By CHARLIE PARENT Class of 2025 top-100 prospect EJ Walker has had a busy autumn. The 6-foot-8 forward out of Lloyd Memorial High School (KY.) traveled to six campuses, brought his offer total north of 40 and had various coaches in for practices. EJ’s father and high school coach Mike Walker told ZAGSBLOG he thinks a commitment will come “no later than August” with a … [Read more...] about Class of 2025 four-star EJ Walker talks recruiting blitz, sets commitment timeframe
Five-star forward Liam McNeeley commits to Indiana
By ADAM ZAGORIA Liam McNeeley, the five-star forward from Montverde (FL) Academy, is headed to Indiana. The 6-foot-7 forward from Richardson, Texas chose Indiana over Kansas. He is the No. 1-ranked power forward in the Class of 2024 per 247Sports.com, “I will be committing to Indiana University. Go Hoosiers,” he said on ESPN with Paul Biancardi. He added: “Coach … [Read more...] about Five-star forward Liam McNeeley commits to Indiana
Purdue’s Zach Edey named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year
Purdue senior center Zach Edey has been named the 2023-24 Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year, as chosen by a select media panel, the conference office announced on Thursday. The reigning Big Ten Player of the Year also claimed the 2023 Most Outstanding Player Award after leading Purdue to the 2023 Big Ten Tournament title. The media panel also selected a 10-member … [Read more...] about Purdue’s Zach Edey named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year
Purdue lands combo guard C.J. Cox
By ADAM ZAGORIA C.J. Cox, the 6-foot-2, 188-pound combo guard from Milton (MA) Academy and the Middlesex Magic AAU program, committed to Purdue on Sunday. He chose the Boilermakers over Princeton, Penn and Elon. “I chose Purdue because of the amazing blend of academics and High Major basketball,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “It is one of the best universities in the country and … [Read more...] about Purdue lands combo guard C.J. Cox
Indiana puts on ‘fullcourt press’ for Montverde Academy trio
By ADAM ZAGORIA Indiana coach Mike Woodson and his staff are putting on a fullcourt press for a trio from national powerhouse Montverde (FL) Academy. Woodson and the IU staff were at the Florida school on Monday for the trifecta of Liam McNeeley, Derik Queen and Curtis Givens following their official visit to campus the weekend of Sept. 8. “Always great to see Coach … [Read more...] about Indiana puts on ‘fullcourt press’ for Montverde Academy trio