By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — All Quentin Coleman does is win. Coleman, the 6-foot-3 guard out of The Principia School in St. Louis, dropped 30 points to help his squad win a Missouri Class 3A state title just four months ago in March. Fast forward to now, and Coleman has another championship, this time winning Peach Jam with Bradley Beal Elite. The combo guard had … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal Elite guard Quentin Coleman breaks down recruitment after standout Peach Jam
Three schools emerge with four-star guard Jermel Thomas closing in on decision
By SAM LANCE CARTERSVILLE, GA — Class of 2026 four-star guard Jermel Thomas will be making his decision “before September,” his father, Karriem Thomas, told ZAGSBLOG. Making my decision in 30 days pic.twitter.com/7ArF8OPCJd— Jermel Thomas (@TheRealMagicMel) July 22, 2025 The 6-foot-3 point guard out of Our Savior Lutheran (NY) has been a standout on the Under Armour … [Read more...] about Three schools emerge with four-star guard Jermel Thomas closing in on decision
Four-star guard Kaiden Bailey breaks down three recent offers after successful Peach Jam
By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Class of 2026 four-star guard Kaiden Bailey had a hand in one of the craziest comebacks at Nike EYBL Peach Jam. In the semifinals against Team CP3, Team WhyNot found themselves down 19 points at halftime and on the brink of elimination. But Bailey and company didn’t back down. “We saw them laughing at halftime at us and we took that … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Kaiden Bailey breaks down three recent offers after successful Peach Jam
Kon Knueppel’s younger brother drawing high-major interest
By SAM LANCE & ADAM ZAGORIA NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — While Kon Knueppel was busy helping the Charlotte Hornets win the NBA Summer League title, his younger brother has been busy garnering interest from Division 1 basketball programs. Kager Knueppel, a 6-foot-9 Class of 2027 forward from Team Herro, helped his team reach the semifinals of the Peach Jam 16U division where … [Read more...] about Kon Knueppel’s younger brother drawing high-major interest
VCU commit Sammy Jackson: ‘I’m ready to work and get a chip’
By JAMES MADDEN & SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — VCU landed a commitment from a 6-foot-7, self-described “big-guard” last month in Sammy Jackson, who chose the Rams over the likes of Texas, Indiana and St. Joe’s. Out of the 2026 class, Jackson is entering his senior season at Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia. Spending his summer with Team Final, he … [Read more...] about VCU commit Sammy Jackson: ‘I’m ready to work and get a chip’