By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Class of 2026 four-star wing Vaughn Karvala has scheduled an official visit to Syracuse for the weekend of Sept. 27, he told ZAGSBLOG. Karvala, the 6-foot-6 wing originally from Oregon (WI), has been one of the biggest stockrisers of the summer, jumping from the 80s to a consensus top-40 prospect. On ESPN, Karvala now ranks 26th in the … [Read more...] about Four-star prospect Vaughn Karvala schedules second official visit after standout summer
Class of 2027 guard Anderson Diaz impresses at Peach Jam, updates recruitment
BY ZACH SMART With a flashy game predicated on a shifty smooth attacking arsenal, a deftness for creating space via his handle, and a knack for using the angles on thorough surges to the rim, Class of 2027 Bronx-bred guard Anderson Diaz has garnered national acclaim this off-season. The blurrish-quick, left-handed guard is coming off an AAU season in which he secured high … [Read more...] about Class of 2027 guard Anderson Diaz impresses at Peach Jam, updates recruitment
Class of 26 forward Julius Avent sets officials
BY ZACH SMART Exploiting mismatches by taking smaller defenders to the rim, levitating and freeing up air space for his jumper, and playing instinctively on the defensive end, Class of 2026 PSA Cardinals forward Julius Avent was among the top performers during Peach Jam. Putting the ball on the deck comfortably at 6-foot-7, sticking the outside shot with consistency, and … [Read more...] about Class of 26 forward Julius Avent sets officials
St. John’s releases loaded non-conference schedule
St. John’s, the reigning Big East regular-season and tournament champion and the preseason No. 1 team in some national polls, unveiled its complete 11-game non-conference schedule for the 2025-26 campaign on Tuesday. The Johnnies out-of-conference slate features four games against teams that finished the 2024-25 season ranked in the final Associated Press Poll Top-25 in … [Read more...] about St. John’s releases loaded non-conference schedule
Three schools emerge with four-star guard Jermel Thomas closing in on decision
By SAM LANCE CARTERSVILLE, GA — Class of 2026 four-star guard Jermel Thomas will be making his decision “before September,” his father, Karriem Thomas, told ZAGSBLOG. Making my decision in 30 days pic.twitter.com/7ArF8OPCJd— Jermel Thomas (@TheRealMagicMel) July 22, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The 6-foot-3 point guard out of Our Savior Lutheran (NY) … [Read more...] about Three schools emerge with four-star guard Jermel Thomas closing in on decision