BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Of the four teams who entered the World’s Most Famous Arena on Tuesday for the Champions Classic none left with their heads hanging as low as Kentucky. The Wildcats were thrashed by Michigan State in an 83-66 blowout. Kentucky head coach Mark Pope wants to make sure it’s a feeling him and his program never experience again. “It’s not great on my … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Mark Pope reflects on Champions Classic: ‘We want to never feel this pain ever again’
Three-star Class of 2026 prospect Asher Elson commits to Xavier
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Xavier has secured a commitment from a standout forward in the Class of 2026. Three-star prospect Asher Elson of Brooklyn South Shore will join the Musketeers as a member of the 2026 recruiting class, he announced on Wednesday. He chose Xavier over Syracuse, Maryland and Auburn. “Great kid, gym rat, has a huge upside, will be a pro someday,” … [Read more...] about Three-star Class of 2026 prospect Asher Elson commits to Xavier
Top-25 forward Maximo Adams to commit on Friday
By JAMES MADDEN Maximo Adams – a top-25 ranked forward in the class of 2026 is expected to announce his commitment on Friday, ESPN’s Paul Biancardi reported. The 6-foot-7 forward from Sierra Canyon (CA) will choose between Kentucky, Michigan State, North Carolina and Texas. Adams recently visited all four schools and also visited Kansas in September before cutting his … [Read more...] about Top-25 forward Maximo Adams to commit on Friday
More than 60 NBA scouts expected for Champions Classic; Darryn Peterson officially ruled out
By ADAM ZAGORIA More than 60 NBA personnel from all 30 NBA teams have already been credentialed for the Champions Classic on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, a source close to the event told ZAGSBLOG. No. 9 Kentucky faces No. 17 Michigan State at 6:30 p.m. ET, followed by No. 4 Duke against No. 25 Kansas at 9 (ESPN). Kansas features projected No. 1 overall NBA Draft … [Read more...] about More than 60 NBA scouts expected for Champions Classic; Darryn Peterson officially ruled out
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope still searching for his team’s ‘identity’ after blowoutloss to Michigan State
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ NEW YORK–Kentucky has not gotten off to the start many may have expected from the No. 12 team in the country. And certainly not with a reported $22 million NIL budget. “No hate but I’m pointing it out,” basketball analyst Terrence Oglesby Tweeted. “Kentucky has real problems. They paid a lot of money for those problems. After the Wildcats lost to … [Read more...] about Kentucky head coach Mark Pope still searching for his team’s ‘identity’ after blowoutloss to Michigan State