Manhattan and coach Steve Masiello on Tuesday continued to add to their 2017 recruiting class. Edwin Ebube, a 6-foot-7, 235-pound power forward from the Puerto Rico Playmakers AAU program and a postgrad at Lawrenceville (N.J.) Academy, committed to Manhattan during an official visit. He also considered Niagara. “I chose Manhattan because I felt comfortable around the coaches … [Read more...] about Manhattan Lands Power Forward Edwin Ebube
Seton Hall transfer Anthony Nelson makes the call for Manhattan
By ADAM ZAGORIA Seton Hall transfer Anthony Nelson is on the move. “I’ll be taking my talents to Riverdale — Manhattan College,” the New York native said. “The reason I decided on Manhattan College is being able to stay close to my family and the relationship with Coach [Steve] Masiello and Coach [RaShawn] Stores.“ The 6-foot-4 Nelson chose Manhattan over BYU, Long … [Read more...] about Seton Hall transfer Anthony Nelson makes the call for Manhattan
Without a team, Rick Pitino is visiting colleges, imparting basketball wisdom
By ADAM ZAGORIA Rick Pitino doesn’t have a team of his own to coach this season, so he’s touring other schools and imparting some wisdom. Pitino, who was fired at Louisville last October in the wake of the Brian Bowen/Adidas scandal, has visited Cincinnati, Syracuse and Manhattan in recent days. He may also hit Seton Hall in the coming days or weeks. “He spoke to our team,” … [Read more...] about Without a team, Rick Pitino is visiting colleges, imparting basketball wisdom
Manhattan adds St. John’s transfer Josh Roberts
By ADAM ZAGORIA Josh Roberts is transferring and staying in the same city. The former St. John’s forward will transfer to Manhattan and play for coach Steve Masiello, he told ZAGSBLOG. He is the second Big East transfer for Manhattan in two seasons. A year ago, Masiello brought in former Seton Hall guard Anthony Nelson, who averaged 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.1 … [Read more...] about Manhattan adds St. John’s transfer Josh Roberts
No. 5 UConn becomes first 10-win team, off to best start since 2011 NCAA championship squad
By ADAM ZAGORIA Dan Hurley and the No. 5 UConn Huskies entered Wednesday as one of just 10 undefeated teams in Division 1. After scoring their first true road victory of the season at Florida, 75-54, the Huskies are the first 10-0 team in the nation and are off to their best start since the 2010-11 NCAA championship team. The Huskies now have neutral-court wins over … [Read more...] about No. 5 UConn becomes first 10-win team, off to best start since 2011 NCAA championship squad