By ADAM ZAGORIA La Salle grad transfer guard Jhamir Brickus committed to Villanova following a weekend visit. The 5-foot-11 Brickus averaged 13.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists last season at La Salle. He joins incoming guard transfer Tyler Perkins, who averaged 13.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 29 games for Penn last season. Villanova lost … [Read more...] about Villanova adds La Salle transfer Jhamir Brickus
Three-star big man Steven Solano chooses St. Joe’s
By CHARLIE PARENT & ADAM ZAGORIA Steven Solano, a three-star in the class of 2024, has committed to St. Joe’s, he told ZAGSBLOG. The 7-foot big man began his career at Cardinal Hayes (NY) before finishing at the coveted La Lumiere (IN) this winter. He chooses the Hawks over St. John’s, Loyola Chicago and Iona, among others. “It’s [A10’s] a great conference with a … [Read more...] about Three-star big man Steven Solano chooses St. Joe’s
Penn State leading scorer Kanye Clary no longer with team, per Mike Rhoades
By SAM LANCE Penn State is losing over 20% of its scoring, as head coach Mike Rhoades informed the media on Monday leading scorer Kanye Clary is no longer with the team. “Kanye is no longer with the team,” Rhoades said. “Coaches decision. We’re going to keep moving forward on the guys we got, the task at hand. It came to a point where we’re at that I made the decision as … [Read more...] about Penn State leading scorer Kanye Clary no longer with team, per Mike Rhoades
Class of ’26 St. Rose guard Jayden Hodge talks Villanova visit
By ADAM ZAGORIA Jayden Hodge and his brother Matthew Hodge sat behind the Villanova bench on Super Bowl Sunday for the team’s 80-54 rout of Seton Hall at Wells Fargo Center. It wasn’t Jayden’s first trip to see the Wildcats or to visit the school. After all, his older brother committed to the Big East school last fall. Matt and Jayden Hodge sitting behind the … [Read more...] about Class of ’26 St. Rose guard Jayden Hodge talks Villanova visit
Villanova commit Matthew Hodge leads St. Rose at Metro Classic, eyes clash with No. 1 Montverde
By DORIAN ALERTE SOMERSET, N.J. — In the nightcap of the first night of the Metro Classic, Franklin High School sawa back-and-forth battle result in a 20-point victory for the St. Rose Purple Roses, the No. 1 team in New Jersey. St. Rose held off No. 19 Union Catholic after a fourth-quarter surge from brothersMatthew and Jayden Hodge. “I think we did a great job,” … [Read more...] about Villanova commit Matthew Hodge leads St. Rose at Metro Classic, eyes clash with No. 1 Montverde