Purdue senior center Zach Edey has been named the 2023-24 Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year, as chosen by a select media panel, the conference office announced on Thursday. The reigning Big Ten Player of the Year also claimed the 2023 Most Outstanding Player Award after leading Purdue to the 2023 Big Ten Tournament title. The media panel also selected a 10-member … [Read more...] about Purdue’s Zach Edey named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year
Purdue lands combo guard C.J. Cox
By ADAM ZAGORIA C.J. Cox, the 6-foot-2, 188-pound combo guard from Milton (MA) Academy and the Middlesex Magic AAU program, committed to Purdue on Sunday. He chose the Boilermakers over Princeton, Penn and Elon. “I chose Purdue because of the amazing blend of academics and High Major basketball,” he told ZAGSBLOG. “It is one of the best universities in the country and … [Read more...] about Purdue lands combo guard C.J. Cox
Indiana puts on ‘fullcourt press’ for Montverde Academy trio
By ADAM ZAGORIA Indiana coach Mike Woodson and his staff are putting on a fullcourt press for a trio from national powerhouse Montverde (FL) Academy. Woodson and the IU staff were at the Florida school on Monday for the trifecta of Liam McNeeley, Derik Queen and Curtis Givens following their official visit to campus the weekend of Sept. 8. “Always great to see Coach … [Read more...] about Indiana puts on ‘fullcourt press’ for Montverde Academy trio
Class of ’24 G Sir Mohammed commits to Notre Dame
By ADAM ZAGORIA Sir Mohammed, the 6-foot-6 combo guard from Myers Park (NC), committed to Notre Dame Saturday night on ESPNU. “My relationship with Coach [Micah] Shrewsberry has been great the whole time, even throughout the switch,” he told On3.com. “I love the staff there. He sees me as a lead guard who can do a lot on the floor. He sees me doing a lot of the same … [Read more...] about Class of ’24 G Sir Mohammed commits to Notre Dame
Class of ’24 forward Garrett Sundra commits to Notre Dame
By ADAM ZAGORIA Garrett Sundra, the 6-foot-10 forward from Paul VI Catholic (VA), has committed to Notre Dame, he told ZAGSBLOG. Ranked the No. 17 power forward in the 247Sports Composite, Sundra also considered Miami, Butler, Providence and Virginia Tech. “I will be committing to Notre Dame,” he said ahead of his public announcement. “It ultimately came down to … [Read more...] about Class of ’24 forward Garrett Sundra commits to Notre Dame