By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Five-star class of 2027 guard Gabe Nesmith had a sophomore season to remember playing with Prolific Prep. Nesmith was surrounded by a great group of seniors, headlined by No. 1 overall prospect and Kansas signee Darryn Peterson, who were all able to teach him the intricacies of the game. The young sophomore was all ears. “This was a really … [Read more...] about Five-star Gabe Nesmith reflects on sophomore season, updates recruitment
Five-star 2026 guard Jaxon Richardson updates recruitment after Chipotle Nationals title
By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — While Jaxon Richardson didn’t dominate the scoring column in Columbus’ 67-49 win over Dynamic Prep to win Chipotle Nationals, the four-star class of 2026 guard shined doing all of the little things. Richardson — the 6-foot-6, 200-pound guard from Miami — was a beast on the offensive glass and secured 12 total rebounds to help Columbus win the … [Read more...] about Five-star 2026 guard Jaxon Richardson updates recruitment after Chipotle Nationals title
Michigan State transfer big man Xavier Booker chooses UCLA
By SAM LANCE Former five-star prospect and Michigan State big man Xavier Booker is on the move. He announced his commitment to UCLA on Friday, giving the Bruins another talented portal addition. Booker — the 6-foot-11, 240-pound center — has averaged 4.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game in his two-year career as a Spartan. He never really found his footing at Michigan … [Read more...] about Michigan State transfer big man Xavier Booker chooses UCLA
UCLA lands New Mexico transfer Donovan Dent
By ADAM ZAGORIA Donovan Dent won’t be following Richard Pitino to the Big East, and instead is headed to play for Mick Cronin at UCLA. The 6-foot-2 junior point guard from Riverside, Calif., is returning home, according to reports. He also considered Kentucky and Gonzaga, per Joe Tipton. In the end, UCLA won the NIL battle and his services. “Homecoming,” Dent wrote on … [Read more...] about UCLA lands New Mexico transfer Donovan Dent
UCLA’s Mick Cronin goes off on team after lopsided loss: ‘It’s really hard to coach people who are delusional’
By ADAM ZAGORIA UCLA coach Mick Cronin went off on his team after the No. 22 Bruins’ lopsided 94-75 loss at No. 24 Michigan. You’ll rarely hear a coach in any sport speak like this. “We’re soft,” he said. “… Every day, I have more passion and energy in practice than anybody else. I’m tired of it. It’s a joke… The truth of it is, it’s really hard to coach people that … [Read more...] about UCLA’s Mick Cronin goes off on team after lopsided loss: ‘It’s really hard to coach people who are delusional’