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
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
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
Boston College adds USC grad transfer Derryck Thornton
By ADAM ZAGORIA USC grad transfer Derryck Thornton has committed to Boston College, his father told ZAGSBLOG. “Education and style of play,” Tank Thornton, Derryck’s father, said in a phone interview. “A Master’s from Boston College is a beautiful thing. “And style of play. They play through their point guards and we’ve been looking for that since he left high … [Read more...] about Boston College adds USC grad transfer Derryck Thornton
DeMarr Langford Pulls the Trigger for Boston College
By RYAN McMULLEN DeMarr Langford, the 6-foot-4 guard from Brewster Academy (N.H.), announced his commitment to Boston College on Saturday. “After talking it over with my family, I made the best decision for my future,’’ he said. ‘With the NBA being my ultimate goal and BC’s coaching staff getting Jerome Robinson and Ky Bowman to the NBA, not to mention Coach (Scott) … [Read more...] about DeMarr Langford Pulls the Trigger for Boston College
Makai Ashton-Langford to Boston College
By ADAM ZAGORIA Providence transfer Makai Ashton-Langford has committed to Boston College, a source told ZAGSBLOG. “We have a long term relationship with Coach [Scott] Spinelli,” DeMarr Langford said. “I played for him at Winchendon in the 90’s. Coach [Jim] Christian was really authentic about his expectations and his goals for BC and how Makai could fit right in. … [Read more...] about Makai Ashton-Langford to Boston College
Boston College lands three-star power forward Jayden Hastings
By ADAM ZAGORIA Jayden Hastings, the 6-foot-10, 215-pound three-star center from IMG Academy (FL), has committed to Boston College. Ranked the No. 14 center in the Class of 2023 by 247Sports.com, he also considered Iowa and UCF. “I’m going to be taking my talents to Boston College,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “I chose them because I had a good line of communication with the … [Read more...] about Boston College lands three-star power forward Jayden Hastings
Four-star Tafara Gapare signs with UMass, will reclass and join Minutemen in the fall
By CHARLIE PARENT 6-foot-10 forward, and New Zealand native, Tafara Gapare has signed with UMass and will be eligible to play in the fall. The four-star committed to DePaul in the beginning of the summer, but decommitted about a month ago. Gapare marks the highest ranking recruit that new head coach Frank Martin has landed in his short tenure with the Minutemen. … [Read more...] about Four-star Tafara Gapare signs with UMass, will reclass and join Minutemen in the fall
Class of 2023 four-star guard Trey Green sets commitment date for August 6th
By CHARLIE PARENT Trey Green, a four-star guard who plays for national runner-up Link Academy (MO.) and Peach Jam champion Mokan Elite, has set his commitment date for August 6th. I will be announcing my commitment on Saturday August 6!! #staytuned— Trey Green (@Treygreen02) July 31, 2022https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The 5-foot-11 shifty ball-handler … [Read more...] about Class of 2023 four-star guard Trey Green sets commitment date for August 6th