BY ZACH SMART In Back To School, ZAGSBLOG follows up on a handful of New York City-based rising junior and senior prospects who have improved incrementally in multiple facets of their game. Playing before a chock full of Division-I coaches, this young fleet subsequently raisied their recruitment this summer. Below are recent stock risers who have come of age. Each … [Read more...] about Back To School: NY Summer Stock Risers To Keep Tabs On
Five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr. down to six schools
By SAM LANCE Jordan Smith Jr., the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2026 class, is down to six schools, per his Instagram page. Arkansas, Duke, Georgetown, Indiana, Kentucky and Syracuse made the cut. The five-star prospect had a great summer with Team Takeover and with Team USA U19. On the EYBL circuit, Smith averaged 19.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and led Takeover … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr. down to six schools
Class of 2026 guard Ashton Pierce talks summer hoops, updates recruitment
By ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — When Kohl Rosario headed off to Kansas, Team CP3 needed someone to step in and fill some big shoes. Class of 2026 three-star shooting guard Ashton Pierce did just that and impacted CP3 in a big way. At Peach Jam, the 6-foot-3 guard from North Mecklenburg (NC) averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.8 assists in six … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 guard Ashton Pierce talks summer hoops, updates recruitment
Four-star forward Cody Peck schedules two official visits, updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE ROCK HILL, S.C. — Class of 2026 four-star forward Cody Peck has scheduled official visits to Dayton (Sept. 19) and Tennessee (Oct. 24), he told ZAGSBLOG. Peck, the 6-foot-11 forward out of Davidson Day (NC), was a standout for Garner Road on the 3SSB circuit this summer. He finished third in 3SSB play in blocks per game (2.7) and added 6.4 points and 4.8 … [Read more...] about Four-star forward Cody Peck schedules two official visits, updates recruitment
Top-30 prospect Austin Goosby breaks down official visit list after stockrising summer
By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Blue Blood programs have come calling for class of 2026 prospect Austin Goosby, and for good reason. Goosby, the 6-foot-5 combo guard out of Melissa (TX), has had quite the summer with Drive Nation on the EYBL circuit, leading his squad in scoring. Across 20 games, Goosby averaged 16.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.7 steals … [Read more...] about Top-30 prospect Austin Goosby breaks down official visit list after stockrising summer