By ZACH SMART ORLANDO, Fla. — The late, legendary, and inimitable prep scout Tom Konchalski was known to describe a rarefied brand of a jumbo-sized and skilled big man as a “mountain masquerading as a man.” The iconic and venerable Konchalski was also known to say “He’s got the body of a blacksmith, touch of a surgeon.” Most who witnessed 6-foot-10, 225-pound behemoth … [Read more...] about Coaches flock to see Class of 2023 South Kent, NY Rens big man Papa Kante
Three-star small forward Ian Inman commits to Colorado
By SAM LANCE Tad Boyle and Colorado have now secured their second name in the 2025 class, as three-star small forward Ian Inman made his commitment to the Buffaloes on Wednesday. Inman — the 6-foot-5, 180-pound forward from College Park (TX) — chose Colorado over his other finalist Colorado State. He made the announcement on Instagram. “They have a great developmental … [Read more...] about Three-star small forward Ian Inman commits to Colorado
Colorado commit Isaiah Johnson sets official visit date, discusses why he chose the Buffaloes
By SAM LANCE Class of 2025 three-star point guard and Colorado commit Isaiah Johnson will take his official visit to Boulder on the weekend of Sept. 21, he told ZAGSBLOG. Johnson — the 6-foot-1, 170-pound guard from Campbell Hall School (CA) and the BTI Basketball Club — committed to the Buffaloes on Aug. 15. He credits his decision to the relationships established with … [Read more...] about Colorado commit Isaiah Johnson sets official visit date, discusses why he chose the Buffaloes
Class of 2023 guard Drew Steffe is planning four visits
By TOBIAS BASS Drew Steffe, the No. 10 shooting guard in the class of 2023, is planning visits to Oregon State, Colorado, Butler and Oklahoma State, he tells ZAGSBLOG. The 6-foot-5 guard from Memorial (TX) and the Team Griffin AAU Program, is also hearing from Minnesota, Villanova, San Diego State, Northwestern, USC, St. Mary’s, TCU, Georgia Tech and Saint Louis. … [Read more...] about Class of 2023 guard Drew Steffe is planning four visits
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway gets 3-game suspension for recruiting violations
By ADAM ZAGORIA Memphis coach Penny Hardaway will serve a three-game suspension to start the 2023-24 season due to recruiting violations, the NCAA announced Wednesday. He will miss games against Jackson State (Nov. 6), at Missouri (Nov. 10) and Alabama State (Nov. 17). Per the NCAA: “Memphis men’s basketball coaches committed recruiting violations when they … [Read more...] about Memphis coach Penny Hardaway gets 3-game suspension for recruiting violations