By RYAN McMULLEN & ADAM ZAGORIA Shaka Smart has had a big day for himself already. The new Marquette coach reeled in pledges from Keeyan Itejere, a three-star power forward who decommitted from Texas to follow Smart, and David Joplin, a 6-foot-7 forward from Brookfield Central (WI) and D1 Minnesota AAU who is also following the coach. Itejere, ranked the No. 30 … [Read more...] about Shaka Smart reels in 2 commits for Marquette; Theo John to transfer
2019 PG D.J. Carton sees spike in recruitment
By SEAN BOCK D.J. Carton, the 6-foot-2 point guard from Bettendorf (IA), has solidified himself as one of the fastest rising prospects on the AAU circuit this summer. A member of the class of 2019, Carton has offers from schools such as Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Marquette and also has reeled in offers from Iowa, Minnesota, and Creighton. The latter three all coming on … [Read more...] about 2019 PG D.J. Carton sees spike in recruitment
Heat Check, Part I: Which Coaches are on the Hot Seat?
By MIKE McCURRY & ADAM ZAGORIA As we gear up toward the postseason, the proverbial hot seats tend to warm up with the weather. Already we have witnessed movement on the coaching carousel. Andy Kennedy, who was going to be ousted by Ole Miss at season’s end regardless, expedited the process by resigning prematurely. In addition to Ole Miss, there are openings at Colorado … [Read more...] about Heat Check, Part I: Which Coaches are on the Hot Seat?
Previewing the Big Ten Quarterfinals: Miles Bridges, Nebraska’s Bubble Outlook, Ohio State-Penn State Part III, & Rutgers Magic
By MIKE McCURRY NEW YORK — Friday is to be referred to as moving day at the Big Ten Tournament. Will No. 2 Michigan State handle Wisconsin for the second time in six days? Will the league’s lone true bubble team come thru in a must-win scenario? Even without Mike Watkins, can Penn State beat Ohio State for a third time? And, last but not least, can Rutgers sustain the mojo and … [Read more...] about Previewing the Big Ten Quarterfinals: Miles Bridges, Nebraska’s Bubble Outlook, Ohio State-Penn State Part III, & Rutgers Magic
Tai Strickland to Wisconsin
By SEAN BOCK Tai Strickland, the 6-foot-2 point guard from St. Petersburg (FL), has committed to Wisconsin, he confirmed to ZAGSBLOG. Let’s get started?? #ForTheCulture pic.twitter.com/4dbmwJ9Ji0 — Tai Strickland (@taistrickland13) March 27, 2018 The news was first reported by Pat Lawless. “It felt like home honestly,” Strickland said of Madison. “I was super excited when … [Read more...] about Tai Strickland to Wisconsin