By SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY — Four-star forward Jermaine O’Neal Jr. didn’t really play basketball when he was younger. In fact, he just started taking it serious when Covid hit. Still, he remembers what it was like to be around his dad growing up — six-time NBA All-Star and legendary Indiana Pacer Jermaine O’Neal. “He’d always come home, always have game ready ice on him,” … [Read more...] about Jermaine O’Neal Jr. discusses life lessons learned from father, names schools he wants to visit in fall
Tennessee adds North Florida transfer Chaz Lanier
By ADAM ZAGORIA North Florida transfer Chaz Lanier has committed to Tennessee, he announced. “Home is where the heart is!!” he Tweeted. The 6-foot-4 Nashville native averaged 19.7 points and 4.8 rebounds on 51% shooting as a junior. He joins small forward Darlinstone Dubar (Hofstra) and bigs Felix Oxpara (Ohio State) and Igor Milicic Jr. (Charlotte) in Tennessee’s … [Read more...] about Tennessee adds North Florida transfer Chaz Lanier
Vanderbilt adds Michigan State transfer AJ Hoggard
By ADAM ZAGORIA Michigan State transfer AJ Hoggard is headed to Vanderbilt, he announced Saturday. The 6-foot-4 point guard averaged 10.7 points, 5.2 assists and 3.1 rebounds last year in his final season under coach Tom Izzo. “For me it was definitely the fit,” he said on The Field of 68. “I’ve got one more shot at it. The ultimate goal was to get to the league, … [Read more...] about Vanderbilt adds Michigan State transfer AJ Hoggard
Tennessee lands Hofstra transfer Darlinstone Dubar
By ADAM ZAGORIA Darlinstone Dubar is headed to Tennessee. The 6-foot-8 guard from Charlotte, NC averaged 17.8 points and 6.8 rebounds last season with the Pride, and has averaged double-figures the last three seasons at Hofstra after one year at Iowa State. He initially committed to Iowa State in 2019 out of Scotland Campus (PA). Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter … [Read more...] about Tennessee lands Hofstra transfer Darlinstone Dubar
Vanderbilt to part ways with Jerry Stackhouse, per reports
By SAM LANCE & ADAM ZAGORIA Vanderbilt is expected to part ways with Jerry Stackhouse after five seasons, per multiple reports. Sources: Barring an unforeseen set of circumstances, Jerry Stackhouse is not expected to return as Vanderbilt's head coach next season.— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 14, 2024 Former Xavier and Louisville head coach Chris Mack is … [Read more...] about Vanderbilt to part ways with Jerry Stackhouse, per reports