By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Jermal Jones burst onto the scene this past summer playing with Nike EYBL’s newest program, Jet Academy, which was founded by former two-time NBA champion Kenny Smith. Jones — the 6-foot-3, 180-pound guard out of IMG Academy — is ready to run it back this summer. The four-star guard will be the centerpiece of the 17u squad after leading 16u … [Read more...] about Top-40 2026 prospect Jermal Jones updates recruitment
Blue Bloods headline recruitment of five-star sophomore Obinna Ekezie Jr.
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