By ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS — Overtime Elite guard Landyn Colyer has a game that’s all about motor. He plans on showcasing that over the summer. “I’m an energy guy,” Colyer told ZAGSBLOG. “I give it on offense and defense. I can get to the basket. I can shoot, and I do whatever it takes to win.” The 6-foot-6 guard is averaging 10.5 points, 1.6 … [Read more...] about Three-star prospect Landyn Colyer talks summer hoops, updates recruitment
Top-25 2027 prospect Jason Gardner Jr. discusses summer goals, recruitment
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA — Fisher’s high school season came to an end earlier than Jason Gardner Jr., a top-25 prospect in the 2027 class, would have liked. After winning state his freshman year, Gardner and his team fell short by one point during his sophomore season. That’s made the 6-foot-1, 185-pound point guard hungrier than ever. “It’s … [Read more...] about Top-25 2027 prospect Jason Gardner Jr. discusses summer goals, recruitment
Dual-sport four-star prospect Nasir Rankin commits to Illinois
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Illinois has secured a standout prospect on the court and the football field, with dual-sport athlete and four-star football prospect Nasir Rankin committing on Wednesday. He made the announcement to 247Sports. The class of 2026 prospect and Illinois native will remain close to home, and he’s the highest ranked in-state football prospect of the Bret … [Read more...] about Dual-sport four-star prospect Nasir Rankin commits to Illinois
Illinois lands Cal guard Andrej Stojakovic
By ADAM ZAGORIA Andrej Stojakovic is on the move again. The 6-foot-7 wing is transferring to Illinois from Cal. He originally began his career at Stanford. “They believe I’m the missing piece to a national championship,” he told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Andrej Stojaković turned heads in his sophomore season at Cal. The 6’7 guard can score at 3-levels, and lives at … [Read more...] about Illinois lands Cal guard Andrej Stojakovic
Illinois freshmen Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley declare for the NBA Draft
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Illinois has never had two freshmen be picked top 15 in the same draft. It has a chance to do just that this year. Fighting Illini freshman Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley have declared for the NBA Draft, per ESPN. Jakucionis and Riley are both projected to go in the first round, with Jakucionis being a projected lottery pick. The 6-foot-6 … [Read more...] about Illinois freshmen Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley declare for the NBA Draft