BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Xavier has secured its sixth transfer portal acquisition. Evansville transfer Gabriel Pozzato will play for Xavier next season, he announced Saturday. The 6-foot-7 Italian forward averaged 14.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in his freshman season. Now, he will be heading towards Xavier to play for new head coach Richard Pitino … [Read more...] about Evansville transfer Gabriel Pozzato commits to Xavier
Kentucky signs Pittsburgh transfer point guard Jaland Lowe
Kentucky has signed Pittsburgh transfer point guard Jaland Lowe, an All-ACC selection in 2024-25. The news comes as four-star guard Acaden Lewis decommitted from Kentucky, with Villanova, Maryland, Georgetown and St. John’s reportedly involved, per 247Sports.com. “Jaland is an incredibly explosive, playmaking, veteran point guard,” Kentucky coach Mark Pope said. “He’s a … [Read more...] about Kentucky signs Pittsburgh transfer point guard Jaland Lowe
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
Four-star guard Acaden Lewis decommits from Kentucky
By ADAM ZAGORIA Amid a wave of transfer portal news, four-star high school guard Acaden Lewis has decomitted from Kentucky, he announced. “This was an incredibly difficult decision, but I have to do what’s best for my future,” Lewis told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. “Thank you to Coach Pope and the whole Kentucky staff for all they’ve done for me so far.” Lewis — the … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Acaden Lewis decommits from Kentucky