By CHARLIE PARENT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Darius Adams, a five-star combo guard in the class of 2025, continues to see his recruitment heat up while consistently improving on both ends of the floor. The 6-foot-5 La Lumiere (IN.) product posted 13 points and 6 rebounds in a 75-64 win over Sunrise Christian (KS.) at Saturday’s highly-touted HoopHall Classic. Adams is … [Read more...] about Class of 2025 five-star Darius Adams updates recruitment after impressive HoopHall Classic
Five-star unsigned senior Bryson Tucker ‘split’ between pro and college route
By CHARLIE PARENT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Five-star senior Bryson Tucker put on a nice display of scoring, length and next-level upside in Bishop O’Connell’s (VA.) 63-54 win over Cardinal Ritter (MO.), posting 17 points (15 in the 3rd quarter), 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks at Sunday’s HoopHall Classic. “I feel like I’m playing really well,” he said postgame. “I’m just … [Read more...] about Five-star unsigned senior Bryson Tucker ‘split’ between pro and college route
Phil Martelli returns to Palestra as Michigan head coach for a day
By DYLAN LUTEY & ADAM ZAGORIA Phil Martelli believes the Palestra is the best college basketball venue in the nation — and he got a chance to serve as a head coach there one more time on Sunday. Unfortunately it came in a 79-73 loss to Penn State, which features his son Jimmy Martelli as an assistant. Michigan is now 6-9, 1-3 in the Big Ten, while Penn State … [Read more...] about Phil Martelli returns to Palestra as Michigan head coach for a day
Class of ’26 guard Jordan Smith Jr. picks up Michigan offer, updates recruitment after City of Palms
By DYLAN LUTEY Despite being without five-star Duke-bound big man Pat Ngongba, Paul VI High School (VA) made a statement at the City of Palms classic, going 3-1 and ending the week on a high note by beating Link Academy (MO) in the third place game on Saturday. With seniors Benjamin Hammond (Rhode Island), Isaiah Abraham (UConn), Garrett Sundra (Notre Dame), and Darren … [Read more...] about Class of ’26 guard Jordan Smith Jr. picks up Michigan offer, updates recruitment after City of Palms
6-foot-11 Carson Cooper announces commitment to Michigan State
By CHARLIE PARENT Class of 2022 forward Carson Cooper has committed to Michigan State, he announced Sunday on Twitter. 100% committed I’m extremely blessed and grateful for everyone that has helped me get to this point in my basketball career! I also want to thank all of the college coaches that have put their time into recruiting me. I am officially a Spartan! … [Read more...] about 6-foot-11 Carson Cooper announces commitment to Michigan State