By JAMES MADDEN Kentucky is set to host an elite trio of recruits for this weekend’s scheduled Big Blue Madness event. The Wildcats are expected to host five-star Jordan Smith Jr., five-star Caleb Holt and four-star Josh Irving. Big Blue Madness is Kentucky’s annual tip-off to its men’s and women’s basketball seasons and serves as a vital weekend to mark the beginning of … [Read more...] about Kentucky hosting elite recruits for Big Blue Madness
Five-star guard Tyran Stokes cuts to 5. Is a favorite emerging?
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Five-star guard Tyran Stokes has cut his list to five schools and received at least one Crystal Ball prediction for Kentucky. The five schools still in on the No. 1 player in the Class of 2026 include Kentucky, Kansas, USC, Oregon and Louisville, he announced on Monday. Shortly after announcing the schools remaining on his list Stokes received a … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Tyran Stokes cuts to 5. Is a favorite emerging?
First Pitino vs. Pitino Big East battle date set
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ The first meeting of the father and son rivalry in the BIG EAST has been determined, according to Jon Rothstein. St. John’s and Rick Pitino will visit Xavier on Jan. 24 at the Cintas Center. Rick Pitino is 3-1 in meetings against his son, Richard Pitino, but this meeting will mark the first time the two face each other as conference opponents. … [Read more...] about First Pitino vs. Pitino Big East battle date set
Top 15 recruit Tay Kinney sets commitment date
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ One of the best players the 2026 recruiting class has to offer will announce his commitment at the end of September. Top 15 recruit Tay Kinney has set his commitment date for Sept. 28, according to Travis Branham. While Kinney’s official announcement remains to be seen sources tell ZAGSBLOG that Kansas should be considered the favorite to land the … [Read more...] about Top 15 recruit Tay Kinney sets commitment date
Cincinnati lands Brazilian guard Lucas Atauri
By JAMES MADDEN Class of 2025 Brazilian guard Lucas Atauri has officially signed with Cincinnati, his agent Stevan Petrovic confirmed to ZAGSBLOG. The news was first reported by Jonathan Givony. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard is 21 years old and played for C.A. Paulistano in São Paulo, Brazil last season. In 39 games in the NBB, Atauri averaged 6.5 points per game and … [Read more...] about Cincinnati lands Brazilian guard Lucas Atauri