Malachi Moreno, a 6-foot-11 center from Georgetown, Kentucky, has officially signed with Kentucky after committing in August. “I believe that Malachi Moreno is the best center in the country in this class,” Kentucky men’s basketball head coach Mark Pope said. “He is an elite-level passer with incredible tracking vision. He has a ferocity around the rim in terms of ball … [Read more...] about Four-star center Malachi Moreno signs with Kentucky
More than 50 NBA scouts expected for Champions Classic
By ADAM ZAGORIA More than 50 NBA personnel from all 30 NBA teams have already been credentialed for the Champions Classic on Tuesday in Atlanta, a source close to the event told ZAGSBLOG. In past years, as many as 75-100 scouts were credentialed and there is still a week to go. No. 1 Kansas faces Michigan State at 6:30 p.m. ET, followed by No. 7 Duke against No. 23 … [Read more...] about More than 50 NBA scouts expected for Champions Classic
Four-star guard Acaden Lewis commits to Kentucky
By ADAM ZAGORIA Class of 2025 four-star guard Acaden Lewis has committed to Kentucky, he told ZAGSBLOG ahead of his public announcement on Saturday. Lewis — the 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard from Sidwell Friends School (DC) and the Team Durant Nike EYBL AAU program — had previously considered Duke and UConn. UConn was done recruiting American players, as ZAGSBLOG first … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Acaden Lewis commits to Kentucky
Kentucky has 29 players on NBA opening-night rosters, Duke has 24
The NBA season begins anew on Tuesday night and Kentucky announced it has a nation-leading 29 players on NBA opening-day rosters. It marks the 13th consecutive season in which the Wildcats have paced the nation in terms of their alumni contingent in the league, the school said. The total of 29 players is based off the NBA’s official opening-day roster list and includes all … [Read more...] about Kentucky has 29 players on NBA opening-night rosters, Duke has 24
Four-star guard Acaden Lewis enjoys Kentucky visit, eyes upcoming decision
By ADAM ZAGORIA Four-star guard Acaden Lewis enjoyed his visit to Kentucky and is now done with his official visits and is eyeing a decision in the coming weeks. The 6-foot-3 guard from Sidwell Friends (Washington, D.C.) visited Kentucky for a “Big Blue Madness” that featured St. John’s coach Rick Pitino as a special guest. “[The Kentucky] message is that I come in and … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Acaden Lewis enjoys Kentucky visit, eyes upcoming decision