By SAM LANCE & CHARLIE PARENT Jasper Johnson, a five-star in the class of 2025, had an intense month of June taking visits to Illinois and Alabama, while representing USA at the U18 AmeriCup in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 6-foot-5 guard out of Team Thad AAU helped the U.S. to a gold medal, winning six straight games in blowout fashion throughout the tournament. … [Read more...] about Five-star Jasper Johnson updates recruitment, recaps FIBA World Cup experience
Five-star wing Will Riley commits to Illinois, will reclassify to 2024
By ADAM ZAGORIA Will Riley, the five-star wing from the Phelps School (PA), has committed to Illinois and will reclassify to the Class of 2024 from ’25, his high school coach told ZAGSBLOG. “Yes, 2024,” said Trey Morin of the Phelps School (PA). The 6-foot-8 Canadian chose Illinois over Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky and the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL on his list. He … [Read more...] about Five-star wing Will Riley commits to Illinois, will reclassify to 2024
Five star rising senior Will Riley alters top five, replaces Arkansas with Illinois
By CHARLIE PARENT Will Riley, a five star wing in the class of 2025, has altered his top five list, replacing Arkansas with Illinois, On3 Sports first reported Monday. The 6-foot-8 Canadian also has Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky and the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL on his list. Riley has had a huge spring EYBL season, averaging 21.9 points per game for UPlay Canada, … [Read more...] about Five star rising senior Will Riley alters top five, replaces Arkansas with Illinois
Class of ’22 point guard Rowan Brumbaugh commits to Northwestern
By ADAM ZAGORIA Rowan Brumbaugh, the 6-foot-4 1/2, 180-pound point guard out of Northfield Mount Hermon School (Mass.), committed to Northwestern on Monday. Ranked the No. 10 point guard in 2022 by the 247Sports.com Composite, Brumbaugh picked Northwestern over Kansas, Texas, Maryland, Miami, and Oregon. “First off, my relationship with coach [Chris] Collins and the … [Read more...] about Class of ’22 point guard Rowan Brumbaugh commits to Northwestern
Notre Dame picks up Princeton transfer Matt Allocco
By CHARLIE PARENT Princeton transfer Matt Allocco has committed to Notre Dame, ESPN’s Paul Biancardi first reported Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 12.7 points, 3.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds for the Tigers last season. Allocco was one of the most efficient players in the country, hitting the elusive 50-40-90 mark as he shot 50.8% from the field, 42.7% from deep and … [Read more...] about Notre Dame picks up Princeton transfer Matt Allocco