By ADAM ZAGORIA Class of 2025 four-star point guard Derek Dixon is closing in on a college decision after visiting North Carolina over the weekend. “[I will have] a little bit of downtime just to get with my family and make this decision,” he said Monday via text. He previously told ZAGSBLOG he’s eyeing a decision on Sept. 27. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard from … [Read more...] about Four-star point guard Derek Dixon closing in on decision after North Carolina visit
Alabama, Kansas, Miami, Michigan, North Carolina, UConn all set for big official visit weekends
By SAM LANCE Several elite programs have huge official visit weekends ahead with five-stars or multiple prospects coming to campus. ZAGSBLOG is here to break it all down. Alabama Visitors: Caleb Wilson, Hudson Greer, London Jemison. This will be the second weekend in a row Alabama and Nate Oats have hosted three prospects on campus. Last weekend, it was Davion … [Read more...] about Alabama, Kansas, Miami, Michigan, North Carolina, UConn all set for big official visit weekends
South Carolina commit Hayden Assemian on Lamont Paris: ‘I wouldn’t play for any other coach’
By SAM LANCE Class of 2025 three-star South Carolina commit Hayden Assemian has set his official visit to the Gamecocks for Oct. 4, per On3. Assemian — the 6-foot-8, 220-pound power forward from Moravian Prep (NC) and the Team Thad Nike EYBL AAU program — has been a longstanding commit for head coach Lamont Paris. He chose the Gamecocks back in September 2023. … [Read more...] about South Carolina commit Hayden Assemian on Lamont Paris: ‘I wouldn’t play for any other coach’
‘They are looking to get Vanderbilt basketball back to the top’: Derek Dixon recaps Vandy visit, gives decision timeline
By ADAM ZAGORIA & SAM LANCE Class of 2025 four-star point guard Derek Dixon has started his round of fall official visits after cutting his list to six schools with a trip to Vanderbilt this past weekend. Dixon — the 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard from Gonzaga (D.C.) and the Team Takeover Nike EYBL AAU program — said he had a good visit. “The facilities are nice and … [Read more...] about ‘They are looking to get Vanderbilt basketball back to the top’: Derek Dixon recaps Vandy visit, gives decision timeline
North Carolina adds Georgia Tech transfer Ty Claude
By ADAM ZAGORIA North Carolina has added Georgia Tech transfer wing Tyzhaun Claude, his agent Corey Marcum confirmed to ZAGSBLOG. The 6-foot-8, 230-pound native of Goldsboro, N.C., averaged 4.8 points and 5.2 rebounds last season as a senior. In 51 collegiate starts, he has scored 944 points and grabbed 639 boards. “I was a UNC fan growing up and Coach Hubert [Davis] … [Read more...] about North Carolina adds Georgia Tech transfer Ty Claude