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WEBAdam 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.
Four-star Jaiden Glover signs with St. John's - Zagsblog
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Consensus four-star recruit Jaiden Glover has signed a National Letter of Intent with St. John’s to play under Hall of Fame Coach Rick Pitino next season. The 6-foot-5, 190-pound forward from Brooklyn currently ranks 57 th overall and 18 th at his position in the Class of 2024 according to On3.com’s industry rankings. “We are big believers in size and shooting ability with backcourt ...
Villanova signs trio of 2022 top-50 standouts to National Letters of ...
WEBNov 10, 2021 · Villanova announced the signing of a trio of prep standouts to national letters of intent. Guards Mark Armstrong (South Orange, N.J.) and Brendan Hausen (Amarillo, Tex.) along with forward Cam Whitmore (Severn, Md.) are set to join the Wildcats in the fall of 2022. “We’re excited to welcome Mark, Brendan and Cam to the Villanova family,” stated Wildcats’ head coach Jay Wright.
Michigan State lands four-star forward Gehrig Normand
WEBAug 2, 2022 · By JACOB POLACHECK Class of 2023 four-star forward Gehrig Normand has committed to Michigan State, he announced Tuesday evening.. The 6-foot-6, 175-pound small forward from Birdville (TX) and the 3D Empire AAU Program, announced his commitment after taking his official visit to East Lansing from July 28-30 and picking up an offer while on the trip.
UConn lands four-star forward Alex Karaban - Zagsblog
WEBAug 2, 2021 · UConn lands four-star forward Alex Karaban. By JACOB POLACHECK Class of 2022 four-star forward Alex Karaban has committed to UConn, he announced Monday, via Twitter. “UConn was the spot just because my relationship with coach Hurley and everyone was just amazing,” Karaban told ESPN. “They felt like forever type of people.
Seven schools involved for Class of 2023 big Gus Yalden
WEBJun 24, 2021 · By TOBIAS BASS It’s been over a week since college coaches started contacting the class of 2023 and like many other prospects around the country, Gus Yalden. has received several calls from Power Five programs. The 6-foot-9, 240 pound big-man out of Appleton (WI), is trying to get back into shape from a foot injury a few months back.
Speedy Claxton agrees to multi-year extension at Hofstra
WEBFeb 27, 2023 · After leading Hofstra to the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Colonial Athletic Association Tournament, Speedy Claxton has agreed to a multi-year extension at his alma mater. Claxton has Hofstra at 23-8 ahead of the conference tournament and won 21 games in his first season as head coach a year ago. “Speedy Claxton embodies Hofstra Pride,” said ...
Class of ’24 Jahki Howard plans announcement this month
WEBJul 7, 2023 · By ADAM ZAGORIA NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Jahki Howard, the 6-foot-6 small forward from Overtime Elite and the New Heights Lightning Nike EYBL team, plans to make an announcement regarding his future later this month. “I know I’m going to be making an announcement on July 29th,” the Boston native told ZAGSBLOG after scoring 17 points to help the Lightning beat UPlay Canada, 72-67, at the ...
Kentucky commits obtaining releases in wake of coaching change
WEBApr 10, 2024 · By SAM LANCE & ADAM ZAGORIA Several Kentucky commits are in the process of obtaining their releases in the wake of the coaching change that saw John Calipari leave for Arkansas.. Five-star center Jayden Quaintance has requested a release out of his letter of intent to Kentucky, per ESPN’s Jeff Borzello.. Quaintance — the 6-foot-9, 230 pound big man from Word of God Academy (NC ...
Four-star Class of 2023 small forward Brady Dunlap chooses
WEBMay 2, 2023 · By SAM LANCE St. John’s and Rick Pitino have landed a commitment from four-star class of 2023 small forward Brady Dunlap, per Joe Tipton of On3. Dunlap, the 6-foot-7, 180-pound forward from Harvard Westlake (CA), was previously signed to Notre Dame. Now, he’s part of the Red Storm.