BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ NEW YORK–The Transfer Portal has become one of the biggest factors in a team’s success in the NIL era. But in a day and age where players are constantly on the move, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo still prioritizes continuity. “Transfer portal recruitment is almost bigger than winning games,” Izzo said after the Spartans 83-66 victory against … [Read more...] about Michigan State coach Tom Izzo ‘saddened’ by transactional state of college basketball
Five Stepinac High School seniors sign with Division 1 schools
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & ADAM ZAGORIA White Plains (N.Y.) Archbishop Stepinac High School, ranked No. 1 in the nation by MaxPreps, had five seniors sign with their respective colleges on Thursday. The 7-foot twins, Adonis and Darius Ratliff signed with USC, a pairing that has head coach Eric Musselman anticipating next season. “Looking forward to coaching … [Read more...] about Five Stepinac High School seniors sign with Division 1 schools
Top-25 forward Maximo Adams to commit on Friday
By JAMES MADDEN Maximo Adams – a top-25 ranked forward in the class of 2026 is expected to announce his commitment on Friday, ESPN’s Paul Biancardi reported. The 6-foot-7 forward from Sierra Canyon (CA) will choose between Kentucky, Michigan State, North Carolina and Texas. Adams recently visited all four schools and also visited Kansas in September before cutting his … [Read more...] about Top-25 forward Maximo Adams to commit on Friday
Four-star center Ethan Taylor commits to Michigan State
By JAMES MADDEN Michigan State added to its 2026 recruiting class, landing a commitment from four-star 7-foot-1 center Ethan Taylor on Friday. A senior at Link Academy (MO) – Taylor was a standout for Mokan Elite on the Nike EYBL Circuit this summer, averaging 9.4 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Originally from the Kansas City area, he chose the Spartans over Indiana, … [Read more...] about Four-star center Ethan Taylor commits to Michigan State
More than 60 NBA scouts expected for Champions Classic; Darryn Peterson officially ruled out
By ADAM ZAGORIA More than 60 NBA personnel from all 30 NBA teams have already been credentialed for the Champions Classic on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, a source close to the event told ZAGSBLOG. No. 9 Kentucky faces No. 17 Michigan State at 6:30 p.m. ET, followed by No. 4 Duke against No. 25 Kansas at 9 (ESPN). Kansas features projected No. 1 overall NBA Draft … [Read more...] about More than 60 NBA scouts expected for Champions Classic; Darryn Peterson officially ruled out