By CHARLIE PARENT Shelton Henderson, a top 40 junior out of Bellaire (TX.) and JL3 Elite, has seen a variety of looks across the recruiting trail as new interest comes in from Mark Pope and Kentucky, while longstanding offers remain at the top of his mind, he said after JL3 Elite’s 76-69 win Friday at the third Nike EYBL session in Indianapolis. The 6-foot-6 wing scored … [Read more...] about Top 40 junior Shelton Henderson updates recruitment with Kentucky interest
Tounde Yessoufou confirms Arizona visit, recaps recruitment
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’