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
UMass adds Bryant transfer Daniel Rivera
By ADAM ZAGORIA Bryant transfer Daniel Rivera committed to UMass during his visit on Tuesday. The 6-foot-6 forward from Puerto Rico averaged 13.3 points and 8.1 rebounds last season while shooting 50% from the field. “He had a connection with Coach Frank [Martin] and the coaching staff,” said Rivera’s mentor Christopher Salgado. “He wants to get back in the A10 … [Read more...] about UMass adds Bryant transfer Daniel Rivera
Class of ’22 guard Chas Kelley commits to Boston College
By ADAM ZAGORIA Chas Kelley is headed to the ACC. The 6-foot-5, 185-pound shooting guard from the Phelps School (PA) and Team Durant committed to Boston College on Sunday after taking his official visit this past week, he told ZAGSBLOG. He also considered Butler, DePaul and George Mason. “Boston College is the perfect fit for what I was looking for in a school and … [Read more...] about Class of ’22 guard Chas Kelley commits to Boston College
Class of ’22 forward Robert Jennings talks recruitment and three upcoming visits
By TOBIAS BASS One of the hottest national stockrisers during the month of July was three-star forward Robert Jennings. The 6-foot-7, 220 pound forward from Desoto (TX) is getting attention from major programs such as Missouri, Utah, Iowa State, Ole Miss, Boston College, Georgia, and Virginia. For many prospects this was the first time college coaches have been able … [Read more...] about Class of ’22 forward Robert Jennings talks recruitment and three upcoming visits
Class of 2025 Jaylen Harrell breaks down Alabama, Providence, Georgetown, and UMass offers after huge EYBL weekend
By CHARLIE PARENT Class of 2025 guard Jaylen Harrell picked up his first four offers from Alabama, Georgetown, Providence, and UMass last weekend after averaging 23 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in five games for Expressions Elite in the first EYBL session of the year. “I think I played great,” Harrell said in a phone interview. “Both offense and defense was … [Read more...] about Class of 2025 Jaylen Harrell breaks down Alabama, Providence, Georgetown, and UMass offers after huge EYBL weekend
Squarely On the Bubble, UMass Forced to Wait and See
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