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By ADAM ZAGORIA Chinese small forward Boyuan Zhang of Veritas Prep (CA) visited Illinois this week and has two other visits in the works. The 6-foot-7 Class of 2026 prospect will trip to California Jan. 12-14 and is also planning a visit to Minnesota, per Veritas coach George Zedan. “He’s a Top-30 type talent,” Zedan said. “If he was American, he’s easily a 5 -star … [Read more...] about Chinese small forward Boyuan Zhang visits Illinois, other trips planned

BY ZACH SMART Featuring an array of top tier signed and still available recruits, the 11th annual Shooting Stars Showcase is slated for this Sunday at St. Francis Prep in Queens. One of the more heavily anticipated events of the winter, the all day event provides tremendous exposure with a barrage of college coaches expected to be on hand. Fresh off a commitment … [Read more...] about Local Metro Area Recruits Headline 2026 Shooting Stars Showcase

BY ZACH SMART Having transferred in from Rutgers Prep, 6-foot-8 Class of 2027 guard Andrew Kretkowski has adapted seamlessly to an uptempo, free flowing offense at St. Joseph’s (Metuchen). As an explosive big guard who has added muscle onto his frame and emerged into a more of a consistent shooter, Kretkowski is starting to hear from several programs across the … [Read more...] about Kretkowski hearing from VCU, Notre Dame, Stanford and others

By JAMES MADDEN The official broadcast schedule for the 2026 Panini Hoophall Classic has been finalized, per release. The event will be headlined by some of the top players in the country including Tyran Stokes, Jordan Smith Jr, Cameron Williams, Christian Collins and Jason Crowe Jr. The Hoophall Classic is scheduled to take place from January 15-19 at Blake Arena at … [Read more...] about Hoophall Classic announces 2026 TV schedule

BY ZACH SMART As a 6-foot-3 guard who has opened up a steady outside shooting presence to balance his forays to the rim, Class of 2028 guard Skyler Ragoo is steadily emerging into one of the city’s intriguing young prospects. Playing alongside Class of 2027 LaSalle commit Johnny Magna and Class of 2028 stock riser Aaron Ellis--who was named Game MVP during the recent … [Read more...] about Christ The King’s backcourt on the rise