By ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS — Many high school prospects play defense at a high level, but nobody enjoys it as much as four-star class of 2026 prospect Aiden Derkack. “I think I think my best trait is being the glue of the team,” Derkack told ZAGSBLOG. “I don’t have to score 30 points a game for me to impact a game, but every game, I feel like I … [Read more...] about Four-star class of 2026 prospect Aiden Derkack talks summer hoops, updates recruitment
USA Basketball announces finalists for U19 National Team
By JAMES MADDEN USA Basketball announced its 18 finalists for next month’s FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland on Monday. This list of players is headlined by some of the country’s most skilled prospects and includes names like A.J. Dybantsa, Chris Cenac Jr., Koa Peat and Tajh Ariza. The roster is made of up mostly high school players, but includes several rising … [Read more...] about USA Basketball announces finalists for U19 National Team
Cooper Flagg, Rutgers duo headline Green Room invites
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ The 2025 NBA Draft is almost upon us, and the biggest stars of the class have received invitations to be in attendance in the Green Room on June 25 in Brooklyn. The Naismith College Player of the Year and presumed No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg leads the list of prospects expected to be in attendance on draft night, per ESPN. The Dallas Mavericks … [Read more...] about Cooper Flagg, Rutgers duo headline Green Room invites
Five-star wing Cameron Holmes talks visits, brotherly advice
By MATT WHITFIELD COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Class of 2026 small forward Cameron Holmes was invited to Team USA U19 Training Camp in Colorado Springs. Playing an hour down the road from where his brother, Daron II plays with the Nuggets, Holmes talked about his upcoming visits and the advice his brother has given him. “You have got to be ready,” said Cameron of Daron’s advice … [Read more...] about Five-star wing Cameron Holmes talks visits, brotherly advice
AFC Notes: Lamar Jackson, Shedeur Sanders, T.J. Watt, Browns, Ravens, Steelers
Browns Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is focused on getting the little things right and keeping a no-excuses mentality to polish his skills before the arrival of his first NFL season. “My goal is to be the best teammate and to be as polished as I can be,” Sanders said, via Pro Football Talk. “So, in every aspect, I view things as I got time. I got time to be able to grow and mature, … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Lamar Jackson, Shedeur Sanders, T.J. Watt, Browns, Ravens, Steelers