By ADAM ZAGORIA Dan Hurley is now coaching the best team he’s ever had at the college level. The No. 8 UConn Huskies are unbeaten at 9-0 after Thursday’s 74-64 victory over Oklahoma State in the Big East/Big 12 Battle. They are ranked No. 4 on KenPom.com. And they feature a number of pro prospects who drew more than a dozen NBA scouts to Thursday’s game. We checked in … [Read more...] about NBA scouts weigh in on UConn’s pro prospects
Jim Calhoun says Kevin Durant was ‘coming’ to UConn before he committed to Texas
By ADAM ZAGORIA What if Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant had played for the UConn Huskies in his one-and-done college season? Former UConn coach Jim Calhoun said Durant told his friend Rudy Gay, who starred at UConn, he was coming to UConn for the 2006-07 season before he ultimately landed at Texas where he averaged 25.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists and then … [Read more...] about Jim Calhoun says Kevin Durant was ‘coming’ to UConn before he committed to Texas
Seton Hall gets first 2023 commit in Isaiah Watts
By ADAM ZAGORIA Seton Hall landed its first commit in the Class of 2023 when South Kent (Conn.) combo guard Isaiah Watts committed on Saturday. The 6-foot-3, 160-pound Seattle native said he also considered Missouri and UC Irvine. He also held offers from Charlotte, Fordham and George Washington. “I chose Seton Hall because I feel that the coaching staff can really … [Read more...] about Seton Hall gets first 2023 commit in Isaiah Watts
Major shakeup coming in AP Top 25 after No. 1 North Carolina, No. 3 Kansas and No. 6 Gonzaga all fall
By ADAM ZAGORIA There will be a major shakeup atop the AP Top 25 poll on Monday after No. 1 North Carolina, No. 3 Kansas and No. 6 Gonzaga all fell on Friday night. No. 9 Alabama, No. 10 Creighton and No. 12 Michigan State also lost during Feast Week. If No. 2 Houston (5-0) can take care of Kent State at home on Saturday afternoon, Kelvin Sampson’s group will likely … [Read more...] about Major shakeup coming in AP Top 25 after No. 1 North Carolina, No. 3 Kansas and No. 6 Gonzaga all fall
Bryant edges Syracuse after pair of slaps and bench-clearing brawl
By CHARLIE PARENT & ADAM ZAGORIA Former Saint Peter’s March Madness star and current Bryant guard Doug Edert was ejected Saturday, along with Syracuse freshman guard Judah Mintz, for a slapping match between the two in the middle of the first half of the Bryant-Syracuse showdown. Mintz and three Bryant players — Edert, Kvonn Cramer and Tyler Brelsford – — were … [Read more...] about Bryant edges Syracuse after pair of slaps and bench-clearing brawl