By ADAM ZAGORIA Rick Pitino loves to remind the Knicks and their fans about how they missed out on his Louisville guy Donovan Mitchell. He did it again during an interview on “The Roommates Show.” “I called the Knicks,” Pitino explained of the 2017 NBA Draft. “They had the 7th pick “I said ‘Take my guy Donovan Mitchell. He’s gonna kill it. Don’t pay attention to what … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino reminds the Knicks they could’ve had Donovan Mitchell, says college basketball is at it’s ‘zenith’
Four-star guard commits to St. John’s
By ADAM ZAGORIA Four-star guard Adam Oumiddoch is headed to St. John’s, The 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Overtime Elite chose Rick Pitino’s club on Wednesday over Villanova, Oregon, LSU and Illinois. “I will be attending the University of St. John’s,” he said at his announcement. “Go Johnnies.” “I chose St. John’s because how I went to the visit and it automatically … [Read more...] about Four-star guard commits to St. John’s
BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa hyped to face UConn in return home
By ADAM ZAGORIA Ever since it was announced last May that AJ Dybantsa and BYU would travel to Boston to play UConn at TD Garden, basketball fans have had the game circled on their calendars. Now that the game between No. 3 UConn and No. 7 BYU is almost here, Dybantsa, a Brockton, Mass. native, can’t wait to return home to face Dan Hurley’s crew. The game is set for 7 p.m. … [Read more...] about BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa hyped to face UConn in return home
UConn announces signings of Junior County and Colben Landrew
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ UConn has announced the signing of two Top-50 prospects in the Class of 2026. 6-foot-5 combo guard Junior County and 6-foot-6 wing Colben Landrew will play for the Huskies in 2026 and look to make an immediate impact for a program with constant championship expectations. “We see an opportunity for these guys to work and earn their way into impact … [Read more...] about UConn announces signings of Junior County and Colben Landrew
Kiyan Anthony breaks out in first college start
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ The newest addition to Syracuse’ starting lineup continues to impress for the Orange. Kiyan Anthony, the son of Basketball Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony, had a breakout performance in his first game as a starter under head coach Adrian Autry. Anthony scored an efficient 19 points on 8-11 from the field along with 4 assists and 3 rebounds as … [Read more...] about Kiyan Anthony breaks out in first college start