By CHARLIE PARENT Princeton transfer Matt Allocco has committed to Notre Dame, ESPN’s Paul Biancardi first reported Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 12.7 points, 3.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds for the Tigers last season. Allocco was one of the most efficient players in the country, hitting the elusive 50-40-90 mark as he shot 50.8% from the field, 42.7% from deep and … [Read more...] about Notre Dame picks up Princeton transfer Matt Allocco
Butler adds Iowa transfer Patrick McCaffery
Patrick McCaffery is transferring to Butler from Iowa. McCaffery, a 6-foot- 9 forward, will have a single season of eligibility at Butler as a graduate student after transferring from Iowa. “Patrick has played in multiple NCAA Tournaments and in really high-level games in the Big Ten; that experience will serve our program well over the next season,” said Butler coach Thad … [Read more...] about Butler adds Iowa transfer Patrick McCaffery
Indiana lands Arizona transfer Oumar Ballo
By ADAM ZAGORIA Oumar Ballo is headed to Indiana. The 7-foot center from Mali is transferring to the Big 10 school from Arizona after averaging 12.9 points and 10.1 rebounds last season, a source confirmed to ZAGSBLOG. Oumar Ballo is headed to @IndianaMBB, per @JonRothstein. pic.twitter.com/5zaNyvxZFx— CBS Sports College Basketball (@CBSSportsCBB) April 16, … [Read more...] about Indiana lands Arizona transfer Oumar Ballo
Butler adds Maryland transfer Jamie Kaiser
By ADAM ZAGORIA Maryland transfer Jamie Kaiser is headed to Butler, he confirmed to ZAGSBLOG. “Really enjoy the way coach [Thad] Matta embraces culture over there!” he said. As for what skillset he will bring, Kaiser said, “A bigger guard that can shoot and defend multiple positions.” The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 4.4 points and 2.0 rebounds as a freshman under … [Read more...] about Butler adds Maryland transfer Jamie Kaiser
Navigating the new norms of college hoops: Matt Painter’s blueprint for success
By SAM LANCE GLENDALE, Ariz — In the ever-evolving landscape of college basketball — where the transfer portal and NIL dollars reign supreme — Purdue’s head coach Matt Painter offers a unique strategy for team building and recruiting. Purdue has never been a program to grab the cream of the crop high school talent. In fact, Caleb Swanigan is the only five-star recruit … [Read more...] about Navigating the new norms of college hoops: Matt Painter’s blueprint for success