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By ADAM ZAGORIA Kai Sotto, the 7-foot-3 native of the Philippines, began his NBA workouts on Monday at the Knicks and also worked out for the Orlando Magic on Thursday, per league sources. “Everyone’s been shocked by his development,” one source said. Sotto, who turned 20 earlier this month and is attempting to become the first person born in the Philippines to play in … [Read more...] about 7-foot-3 Kai Sotto works out for Knicks, Magic

By ADAM ZAGORIA Iowa State transfer Tyrese Hunter is headed to Texas, he announced on Friday. The 6-foot freshman point guard from Racine, Wisc., chose the Longhorns over Kansas, Tennessee, Louisville, Gonzaga and Purdue. In his lone season at Iowa State, Hunter, the Big 12 Freshman of the Year, averaged 11 points per game on 39.1% shooting, while also dishing out 4.9 … [Read more...] about Texas lands Iowa State transfer Tyrese Hunter

By ADAM ZAGORIA Stephon Castle has some ambitious summer plans. The 6-foot-6 point guard from Covington (GA) Newton High School is among 27 players trying to land one of the 12 spots on the USA Basketball U18 National Team that will compete at the 2022 FIBA U18 Americas Championship in Tijuana, Mexico, from June 6-12. “Just knowing everybody here is good, it’s not easy … [Read more...] about UConn commit Stephon Castle eyeing spot with USA Basketball U18 team

By ADAM ZAGORIA Baylor’s Matthew Mayer is headed to Illinois. After withdrawing from the NBA Draft, the 6-foot-9 senior announced Friday he will transfer to Illinois, choosing the Illini over North Carolina and other suitors. “I just loved the staff, great team, great NIL and winning program last 3 years,” he said. He averaged 9.8 points, five rebounds, 1.2 steals … [Read more...] about Illinois lands Baylor transfer Matthew Mayer

By ADAM ZAGORIA CHICAGO — When it comes to position-less basketball, Memphis forward Josh Minott appears to be a perfect fit for the modern NBA. The 6-foot-9, 19-year old can play multiple positions on offense and feels comfortable guarding all five positions defensively. “I don’t really feel like a liability on anyone on the court,” he said last week at the NBA Draft … [Read more...] about Memphis forward Josh Minott could be a steal in the NBA Draft