By ADAM ZAGORIA Tyler Kolek suffered an oblique strain in No. 5 Marquette’s rout of Providence. The reigning Big East Player of the Year suffered the injury in the second half and checked himself out. He finished with 12 points and 6 assists in the 91-69 win. “He had a pain on his side that he said he felt after he made a pass, he kind of twisted awkwardly,” Marquette … [Read more...] about Marquette’s Tyler Kolek suffers oblique strain in rout of Providence
Marquette’s Tyler Kolek rips St. John’s defense as ‘barbecue chicken’
By ADAM ZAGORIA After torching St. John’s for 27 points, 13 assists and 7 rebounds on Saturday, Marquette’s Tyler Kolek fired a verbal shot by calling the Red Storm defense “barbecue chicken.” St. John’s led by as many as 15 points in the first half behind the zone defense, but the tide turned and they eventually switched to man. “We come out, we bang two threes, they … [Read more...] about Marquette’s Tyler Kolek rips St. John’s defense as ‘barbecue chicken’
Class of ’22 guard Connor Essegian commits to Wisconsin
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