By ADAM ZAGORIA Aidan Shaw, the No. 14 ranked small forward in the Class of 2022, has committed to Missouri, he told ZAGSBLOG ahead of his public announcement Friday. He also considered Kansas, Oklahoma State, Iowa, Maryland and Arkansas. “I’m going to the University of Missouri-Columbia,” he said.. “I’m a complete player so I bring defense, my ability to score, and my … [Read more...] about Four-star forward Aidan Shaw commits to Missouri
Class of 2024 five-star guard David Castillo holds eight offers
By TOBIAS BASS After leading the Team USA U-16 Junior National Team to its 7th straight gold medal, class of 2024 guard David Castillo is one of the hottest names on the recruiting trail. Castillo, ranked by ESPN.com as the No. 12 overall prospect in the class of 2024, called his Team USA experience ‘surreal’. “Playing for the country is definitely a moment to … [Read more...] about Class of 2024 five-star guard David Castillo holds eight offers
Class of ’22 forward Robert Jennings talks recruitment and three upcoming visits
By TOBIAS BASS One of the hottest national stockrisers during the month of July was three-star forward Robert Jennings. The 6-foot-7, 220 pound forward from Desoto (TX) is getting attention from major programs such as Missouri, Utah, Iowa State, Ole Miss, Boston College, Georgia, and Virginia. For many prospects this was the first time college coaches have been able … [Read more...] about Class of ’22 forward Robert Jennings talks recruitment and three upcoming visits
Kansas lands 4-star small forward M.J. Rice
By ADAM ZAGORIA Kansas on Tuesday landed a pledge from 4-star small forward M.J. Rice of Prolific Prep (CA). Rice, a 6-foot-5, 225-pound small forward, spent last season at Oak Hill (VA) Academy, averaging 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists per game. Ranked by 247Sports.com as the No. 5 small forward and No. 27 overall prospect in the class of 2022, Rice posted … [Read more...] about Kansas lands 4-star small forward M.J. Rice
Top-30 junior Kris Parker talks recruitment and two upcoming visits
By TOBIAS BASS Kris Parker, the No. 29 overall prospect in the class of 2023, has displayed an array of skills on both ends of the floor throughout the summer live period. The 6-foot-8, 170 pound combo-guard from Quincy (FL) and the Team Breakdown AAU Program, was able to display his ability in front of college coaches despite battling through multiple injuries. “I … [Read more...] about Top-30 junior Kris Parker talks recruitment and two upcoming visits
Class of ’22 Shaedon Sharpe drops his top 10 list
By TOBIAS BASS Shaedon Sharpe, the 6-foot-4, 175 pound shooting-guard from Dream City Christian (AZ) dropped his top 10 list on Tuesday via Twitter. TOP 1️⃣0️⃣ #mytoolbox pic.twitter.com/BZ5HXTe4sd— Shaedon Sharpe (@ShaedonSharpe) July 28, 2021 Sharpe is down to Alabama, Arizona, Arizona State, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Texas, and USC. … [Read more...] about Class of ’22 Shaedon Sharpe drops his top 10 list
Syracuse’s Buddy and Jimmy Boeheim to play together with East Coast All-Stars on summer tour of Spain
By ADAM ZAGORIA Buddy and Jimmy Boeheim will team up this summer on the East Coast All-Stars team that will head to Spain but they won’t be playing for their Hall of Fame coach of a father. Event organizer Guy Rancourt confirmed Wednesday that the Boeheims will play for new Memphis assistant and Hall of Famer Larry Brown on the Red team, while Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim … [Read more...] about Syracuse’s Buddy and Jimmy Boeheim to play together with East Coast All-Stars on summer tour of Spain
Kansas’ Ochai Agbaji to withdraw from NBA Draft
Kansas basketball’s Ochai Agbaji will withdraw from the 2021 NBA Draft and return to school, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. The 6-foot-5 junior shooting guard was rated the No. 66 Best Available player, according to ESPN.com. The deadline to withdraw from the Draft is Wednesday. Kansas figures to be loaded this season with the returns of Agbaji, Jalen Wilson, David … [Read more...] about Kansas’ Ochai Agbaji to withdraw from NBA Draft
Kansas lands four-star big Zuby Ejiofor
By TOBIAS BASS The Kansas Jayhawks have landed a commitment from four-star big Zuby Ejiofor, he announced via Twitter Thursday night. #COMMITTED #KU pic.twitter.com/qaZ9W86Fde— Zuby Ejiofor (@kingzub18) July 2, 2021 The 6-foot-8, 215 pound big-man from Garland (TX) chose the Jayhawks over Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and TCU. Ejiofor joins four-star forward Gradey … [Read more...] about Kansas lands four-star big Zuby Ejiofor