By JAMES MADDEN Four-star forward Joe Philon announced his top five schools on Friday, Joe Tipton first reported. The 6-foot-9 senior from Montverde Academy (FL) is down to UCLA, Xavier, UNLV, Ohio State and South Florida. Philon recently played in the City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, where he broke down two of the schools most heavily involved in his recruitment … [Read more...] about Four-star forward Joe Philon announces top five schools
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Kansas star Darryn Peterson to return on Saturday
By JAMES MADDEN Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson is set to return to action on Saturday against UCF, the Jayhawks announced on the Big 12 injury report. “Unless something unforeseen happens, we should have our full compliment of guys going into Saturday’s game,” Kansas head coach Bill Self told reporters on Thursday. Peterson has dealt with numerous lower-body … [Read more...] about Kansas star Darryn Peterson to return on Saturday
Houston’s Sampson weighs in on Baylor’s controversial mid-season addition: ‘I didn’t know about the rule’
By ADAM ZAGORIA Houston coach Kelvin Sampson weighed in on Baylor’s mid-season addition of former NBA Draft pick James Nnaji, giving props to Baylor coach Scott Drew and saying he was unaware of the rule himself. The 7-foot Nnaji, a former NBA Draft pick who spent several years in the EuroLeague and played five games this summer with the Knicks in Summer League, will … [Read more...] about Houston’s Sampson weighs in on Baylor’s controversial mid-season addition: ‘I didn’t know about the rule’
Ole Miss commit Jaron Saulsberry talks future, role
BY ZACH SMART As an oft cutting and athletic 6-foot-7, 195-pound wing, Jaron Saulsberry possesses a game predicated on uniqueness on both ends of the floor as a big guard/wing. The Ole Miss signee, on a Wheeler (GA) HS team teeming with Division-I bound talent, is able to sit down on guards and also apply a physical brand of one on one defense. He is known for his … [Read more...] about Ole Miss commit Jaron Saulsberry talks future, role
Five-star Blair Academy guard Deron Rippey Jr. commits to Duke
By ADAM ZAGORIA Five-star Blair Academy guard Deron Rippey Jr. has made his college announcement. The 6-foot-2 Rippey Jr., the No. 2 point guard in the Class of 2026 per 247Sports.com, announced for Duke on Tuesday over N.C. State, Miami, Tennessee and Texas. “The Brotherhood was the spot for me because I want to play at the highest levels,” he said on the CBS Sports … [Read more...] about Five-star Blair Academy guard Deron Rippey Jr. commits to Duke