BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA — Fisher’s high school season came to an end earlier than Jason Gardner Jr., a top-25 prospect in the 2027 class, would have liked. After winning state his freshman year, Gardner and his team fell short by one point during his sophomore season. That’s made the 6-foot-1, 185-pound point guard hungrier than ever. “It’s … [Read more...] about Top-25 2027 prospect Jason Gardner Jr. discusses summer goals, recruitment
Top-100 prospect Sammy Jackson breaks down top four ahead of June decision
By SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS — A decision looms for Sammy Jackson, a four-star class of 2026 forward out Roman Catholic (PA) and the Team Final Nike EYBL AAU program. Last week, Jackson announced he’ll commit on Wednesday, June 25. His four finalists? Indiana, St. Joe’s, Texas and VCU. The four-star will visit all of his finalists before making a decision. Here’s … [Read more...] about Top-100 prospect Sammy Jackson breaks down top four ahead of June decision
Purdue commit Luke Ertel ready to wear black and gold, develop
By JAMES MADDEN & SAM LANCE Purdue commit Luke Ertel has drawn many comparisons of a familiar face in West Lafayette: Braden Smith. Ertel, the 6-foot-1, 170-pound guard from Mount Vernon (IN) will spend the summer with Indiana Elite on the 3SSB circuit. Ertel announced his commitment in August 2024, electing to remain in his home state of Indiana and play for Matt … [Read more...] about Purdue commit Luke Ertel ready to wear black and gold, develop
Class of 2027 guard Cooper Zachary updates his summer recruitment, shows out at 3SSB Session 2
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE COUNSIL BLUFFS, IA — Class of 2027 guard Cooper Zachary feels like he has something to prove during Adidas 3SSB this summer after losing the Indiana Class 4A state championship game with Fishers by one point. He’s playing like it. “We’re definitely going to have a chip on our shoulder,” Zachary told ZAGSBLOG. “Not that we weren’t … [Read more...] about Class of 2027 guard Cooper Zachary updates his summer recruitment, shows out at 3SSB Session 2
Four-star prospect Cameron Williams updates his recruitment process
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE COUNSIL BLUFFS, IA– High school prospects on the rise tend to look up to players who have already carved out a legacy in the NBA. Four-star prospect Cameron Williams, however, has his eyes on the headliner for the 2025 NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg. “I want to get better, I want to be a better playmaker,” Williams told ZAGSBLOG. “I want to … [Read more...] about Four-star prospect Cameron Williams updates his recruitment process