By ADAM ZAGORIA Five-star big man Jayden Quaintance has committed to Arizona State following a weekend visit, giving coach Bobby Hurley and his staff a huge addition just as the school enters the Big 12 Conference. The news was first reported by ESPN. “We have a good relationship with [Coach] Hurley,’ his father, Haminn, told ZAGSBLOG. “We know people who have been … [Read more...] about Five-star big man Jayden Quaintance commits to Arizona State
Archives for April 2024
UConn adds St. Mary’s standout Aidan Mahaney
By CHARLIE PARENT Dan Hurley and two-time defending champs UConn continued to reload Monday, adding top transfer Aiden Mahaney, he announced Monday. The 6-foot-3, All-WCC First-Team honoree, chose the Huskies over Kentucky, Creighton and Virginia. “The coaching staff doesn’t rebuild at UConn, they reload,” he told ESPN. T”here is no tip-toeing around the fact that … [Read more...] about UConn adds St. Mary’s standout Aidan Mahaney
Rhode Island adds St. John’s transfer Drissa Traore
By ADAM ZAGORIA Drissa Traore is on the move. The 6-foot-8 sophomore is transferring to Rhode Island from St. John’s after averaging 1.7 points and 1.2 rebounds last season under first-year coach Rick Pitino. https://twitter.com/NextUp_Driss/status/1784977696868508043 Traore initially committed to Mike Anderson at St. John’s in 2020, and was one of two players … [Read more...] about Rhode Island adds St. John’s transfer Drissa Traore
LIU freshman standout Eric Acker transfers to La Salle
By CHARLIE PARENT LIU freshman standout and Brooklyn native Eric Acker has committed to La Salle, he announced Monday The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 12.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists last season. “I considered La Salle because of the opportunity Fran Dunphy gave me as a player,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “[I] strongly believe I can push myself to be a way better player, … [Read more...] about LIU freshman standout Eric Acker transfers to La Salle
Arkansas lands Tennesse transfer Jonas Aidoo
By CHARLIE PARENT Arkansas and John Calipari have picked up a commitment from Tennessee transfer Jonas Aidoo, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-11 big man was the team’s leading rebounder, averaging 11.4 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks on 51.5% shooting last season. He earned All-SEC Second-Team and All-SEC Defense honors this year with the Vols. He had … [Read more...] about Arkansas lands Tennesse transfer Jonas Aidoo