By JOSH NEWMAN Special to ZAGSBLOG NEW YORK – UMass, which has not been to an NCAA Tournament since 1998, was right there on Saturday afternoon in a 71-62 Atlantic 10 semifinal loss to Virginia Commonwealth. Trailing the entire second half, the Minutemen hung tough, chipped away at a deficit that reached as many as 10 and had opportunities to at least tie the game, but in the … [Read more...] about Squarely On the Bubble, UMass Forced to Wait and See
Jabarie Hinds to UMass
Former West Virginia guard Jabarie Hinds is on the move. The 5-foot-11 Mount Vernon, N.Y., native is headed to UMass over St. Joe’s. “I gained a good relationship with coach [Derek] Kellogg and I felt that’s the best place for me,” Hinds told SNY.tv. He is also friendly with Chaz Williams of Brooklyn and Derrick Gordon of Plainfield, N.J. Hinds averaged 7.4 points and 1.6 … [Read more...] about Jabarie Hinds to UMass
LIU Brooklyn to Introduce Derek Kellogg As Next Head Coach
By ADAM ZAGORIA & DENNIS CHAMBERS LIU Brooklyn will introduce former UMass head coach Derek Kellogg as their new basketball coach during an 11 a.m. press conference on Tuesday, sources tell ZAGSBLOG. The school announced the press conference Monday night after ZAGSBLOG earlier reported the Kellogg hire. Derek Kellogg will be the next coach at LIU, sources say. — Adam … [Read more...] about LIU Brooklyn to Introduce Derek Kellogg As Next Head Coach
UMass Guard Derrick Gordon Comes Out as First Openly Gay Male College Basketball Player
UMass redshirt sophomore guard Derrick Gordon has made history by coming out as the first openly gay male college basketball player. Gordon, a Plainfield, N.J., native whose time at St. Patrick High School in New Jersey alongside NBA players Kyrie Irving and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was documented in the film “Prayer For a Perfect Season,“ made the landmark announcement on ESPN … [Read more...] about UMass Guard Derrick Gordon Comes Out as First Openly Gay Male College Basketball Player
UMass transfer Tre Mitchell names a top 6
By ADAM ZAGORIA UMass transfer Tre Mitchell, arguably the top available transfer on the market, has named a top six and could decide as soon as next week. He’s down to Texas, LSU, Georgia, Florida State, Illinois and Bryant. The 6-foot-9 Pittsburgh native averaged 18.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists as a sophomore at UMass. Wherever he goes, he figures to make … [Read more...] about UMass transfer Tre Mitchell names a top 6
Top available big man, Tre Mitchell, down to six
By RYAN McMULLEN Tre Mitchell, the 6-foot-9 center from Woodstock Academy (CT) and Expressions Elite, has trimmed his list to six schools. Mitchell is down to Georgia Tech, Indiana, Providence, Syracuse, UMass and Virginia Tech. He eliminated Arkansas, Notre Dame, and UConn from contention. Earlier this year at the Hoophall Classic, Mitchell was asked if he had a decision … [Read more...] about Top available big man, Tre Mitchell, down to six
Louisville downs Florida State in ACC Tournament to help NCAA Tournament chances; Robinson, Bowman lead BC past N.C. State
By ADAM ZAGORIA NEW YORK — Entering the day, Louisville was among Joe Lunardi’s “First Four Out” and needed to beat Florida State to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive. Consider that requirement met as the No. 9 Cardinals downed No. 8 Florida State, 82-74, in the second round of the ACC Tournament at Barclays Center to set up a quarterfinal matchup with No. 1 Virginia at noon … [Read more...] about Louisville downs Florida State in ACC Tournament to help NCAA Tournament chances; Robinson, Bowman lead BC past N.C. State
Joe Girard enjoys Boston College visit, will play in Slam Summer Classic
By ADAM ZAGORIA Joe Girard, the 6-foot-1 combo guard from Glens Falls (NY) Senior High School, enjoyed his recent official visit to Boston College. It was his second official, following one to Syracuse in June. “It was great,” he said. “I had a good time learning more about their program. They’ve told me I’m their guy and I could be a big piece for them.” Girard has a top six … [Read more...] about Joe Girard enjoys Boston College visit, will play in Slam Summer Classic
USC grad transfer Derryck Thornton visiting Boston College, other visits planned
By ADAM ZAGORIA USC grad transfer Derryck Thornton will visit Boston College today (Monday) and has several other visits planned, a source confirmed. Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports first reported Thornton would visit BC and is also expected to visit St. John’s and Gonzaga. Auburn and Texas Tech are also involved. The 6-foot-3 Thornton averaged 7.7 points and 4.3 assists … [Read more...] about USC grad transfer Derryck Thornton visiting Boston College, other visits planned