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
No. 1 Class of 2026 recruit Tyran Stokes withdraws from his high school
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ The No. 1 player in the Class of 2026 has withdrawn from his high school. Tyran Stokes will move on for his final high school season, Notre Dame (CA) High School announced on Wednesday. The 6-foot-7 prospect has yet to commit to a college. The final three schools still remaining in his recruitment are Kansas, Kentucky and Oregon. However, Kentucky … [Read more...] about No. 1 Class of 2026 recruit Tyran Stokes withdraws from his high school