Derrick Jones, 2015 SF, We R1: A consensus top 30 prospect in the class, Jones did nothing to hurt his stock over the weekend. The 6-foot-7 wing is one of the most explosive athletes in the class, and he showcased that in Houston.
Jarred Vanderbilt has a giant offer list for just being a freshman in high school: Syracuse, Texas, Baylor, Southern Methodist, Texas A&M, Kansas State, Oklahoma, and Tulsa.
Georgios Papagiannis, a native of Greece and member of Nike-affiliated Team Takeover D.C., has seen what Maryland has done, but is keeping the door open, he told CSN on Saturday.
Returning to the center spot is Cheick Diallo, who played like a top five big all year long. Diallo is a menacing rim protector with a growing offensive game, which he displayed during his Junior season at Our Savior New American (NY).
Orange Watch has learned from various sources with knowledge of the situation that after 38 years Jim Boeheim is going to give the NBA a try before he retires, and Mike Hopkins will FINALLY succeed his mentor directing the Orange program.
With Tyler Ennis headed to the NBA Draft, Syracuse fans are wondering, what’s next? Barry Connors, who coaches incoming Syracuse point guard Kaleb Joseph at Cushing (MA) Academy, says not to worry.
In the semifinals of the CYP Tournament at Our Lady of Mercy, Roselle Catholic’s Isaiah Briscoe scored 30 points and Lincoln’s Isaiah Whitehead added 23 points.