By ADAM ZAGORIA AJ Dybantsa, who recently reclassified to the Class of 2025 and is arguably the top high school prospect in America regardless of class, took an official visit to USC over the weekend, his father told ZAGSBLOG. “The visit was excellent,” his father Ace said. “It’s Los Angeles. They treated us like royalty.” The current USC team under coach Andy Enfield … [Read more...] about Class of ’25 star AJ Dybantsa takes official to USC
Four-star guard Trent Perry commits to hometown USC
By ADAM ZAGORIA Trent Perry, the four-star point guard from Harvard Westlake (CA), is staying home. Ranked the No. 8 combo guard in the 247Sports.com Composite, Perry chose Southern Cal overColorado, TCU, Oregon, Gonzaga and Stanford. “Basically they let their guards go,” he told ZAGSBLOG before the commitment. “It’s close to home, I have a good relationship with … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Trent Perry commits to hometown USC
UCLA Signs Berke Buyuktuncel
UCLA has officially signed Berke Buyuktuncel, the school announced Saturday. The announcement follows the recent signing of 7-foot-3 Spanish big man Aday Mara. Buyuktuncel (pronounced BER-keh buh-YOOK-tin-shill) has been an impact player on the international scene for his home country of Turkey, playing for Tofas S.K. The 6-foot-9 forward from the city of Bursa, … [Read more...] about UCLA Signs Berke Buyuktuncel
UCLA poised to add two foreign stars to 2023-24 roster
By ADAM ZAGORIA UCLA is poised to add two foreign stars to its roster for the upcoming season in 7-foot-3 Spanish big man Aday Mara and 6-9 forward Berke Buyuktuncel of Turkey. The news was reported by Jon Rothstein after UCLA coach Mick Cronin said in a radio interview the team will announce two signings next week. Mara averaged 5.3 points and 3.2 rebounds last … [Read more...] about UCLA poised to add two foreign stars to 2023-24 roster
USC is getting a ‘great athlete’ and ‘selfless teammate’ in 2023 forward Brandon Gardner
By ADAM ZAGORIA In Class of 2023 forward Brandon Gardner, USC is getting the reigning Mr. New York Basketball and a “great athlete” and “selfless teammate,” his coaches say. “He’s a great kid, very respectful and always has a positive attitude,” Christ the King assistant CJ Steed told ZAGSBLOG ‘’Great teammate, selfless, never heard him complain about anything. He’s a … [Read more...] about USC is getting a ‘great athlete’ and ‘selfless teammate’ in 2023 forward Brandon Gardner