BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE There’s no offseason for high-level high school basketball prospects around the country. For five-star class of 2027 prospect Malachi Jordan, the summer season has been filled with opportunities to showcase his talent. It began in April, when Jordan participated in the 2025 Men’s Junior National Team minicamp in San Antonio. “It was … [Read more...] about Five-star class of 2027 prospect Malachi Jordan talks summer hoops, updates recruitment
Four-star class of 2026 prospect Imahri Wooten talks summer hoops, updates recruitment
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS — Four-star class of 2026 prospect Imahri Wooten‘s summer goal is as simple as it is important: improvement. “Main goal is just to win Peach Jam,” Wooten told ZAGSBLOG. “But personal goals is to just get better, make my teammates better, and just do what I do best.” The 6-foot-5, 180-pound guard out of Redemption … [Read more...] about Four-star class of 2026 prospect Imahri Wooten talks summer hoops, updates recruitment
Four-star small forward Manny Green named Pangos championship game MVP, updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE It’s the heart of summer camp season, and several players around the country are looking to boost their stock and show what they’re capable of against the top players in the country. For four-star wing Manny Green, so far so good. Earlier this week at Pangos All-American Camp in Las Vegas, Green, the 6-foot-6 wing from Cedar Grove (GA), was a standout player … [Read more...] about Four-star small forward Manny Green named Pangos championship game MVP, updates recruitment
Mizzou coach implores fans not to rush the court after victory: ‘We need that money to go to NIL’
By ADAM ZAGORIA In the waning seconds of No. 15 Missouri’s 110-98 victory over No. 4 Alabama Wednesday night, Mizzou coach Dennis Gates took to the microphone to implore fans not to rush the court. “Please do not rush the court,” Gates said. "Please do not rush the court"Missouri head coach Dennis Gates had to tell the fans to not storm the court after beating No. 4 … [Read more...] about Mizzou coach implores fans not to rush the court after victory: ‘We need that money to go to NIL’
Kansas becomes fifth ever No. 1 to lose two straight games to unranked teams
By SAM LANCE It’s been a week to forget for No. 1-ranked Kansas. After losing on the road to Creighton on Wednesday, the Jayhawks followed that up with a disappointing performance in a rivalry game against Missouri, falling 76-67. It’s a court storming in Columbia. Kansas falls, 76-67. pic.twitter.com/a3Po9m8Hpj— Sam Lance (@slancehoops) December 8, 2024 This is the … [Read more...] about Kansas becomes fifth ever No. 1 to lose two straight games to unranked teams