BY ZACH SMART Exploiting mismatches by taking smaller defenders to the rim, levitating and freeing up air space for his jumper, and playing instinctively on the defensive end, Class of 2026 PSA Cardinals forward Julius Avent was among the top performers during Peach Jam. Putting the ball on the deck comfortably at 6-foot-7, sticking the outside shot with consistency, and … [Read more...] about Class of 26 forward Julius Avent sets officials
Penn State
UPlay Canada standout Dionycius Bakare breaks down commitment to Penn State
By JAMES MADDEN & SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Penn State landed a commitment from Canadian prospect Dionycius Bakare this July, who chose the Nittany Lions over Arizona State, SMU, South Florida and Washington. Bakare is a 6-foot-4, 190-pound wing and spent his AAU season with UPlay Canada of the EYBL circuit. He averaged 11.5 points and 4.4 rebounds across 20 … [Read more...] about UPlay Canada standout Dionycius Bakare breaks down commitment to Penn State
Class of 2028 five-star guard Brady Pettigrew talks early offers, summer lessons learned
By ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE Brady Pettigrew is emerging as one of the top players in the 2028 class. This 6-foot-3 rising sophomore out of Bolingbrook (IL) spent the summer with Nike EYBL Meanstreets 15u working on his game. At Peach Jam, he averaged 9.4 points, 4.0 assists and 2.4 rebounds. “It’s been great,” Pettigrew said. “I wouldn’t be anywhere else … [Read more...] about Class of 2028 five-star guard Brady Pettigrew talks early offers, summer lessons learned
Four-star ’26 prospect Parker Robinson updates recruitment process
By ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, SC — The summer season has been a dominant one so far for Team Takeover and four-star class of 2026 prospect Parker Robinson. Robinson and his squad finished the regular season with a 14-1 record on their way to Peach Jam. While Takeover has started 0-2 in pool play, the goal for this team remains winning it all at the … [Read more...] about Four-star ’26 prospect Parker Robinson updates recruitment process
Class of 2027 wing Davon Maloney updates recruitment heading into live period
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & SAM LANCE The Nike Elite 100 Camp in St. Louis this past June hosted the best rising sophomores and juniors in the country to compete against one another in drills and 5v5 scrimmages. In a crowd of talented players, you need to find a way to stand out. For class of 2027 prospect Davon Maloney, a 6-foot-6 wing out of the Newman School (PA) and the … [Read more...] about Class of 2027 wing Davon Maloney updates recruitment heading into live period