By ADAM ZAGORIA More than 75 NBA personnel from all 30 NBA teams are expected on Tuesday for the Champions Classic in Chicago, a source close to the event told ZAGSBLOG. No. 2 Duke faces No. 4 Michigan State at 7 p.m. ET, followed by No. 1 Kansas against No. 16 Kentucky at 9:30 (ESPN). According to the latest ESPN.com NBA mock draft, Kentucky freshmen Justin Edwards … [Read more...] about More than 75 NBA scouts expected at Champions Classic
Top-25 senior Khani Rooths down to three schools
By CHARLIE PARENT Khani Rooths, a top-25 recruit in the class of 2025, is down to three schools: Georgia, Florida State and Michigan. The 6-foot-8 forward out of IMG Academy (FL.) visited all three schools within the past two months. Georgia, the favorite to land Rooths, has been hot on the recruiting trail as of late, picking up 2024 five-star Asa Newell and 2025 … [Read more...] about Top-25 senior Khani Rooths down to three schools
Michigan commit Jett Howard, Baylor pledge Keyonte George named MVPs of Iverson Classic
By ADAM ZAGORIA Michigan commit Jett Howard and Baylor pledge Keyonte George were named MVPs of the 2022 Iverson Classic held Saturday at McDonald Insurance Arena in Bartlett, Tenn. The 6-foot-4 Howard, who committed to play for his father, Michigan coach Juwan Howard last October, went for 20 points on 9-of-12 shooting in Team Honor’s 120-110 victory and was called the … [Read more...] about Michigan commit Jett Howard, Baylor pledge Keyonte George named MVPs of Iverson Classic
Class of 2025 four-star EJ Walker talks recruiting blitz, sets commitment timeframe
By CHARLIE PARENT Class of 2025 top-100 prospect EJ Walker has had a busy autumn. The 6-foot-8 forward out of Lloyd Memorial High School (KY.) traveled to six campuses, brought his offer total north of 40 and had various coaches in for practices. EJ’s father and high school coach Mike Walker told ZAGSBLOG he thinks a commitment will come “no later than August” with a … [Read more...] about Class of 2025 four-star EJ Walker talks recruiting blitz, sets commitment timeframe
Four-star guard Jase Richardson commits to Michigan State
By ADAM ZAGORIA Jase Richardson, the four-star guard from Miami (FL) Christopher Columbus and the son of former Michigan State standout Jason Richardson, committed to Michigan State on Sunday. Ranked the No. 3 combo guard in 2024 by 247Sports.com, he also considered Alabama and Cincinnati. He most recently visited Michigan State Oct. 8. “I’ll be going to Michigan State … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Jase Richardson commits to Michigan State