New Indiana coach Mike Woodson continues to make news on the recruiting trail and via the transfer portal. Woodson has now added Michael Durr, a 7-foot center who played his first three seasons at South Florida and will have two years of eligibility. “Michael will add a tremendous physical presence to our team, noted Woodson. “He’s a veteran player who has started more than … [Read more...] about Mike Woodson strikes against as Indiana lands 7-foot USF transfer Michael Durr
Class of 22 wing Justin Taylor recaps Syracuse, UNC and Virginia Tech visits
By ADAM ZAGORIA Justin Taylor, the 6-foot-6 small forward from St. Anne’s-Belfield School (VA) and Team Takeover, is coming off an official visit to Syracuse that followed visits to North Carolina and Virginia Tech. The Syracuse visit was this weekend. “Syracuse has been recruiting me for awhile now and have made me a huge priority,” Taylor said. “I think with this … [Read more...] about Class of 22 wing Justin Taylor recaps Syracuse, UNC and Virginia Tech visits
NBA scouts weigh in on 7-foot-4 Purdue star Zach Edey
By ADAM ZAGORIA In what they are calling “The Year of the Big Man,” Purdue’s Zach Edey has been as dominant as any big man in the country so far. The 7-foot-4 native of Toronto is averaging 21.7 points and 12.0 rebounds for a Purdue team that is 6-0, ranked No. 5 in the latest AP Poll and just won the PK Legacy bracket by beating West Virginia, Gonzaga and Duke by a … [Read more...] about NBA scouts weigh in on 7-foot-4 Purdue star Zach Edey
No. 24 Purdue dominates No. 8 Duke to win PK Legacy Championship
By CHARLIE PARENT & ADAM ZAGORIA Purdue dominated No. 8 Duke Sunday 75-56 to win the PK Legacy Championship behind 21 points and 12 rebounds from 7-foot-4 big-man Zach Edey. Fletcher Loyer added 18 points, Caleb Furst had 11 points and Braden Smith had 4 points and 8 assists. Matt Painter’s group now moves to 6-0 after wins this week over West Virginia, No. 6 … [Read more...] about No. 24 Purdue dominates No. 8 Duke to win PK Legacy Championship
Major shakeup coming in AP Top 25 after No. 1 North Carolina, No. 3 Kansas and No. 6 Gonzaga all fall
By ADAM ZAGORIA There will be a major shakeup atop the AP Top 25 poll on Monday after No. 1 North Carolina, No. 3 Kansas and No. 6 Gonzaga all fell on Friday night. No. 9 Alabama, No. 10 Creighton and No. 12 Michigan State also lost during Feast Week. If No. 2 Houston (5-0) can take care of Kent State at home on Saturday afternoon, Kelvin Sampson’s group will likely … [Read more...] about Major shakeup coming in AP Top 25 after No. 1 North Carolina, No. 3 Kansas and No. 6 Gonzaga all fall