By ADAM ZAGORIA Patrick Ngongba, the 6-foot-10 center from Paul VI (VA) and Team Takeover, has been sidelined indefinitely after having successful foot surgery in November, PVI coach Glenn Farello told ZAGSBLOG. “Pat is recovering from foot surgery and is out indefinitely,” Farello said. There is no timetable on his return. “We don’t know yet, it’s too early to … [Read more...] about Duke commit Pat Ngongba sidelined indefinitely following successful foot surgery
Duke commit Cooper Flagg scores 22 at City of Palms in front of NBA scouts
By ADAM ZAGORIA Cooper Flagg and his Montverde (FL) Academy teammates put on a show in their first game at the prestigious City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, Fla. on Monday night. With more than 40 NBA scouts credentialed for the event, the 6-foot-9 Flagg went for 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists as the Eagles dominated Cannon School (NC), 110-57. Flagg, who … [Read more...] about Duke commit Cooper Flagg scores 22 at City of Palms in front of NBA scouts
Top-40 sophomore Deron Rippey Jr. talks interest from ‘dream schools’ UNC and UConn, updates recruitment
By CHARLIE PARENT ROSELLE, N.J. — Deron Rippey Jr., a top-40 sophomore and one of the best underclassmen at the prep level, continues to attract high major offers and interest as he has led Blair Academy (NJ.) to a 9-0 start this season. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound point guard has received interest from his two “dream schools,” North Carolina and UConn, and has offers from … [Read more...] about Top-40 sophomore Deron Rippey Jr. talks interest from ‘dream schools’ UNC and UConn, updates recruitment
Arkansas tops No. 7 Duke, Eric Musselman secures 100th win as Razorbacks head coach
By DYLAN LUTEY Arkansas defeated No. 7 Duke, 80-75, Wednesday night in a historic game which resulted in the SEC/ACC Challenge ending in a 7-7 tie. The victory also gave Eric Musselman 100 career wins at Arkansas. It was the first time the Blue Devils traveled to Bud Walton Arena in the history of their meetings — and their first road contest against an SEC opponent … [Read more...] about Arkansas tops No. 7 Duke, Eric Musselman secures 100th win as Razorbacks head coach
Duke announces signing of Cooper Flagg, No. 1-ranked class
Duke announced his second No. 1 recruiting class in three years with the signing of five players to the class of 2024 during the NCAA early signing period.The top-ranked class would mark the third consecutive top-two class for Scheyer, after inking the top class for 2022 and the No. 2 group in 2023. With Scheyer on Duke’s coaching staff, the program has signed a top-three class … [Read more...] about Duke announces signing of Cooper Flagg, No. 1-ranked class