By ADAM ZAGORIA Gonzaga is still playing in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, but the Bulldogs are already making moves for next season. Michael Ajayi a 6-foot-7 junior guard from Pepperdine, announced Tuesday he will transfer to the Bulldogs. The Kent, Wash. native averaged 17.2 points and 9.9 rebounds last season for the Waves, including a 30-point outing against … [Read more...] about Gonzaga adds Pepperdine transfer Michael Ajayi
Cooper Flagg named Gatorade National Player of the Year
By ADAM ZAGORIA Cooper Flagg, the Duke commit and projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, was named the 2023-24 Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year on Wednesday. Former Duke star Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic surprised him with the trophy during Flagg’s post-practice team meeting surrounded by his family, coaches and teammates.. The 6-foot-8 … [Read more...] about Cooper Flagg named Gatorade National Player of the Year
Belmont transfer guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie chooses Maryland
By SAM LANCE Kevin Willard is on a roll in the transfer portal, picking up his second commitment in three days. This time, coveted Belmont transfer point guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie has pledged to the Terrapins. Gillespie, the 6-foot-1, 180-pound guard from Greeneville (TN), comes to Maryland with two years of experience at Belmont. Gillespie landed on the Missouri Valley … [Read more...] about Belmont transfer guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie chooses Maryland
Cam & Cayden Boozer to headline The Throne in New Jersey
By ADAM ZAGORIA Cam and Cayden Boozer, the uncommitted five-star recruits from Christopher Columbus (FL) High School and the sons of former Duke star Carlos Boozer, will headline The Throne this week at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Jason Richardson’s sons, Jaxon and Michigan State commit Jase, also play for Columbus. The events runs March 27-30 and … [Read more...] about Cam & Cayden Boozer to headline The Throne in New Jersey
John Calipari Will Return For A 16th Season At Kentucky
By ADAM ZAGORIA After Kentucky’s latest early exit in March Madness last week, John Calipari’s future was somewhat in doubt. But after Calipari met Tuesday with athletic director Mitch Barnhart, Barnhart announced the Naismith Hall of Fame coach would return for a 16th season in Lexington Calipari’s buyout at Kentucky is more than $33 million, so the school would have … [Read more...] about John Calipari Will Return For A 16th Season At Kentucky