By ADAM ZAGORIA UConn guards Andre Jackson and Jordan Hawkins are expected to return from injuries Friday night when the No. 25 Huskies host UNC-Wilmington, a source said. The 6-foot-5 Hawkins, a sophomore guard, has been out since Nov. 7 with a concussion. “Without any setbacks, it looks good for Jordan,” coach Dan Hurley told reporters Thursday. “We’ll see how he’s … [Read more...] about UConn’s Andre Jackson, Jordan Hawkins expected to return from injuries Friday
JUCO All-American Yaxel Lendeborg signs NLI with St. John’s with Brandon Gardner set to sign Wednesday
St. John’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Anderson received a commitment from highly-touted junior college transfer Yaxel Lendeborg, who has now signed his NLI and is set to join the program for the 2023-24 campaign. The Red Storm will also receive a National Letter of Intent from four-star forward Brandon Gardner tomorrow. Gardner initially intended on waiting until the … [Read more...] about JUCO All-American Yaxel Lendeborg signs NLI with St. John’s with Brandon Gardner set to sign Wednesday
Brandon Gardner to sign with St. John’s this week: ‘The time is now’
By ADAM ZAGORIA & CHARLIE PARENT Class of 2023 four-star Brandon Gardner is set to sign with St. John’s Wednesday at 2:30 P.M. after initially wanting to wait until Spring. “The time is now,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “I was taught to listen to my gut and the time is now.” Class of 23 @StJohnsBBall commit @bgardner2023 will sign Wednesday at 230 at @ctkroyals, he … [Read more...] about Brandon Gardner to sign with St. John’s this week: ‘The time is now’
Syracuse offers Kiyan Anthony after he and Carmelo visit
By CHARLIE PARENT & ADAM ZAGORIA Kiyan Anthony, a four-star in the class of 2025 and son of NBA great Carmelo Anthony, has received an offer from his father’s alma mater Syracuse. Carmelo won a title with the Orange in 2003 before becoming the No. 3 overall pick in the draft that year. The offer comes after Melo and Kiyan were at Syracuse yesterday for the … [Read more...] about Syracuse offers Kiyan Anthony after he and Carmelo visit
UConn’s Hurley says it will be a ‘failure’ if Fab 5 recruiting class doesn’t win an NCAA title
By ADAM ZAGORIA With big recruiting classes come outsize expectations. UConn coach Dan Hurley has a “Fab 5” recruiting class ranked No. 4 nationally by 247Sports.com — and he says it will be a “failure” if the group doesn’t contend for an NCAA championship. “You start saying to yourself we can win a national championship with this nucleus of people we’ve put together,” … [Read more...] about UConn’s Hurley says it will be a ‘failure’ if Fab 5 recruiting class doesn’t win an NCAA title