By ADAM ZAGORIA lory Bidunga, the 6-foot-10 five-star Class of 2024 big man from Kokomo (IN) High and Indiana Elite, committed to Kansas on Saturday. Bidunga, who hails from the Democratic Republic of Congo, chose the Jayhawks over Auburn, Duke and Michigan. Kansas has a history of producing NBA big men, including 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid. “I was excited about Kansas … [Read more...] about Five-star big man Flory Bidunga commits to Kansas
Four-star forward Aidan Shaw commits to Missouri
By ADAM ZAGORIA Aidan Shaw, the No. 14 ranked small forward in the Class of 2022, has committed to Missouri, he told ZAGSBLOG ahead of his public announcement Friday. He also considered Kansas, Oklahoma State, Iowa, Maryland and Arkansas. “I’m going to the University of Missouri-Columbia,” he said.. “I’m a complete player so I bring defense, my ability to score, and my … [Read more...] about Four-star forward Aidan Shaw commits to Missouri
Australian star Johnny Furphy reclassifies, commits to Kansas
By ADAM ZAGORIA Kansas coach Bill Self scored a major coup in early August by landing Australian star Johnny Furphy, who reclassified and committed to Kansas on Wednesday. Furphy is a 6-foot-7 small forward from the BA Centre of Excellence, who excelled at the recent NBA Academy Games near Atlanta. “I think everybody knows that Kansas is one of the basketball programs … [Read more...] about Australian star Johnny Furphy reclassifies, commits to Kansas
Kansas, North Carolina to play home-and home
Kansas and North Carolina will meet in a home-and-home series starting in the 2024-25 season, the two schools announced Monday.The first meeting will be in historic Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. The following year the two teams will meet at The Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. In the 12-game series … [Read more...] about Kansas, North Carolina to play home-and home
Four-star wing Marcus Adams Jr. requests release from Kansas
By ADAM ZAGORIA Marcus Adams Jr., a 6-foot-8 four-star wing who reclassified to the Class of 2023 from 2024, has requested his release from Kansas, he announced. Adams initially chose the Jayhawks over UCLA and Syracuse. “We wish him the best. And will assist him any way we can,” Kansas coach Bill Self told Gary Bedore. From Torrance, California, Adams played prep … [Read more...] about Four-star wing Marcus Adams Jr. requests release from Kansas