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Arizona basketball: A late Red-Blue scrimmage revisiting
While I didn't make it to the Red-Blue game, I can offer a few notes on what surprised me from the Arizona Wildcats' opening event, which officially places us in basketball season. Whereas past Red-Blue events were low-key, practice-like situations, the athletic department took it a step or two...
Johnnies all over IS8 spring playoffs - last weekend's action
With star power from St. John's future stars, including JaKarr Sampson, Sir'Dominic Pointer, and Moe Harkless, this year's IS8/ Nike Spring High School Classic tournament is the place to be for seniors getting ready for college basketball. The tourney in Jamaica, Queens, isn't not just for seniors....
Box score notes from 2010 Peach Jam
Before the second half of the July recruiting period starts, a look back at last week's Peach Jam, the biggest event of the first half of the period. The folks at Nike Peach Jam have been kind enough to actually have box scores for their tournament. It's a nice move - makes the AAU Tournament look...
St. John's recruiting: Five Goals for 2011 class
The July evaluation periods – where college coaches can make sure to sit in the stands watching the players they would love to recruit – are in full swing (dates: July 7-15, July 22-31; NCAA basketball recruiting calendar here), and St. John’s fans are very excited for what the...
Red Storm updates, June 19
I've been watching the World Cup (if you follow this blog's Twitter page, I think it ain't hard to tell), along with prepping for a business trip. This is the part of the summer where news and information is just heating up, but still quiet. There are few recruit commitments, few changes of note...
Findlay Prep Vs. Mountain State NHSI Open Thread
[Update: Findlay Prep easily takes down Mountain State, 68-53, with 32 points from Cory Joseph and some late production from Tristan Thompson, who struggled for most of the game. Findlay will take on Montverde Academy Saturday at 12:30 on ESPN. --GoBR--] Yesterday, lead by 16 points and nine...
Kyle Wiltjer Receives Five-Star Rating from Rivals, Bell Jr. Rises too
I'm starting to see a lot of parallels between the 2007 recruiting class and what hopefully becomes the 2011 recruiting class. Today, Rivals.com released their updated 2011 recruit rankings and it rewarded a few Gonzaga prospects that had outstanding summers. First, we have to start with Kyle...
Monday Morning Zags Around the Web
Not a whole lot to report this morning but we do want some feedback from you as soon as possible! What is on your mind?: Upcoming interview with Coach Rice - The Slipper Still FitsWe have very exciting news for Gonzaga fans. We were able to secure an interview with Coach Leon Rice, and we want your...
Recruiting Roundup: Twelve to Watch For
If you read our blog way back in The Kennel Report days, you know that we might like writing about recruiting more than the actual games. Gonzaga's recruiting practices are not status quo, which makes following it nearly impossible. The coaching staff travels across the globe, literally, looking...
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