By JAMES MADDEN Kansas and UConn will begin a home-and-home series on December 2 in Lawrence. The return game at UConn will take place during the 2026-27 season. These three teams have won three of the last four NCAA championships. UConn is also set to play a gauntlet of opponents in its non-conference schedule: Oct. 13 – Boston College (Exhibition/ Mohegan … [Read more...] about Kansas and UConn schedule home-and-home series
Three-star prospect Desmond Bellot Jr. talks summer hoops, updates recruitment
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS-– Like most players at the Nike EYBL ciruit, three-star prospect Desmond Bellot Jr.‘s eyes are all on winning Peach Jam. “That’s really the main goal,” Bellot told ZAGSBLOG. “If we win, it’s gonna take care of itself for offers and things like that. So if you just win, then it’s gonna take care of itself.” So far, the … [Read more...] about Three-star prospect Desmond Bellot Jr. talks summer hoops, updates recruitment
Fast-rising prospect Vaughn Karvala breaks down recruitment
By SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS — Class of 2026 four-star wing Vaughn Karvala may have improved his stock the most out of any player this summer due to his performance with Team Herro on the Nike EYBL circuit. Karvala — the 6-foot-6, 180-pound wing out of Oregon High School (WI) — has been nothing short of sensational. In 11 games with Team Herro, the four-star has averaged … [Read more...] about Fast-rising prospect Vaughn Karvala breaks down recruitment
From park prodigy to high school star: How Jason Crowe Jr. became a top-five talent
By SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS — Class of 2026 five-star guard Jason Crowe Jr. has been turning heads on the basketball court for a long time. One story shared by his father, Jason Crowe Sr., who played basketball at Cal State Northridge and professionally overseas for 13 years, comes from Crowe Jr.’s days playing at the neighborhood park. When Crowe was 6-years-old, he … [Read more...] about From park prodigy to high school star: How Jason Crowe Jr. became a top-five talent
Standout German prospect Mathieu Grujicic commits to Ohio State
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Ohio State has secured its second recruiting class addition in just as many days. Standout German prospect Mathieu Grujicic will play for the Buckeyes next season, he announced Tuesday. The 6-foot-5 wing played for FC Barcelona’s U18 team, where he averaged 13.6 points per game, 2.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He will add high-level floor … [Read more...] about Standout German prospect Mathieu Grujicic commits to Ohio State