By JACOB POLACHECK With the NCAA recruiting dead period extended past the new year, many high school seniors have had to make college decisions with less information than previous classes. Class of 2021 Iowa commit Payton Sandfort broke down what it’s like to commit amidst a pandemic in a zoom interview with ZAGSBLOG Friday evening. Iowa commit Payton Sandfort … [Read more...] about Class of 2021 Iowa commit Payton Sandfort talks committing during a pandemic
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NCAA likely to extend recruiting dead period through Final Four
By ADAM ZAGORIA The NCAA is expected to extend the recruiting dead period through the Final Four during a vote next week, multiple sources said. The Final Four is set for April 3 and 5 in Indianapolis. “I know the concern is COVID spread in season from coaches traveling,” one coach said. “Also potential liability.” Some coaches are also saying the dead period could … [Read more...] about NCAA likely to extend recruiting dead period through Final Four
Big East has multiple recruits at Coach Wootten Top 100 Camp
By ADAM ZAGORIA Multiple Class of 2021 Big East recruits are competing this weekend at the Coach Wootten Top 100 Camp in Mansfield, Texas. Villanova commit Trey Patterson Seton Hall pledge Tyler Powell, Georgetown commit Ryan Mutombo and UConn pledge Rahsool Diggins are all in attendance. Rutgers recruit Jaden Jones of the Big Ten is also in attendance. Due to the … [Read more...] about Big East has multiple recruits at Coach Wootten Top 100 Camp
DaRon Holmes commits to Dayton
By JACOB POLACHECK Class of 2021 four-star forward DaRon Holmes has committed to Dayton, per Tipton Edits. 2021 Top-50 Prospect DaRon Holmes has committed to Dayton. He is the highest ranked recruit to ever choose the Flyers. “I just feel like this is the best place for me to grow and become the best I can be.” pic.twitter.com/Pqqpg85Po3— Tipton Edits (@TiptonEdits) … [Read more...] about DaRon Holmes commits to Dayton
Jay Wright says it’s ’50/50′ whether college teams will play full schedules amid pandemic
By ADAM ZAGORIA Villanova coach Jay Wright was asked this week on a Zoom call with reporters to assess the probability of teams being able to complete a full 25-game schedule amid the pandemic. His answer wasn’t encouraging for the sport. “50/50,” he said. Last month, Villanova had to pause workouts for 14 days after a few members of their program tested positive … [Read more...] about Jay Wright says it’s ’50/50′ whether college teams will play full schedules amid pandemic