By ADAM ZAGORIA Four-star wing Shon Abaev has committed to Cincinnati. The 6-foot-7 left-hander from Calvary Christian (FL) chose the Bearcats over Arkansas, AuburnArizona State and Oregon. “I chose Cincy because I just felt like it was the best fit for to make my dream come true and make it to the NBA,” he told On3.com. “It was just a gut feeling I had that I felt … [Read more...] about Four-star wing Shon Abaev commits to Cincinnati
Elite guards Acaden Lewis and Jasper Johnson officially sign with Kentucky
Four-star guard Acaden Lewis has officially signed with Kentucky after committing earlier this month. And five-star guard Jasper Johnson has also signed after committing in September. “Acaden Lewis is so much of what you want to find in a great point guard,” Kentucky head coach Mark Pope said. “He has incredible vision. He’s got a beautiful stroke. He can get to the rim … [Read more...] about Elite guards Acaden Lewis and Jasper Johnson officially sign with Kentucky
How Kentucky’s chemistry sealed a Champions Classic win over Duke
By SAM LANCE ATLANTA — When the game gets tight and pressure mounts, great teams typically come together and do whatever it takes to win. That’s exactly what Mark Pope and No. 19 Kentucky accomplished in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night, taking down No. 6 Duke 77-72. Twice during the second half Kentucky was down by nine points. The Wildcats would make their run, … [Read more...] about How Kentucky’s chemistry sealed a Champions Classic win over Duke
Four-star center Malachi Moreno signs with Kentucky
Malachi Moreno, a 6-foot-11 center from Georgetown, Kentucky, has officially signed with Kentucky after committing in August. “I believe that Malachi Moreno is the best center in the country in this class,” Kentucky men’s basketball head coach Mark Pope said. “He is an elite-level passer with incredible tracking vision. He has a ferocity around the rim in terms of ball … [Read more...] about Four-star center Malachi Moreno signs with Kentucky
More than 50 NBA scouts expected for Champions Classic
By ADAM ZAGORIA More than 50 NBA personnel from all 30 NBA teams have already been credentialed for the Champions Classic on Tuesday in Atlanta, a source close to the event told ZAGSBLOG. In past years, as many as 75-100 scouts were credentialed and there is still a week to go. No. 1 Kansas faces Michigan State at 6:30 p.m. ET, followed by No. 7 Duke against No. 23 … [Read more...] about More than 50 NBA scouts expected for Champions Classic