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Adam Zagoria covers basketball at all levels. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide.
Pittsburgh hits buzzer-beater 3-pointer vs. Ohio State to continue ...
Nov 29, 2024 · By SAM LANCE Pittsburgh senior forward Zach Austin may have the shot of Feast Week.His buzzer-beater 3-pointer allowed the Panthers to top the Ohio State Buckeyes in overtime, 91-90 on Friday at the Schottenstein Center.
Five-star Class of 2026 guard Jordan Smith says a handful of …
Oct 15, 2024 · By MATT WHITFIELD COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — One of the most prominent programs in Virginia and the D.C. area is Paul VI. Just last spring they graduated Darren Harris and Patrick Ngonba II who are now freshman on Duke’s basketball team. Duke is now on the trail of PVI junior guard and top DC area prospect Jordan Smith. “I have [an unofficial to] Duke November 1st and I think Louisville ...
With Duke win, Kansas coach Bill Self continues mastery of fellow …
Nov 27, 2024 · By ADAM ZAGORIA With his latest win over Duke — 75-72 Tuesday night in Las Vegas — Kansas coach Bill Self continued his mastery of his fellow Blue Bloods.. Self, one of two active head coaches with two NCAA championship rings (Dan Hurley), owns wins this season over North Carolina, Duke and Michigan State.. Kansas is now 23-8 against UConn, UCLA, UNC, Duke and Kentucky in the Bill Self era.
Five-star guard Braylon Mullins sets announcement date
Oct 7, 2024 · By ADAM ZAGORIA Five-star guard Braylon Mullins of Greenfield-Central (IN) and the Indiana Basketball Club will announce his college choice at 6 p.m. on Oct. 23 at his high school, his coach confirmed to ZAGSBLOG. Mullins will sign his National Letter of Intent Nov. 15. The 6-foot-5 Mullins, the No. 4-rated shooting guard in the Class of 2025 per 247Sports.com and one of the purest shooters in ...
Five-star wing Caleb Wilson cuts to 5, no timeline on decision
Nov 18, 2024 · By ADAM ZAGORIA Five-star jumbo wing Caleb Wilson has cut his list to five schools, his father confirmed to ZAGSBLOG.. The 6-foot-9 wing from Atlanta (GA) Holy Innocents Episcopal School and Nightrydas Elite is down to Kentucky, Ohio State, North Carolina, Tennessee and UCF.
No. 3 prospect Nate Ament updates recruitment after huge summer
Aug 9, 2024 · By CHARLIE PARENT NEW YORK — Nate Ament, a five-star wing in the class of 2025, has been one of the summer’s fastest risers, recently up to No. 3 on some major recruiting sites.. The 6-foot-9 Virginia native had a nice showing at the UA Next Elite 24 scrimmage Friday, displaying his three-level scoring, fluid athleticism and elite defensive upside.
No. 3-ranked 2025 prospect Darryn Peterson sets announcement …
Oct 7, 2024 · By SAM LANCE Class of 2025 five-star Darryn Peterson has set his decision date, he confirmed to ZAGSBLOG. The combo guard will announce on Friday, Nov. 1. Peterson is down to four schools: Kansas, Kansas State, Ohio State and USC.
Brayden Burries discusses his recruitment with Alabama, Duke, …
Oct 13, 2024 · By MATT WHITFIELD. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.. — Class of 2025 five-star guard Brayden Burries took part in Team USA Men’s Junior National team minicamp this weekend. Burries is one of the top remaining uncommitted guards and has several schools in …
Two-time defending NCAA champion UConn in the midst of huge …
Sep 18, 2024 · By ADAM ZAGORIA Dan Hurley and his staff at two-time defending NCAA champion UConn are in the midst of a monster recruiting week.. The Huskies are trying to assemble another big-time recruiting class for 2025 and have several pivotal official and in …