By ADAM ZAGORIA Heimir Helgason, the 6-foot-9 forward from Daytona Beach (FL) DME Academy who is originally from Iceland, committed to UMass on Thursday, he told ZAGSBLOG.com. He also visited Wyoming and Duquesne. “I will be taking my talents to the University of Massachusetts because I see myself developing there a lot and feel comfortable there with the staff,” he … [Read more...] about UMass lands 6-foot-9 forward Heimir Helgason
UConn’s Kimani Young in the mix for UMass opening
By ADAM ZAGORIA UConn associate head coach Kimani Young is in the mix for the UMass head coaching opening, but nothing is expected to be finalized this week, despite an Internet report to the contrary. One source said Young is “on top” of the UMass coaching search. UMass announced last week it was parting ways with head coach Matt McCall after this season. ESPN … [Read more...] about UConn’s Kimani Young in the mix for UMass opening
Point guard Dionte Neal releases top six schools, updates recruitment after standout summer
By ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — In a game dominated by giants, smaller prospects have to go above and beyond to break through at the next level. Class of 2026 guard Dionte Neal understands this reality better than most. As a point guard, Neal, who attends Reidsville High School (NC), stands at 5-foot-9. He’s often the smallest player on the court, … [Read more...] about Point guard Dionte Neal releases top six schools, updates recruitment after standout summer
Three-star forward Jalyn Collingwood shines at 3SSB finals, picks up plethora of offers
By SAM LANCE ROCK HILL, SC — Nobody helped their stock more at the 3SSB Championships than class of 2026 three-star small forward Jalyn Collingwood. The 6-foot-6, 200-pound forward out of Sidwell Friends (DC), was simply electric. He showed off all facets of his skillset, from throwing down vicious dunks, to pulling up and draining mid-range shots, to blocking shots. … [Read more...] about Three-star forward Jalyn Collingwood shines at 3SSB finals, picks up plethora of offers
Chase Forte officially joins Boston College program
Chase Forte has committed to Boston College to continue his academic and athletic career as a member of the men’s basketball program, the school announced. Forte comes to BC after spending the previous season at South Dakota. While with the Coyotes, the 6-foot-4 guard led the team in scoring (17.9), assists (3.1), and steals (1.9) while ranking third in rebounding (4.4). … [Read more...] about Chase Forte officially joins Boston College program
Baylor transfer Jason Asemota officially commits to Boston College
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Boston College officially announced the commitment of a former five-star prospect. Baylor transfer Jason Asemota will play for the Eagles next season, the school announced Thursday. “Jason brings great length and athleticism to our perimeter,” Boston head coach Earl Grant said. “He is very versatile and possesses a lot of intangibles. He can really … [Read more...] about Baylor transfer Jason Asemota officially commits to Boston College
Three-star Archbishop Stepinac point guard Danny Carbuccia commits to UMass: ‘You’re getting a winner’
By ADAM ZAGORIA Danny Carbuccia, the three-star point guard from Archbishop Stepinac (N.Y.) and the PSA Cardinals, is headed to the Atlantic 10 Conference. The 6-foot, 175-pound point guard chose UMass over Hofstra, he told ZAGSBLOG on Wednesday. “I will be going to UMass,” he said by phone. “The relationship I built with the coach [Frank Martin] over time, I felt it … [Read more...] about Three-star Archbishop Stepinac point guard Danny Carbuccia commits to UMass: ‘You’re getting a winner’
Four-star guard Akbar Waheed commits to Boston College
By ADAM ZAGORIA Akbar Waheed, the four-star shooting guard from Georgetown Prep, committed to Boston College on Tuesday. Ranked the No. 25 shooting in the Class of 2025 by 247Sports.com, the four-star guard also considered Xavier, Florida State, Saint Louis and Iowa. “Coach [Earl] Grant and his staff were with me from the jump since my freshman year,” he told 247. “I … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Akbar Waheed commits to Boston College
Class of 2025 forward Jack Bailey commits to Boston College
By ADAM ZAGORIA Jack Bailey, the 6-foot-10 wing from Blair Academy (NJ) and the Riverside Hawks, has committed to Boston College. “Go Eagles. 1000 percent committed,” he posted on Instagram Go Eagles! 1000% Committed pic.twitter.com/yRQyNp9JBA— Jack Bailey (@22JackBailey) July 7, 2024 Bailey was also courted by other high-powered academic schools like Stanford, … [Read more...] about Class of 2025 forward Jack Bailey commits to Boston College