By SAM LANCE & ADAM ZAGORIA Purdue center and likely back-to-back national player of the year Zach Edey won’t be back at Purdue next season, head coach Matt Painter told ZAGSBLOG. “He was never coming back,” Painter said. The 7-foot-4 Edey is currently projected as the No. 13 pick in this year’s draft, per ESPN.com. “He’ll be in the first round because he’s like … [Read more...] about Zach Edey will not return to Purdue next season
Top-150 junior Colt Langdon talks upcoming visits, updates recruitment
By DYLAN LUTEY Top-150 junior Colt Langdon of Millbrook High (NC) is hearing from a whole host of schools, he told ZAGSBLOG in an interview. The 6-7 wing, who has 20+ offers, is currently in contact most with LSU, Notre Dame, Butler, Georgetown, Mississippi St., and Pitt the most. Alabama and Clemson, who have not offered, are in touch as well. He will be visiting the … [Read more...] about Top-150 junior Colt Langdon talks upcoming visits, updates recruitment
Class of 2025 five-star Jalan Haralson getting back into gear at HoopHall Classic, breaks down recruitment
By CHARLIE PARENT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Jalan Haralson, a five-star junior out of Midwest powerhouse La Lumiere (IN.), started getting back into form at last weekend’s HoopHall Classic after missing six seeks with an ankle injury. The 6-foot-7 small forward showed his high upside in limited action, guarding multiple positions on the floor and getting offensive work on the … [Read more...] about Class of 2025 five-star Jalan Haralson getting back into gear at HoopHall Classic, breaks down recruitment
Class of 2025 five-star Darius Adams updates recruitment after impressive HoopHall Classic
By CHARLIE PARENT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Darius Adams, a five-star combo guard in the class of 2025, continues to see his recruitment heat up while consistently improving on both ends of the floor. The 6-foot-5 La Lumiere (IN.) product posted 13 points and 6 rebounds in a 75-64 win over Sunrise Christian (KS.) at Saturday’s highly-touted HoopHall Classic. Adams is … [Read more...] about Class of 2025 five-star Darius Adams updates recruitment after impressive HoopHall Classic
No. 1 Purdue, No. 2 Houston both lose on wild night of college basketball
By DYLAN LUTEY The No. 1 and 2 teams in college basketball went down on the road on a wild night of college basketball. First, No. 2 Houston (14-1, 1-1) suffered its first loss of the season with a 57-53 defeat against Iowa State (12-3, 1-1) With 56 seconds left and the game tied, Milan Momcilovic hit the go-ahead shot. “I mean it felt pretty good,” Momcilovic told … [Read more...] about No. 1 Purdue, No. 2 Houston both lose on wild night of college basketball