By SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS — Class of 2026 five-star guard Kayden Allen has recently made two big moves in his basketball career. The 6-foot-6 guard transferred from Montverde to Zephyrhills Christian Academy (FL) and switched AAU programs from Adidas 3SSB’s Team Loaded to Nike EYBL’s Team Thad. With these two moves, Allen is looking forward to having more freedom and … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Kayden Allen breaks down visits, new Kansas offer
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Five-star guard Qayden Samuels ranks fifth in EYBL scoring, updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS — Class of 2026 five-star Qayden Samuels is a lefty who can fill up the scoring column. Maybe that’s why the 6-foot-5, 200-pound guard out of Bishop McNamara (MD) compares his game to Rutgers star and potential top-5 2025 NBA Draft pick Dylan Harper. “I feel like I watched his game a lot,” Samuels told ZAGSBLOG. “He’s a role model to … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Qayden Samuels ranks fifth in EYBL scoring, updates recruitment
Four-star Luke Barnett updates recruitment, talks EYBL season
By JAMES MADDEN & SAM LANCE Luke Barnett has quietly become one of the most dangerous scorers in the 2026 class over the last few months. At 6-foot-4, 180 pounds Barnett has been a consistent outside shooter for Mater Dei (CA) and the Arizona Unity of the Nike EYBL circuit. Over the course of this year’s EYBL season, Barnett has played in 11 games for the Arizona … [Read more...] about Four-star Luke Barnett updates recruitment, talks EYBL season
North Carolina transfer Ven-Allen Lubin commits to NC State
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ NC State has secured their eight transfer portal addition for the 2025-26 season. North Carolina transfer Ven-Allen Lubin will play for the Wolfpack next season, he announced on Sunday. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 8.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in his junior year for the Tar Heels. This will be Lubin’s fourth team in as many years after … [Read more...] about North Carolina transfer Ven-Allen Lubin commits to NC State
Canada will have four players in the NBA Finals for a 2nd straight year
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard set to take the floor, four Canadians will appear in the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year—tying the national record first set in 2024 by Oshae Brissett, AJ Lawson, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Dwight Powell. This back-to-back milestone reflects not only the continued rise of Canadian … [Read more...] about Canada will have four players in the NBA Finals for a 2nd straight year