Colleges

By ADAM ZAGORIA Jordan Smith Jr. went off in the City of Palms championship game Tuesday night. And Duke coach Jon Scheyer was there to watch him. Smith went for 31 points and won the City of Palms MVP Award as Paul VI (VA) beat Archbishop Stepinac (NY), 57-53, at the prestigious tournament in Fort Myers, Fla. That followed a 34-point performance in the semifinals … [Read more...] about Duke’s Jon Scheyer watches Jordan Smith Jr. go off in City of Palms championship game

BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Leadership at Syracuse has been candid in stating what is needed to compete at the highest level in today’s college basketball; financial support and a lot of it. “If we get the corporate support we need, we’ll be fine,” Syracuse Athletic Director John Wildhack said. “If we don’t, we’re gonna struggle.” This is the reality for team’s in the … [Read more...] about Syracuse Athletic Director says the program will need ‘corporate support’ to flourish

BY ZACH SMART On the big college court at Florida SouthWestern State College, Class of 2027 Calvary Christian (FL) guard Cayden Daughtry played like one of the best in the country. With his shot-making prowess and smooth off the dribble repertoire registering its presence, the 6-foot and 160-pound Daughtry seized the game-altering leadership reins. He was … [Read more...] about Five schools in the mix for 2027 guard Cayden Daughtry

By JAMES MADDEN The 31st overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft – James Nnaji – has joined Baylor’s roster, it was announced on Wednesday. Nnaji is set to join the roster after Baylor head coach Scott Drew announced that Juslin Bodo Bodo will miss the remainder of the season with an arm injury. Nnaji – the seven-foot center, spent four seasons in the EuroLeague and is a … [Read more...] about Former NBA Draft pick James Nnaji joins Baylor roster

By JAMES MADDEN Utah has landed Lucas Langarita – a 6-foot-4 guard from Spain – it was announced on Wednesday. Langarita is 20 years old and it set to reunite with his former coach, Martin Schiller, who joined the Utes’ staff in April. He will be eligible to play for the Utes immediately. Last summer at the U20 EuroBasket in Greece, Langarita finished the tournament … [Read more...] about Spanish guard Lucas Langarita joins Utah roster