By SAM LANCE Four-star class of 2026 forward Julius Avent had a junior season to remember. His Bergen Catholic squad won state, won county and “proved a lot of people wrong.” The 6-foot-7, 215-pound forward will try to carry that momentum into the AAU season with the PSA Cardinals. “I’m looking to showcase my full talent on offense, defense, just everything,” Avent said. … [Read more...] about Four-star ’26 forward Julius Avent updates recruitment ahead of first EYBL session
Top-40 2026 prospect Jermal Jones updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Jermal Jones burst onto the scene this past summer playing with Nike EYBL’s newest program, Jet Academy, which was founded by former two-time NBA champion Kenny Smith. Jones — the 6-foot-3, 180-pound guard out of IMG Academy — is ready to run it back this summer. The four-star guard will be the centerpiece of the 17u squad after leading 16u … [Read more...] about Top-40 2026 prospect Jermal Jones updates recruitment
Michigan State pick up transfer forward Kaleb Glenn
By SAM LANCE Former Florida Atlantic forward Kaleb Glenn, the No. 83 overall player in the transfer portal, has committed to Michigan State. Glenn, the 6-foot-7, 210-pound forward, averaged 12.6 points and 4.8 rebounds for the Owls last season. He started in five games and shot 53.1% from the field and 48-of-117 (41.0%) from 3-point range. Glenn played his freshman … [Read more...] about Michigan State pick up transfer forward Kaleb Glenn
UCLA transfer Aday Mara commits to Michigan
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Major size in the frontcourt is on its way to Michigan. UCLA transfer Aday Mara has committed to Michigan, sources confirmed to ZAGSBLOG. The 7-foot-3 big man averaged 6.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in his sophomore season. Mara played both of his first two seasons in college at UCLA but is now joining Dusty May while remaining in … [Read more...] about UCLA transfer Aday Mara commits to Michigan
Blue Bloods headline recruitment of five-star sophomore Obinna Ekezie Jr.
By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Obinna Ekezie Jr. hasn’t been in the United States for long, but he’s already made quite the name for himself. Ekezie Jr. — the 7-foot, 220-pound big man from Lagos, Nigeria — transitioned to the United States in eighth grade. Back home, the big man developed at OBN Academy, which his father, former six-year NBA veteran Obinna Ekezie Sr., … [Read more...] about Blue Bloods headline recruitment of five-star sophomore Obinna Ekezie Jr.