By JAMES MADDEN Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry was outraged and made an apparent charge toward the game’s officials following his team’s loss to California on Friday, a 72-71 last-second loss. Following two made free throws, California’s Dai Dai Ames converted on a three-point attempt to tie the game, with five seconds left, while also drawing a shooting foul … [Read more...] about Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry confronts, charges at refs following loss
Chinese small forward Boyuan Zhang visits Illinois, other trips planned
By ADAM ZAGORIA Chinese small forward Boyuan Zhang of Veritas Prep (CA) visited Illinois this week and has two other visits in the works. The 6-foot-7 Class of 2026 prospect will trip to California Jan. 12-14 and is also planning a visit to Minnesota, per Veritas coach George Zedan. “He’s a Top-30 type talent,” Zedan said. “If he was American, he’s easily a 5 -star … [Read more...] about Chinese small forward Boyuan Zhang visits Illinois, other trips planned
Stepinac’s Rivera hearing from array of programs
BY ZACH SMART On the opening day of the prestigious City of Palms Classic, Stepinac’s Josh Rivera was one of the best shooters on the big college floor at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers, Fla. Rivera set a loud tone in the first half, sticking three deep 3-pointers as Stepinac seized a commanding 20+-point lead en route to the wire to wire 89-62 … [Read more...] about Stepinac’s Rivera hearing from array of programs
Four star Andrew Kretkowski hearing from array of potential suitors
By ZACH SMART Having recently attained a personal milestone by reaching the 1,000th career point benchmark, Class of 2027 St. Joseph’s Metuchen (NJ) wing forward Andrew Kretkowski has garnered national visibility this season. The 6-foot-8, hard attacking and vertically explosive Kretkowski is averaging 17 PPG. Kretkowski has made his focus on becoming a more versatile … [Read more...] about Four star Andrew Kretkowski hearing from array of potential suitors
Cal lands Syracuse transfer Chris Bell
By ADAM ZAGORIA Syracuse transfer Chris Bell is on the move to the West Coast, but he’ll remain in the ACC. The 6-foot-7 junior from Concord, CA averaged 9.3 points and 2.0 rebounds as a junior at Syracuse. He scored 23 points in a loss to Pitt on Feb. 18, making seven 3-pointers. Bell drained 170 3-pointers in three years with the Orange. Cal saw eight outgoing … [Read more...] about Cal lands Syracuse transfer Chris Bell