BY ZACH SMART Exploiting mismatches by taking smaller defenders to the rim, levitating and freeing up air space for his jumper, and playing instinctively on the defensive end, Class of 2026 PSA Cardinals forward Julius Avent was among the top performers during Peach Jam. Putting the ball on the deck comfortably at 6-foot-7, sticking the outside shot with consistency, and … [Read more...] about Class of 26 forward Julius Avent sets officials
Michigan State lands 2026 point guard
By ADAM ZAGORIA Michigan State has landed a commitment from Carlos Medlock Jr., a Class of 2026 point guard from Link Academy and the Phenom United AAU program. The 5-foot-11 floor general is the No. 10 point guard in his class, per 247Sports.com. “I chose Michigan State because I genuinely feel that I have a real connection with the whole coaching staff and they make … [Read more...] about Michigan State lands 2026 point guard
Class of 2028 five-star guard Brady Pettigrew talks early offers, summer lessons learned
By ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE Brady Pettigrew is emerging as one of the top players in the 2028 class. This 6-foot-3 rising sophomore out of Bolingbrook (IL) spent the summer with Nike EYBL Meanstreets 15u working on his game. At Peach Jam, he averaged 9.4 points, 4.0 assists and 2.4 rebounds. “It’s been great,” Pettigrew said. “I wouldn’t be anywhere else … [Read more...] about Class of 2028 five-star guard Brady Pettigrew talks early offers, summer lessons learned
Five-star wing Jaxon Richardson out for Peach Jam, breaks down top 10 schools
By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, SC — Class of 2026 five-star wing Jaxon Richardson will be out for Peach Jam, he told ZAGSBLOG. The five-star will still remain in North Augusta to support his Florida Rebels teammates. “I messed it up in the CP3 game, messed my foot up,” Richardson said. There has been some good news for the Richardson family recently, though. Jaxon’s … [Read more...] about Five-star wing Jaxon Richardson out for Peach Jam, breaks down top 10 schools
Five-star ’27 prospect King Gibson recaps NC State visit, discusses other schools involved
By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, SC — Five-star point guard King Gibson is one of the most electric and explosive guards in the 2027 class. It’s why he’s drawing attention from some of the nation’s top programs. Since the contact period opened up on June 15, Gibson has been offered by Alabama, Missouri, North Carolina and Providence. He holds previous offers from the likes of … [Read more...] about Five-star ’27 prospect King Gibson recaps NC State visit, discusses other schools involved