BY ZACH SMART During a spirited first half power surge, it was Montverde’s Joe Philon who set the tone for an eruptive first half onslaught, en route to a 78-73 upset victory over top ranked a Prolific Prep (FL) team teeming with high major talent. The offensively unique Philon (14 points, four rebounds, amd four assists along with high octane 2027 point guard … [Read more...] about 4 programs in the mix for Montverde’s Philon
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Back To School: NY Summer Stock Risers To Keep Tabs On
BY ZACH SMART In Back To School, ZAGSBLOG follows up on a handful of New York City-based rising junior and senior prospects who have improved incrementally in multiple facets of their game. Playing before a chock full of Division-I coaches, this young fleet subsequently raisied their recruitment this summer. Below are recent stock risers who have come of age. Each … [Read more...] about Back To School: NY Summer Stock Risers To Keep Tabs On
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
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
Five-star wing Jaxon Richardson out for Peach Jam, breaks down top 10 schools
By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, SC — Class of 2026 five-star wing Jaxon Richardson will be out for Peach Jam, he told ZAGSBLOG. The five-star will still remain in North Augusta to support his Florida Rebels teammates. “I messed it up in the CP3 game, messed my foot up,” Richardson said. There has been some good news for the Richardson family recently, though. Jaxon’s … [Read more...] about Five-star wing Jaxon Richardson out for Peach Jam, breaks down top 10 schools