By SAM LANCE ROCK HILL, S.C. — It’s been a summer to remember for class of 2027 prospect Martay Barnes. The 6-foot-2 guard out of The Academy of Central Florida and the Austin Rivers SE Elite AAU program, shined playing up on the 3SSB circuit this summer. And now, with the contact period open, he’s starting to hear from a plethora of college coaches. Since June 15, … [Read more...] about Four-star 2027 guard Martay Barnes updates recruitment with multiple offers extended since June 15
Kansas State lands 7-foot-1 Romanian center
By JAMES MADDEN Dorin Buca – a 7-foot-1 center from Romania announced his commitment to Kansas State, Jonathan Givony announced on Tuesday. Turning 23 in a few days, Buca will have two years of NCAA eligibility. He spent time playing professionally in Italy and led the Italian second division in blocks and was a top-five rebounder while playing for Akem Libertas Livorno. … [Read more...] about Kansas State lands 7-foot-1 Romanian center
Four-star prospect Vaughn Karvala schedules second official visit after standout summer
By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Class of 2026 four-star wing Vaughn Karvala has scheduled an official visit to Syracuse for the weekend of Sept. 27, he told ZAGSBLOG. Karvala, the 6-foot-6 wing originally from Oregon (WI), has been one of the biggest stockrisers of the summer, jumping from the 80s to a consensus top-40 prospect. On ESPN, Karvala now ranks 26th in the … [Read more...] about Four-star prospect Vaughn Karvala schedules second official visit after standout summer
Four-star big man Tristan Reed previews three official visits
By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Class of 2026 four-star big man Tristan Reed has scheduled three official visits, a source told ZAGSBLOG: Missouri (late August), Mississippi State (Sept. 5) and Ohio State (Sept. 12). Reed, the 6-foot-9 center, had a productive summer with Mokan Elite on the Nike EYBL circuit. He split time with another four-star big man, Ethan Taylor, … [Read more...] about Four-star big man Tristan Reed previews three official visits
Kansas head coach Bill Self released from the hospital after undergoing heart procedure
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Legendary Kansas head coach Bill Self was released from the hospital on Saturday after undergoing a heart procedure, Kansas University announced. “I want to thank all the amazing doctors and nurses at LMH Health for the excellent care I received during my stay there,” Self said in a statement on Saturday. “I feel strong and am excited to be home. Our … [Read more...] about Kansas head coach Bill Self released from the hospital after undergoing heart procedure