By SAM LANCE Class of 2026 four-star guard Ethan Mgbako has been a top scorer on the EYBL circuit this summer, currently sitting at No. 8 at the 17u level with 20.1 points per game. Mgbako — the 6-foot-6 guard out of Oak Hill Academy (VA) — scores in a number of ways. He’s a confident shooter from the outside, knocking down 35.9% of his triples this summer, and he uses … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Ethan Mgbako recaps Pitt official, previews July with Team Melo
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Class of 2027 five-star Joshua Leonard on meeting Will Wade: ‘He doesn’t play around’
By SAM LANCE Class of 2027 five-star prospect Joshua Leonard took an unofficial visit to NC State in mid-June and was given a chance to see what Will Wade has in store for the program his first year in charge. Leonard, the 6-foot-7, 210-pound small forward out of Wilson (SC) and the Upwards Stars Adidas 3SSB AAU program, was able to meet coach Wade, the rest of the staff … [Read more...] about Class of 2027 five-star Joshua Leonard on meeting Will Wade: ‘He doesn’t play around’
Iowa State lands commitment from 2026 prospect Marcus Zelee
By JAMES MADDEN Class of 2026 guard Marcus Zelee committed to Iowa State on Wednesday, he announced on X. Zelee, the 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard from Brentwood Christian School (TX) and the ASAK Adidas 3SSB AAU program, chose the Cyclones over Division I offers from Arizona State, Drake and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. “I chose Iowa State because I felt from the … [Read more...] about Iowa State lands commitment from 2026 prospect Marcus Zelee
St. John’s, Auburn, Houston set to headline 2025 Players Era Festival
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ All eyes are on Las Vegas after the schedule for one of the most high-profile events of the 2025-26 college basketball season has been revealed, per CBS. The 2025 Players Era schedule has been l̶e̶a̶k̶e̶d̶ set. Marketed as "November Mania," it will feature 18 mean's teams and four women's programs. Schools will handle payouts differently.Here's what … [Read more...] about St. John’s, Auburn, Houston set to headline 2025 Players Era Festival
Four-star big Aliou Dioum chats summer with Arizona Unity, schools involved
By SAM LANCE Class of 2026 prospect Aliou Dioum hasn’t been in the United States long, but he’s been sure to make his mark and is drawing interest from college programs across the country. Dioum, the 6-foot-10 big man originally from Senegal, came to the United States in 2023 to play for Accelerated Prep (CO). From there, he starred with the Gateway Knights Basketball … [Read more...] about Four-star big Aliou Dioum chats summer with Arizona Unity, schools involved