By ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — When Kohl Rosario headed off to Kansas, Team CP3 needed someone to step in and fill some big shoes. Class of 2026 three-star shooting guard Ashton Pierce did just that and impacted CP3 in a big way. At Peach Jam, the 6-foot-3 guard from North Mecklenburg (NC) averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.8 assists in six … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 guard Ashton Pierce talks summer hoops, updates recruitment
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Michigan transfer Justin Pippen commits to Cal
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ The son of a basketball Hall of Famer is heading to Cal. Michigan transfer Justin Pippen will play for Cal next season, he announced Tuesday. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 1.6 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.6 assists on just 6.6 minutes per game in his freshman year. Pippen is a former four-star recruit out of high school and the son of NBA legend and … [Read more...] about Michigan transfer Justin Pippen commits to Cal
Class of 2026 point guard Rajan Roberts talks recruitment, high school transfer
By JAMES MADDEN & SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C — Class of 2026 three-star point guard Rajan Roberts has garnered interest from a variety of high-level programs this summer after a strong EYBL campaign with Meanstreets. Originally from Chicago, Roberts is entering his senior year at AZ Compass Prep (AZ) after transferring from Prolific Prep (CA). The 6-foot-1 guard is a … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 point guard Rajan Roberts talks recruitment, high school transfer
Top-40 2026 prospect Jermal Jones updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Jermal Jones burst onto the scene this past summer playing with Nike EYBL’s newest program, Jet Academy, which was founded by former two-time NBA champion Kenny Smith. Jones — the 6-foot-3, 180-pound guard out of IMG Academy — is ready to run it back this summer. The four-star guard will be the centerpiece of the 17u squad after leading 16u … [Read more...] about Top-40 2026 prospect Jermal Jones updates recruitment
Four-star guard Miles Sadler looks forward to AAU season, names potential spring visits
By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Two seasons ago, Bella Vista Prep sat at the bottom of the EYBL scholastic standings. But this past year, it tied for first at 9-2, thanks in large part to the electrifying play of four-star point guard Miles Sadler. Sadler — the 5-foot-11, 165-pound guard originally from Ontario — is one of the fastest and best overall point guards in the 2026 … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Miles Sadler looks forward to AAU season, names potential spring visits