By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Obinna Ekezie Jr. hasn’t been in the United States for long, but he’s already made quite the name for himself. Ekezie Jr. — the 7-foot, 220-pound big man from Lagos, Nigeria — transitioned to the United States in eighth grade. Back home, the big man developed at OBN Academy, which his father, former six-year NBA veteran Obinna Ekezie Sr., … [Read more...] about Blue Bloods headline recruitment of five-star sophomore Obinna Ekezie Jr.
Five-star Gabe Nesmith reflects on sophomore season, updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Five-star class of 2027 guard Gabe Nesmith had a sophomore season to remember playing with Prolific Prep. Nesmith was surrounded by a great group of seniors, headlined by No. 1 overall prospect and Kansas signee Darryn Peterson, who were all able to teach him the intricacies of the game. The young sophomore was all ears. “This was a really … [Read more...] about Five-star Gabe Nesmith reflects on sophomore season, updates recruitment
North Carolina lands Colorado State transfer Kyan Evans
By ADAM ZAGORIA Kyan Evans is moving up. The 6-foot-2 sophomore guard is transferring from Colorado State to North Carolina, he announced on his social media. Evans averaged 10.6 point, 3.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds last season as Colorado State won the Mountain West tournament championship and then upset No. 5 Memphis as a 12 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They lost to … [Read more...] about North Carolina lands Colorado State transfer Kyan Evans
Arizona transfer Henri Veesaar commits to UNC
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ UNC is looking to retool after a disappointing season. Arizona transfer Henri Veesaar will join the Tar Heels next season, he announced Friday. The seven-foot forward averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds in his sophomore season with the Wildcats. Veesarr played both seasons of his collegiate career at Arizona. He will join the ACC to play under head … [Read more...] about Arizona transfer Henri Veesaar commits to UNC
Duke’s Cooper Flagg named AP Player of the Year
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ There has been no shortage of new hardware for Duke’s superstar freshman Cooper Flagg and Friday is just the latest example of that. Flagg was serenaded with the sound of his teammates barking in unison as he was named the AP Player of the Year during a press conference in San Antonio. The whole Duke staff, players and Coopers family are here to … [Read more...] about Duke’s Cooper Flagg named AP Player of the Year