By CHARLIE PARENT INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Tounde Yessoufou, a five-star in the class of 2025, recapped his recruitment and unique story after dropping 11 points and 4 rebounds for WhyNot AAU on Friday at the third EYBL Live Session. The 6-foot-6 forward is originally from Benin, a neighboring country of Nigeria, and came to the United States three years ago. Being an only … [Read more...] about Tounde Yessoufou confirms Arizona visit, recaps recruitment
No. 1 prospect AJ Dybantsa recaps Duke offer, recent recruitment and outlook
By CHARLIE PARENT INDIANAPOLIS — AJ Dybantsa, the nation’s No. 1 junior, recapped his recent recruitment after dropping 21 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists during the Oakland Soldiers’ 101-66 win over the Family on Friday at the EYBL third live period. The 6-foot-9 Prolific Prep (CA.) product earned an offer from Duke just one week ago and will likely take a visit in the … [Read more...] about No. 1 prospect AJ Dybantsa recaps Duke offer, recent recruitment and outlook
Cincinnati lands Texas transfer Dillon Mitchell
By ADAM ZAGORIA Cincinnati on Friday landed a commitment from Texas transfer Dillon Mitchell. The 6-foot-8 Tampa, Fla. native was also linked to St. John’s and Arkansas, among others. He averaged 9.6 points and 7.5 rebounds last season and helped Texas reach its second straight NCAA Tournament. Wes Miller’s team previously announced the signings of transfers Connor … [Read more...] about Cincinnati lands Texas transfer Dillon Mitchell
Kentucky adds FDU transfer Ansley Almonor: ‘He’s an elite shooter’
By ADAM ZAGORIA New Kentucky coach Mark Pope continued to add to his roster with the addition Thursday of Fairleigh Dickinson graduate transfer Ansley Almonor. “It was always a dream of mine,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “Growing up I had a picture of the [Kentucky] logo in front of my bed as a goal of mine. It’s just crazy to think that I’ve achieved that goal but the job … [Read more...] about Kentucky adds FDU transfer Ansley Almonor: ‘He’s an elite shooter’
Kentucky’s Ugonna Onyenso focused on Pro Day, but half a dozen college teams remain in mix
By ADAM ZAGORIA Kentucky’s Ugonna Onyenso is focused on his upcoming Pro Day, but half a dozen college teams remain in the mix for his services, a source close to the big man told ZAGSBLOG. His Pro Day is set for Thursday in Chicago and 18 NBA scouts are confirmed, the source said. His focus remains there, although he has not yet signed with an agent. He entered the … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Ugonna Onyenso focused on Pro Day, but half a dozen college teams remain in mix