By CHARLIE PARENT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Jaxson Richardson, the No. 14 overall sophomore who plays with Cayden and Cayden Boozer at Christopher Columbus High (FL.), has starred early on in his career, even on a loaded roster. The 6-foot-6 wing had 9 points and 8 rebounds, 6 being on the offensive glass, in an 81-62 win over Long Island Lutheran (NY.) at Saturday’s HoopHall … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 five-star Jaxon Richardson breaks down four schools recruiting him early
Boogie Fland says he’s recruiting Karter Knox to Kentucky
By ADAM ZAGORIA SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Boogie Fland and his fellow Class of 2024 Kentucky commits are on a text chain where they discuss life inside and outside of basketball. The 6-foot-2 Fland said they’re looking to add another name to the chain, too: uncommitted five-star Overtime Elite wing Karter Knox. “Yeah, we’re trying to get Karter Knox, we’re trying to get … [Read more...] about Boogie Fland says he’s recruiting Karter Knox to Kentucky
Five top-25 teams fall in another wild day of college hoops
By DYLAN LUTEY Anarchy in college basketball resumed on Saturday. Five Top-25 teams went down to unranked teams, including No. 2 Houston for the second straight game and No. 6 Kentucky. It marked just the third time in history that five of the top six teams in the nation lost in a five-day span. All told, 15 ranked teams have lost in the last week. The day started … [Read more...] about Five top-25 teams fall in another wild day of college hoops
Class of 2026 four-star Jermel Thomas breaks down recent recruitment and transition to starting spot
By CHARLIE PARENT THE BRONX — Jermel Thomas, a four-star in the class of 2026, has shined as the starting point guard for coveted New York City program Cardinal Hayes this season. The 6-foot-2, 165-pound, Bronx native posted 10 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists in a loss to Roselle Catholic (NJ.) at last Sunday’s NYC Shooting Stars tournament. He followed up his complete … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 four-star Jermel Thomas breaks down recent recruitment and transition to starting spot
Kentucky’s John Calipari tells Duke’s Coach K he copied his one-and-done approach
By ADAM ZAGORIA John Calipari and Mike Krzyzewski enjoyed a rivalry on the recruiting trail and the basketball court, especially once the one-and-done era began in college basketball. Calipari pioneered the recruiting of one-and-done players while at Memphis and then brought it to Kentucky. After Coach K, who retired in 2022, coached the U.S. Olympic team to the first … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s John Calipari tells Duke’s Coach K he copied his one-and-done approach