By JAMES MADDEN Purdue’s Braden Smith was the lone unanimous vote getter from the Associated Press, as it unveiled its 2025 Preseason All-America Team on Monday. Smith received all 57 possible votes from the AP and will lead the charge for the preseason No. 1 overall team at Purdue. Joining Smith on the list is Texas Tech forward JT Toppin, Michigan forward Yaxel … [Read more...] about Purdue’s Braden Smith headlines AP Preseason All-America Team
Four-star Jasiah Jervis cuts list to five schools, announces commitment date
By JAMES MADDEN Class of 2026 four-star guard Jasiah Jervis officially cut his list to five schools and set his scheduled commitment date, he announced on Thursday. Jervis’ final list includes Illinois, Michigan State, NC State, Pittsburgh and Tennessee. He also announced that he will announce his commitment on November 5th. Jervis previously cut his list to six schools … [Read more...] about Four-star Jasiah Jervis cuts list to five schools, announces commitment date
Five-star Class of 2026 prospect Anthony Thompson sets commitment date
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ One of the best prospects the Class of 2026 has to offer is set to make his commitment soon. Five-star Class of 2026 prospect Anthony Thompson will make make his commitment on Oct. 21, his agent Nate Conley confirmed on Friday. The 6-foot-8 forward will decide between Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, North Carolina, Texas and Ohio State. The Ohio … [Read more...] about Five-star Class of 2026 prospect Anthony Thompson sets commitment date
Four-star Class of 2026 recruit Julius Avent commits to Michigan State
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & ADAM ZAGORIA Michigan State has landed a highly touted forward in the 2026 recruiting class. Four-star prospect Julius Avent will play for Michigan State in the 2026-27 season, he told ZAGSBLOG on Wednesday. “I will be taking my talents to Michigan State,” he said. “I chose them because it felt like home from the tradition, the culture, and … [Read more...] about Four-star Class of 2026 recruit Julius Avent commits to Michigan State
Class of 2026 Jasiah Jervis raves about meeting Draymond Green on Michigan State visit, updates recruitment
By ADAM ZAGORIA WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Just a couple days after his official visit to Michigan State, Class of 2026 wing Jasiah Jervis drew Spartans head coach Tom Izzo and two assistants to the gym at Archbishop Stepinac High School. “That means they really want me and they can see me fitting in their program,” the 6-foot-5, 195-pound Jervis, the No. 3 shooting guard in … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 Jasiah Jervis raves about meeting Draymond Green on Michigan State visit, updates recruitment