By ADAM ZAGORIA St. John’s guard Deivon Smith could miss Tuesday’s game with Georgetown, but likely won’t be out for an extended period after suffering a shoulder injury in the team’s 80-68 win over Villanova, head coach Rick Pitino said. “He was hit hard,” Pitino told reporters, via Jaden Daly. “I think it popped out, but it popped back in, so it’s not dislocated, it’s … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino updates Deivon Smith’s injury status after Villanova win
Five-star Deron Rippey Jr. goes off at Jordan Holiday Classic, updates recruitment
By CHARLIE PARENT NEW YORK — Deron Rippey Jr., a five-star point guard in the class of 2026, made his case for the nation’s top point guard at the Jordan Holiday Classic, dropping 27.5 points, 5 rebounds and 4.5 assists in two wins for Blair Academy. The 6-foot-1 athletic guard had coaches in from North Carolina, Arkansas, Syracuse, Villanova, Rutgers, St. John’s, Seton … [Read more...] about Five-star Deron Rippey Jr. goes off at Jordan Holiday Classic, updates recruitment
UConn commit Eric Reibe stands 7 feet tall, but his game still has room to grow
By ADAM ZAGORIA NEW YORK — With his future head coach sitting courtside at the Jordan Holiday Classic on Friday night, Eric Reibe was hoping to give him a glimpse of the future. Reibe, a five-star, 7-foot center from the Bullis (Md.) School, had committed to head coach Dan Hurley and UConn in October and signed with the Huskies last month as part of their four-man … [Read more...] about UConn commit Eric Reibe stands 7 feet tall, but his game still has room to grow
Jordan Smith updates recruitment after MVP performance at Jordan Holiday Classic
By CHARLIE PARENT & ZACH SMART NEW YORK — Jordan Smith, a top-10 player in the class of 2026, starred at the Made Hoops Jordan Holiday Classic Friday, being named the game’s MVP in Paul VI’s 72-55 win over Christ the King. The 6-foot-5 guard posted 18 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists on 8-of-16 shooting in front of Arkansas assistant Chuck Martin and Syracuse staff … [Read more...] about Jordan Smith updates recruitment after MVP performance at Jordan Holiday Classic
Four-star Jermel Thomas updates recruitment after transition to OTE
By CHARLIE PARENT NEW YORK — Jermel Thomas, a four-star in the class of 2026, has taken the Overtime Elite League by storm, since transferring to New York’s Our Savior Lutheran, otherwise known as Jelly Fam. The 6-foot-3 point guard posted a double-double last weekend at Jelly Fam’s showcase games in Brooklyn, tallying 11 points and 10 assists in a 102-85 win over … [Read more...] about Four-star Jermel Thomas updates recruitment after transition to OTE