BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE COUNSIL BLUFFS, IA– High school prospects on the rise tend to look up to players who have already carved out a legacy in the NBA. Four-star prospect Cameron Williams, however, has his eyes on the headliner for the 2025 NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg. “I want to get better, I want to be a better playmaker,” Williams told ZAGSBLOG. “I want to … [Read more...] about Four-star prospect Cameron Williams updates his recruitment process
Christian Gibson finishes among top scorers at EYBL Session 1, updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE MESA, AZ — Class of 2026 four-star shooting guard Christian Gibson has a goal to be one of the top scorers in the EYBL this summer. He’s off to a great start. Gibson — the 6-foot-5, 180-pound guard from Houston — was among the top performers at Session 1. In three games, Gibson averaged 21.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals for Houston Hoops … [Read more...] about Christian Gibson finishes among top scorers at EYBL Session 1, updates recruitment
SMU signees Jermaine O’Neal Jr., Jaden Toombs to bring ‘different level of energy’
By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Jermaine O’Neal Jr. and Jaden Toombs aren’t brothers by blood, but their bond is as close as it gets. The two have been living together since 8th grade and have been with each other each step of their basketball journey. It’s only right they’re both suiting up for SMU next season. “It’s been amazing just watching each other grow,” Toombs … [Read more...] about SMU signees Jermaine O’Neal Jr., Jaden Toombs to bring ‘different level of energy’
Class of 2023 Top-80 Keanu Dawes recruitment is starting to takeoff
By TOBIAS BASS Out of all the stock risers in the state of Texas, Keanu Dawes has arguably had the biggest leap. About nine months ago, he was a prospect with a lot of untapped potential that didn’t have any division 1 offers. His success has undoubtedly motivated kids all over the Houston area. “I would tell them just to keep working on their game and stay focused on … [Read more...] about Class of 2023 Top-80 Keanu Dawes recruitment is starting to takeoff
No. 2-ranked sophomore Ryan Hampton drops 29 points to open AAU season, chats recruitment
By SAM LANCE FISHERS, IN — Five-star class of 2027 guard Ryan Hampton is the younger brother of R.J. Hampton, a former first-round NBA Draft pick and top-five prospect. But the sophomore certainly isn’t in his shadow. He’s making a name for himself with his play. This past season with Dynamic Prep, Hampton, the 6-foot-6, 190-pound guard, was a key piece in leading the … [Read more...] about No. 2-ranked sophomore Ryan Hampton drops 29 points to open AAU season, chats recruitment