By SAM LANCE Four-star class of 2026 forward Julius Avent had a junior season to remember. His Bergen Catholic squad won state, won county and “proved a lot of people wrong.” The 6-foot-7, 215-pound forward will try to carry that momentum into the AAU season with the PSA Cardinals. “I’m looking to showcase my full talent on offense, defense, just everything,” Avent said. … [Read more...] about Four-star ’26 forward Julius Avent updates recruitment ahead of first EYBL session
Cincinnati grabs former UCF big man Moustapha Thiam
By SAM LANCE Former UCF big man Moustapha Thiam is staying in the Big 12 conference. The 7-foot-2 center will be heading to Cincinnati, per multiple reports. Thiam averaged 10.4 points and 6.4 rebounds for UCF last season while starting every game at the five spot. The Dakar, Senegal native shot 49.8% from the field and showed some shooting touch by knocking down … [Read more...] about Cincinnati grabs former UCF big man Moustapha Thiam
Cincinnati lands Baylor transfer Jalen Celestine
By ADAM ZAGORIA Cincinnati has landed Baylor transfer Jalen Celestine. The 6-foot-7 native of Ontario, Canada averaged 7.1 points and 3.5 rebounds last season on 38% shooting. Celestine joins Kentucky transfer guard Kerr Kriisa, West Virginia transfer guard Sencire Harris and UCF big man Moustapha Thiam. They are also adding four-star wing Shon Abaev and four-star … [Read more...] about Cincinnati lands Baylor transfer Jalen Celestine
Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen commits to Kentucky
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Kentucky has secured its fifth transfer portal acquisition. Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen will play for the Wildcats next season, he announced Monday. The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 7.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game for the Gators in his junior season. Aberdeen has played all three seasons of his collegiate career at Florida. … [Read more...] about Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen commits to Kentucky
Evansville transfer Gabriel Pozzato commits to Xavier
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Xavier has secured its sixth transfer portal acquisition. Evansville transfer Gabriel Pozzato will play for Xavier next season, he announced Saturday. The 6-foot-7 Italian forward averaged 14.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in his freshman season. Now, he will be heading towards Xavier to play for new head coach Richard Pitino … [Read more...] about Evansville transfer Gabriel Pozzato commits to Xavier