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’
Four-star wing Gage Mayfield recaps Tennessee official, updates recruitment after standout summer
By SAM LANCE CARTERSVILLE, GA — Class of 2026 four-star wing Gage Mayfield was one of the biggest stockrisers over the summer due to his play on the Under Armour circuit with Pro One. Mayfield, the 6-foot-8 wing from Hale County (AL), is known as an athletic forward who can score from anywhere on the court. He averaged 13.0 points and 5.1 rebounds in 12 games this summer … [Read more...] about Four-star wing Gage Mayfield recaps Tennessee official, updates recruitment after standout summer
Three-star class of 2026 guard Boden Williams chats family basketball ties, updates recruitment
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE Being raised by people who played basketball at a high level can set a lot of expectations for a young hooper. But for three-star class of 2026 guard Boden Williams, those expectations are just motivation to continue to improve. “My mom played at Oklahoma State,” Williams said. “She played basketball there and my dad played at Tulsa … [Read more...] about Three-star class of 2026 guard Boden Williams chats family basketball ties, updates recruitment
Jasiah Jervis stars at Peach Jam as offers continue to pour in
By ZACH SMART NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – As one of the longest tenured and most weathered, proven players in a formidable 2026 class at Archbishop Stepinac HS, 6-foot-5 New York Rens guard Jasiah Jervis has a flair for big game exploits. During a marquee Peach Jam matchup against AZ Unity, before a jam-packed crowd, Jervis splashed six 3-pointers. He turned in a game-best 28 … [Read more...] about Jasiah Jervis stars at Peach Jam as offers continue to pour in
Four-star Jayden Hodge talks transfer to Montverde, upcoming FIBA U18, recruitment
By SAM LANCE CARTERSVILLE, GA — It’s been a busy summer for class of 2026 four-star prospect Jayden Hodge. The 6-foot-6 small forward has been a standout for NJ Shoreshots on the Under Armour circuit all summer, and with the AAU season wrapping up, he’s now looking forward to FIBA basketball. Hodge represents Belgium and will compete at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket in August. … [Read more...] about Four-star Jayden Hodge talks transfer to Montverde, upcoming FIBA U18, recruitment