By ADAM ZAGORIA Connor Essegian, the 6-foot-4, 190-pound shooting guard from Central Noble (IN), committed to Wisconsin, he told ZAGSBLOG ahead of his public announcement. Ranked the No. 12 shooting guard in Indiana, he also considered Butler, Minnesota, Creighton, Wake Forest, Loyola (IL), and IPFW. “I will be going to the University of Wisconsin,” he said. “As soon … [Read more...] about Class of ’22 guard Connor Essegian commits to Wisconsin
Class of 2025 PG Nigel James Jr. recaps officials visits, potential commitment timeframe
By CHARLIE PARENT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Nigel James Jr., a four-star point guard in the class of 2025, continues to rise up the high school ranks as he nears a potential commitment in 2024. The 6-foot-2 Long Island Lutheran product averaged 8 points and 4 assists in two games at last weekend’s HoopHall Classic. James proved that he has an elite handle, as well as a quick … [Read more...] about Class of 2025 PG Nigel James Jr. recaps officials visits, potential commitment timeframe
Gonzaga HS four star backcourt Nyk Lewis, Derek Dixon shine on HoopHall national stage
By CHARLIE PARENT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Class of 2025 four-stars Nyk Lewis and Derek Dixon were instrumental in Gonzaga HS’s (DC.) 72-67 HoopHall Classic win over Hudson Catholic (NJ.) on Sunday. Lewis was named the game MVP with 17 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds, while Dixon posted 19 points and 3 assists, including a game-clinching layup assisted by Lewis. The … [Read more...] about Gonzaga HS four star backcourt Nyk Lewis, Derek Dixon shine on HoopHall national stage
Top-150 junior Adrien Stevens updates recruitment
By CHARLIE PARENT Adrien Stevens, a three-star recruit in the class of 2025, has concluded visits until the end of his high school season, he told ZAGSBLOG Thursday. “The long term plan is to take some visits in the spring or summer,” he said. The 6-foot-4 combo guard has led the Bullis School (MD.) to a 9-0 start this year, including a win over IMG Academy (FL.) … [Read more...] about Top-150 junior Adrien Stevens updates recruitment
Marquette takes down No. 1 Kansas
Fourth-ranked Marquette led for all but 22 seconds while knocking off No. 1 ranked Kansas 73-59 in the semifinals of the Maui Invitational late Tuesday night. The victory was Marquette’s third over a No. 1 ranked team in program history. Oso Ighodaro led the Golden Eagles (5-0) with 21 points, a game-high nine rebounds and two blocked shots. Chase Ross came off the bench to … [Read more...] about Marquette takes down No. 1 Kansas