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
Duke strengthens 2025 recruiting class with five-star Shelton Henderson
By SAM LANCE The rich get richer. Jon Scheyer and Duke now have their fourth top-25 recruit of the 2025 cycle, as Shelton Henderson announced his commitment to the Blue Devils on Saturday, joining the Boozer twins and Nikolas Khamenia. Henderson — the 6-foot-6, 220-pound wing from Bellaire (TX) and the JL3 Elite Nike EYBL AAU program — chose Duke over his other finalists … [Read more...] about Duke strengthens 2025 recruiting class with five-star Shelton Henderson
Kentucky has 29 players on NBA opening-night rosters, Duke has 24
The NBA season begins anew on Tuesday night and Kentucky announced it has a nation-leading 29 players on NBA opening-day rosters. It marks the 13th consecutive season in which the Wildcats have paced the nation in terms of their alumni contingent in the league, the school said. The total of 29 players is based off the NBA’s official opening-day roster list and includes all … [Read more...] about Kentucky has 29 players on NBA opening-night rosters, Duke has 24