCAA Tournament with his instincts and athleticism, has declared for the NBA Draft while retaining his college eligibility. Jackson averaged 6.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists playing the roll of point forward for Dan Hurley’s national championship squad. ESPN Sources: University of … [Read more...] about UConn captain Andre Jackson declares for NBA Draft, will retain eligibility
St. John’s adds 3rd transfer in Iona’s Cruz Davis
By ADAM ZAGORIA St. John’s added its third transfer under new coach Rick Pitino in 6-foot-3 Iona transfer Cruz Davis. Davis, who averaged 6.5 points on an Iona team that won the MAAC regular-season and tournament titles, will bring a knowledge of Pitino’s coaching and leadership styles. He joins fellow Iona transfer Daniss Jenkins and VMI transfer Sean Conway on Pitino’s … [Read more...] about St. John’s adds 3rd transfer in Iona’s Cruz Davis
Quinn Slazinski becomes third Iona player to transfer to St. John’s, Rick Pitino
By CHARLIE PARENT & ADAM ZAGORIA Former Iona forward Quinn Slazinski has committed to Rick Pitino and St. John’s. He becomes the third Iona player to transfer to the Johnnies, joining Daniss Jenkins and Cruz Davis. “I’ve decided to continue my basketball career under the great Hall of Fame coach, Rick Pitino, at St. John’s University,” Slazinski told ZAGSBLOG. … [Read more...] about Quinn Slazinski becomes third Iona player to transfer to St. John’s, Rick Pitino
St. John’s officially adds UConn transfer Nahiem Alleyne
St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino announced Tuesday the signing of graduate transfer Nahiem Alleyne who joins the program after helping UConn capture the 2023 NCAA National Championship. “Nahiem is a veteran coming off a national championship,” said Pitino in a release. “He has had great success at both Virginia Tech and Connecticut, and he is a wonderful addition to our … [Read more...] about St. John’s officially adds UConn transfer Nahiem Alleyne
Top 2026 point guard Jermel ‘Magic Mel’ Thomas recaps early interests, discusses OTE reaching out
By CHARLIE PARENT One of the top point guards in the class of 2026, Jermel ‘Magic Mel’ Thomas, has begun drawing serious interest from Power 5 programs and the Overtime Elite League. The 6-foot-1, 150-pound shot creator, who plays for Cardinal Hayes (NY.) and New Heights AAU, has already received local DI offers from Fordham, Manhattan, and Hofstra. Thomas is also in … [Read more...] about Top 2026 point guard Jermel ‘Magic Mel’ Thomas recaps early interests, discusses OTE reaching out