By ADAM ZAGORIA Four-star big man Theo Edema of Cushing (MA) Academy and Team New England Basketball Club took an official visit to Syracuse this past weekend. “The visit went very well,” he told ZAGSBLO. “I had the opportunity to see what it’s like to be in the Orange community. I met with all the coaches [and] the team, I got to see what campus was like, and discuss … [Read more...] about Four-star big man Theo Edema talks Syracuse visit
First Pitino vs. Pitino Big East battle date set
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ The first meeting of the father and son rivalry in the BIG EAST has been determined, according to Jon Rothstein. St. John’s and Rick Pitino will visit Xavier on Jan. 24 at the Cintas Center. Rick Pitino is 3-1 in meetings against his son, Richard Pitino, but this meeting will mark the first time the two face each other as conference opponents. … [Read more...] about First Pitino vs. Pitino Big East battle date set
UConn’s Solo Ball on track for ‘breakout season’
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ One of college basketball’s most storied programs has huge expectations heading into the 2025-26 season, and one of their rising juniors is a big factor in their potential success. Huskies guard Solo Ball could be on track to have a ‘breakout season’, according to Draft Express’s Jonathan Givony. “Already known as a knockdown shooter, he is showing … [Read more...] about UConn’s Solo Ball on track for ‘breakout season’
Five-star guard Dylan Mingo talks Miami, UConn visits
By ADAM ZAGORIA Five-star Long Island Lutheran guard Dylan Mingo took an official visit to Miami this past weekend and will trip to UConn this coming week, he told ZAGSBLOG. “The visit was really good,” he said. “I had never really been to Miami until then and it was really good. The people were really nice and everything.” How does Miami envision his role if he were … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Dylan Mingo talks Miami, UConn visits
Manhattan parts ways with head coach Steve Masiello 2 weeks before season as players call it a ‘nightmare decision by school’
By ADAM ZAGORIA & CHARLIE PARENT With about two weeks before the start of the college basketball season, Manhattan College has parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Steve Masiello. The news was reported by ZASBLOG Tuesday afternoon, and the University later put out a statement. Masiello will be replaced by assistant coach RaShawn Stores, 30, on an interim … [Read more...] about Manhattan parts ways with head coach Steve Masiello 2 weeks before season as players call it a ‘nightmare decision by school’