By ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS — Many high school prospects play defense at a high level, but nobody enjoys it as much as four-star class of 2026 prospect Aiden Derkack. “I think I think my best trait is being the glue of the team,” Derkack told ZAGSBLOG. “I don’t have to score 30 points a game for me to impact a game, but every game, I feel like I … [Read more...] about Four-star class of 2026 prospect Aiden Derkack talks summer hoops, updates recruitment
Four-star 2026 prospect Luca Foster talks move to Link Academy, updates recruitment
By JAMES MADDEN & SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS — Four-star class of 2026 wing Luca Foster has become one of the best players in the class of 2026 and on the EYBL circuit this summer. At 6-foot-5, 185 pounds, he’s spending his summer with Team Final and has averaged 14.9 points and 3.5 rebounds so far this season. Foster and his Team Final squad have their eyes set on next … [Read more...] about Four-star 2026 prospect Luca Foster talks move to Link Academy, updates recruitment
Four-star guard Anthony Brown Jr. talks summer hoops, updates recruitment process
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS — Four-star point guard Anthony Brown Jr. has been putting up numbers in a big way for Team Durant at this year’s Nike EYBL circuit, ranking top-15 in scoring and top-five in assists. “I take pride in getting others the ball,” Brown said. “When they go home and look at the stat sheet, they put a smile on their face, … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Anthony Brown Jr. talks summer hoops, updates recruitment process
Villanova officially adds Maryland transfer Tafara Gapare
By JAMES MADDEN Tafara Gapare, a 6-9 forward who was a member’s of Maryland’s 2024-25 team that reached the Sweet 16 inked a financial aid agreement with the school for next season, it was announced today. “Tafara adds a different element to our team,” stated Villanova Head Coach Kevin Willard. “His size and athleticism allow us to do a multitude of things defensively. … [Read more...] about Villanova officially adds Maryland transfer Tafara Gapare
Five-star guard Qayden Samuels ranks fifth in EYBL scoring, updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS — Class of 2026 five-star Qayden Samuels is a lefty who can fill up the scoring column. Maybe that’s why the 6-foot-5, 200-pound guard out of Bishop McNamara (MD) compares his game to Rutgers star and potential top-5 2025 NBA Draft pick Dylan Harper. “I feel like I watched his game a lot,” Samuels told ZAGSBLOG. “He’s a role model to … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Qayden Samuels ranks fifth in EYBL scoring, updates recruitment