By SAM LANCE & CHARLIE PARENT NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Tounde Yessoufou, a five-star wing in the Class of 2025 from Santa Maria (Calif.), had a packed June, visiting Arizona and setting visits with other top-tier programs across the country. The 6-foot-7 Team Why Not product was in Tucson on June 18, being shown around by Tommy Lloyd and staff. “It was a great … [Read more...] about Tounde Yessoufou sets Baylor visit, updates recruitment
Five-star 2026 wing Jalen Montonati draws several college coaches during first game at Peach Jam, updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE North Augusta, SC — Jalen Montonati’s phone has been buzzing often over the past month. The 6-foot-7, 175-pound five-star wing from Owasso (OK) and the Mokan Elite EYBL program, holds nearly 20 offers from Power Five programs. And with the 2026 contact period opening June 15, several schools have been showing love. “Really it’s everybody a lot,” Montonati … [Read more...] about Five-star 2026 wing Jalen Montonati draws several college coaches during first game at Peach Jam, updates recruitment
Class of 2026 four-star Josh Powell talks Kansas interest, updates recruitment at CHSAA showcase
By CHARLIE PARENT NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Josh Powell, a four-star guard in the class of 2026, starred at this past weekend’s CHSAA June Showcase at Iona Prep, averaging around 17 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists across three games for Archbishop Molloy. Powell, who plays up an age for Wiz Kids 17U on the Adidas 3SSB circuit, brings a unique blend of physicality and … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 four-star Josh Powell talks Kansas interest, updates recruitment at CHSAA showcase
Five-star Darius Acuff down to four schools
By CHARLIE PARENT Darius Acuff, the No. 1 point guard in the class of 2025, is down to Arkansas, Kansas, Michigan and UConn, he announced Friday. The 6-foot-3 IMG Academy product officially visited Arkansas back in May and Kansas in April. He got down to the hometown school Michigan back in the fall, telling ZAGSBLOG that the Wolverines are “definitely” a consideration. … [Read more...] about Five-star Darius Acuff down to four schools
Five-star guard Darryn Peterson has ‘awesome’ visit to Kansas: ‘They see Darryn as the face of the program’
By ADAM ZAGORIA Darryn Peterson, the five-star Class of 2025 shooting guard from Huntington Prep (WV), had an “awesome” visit to Kansas, his father told ZAGSBLOG. “The visit was awesome,” Darryl Peterson said. “Coach [Bill] Self and his staff did an amazing job of laying out the plan they have for Darryn as far development and role he will play on the team as well as … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Darryn Peterson has ‘awesome’ visit to Kansas: ‘They see Darryn as the face of the program’