James Madden

3 days ago | zagsblog.com | James Madden |Adam Zagoria

By JAMES MADDENKansas and UConn will begin a home-and-home series on December 2 in Lawrence. The return game at UConn will take place during the 2026-27 season. These three teams have won three of the last four NCAA championships. UConn is also set to play a gauntlet of opponents in its non-conference schedule:Oct. 13 – Boston College (Exhibition/ Mohegan Sun)Nov. 15 – BYU (at TD Garden)Nov. 19 – Arizona (in Connecticut)Nov. 28 – Illinois (MSG)Dec. 2 – at KansasDec.

4 days ago | zagsblog.com | James Madden |Adam Zagoria

By JAMES MADDEN & SAM LANCEKANSAS CITY, KS — SJ Madison — a 6-foot-4, 170-pound guard in the class of 2026 — has begun to attract the attention of many different schools in the western part of the country. From Redondo Union (CA), Madison is spending the summer with Team Why Not. He has played in 11 games for his squad, averaging 8.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, playing part in their 6-5 record so far this season. Madison plays much larger than his frame and is incredibly versatile.

5 days ago | zagsblog.com | James Madden |Adam Zagoria

By JAMES MADDEN & SAM LANCEKANSAS CITY, KS — Class of 2027 four-star forward Donovan Davis is a part of the best Division D E16 team on the Nike EYBL circuit this season, Team Herro. Davis has averaged 13.1 points and 7.4 rebounds so far, leading his team to a 7-1 record. He’s provided one of the most efficient games of the spring, scoring 24 points and collecting four rebounds while shooting a remarkable 11-of-13 from the field. At 6-foot-7, 200-pounds, Davis is a versatile and athletic wing.

6 days ago | zagsblog.com | James Madden |Adam Zagoria

By JAMES MADDEN & SAM LANCELuke Barnett has quietly become one of the most underrated and dangerous scorers in the class of 2026 over the course of the last few months. At 6-foot-4, 180 pounds Barnett has been a consistent scorer and outside shooter for Mater Dei (CA) and the Arizona Unity of the Nike EYBL circuit. Over the course of this year’s EYBL season, Barnett has played in 11 games for the Arizona Unity, 13 points per game and 2.9 rebounds per game.

1 week ago | zagsblog.com | James Madden |Adam Zagoria

By JAMES MADDENNorth Carolina has landed a commitment from Montenegrin forward Luka Bogavac, Jonathan Givony reported on Saturday. Bogavac is a 6-5, 200-pound guard currently playing for SC Derby of the ABA League in Montenegro. During the 2024-25 season for SC Derby, he averaged 14.9 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game and 2.3 assists per game in 29 appearances. While averaging nearly 15 points per game this season, Bogavac shot 45.1% from the field and 39.9% from three-point range.