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By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Jermal Jones burst onto the scene this past summer playing with Nike EYBL’s newest program, Jet Academy, which was founded by former two-time NBA champion Kenny Smith. Jones — the 6-foot-3, 180-pound guard out of IMG Academy — is ready to run it back this summer. The four-star guard will be the centerpiece of the 17u squad after leading 16u … [Read more...] about Top-40 2026 prospect Jermal Jones updates recruitment

By SAM LANCE Kevin Willard is on the board with his second transfer portal commit since becoming the head coach of Villanova. Former Temple guard Zion Stanford will be transferring to the Wildcats, per Joe Tipton of On3. Stanford — the 6-foot-6, 205-pound guard from Philadelphia — will be returning home after two seasons at Temple. Last season, Stanford was a key piece … [Read more...] about Temple transfer guard Zion Stanford chooses Villanova

By SAM LANCE Miami has landed four-star guard Dante Allen, he told ZAGSBLOG. Allen — the 6-foot-4, 220-pound guard out of Montverde Academy (FL) and the Nightrydas Elite Nike EYBL AAU program — was originally a Villanova commit. He decommitted in late March after Kyle Neptune was relieved of his head coaching duties. Allen took a visit to Miami on April 12, and now he’s … [Read more...] about Top-50 prospect Dante Allen commits to Miami

By SAM LANCE Baylor has officially announced the signing of High Point transfer forward Juslin Bodo Bodo. The 7-footer from Cameroon helped High Point reach the NCAA Tournament this past season, and he’s been named Big South Defensive Player of the Year the past two seasons. Bodo Bodo has started 71 games over his two-year career with the Panthers. “We are excited to … [Read more...] about Baylor announces signing of High Point transfer Juslin Bodo Bodo

BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Illinois has never had two freshmen be picked top 15 in the same draft. It has a chance to do just that this year. Fighting Illini freshman Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley have declared for the NBA Draft, per ESPN. Jakucionis and Riley are both projected to go in the first round, with Jakucionis being a projected lottery pick. The 6-foot-6 … [Read more...] about Illinois freshmen Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley declare for the NBA Draft