By ADAM ZAGORIA Five-star big man Jayden Quaintance has committed to Arizona State following a weekend visit, giving coach Bobby Hurley and his staff a huge addition just as the school enters the Big 12 Conference. The news was first reported by ESPN. “We have a good relationship with [Coach] Hurley,’ his father, Haminn, told ZAGSBLOG. “We know people who have been … [Read more...] about Five-star big man Jayden Quaintance commits to Arizona State
Arizona State adds Milwaukee transfer BJ Freeman
By ADAM ZAGORIA Coach Bobby Hurley and Arizona State landed a big-time addition on Friday in Milwaukee transfer BJ Freeman. The 6-foot-6 junior averaged 21.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists while shooting 35% from deep. Arizona State had seven players transfer out after last season when they finished 14-18, 8-12 in the Pac-12. The Sun Devils are headed to the … [Read more...] about Arizona State adds Milwaukee transfer BJ Freeman
Oakland standout Trey Townsend commits to Arizona
By CHARLIE PARENT Top transfer Trey Townsend has committed to Arizona, he announced Wednesday. The former Oakland big man averaged 17.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists on 45.5% shooting last season. He dropped 17 points and 12 rebounds in the Grizzlies’ upset win over No. 3 Kentucky in March. He also posted 30 points and 13 rebounds in their loss to N.C. State in … [Read more...] about Oakland standout Trey Townsend commits to Arizona
Jose Perez leaves Arizona State on eve of Pac-12 Tournament to play overseas
By ADAM ZAGORIA Much-traveled guard Jose Perez is on the move again. The Bronx, N.Y. native has left the Arizona State team on the eve of the Pac-12 Tournament in order to play overseas, head coach Bobby Hurley announced. “Jose is not going to be with the team moving forward,” Hurley said. “He’s decided to take a position overseas. He’ll be playing overseas the … [Read more...] about Jose Perez leaves Arizona State on eve of Pac-12 Tournament to play overseas
Class of 2024 five-star Arizona commit Carter Bryant ‘could be a top-three NBA Draft pick’
By CHARLIE PARENT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Carter Bryant, a five-star Arizona commit in the class of 2024, showcased a next-level ability to create separation, versatility, and intangibles in Corona Centennial’s (CA.) 73-71 loss to Archbishop Wood (PA.) at Saturday’s coveted HoopHall Classic. The 6-foot-8 wing dropped 16 points and grabbed 11 boards on the game, while … [Read more...] about Class of 2024 five-star Arizona commit Carter Bryant ‘could be a top-three NBA Draft pick’