By ADAM ZAGORIA PISCATAWAY, N.J. — A year from now, Mackenzie Mgbako and Simeon Wilcher will be Tobacco Road rivals, Mgbako at Duke and Wilcher at North Carolina. But on the eve of another season-ending showdown between their future ACC schools, the duo teamed up as Roselle Catholic playied St. Rose in the New Jersey Non-Public B state title game at Jersey Mike’s … [Read more...] about Duke, Carolina commits Mgbako, Wilcher team up one last time for NJ state championship
Kentucky commits DJ Wagner, Justin Edwards, Duke target Cam Boozer among Naismith Boys Player of the Year finalists
The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the five finalists for the Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Boys Player of the Year Trophy and the Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Boys Coach of the Year honor. The group includes Cameron Boozer, son of former Duke star and NBA veteran Carlos Boozer. Boozer joins a short list of underclassmen named as finalists, adding to Boozer’s … [Read more...] about Kentucky commits DJ Wagner, Justin Edwards, Duke target Cam Boozer among Naismith Boys Player of the Year finalists
North Carolina commit Ian Jackson drops 35 in league-clinching win for Cardinal Hayes
By ADAM ZAGORIA Ian Jackson continued his torrid season by scoring 35 points Tuesday night to help Cardinal Hayes clinch the No. 1 seed in the New York Catholic league playoffs. The 6-foot-6 Class of 2024 guard helped lead Hayes to a 74-68 victory over rival Archbishop Stepinac in White Plains, N.Y. with a variety of dunks, drives and deep shots. He also recently … [Read more...] about North Carolina commit Ian Jackson drops 35 in league-clinching win for Cardinal Hayes
Coach K makes first appearance at Duke game since retirement
By CHARLIE PARENT The long awaited return of Mike Krzyzewski to Cameron Indoor Stadium finally happened Tuesday night when Duke hosted Notre Dame. Irish coach Mike Brey, who will retire after the season, spent eight years as a Duke assistant under Coach K.. The legendary head coach was in the building for the first time since retiring after last season. He has been … [Read more...] about Coach K makes first appearance at Duke game since retirement
Sean Stewart shines at Metro Classic, ‘really confident’ about Duke’s future
By DORIAN ALERTE UNION, N.J. — Between the dunks, blocks, and shots falling, five-star Duke commit Sean Stewart put on a show in the 2023 Metro Classic on Thursday at Kean University. In Montverde (FL) Academy’s 62-45 victory over La Lumiere, the 6-foot-8 Stewart piled up 13 points and 7 rebounds, while swatting away 2 shots. “I thought Sean was the MVP of the game,” … [Read more...] about Sean Stewart shines at Metro Classic, ‘really confident’ about Duke’s future