North Carolina on Wednesday officially announced the signings of four-star guards Isaiah Denis and Derek Dixon. The 6-foot-5 Denis from Davidson Day (NC) and the Team CP3 committed earlier this month, while the 6-3 Dixon of Gonzaga High School and Team Takeover pledged to UNC in September. “Both players are what we wanted and needed in our class of 2026,” head coach … [Read more...] about North Carolina officially signs pair of four-star recruits
How Kentucky’s chemistry sealed a Champions Classic win over Duke
By SAM LANCE ATLANTA — When the game gets tight and pressure mounts, great teams typically come together and do whatever it takes to win. That’s exactly what Mark Pope and No. 19 Kentucky accomplished in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night, taking down No. 6 Duke 77-72. Twice during the second half Kentucky was down by nine points. The Wildcats would make their run, … [Read more...] about How Kentucky’s chemistry sealed a Champions Classic win over Duke
No. 1 Kansas holds off No. 9 North Carolina to win battle of Blue Bloods
By SAM LANCE LAWRENCE, KS — After a half of play, it seemed like Kansas was well on its way to a dominating win over No. 9 North Carolina. But no 15-point halftime lead is safe when you’re talking about a game between these two schools. Just look to the 2022 national championship game. Despite the marvelous comeback by the Tar Heels, Kansas was still able to hang on and … [Read more...] about No. 1 Kansas holds off No. 9 North Carolina to win battle of Blue Bloods
More than 50 NBA scouts expected for Champions Classic
By ADAM ZAGORIA More than 50 NBA personnel from all 30 NBA teams have already been credentialed for the Champions Classic on Tuesday in Atlanta, a source close to the event told ZAGSBLOG. In past years, as many as 75-100 scouts were credentialed and there is still a week to go. No. 1 Kansas faces Michigan State at 6:30 p.m. ET, followed by No. 7 Duke against No. 23 … [Read more...] about More than 50 NBA scouts expected for Champions Classic
Top-50 prospect Isaiah Denis commits to North Carolina
By SAM LANCE Hubert Davis and North Carolina have picked up a second talented guard in the 2025 class. This time, it’s four-star guard Isaiah Denis pledging to the Tar Heels on Saturday. Denis — the 6-foot-5, 175-pound combo guard from Davidson Day (NC) and the Team CP3 Nike EYBL AAU program — will join Derek Dixon in North Carolina’s 2025 class. This gives the Tar Heels … [Read more...] about Top-50 prospect Isaiah Denis commits to North Carolina