By CHARLIE PARENT ROSELLE, N.J. — Deron Rippey Jr., a top-40 sophomore and one of the best underclassmen at the prep level, continues to attract high major offers and interest as he has led Blair Academy (NJ.) to a 9-0 start this season. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound point guard has received interest from his two “dream schools,” North Carolina and UConn, and has offers from … [Read more...] about Top-40 sophomore Deron Rippey Jr. talks interest from ‘dream schools’ UNC and UConn, updates recruitment
Arkansas tops No. 7 Duke, Eric Musselman secures 100th win as Razorbacks head coach
By DYLAN LUTEY Arkansas defeated No. 7 Duke, 80-75, Wednesday night in a historic game which resulted in the SEC/ACC Challenge ending in a 7-7 tie. The victory also gave Eric Musselman 100 career wins at Arkansas. It was the first time the Blue Devils traveled to Bud Walton Arena in the history of their meetings — and their first road contest against an SEC opponent … [Read more...] about Arkansas tops No. 7 Duke, Eric Musselman secures 100th win as Razorbacks head coach
Duke announces signing of Cooper Flagg, No. 1-ranked class
Duke announced his second No. 1 recruiting class in three years with the signing of five players to the class of 2024 during the NCAA early signing period.The top-ranked class would mark the third consecutive top-two class for Scheyer, after inking the top class for 2022 and the No. 2 group in 2023. With Scheyer on Duke’s coaching staff, the program has signed a top-three class … [Read more...] about Duke announces signing of Cooper Flagg, No. 1-ranked class
Overtime Elite guard Eli Ellis pledges to South Carolina
By DYLAN LUTEY Four-star Overtime Elite point guard Eli Ellis has committed to South Carolina. The 6-0 point guard out of Moravian Prep (NC) chose the Gamecocks over Charleston, VCU, Mississippi St., and Virginia Tech. The 6-foot point guard announced his decision on a live stream with On3 Sports right before his team’s home game against Oak Hill … [Read more...] about Overtime Elite guard Eli Ellis pledges to South Carolina
More than 75 NBA scouts expected at Champions Classic
By ADAM ZAGORIA More than 75 NBA personnel from all 30 NBA teams are expected on Tuesday for the Champions Classic in Chicago, a source close to the event told ZAGSBLOG. No. 2 Duke faces No. 4 Michigan State at 7 p.m. ET, followed by No. 1 Kansas against No. 16 Kentucky at 9:30 (ESPN). According to the latest ESPN.com NBA mock draft, Kentucky freshmen Justin Edwards … [Read more...] about More than 75 NBA scouts expected at Champions Classic