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Dedan Thomas Jr. a 6-foot-1 point guard from Liberty HS (NV) has committed to play for UNLV. He chose the Runnin Rebels over Arizona, Gonzaga, UCLA and Florida. “I’m going to UNLV, I’m staying home,” Thomas told 247sports.com. “I’m very excited about it. I got a special feeling when I was campus, I didn’t get…
Mackenzie Mgbako a five-star prospect originally signed with Duke, reopened his recruitment in the spring window and now has committed to Mike Woodson Indiana Hoosiers basketball program. He choose Indiana over Kansas as well as St. John’s. “I chose IU because I felt that Coach Woodson can put me in a position to expand and…
Donnie Freeman, a four star 6-9 forward from St. John’s College High in Washington (DC) has committed to Syracuse. He choose the Orange over Alabama, Georgia Tech, Iowa and Texas. Freeman said “The visit was pretty straightforward,” “they got straight to the point. Down there, it was strictly about business. Having good conversations, honest conversations….
On3 reports that Tennessee freshman forward Julian Phillips has enter the transfer portal. He will have three years of eligibility remaining. The 6-foot-8 forward started 25 games for the Vols during the 2022-23 season. He averaged 8.3 points, 1.4 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. Phillips declared for the 2023 NBA Draft and now furthers his…
Former West Virginia forward Jimmy Bell Jr. announced Wednesday that he is transferring to Mississippi State. As a senior, the 6-foot-10 forward averaged 4.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in 18.6 minutes. He started all 34 games for the Mountaineers. It was Bell’s only season at West Virginia. He began his college career by playing two…
Hall of Fame basketball coach Denny Crum who coached Louisville to two national championships passed away Tuesday at the age of 86. The university announced his death on social media. “We are saddened to share the passing of legendary UofL Basketball Coach Denny Crum,” the post on the basketball program’s Twitter page said. “Our thoughts…