By ADAM ZAGORIA Chinese small forward Boyuan Zhang of Veritas Prep (CA) visited Illinois this week and has two other visits in the works. The 6-foot-7 Class of 2026 prospect will trip to California Jan. 12-14 and is also planning a visit to Minnesota, per Veritas coach George Zedan. “He’s a Top-30 type talent,” Zedan said. “If he was American, he’s easily a 5 -star … [Read more...] about Chinese small forward Boyuan Zhang visits Illinois, other trips planned
Northwestern commit Jayden Hodge suffers torn ACL
By JAMES MADDEN & ADAM ZAGORIA Four-star Northwestern commit Jayden Hodge will miss the remainder of his high school season with a torn ACL, his father told ZAGSBLOG. Hodge is a 6-foot-6 senior at Montverde Academy (FL) and a top-65 recruit in the class of 2026. Following the news of Hodge’s injury, Hodge and his family released an official statement to … [Read more...] about Northwestern commit Jayden Hodge suffers torn ACL
Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry confronts, charges at refs following loss
By JAMES MADDEN Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry was outraged and made an apparent charge toward the game’s officials following his team’s loss to California on Friday, a 72-71 last-second loss. Following two made free throws, California’s Dai Dai Ames converted on a three-point attempt to tie the game, with five seconds left, while also drawing a shooting foul … [Read more...] about Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry confronts, charges at refs following loss
Stepinac’s Rivera hearing from array of programs
BY ZACH SMART On the opening day of the prestigious City of Palms Classic, Stepinac’s Josh Rivera was one of the best shooters on the big college floor at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers, Fla. Rivera set a loud tone in the first half, sticking three deep 3-pointers as Stepinac seized a commanding 20+-point lead en route to the wire to wire 89-62 … [Read more...] about Stepinac’s Rivera hearing from array of programs
Croatian forward Toni Bilić commits to Illinois
By JAMES MADDEN Croatian forward Toni Bilić has committed to Illinois, Jonathan Givony reported on Monday. Bilić – a 6-foot-9 forward, will join Illinois in the spring semester and be eligible to play immediately. His agent – Misko Ražnatović, also represents several players within the program, such as Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic, David Mirkovic and Mihailo … [Read more...] about Croatian forward Toni Bilić commits to Illinois