By ADAM ZAGORIA Utah Valley transfer Aziz Bandaogo has committed to Cincinnati, he announced on Twitter. The 7-foot native of Senegal averaged 11.5 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.9 rebounds per game. The WAC Defensive Player of the Year, he is an elite rim protector and huge get — literally and figuratively — for coach Wes Miller’s squad. Bandaogo went for 15 points and … [Read more...] about Cincinnati lands Utah Valley transfer Aziz Bandaogo
NBA Draft: Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe says ‘I believe there will be a team in the NBA that will love what I do’
By ADAM ZAGORIA CHICAGO — The days of dominant low-post big man in the NBA appear to be over, but Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe believes there’s still a place in the NBA for him. “I believe there will be a team in the NBA, they’re going to love what I do and they’re going to train me for all the things I need to learn and I’ll help them,” the 6-foot-9 Tshiebwe, a native of … [Read more...] about NBA Draft: Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe says ‘I believe there will be a team in the NBA that will love what I do’
After leading the Illinois Wolves to a UA Assocation Championship, Jalen Quinn is planning three visits
By TOBIAS BASS Leading the charge to the Illinois Wolves’ 31-1 summer culminating in a UA Association Championship, three-star guard Jalen Quinn had a breakout summer, alongside four-stars Jaden Schutt and Braden Huff. Quinn, the 6-foot-2, 170-pound guard from Tuscola (IL), is planning a few visits this fall to Northwestern, DePaul and possibly Virginia Tech. Photo … [Read more...] about After leading the Illinois Wolves to a UA Assocation Championship, Jalen Quinn is planning three visits
Bill Clinton talks college hoops with John Calipari, Rick Pitino, Tobin Anderson
By ADAM ZAGORIA NEW YORK — When Iona coach Tobin Anderson met former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday at the BTIG Charity Day in Manhattan, Clinton immediately let on that he was a big college basketball fan. “Yeah, Bill Clinton said he watched the whole Purdue game [against Fairleigh Dickinson in the NCAA Tournament] and said he loved watching us play,” Anderson, who … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton talks college hoops with John Calipari, Rick Pitino, Tobin Anderson
Cincinnati adds Butler transfer Simas Lukosius
By ADAM ZAGORIA Cincinnati has landed Butler transfer Simas Lukosius as it heads into the Big 12 Conference next season. The 6-foot-6 sophomore from Lithuania averaged 11.6 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 43% and 38% from deep last season. “I think Cincinnati is a great fit for my play style and my personality,” Lukosius told ESPN. “I am excited to play for … [Read more...] about Cincinnati adds Butler transfer Simas Lukosius