Before the Georgetown University men’s basketball game against the No. 3 University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies, junior guard Malik Mack laid out what the Hoyas had to do to win, saying they required perfection. “Against UConn, you can’t have any slip-ups,” Mack said before practice earlier in the week. “You can’t have turnovers leading to buckets or missed rebounds or … [Read more...] about MEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Fall Just Short in Hard-Fought Loss to UConn
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DePaul’s Holtmann responds to point-shaving scandal: ‘No one in our program was a part of it’
By ADAM ZAGORIA When news of the latest point shaving-scandal in college basketball broke this week, DePaul was one of the programs linked to the misconduct. Former DePaul players Jalen Terry and Da’Sean Nelson were charged in the indictment, while Micawber “Mac” Etienne is mentioned as being charged elsewhere. According to the indictment, “On or about February … [Read more...] about DePaul’s Holtmann responds to point-shaving scandal: ‘No one in our program was a part of it’
Kansas star Darryn Peterson is projected No. 1 NBA Draft pick over AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer
By JAMES MADDEN Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson is now widely considered the future No. 1 overall draft pick in this summer’s NBA Draft. Peterson leads a three-headed monster of draft prospects, being joined by BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and Duke’s Cameron Boozer. Many top NBA Draft services such as ESPN and Tankathon have listed Peterson as their top prospect in this year’s … [Read more...] about Kansas star Darryn Peterson is projected No. 1 NBA Draft pick over AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer
Cameron Holmes talks Arizona, senior leadership
BY ZACH SMART SPRINGFIELD, MASS.–Class of 2026 Arizona bound four star Cameron Holmes has rarely seen snow over the years. Headed into the Panini Hopphall Classic, Holmes suddenly finds himself sporting an XL sized jacket as he arrives in what may as well be arctic Massachusetts. In sun soaked Arizona, the temperature rarely dips below 50 degrees in the Phoenix … [Read more...] about Cameron Holmes talks Arizona, senior leadership
Five-star guard Dylan Mingo updates announcement timeline
By ADAM ZAGORIA After it was reported Saturday that five-star guard Dylan Mingo of Long Island Lutheran would announce his college decision on Thursday, Mingo updated his timeline to ZAGSBLOG. “Just got pushed back a bit,” Mingo said. He is not expected to announce Thursday, and it remains unclear when he will declare. The 6-foot-5 combo guard is down to Washington, … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Dylan Mingo updates announcement timeline