By CHARLIE PARENT NEW YORK — Deron Rippey Jr., a five-star point guard in the class of 2026, made his case for the nation’s top point guard at the Jordan Holiday Classic, dropping 27.5 points, 5 rebounds and 4.5 assists in two wins for Blair Academy. The 6-foot-1 athletic guard had coaches in from North Carolina, Arkansas, Syracuse, Villanova, Rutgers, St. John’s, Seton … [Read more...] about Five-star Deron Rippey Jr. goes off at Jordan Holiday Classic, updates recruitment
Kentucky’s Kerr Kriisa is out indefinitely
Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa sustained a foot injury in Saturday night’s game at Gonzaga which will require surgery, the school announced. Surgery is set to happen in the coming days, and while the injury is not considered to be season-ending, he will be out indefinitely. Kriisa has played in all nine games for the Wildcats this season, averaging 4.4 points and 3.8 assists per … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Kerr Kriisa is out indefinitely
Four-star wing Shon Abaev commits to Cincinnati
By ADAM ZAGORIA Four-star wing Shon Abaev has committed to Cincinnati. The 6-foot-7 left-hander from Calvary Christian (FL) chose the Bearcats over Arkansas, AuburnArizona State and Oregon. “I chose Cincy because I just felt like it was the best fit for to make my dream come true and make it to the NBA,” he told On3.com. “It was just a gut feeling I had that I felt … [Read more...] about Four-star wing Shon Abaev commits to Cincinnati
Elite guards Acaden Lewis and Jasper Johnson officially sign with Kentucky
Four-star guard Acaden Lewis has officially signed with Kentucky after committing earlier this month. And five-star guard Jasper Johnson has also signed after committing in September. “Acaden Lewis is so much of what you want to find in a great point guard,” Kentucky head coach Mark Pope said. “He has incredible vision. He’s got a beautiful stroke. He can get to the rim … [Read more...] about Elite guards Acaden Lewis and Jasper Johnson officially sign with Kentucky
How Kentucky’s chemistry sealed a Champions Classic win over Duke
By SAM LANCE ATLANTA — When the game gets tight and pressure mounts, great teams typically come together and do whatever it takes to win. That’s exactly what Mark Pope and No. 19 Kentucky accomplished in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night, taking down No. 6 Duke 77-72. Twice during the second half Kentucky was down by nine points. The Wildcats would make their run, … [Read more...] about How Kentucky’s chemistry sealed a Champions Classic win over Duke