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
Furman’s Jordan Lyons ties NCAA record with 15 3-pointers
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Jordan Lyons became the second player in two nights to tie an NCAA record with 15 3-pointers and scored a career-high 54 points to help Furman beat Division II North Greenville 107-67 on Thursday night. Lyons’ 3-pointer with 3:09 left matched the nearly 22-year-old record set by Keith Veney of Marshall on Dec. 14, 1996. Josh Williams also hit 15 … [Read more...] about Furman’s Jordan Lyons ties NCAA record with 15 3-pointers
South Carolina lands Canadian star A.J. Lawson
By ADAM ZAGORIA Canadian star A.J. Lawson is headed to South Carolina. The 6-foot-7 Class of 2018 wing chose the Gamecocks over Creighton and Tulane on Tuesday. He also considered Oregon and SMU, but never visited them. “I chose South Carolina because of the relationships I built with Coach Frank [Martin], and their coaching staff,” Lawson told ZAGSBLOG. “Also, its like a … [Read more...] about South Carolina lands Canadian star A.J. Lawson
South Carolina forward Justin Minaya undergoes knee surgery
By ADAM ZAGORIA South Carolina starting forward Justin Minaya underwent surgery for a cartilage tear in his right knee on Friday morning in New York and will be out indefinitely, a source told ZAGSBLOG. Gamecocks coach Frank Martin announced Minaya’s status Tuesday. Martin said the 6-foot-5 sophomore Minaya would begin rehab immediately, although a timetable for his return … [Read more...] about South Carolina forward Justin Minaya undergoes knee surgery
South Carolina’s A.J. Lawson to test NBA Draft waters
By ADAM ZAGORIA South Carolina sophomore guard A.J. Lawson will test the NBA Draft waters without an agent, his father told ZAGSBLOG on Sunday. The 6-foot-6 combo guard from Toronto tested the NBA Draft waters last year but was not invited to the league’s combine. He held individual workouts for several teams before coming back to the Gamecocks. Lawson started all 31 … [Read more...] about South Carolina’s A.J. Lawson to test NBA Draft waters