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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

By CHARLIE PARENT Acaden Lewis, a four-star point guard in the class of 2025, has cut his list to Kentucky, UConn, North Carolina, Duke, Tennessee, Michigan, Auburn and Syracuse, he announced Wednesday. The 6-foot-3 Sidwell Friends (DC.) and Team Durant AAU product exploded on the Nike EYBL circuit this spring, earning offers from every blue-blood school during the month … [Read more...] about Four-star Acaden Lewis cuts list to eight schools, including four Blue Bloods

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

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