St. John’s officially announced Monday it was switching teams in the Sneaker Wars: from NIke to Adidas. I first reported the news last month on NJ.com. Here’s the release: The Red Storm’s partnership with adidas marks the first time in history that the two iconic institutions join forces through a vibrant relationship centered in the Big Apple. St. John’s becomes the … [Read more...] about St. John’s officially changes teams in Sneaker Wars
Five-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr. sets more officials with list cut pending
By SAM LANCE ROCK HILL, SC — Things are getting serious on the recruitment front for Deron Rippey Jr., a five-star point guard out of the 2026 class and consensus top-20 prospect. Rippey — the 6-foot-2 guard out of Blair Academy (NJ) and the New Heights Adidas 3SSB AAU program — has scheduled more official visits and will be releasing a top schools list next week, he … [Read more...] about Five-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr. sets more officials with list cut pending
Incoming UConn Freshman duo Jacob Furphy and Eric Reibe standout at U19 World Cup
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ FIBA’s U19 World Cup saw many standout performances for some of the biggest names making their college debut next season. Two of those incoming freshmen will suit up for UConn next season. Incoming UConn freshmen Jacob Furphy and Eric Reibe had standout performances at the FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland. Furphy led the way for Team Australia, … [Read more...] about Incoming UConn Freshman duo Jacob Furphy and Eric Reibe standout at U19 World Cup
Top-30 2026 prospect Junior County updates recruitment with list cut, official visits right around the corner
By SAM LANCE The recruitment of four-star shooting guard Junior County is starting to take shape. County, the 6-foot-5 guard out of Wasatch Academy (UT) and the Utah Prospects Nike EYBL AAU program, plans to make some big decisions soon. “After Peach Jam, I think I’m going to cut down my list and then schedule visits,” County told ZAGSBLOG. “Right now, I kind of got … [Read more...] about Top-30 2026 prospect Junior County updates recruitment with list cut, official visits right around the corner
Four Johnnies are set to make their debut in 2025 Summer League
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ The Summer League is set to tip off starting with the California Classic and Salt Lake City Summer League today. The reigning BIG EAST champions, St. John’s, will field four members of its 2025 championship team. RJ Luis (Utah Jazz), Kadary Richmond (Washington Wizards), Aaron Scott (Boston Celtics) and Deivon Smith (Atlanta Hawks) will compete in … [Read more...] about Four Johnnies are set to make their debut in 2025 Summer League