By ADAM ZAGORIA Papa Kante, the 6-foot-10 four-star Class of 2023 big man from South Kent (CT) and the NY Rens, has committed to Pittsburgh after asking for his release from Michigan, his announced. “Family and a great coaching staff who can help me be ready for the next level,” Kante told ZAGSBLOG of why he chose the Panthers. Ranked the No. 9 center in the Class of … [Read more...] about Pitt lands 4-star big man Papa Kante
Class of ’22 forward Robert Jennings cuts his list to six
By TOBIAS BASS Robert Jennings, the 6-foot-7, 220 pound forward from Texas Alliance of Christian Athletes (TX) dropped his list to six via Twitter on Tuesday. Lucky 6@TheTB5Reports @Ani_Umana @Texasimpact413 @TACA_Basketball @BJenkins247 pic.twitter.com/a03k0OAAJT— Robert Jennings (@RJGetBuckets) August 11, 2021 Jennings is down to SMU, Penn State, Texas Tech, Texas … [Read more...] about Class of ’22 forward Robert Jennings cuts his list to six
Former UMKC standout RayQuawndis Mitchell commits to Penn State
By CHARLIE PARENT UMKC transfer RayQuawndis Mitchell has committed to Penn State, he announced Wednesday. The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 17.3 points on 34.5-percent shooting. “We are really excited to have RayQ in our family here at Penn State,” head coach Mike Rhoades said in a release. “He brings us experience and ability that is needed on the perimeter. RayQ fits our … [Read more...] about Former UMKC standout RayQuawndis Mitchell commits to Penn State
Pitt legend Bobby Martin working with class of 2024 7-footer Kesean Shillingford, ‘this is just the beginning’
By CHARLIE PARENT Former Pittsburgh star center Bobby Martin, who put up 1,282 points for the Panthers between 1987 and 1991, is now working with class of 2024 big man Kesean Shillingford. Shillingford is a 7-footer out of The Newman School (MA.) and The House That We Built AAU. He previously played for Christ the King (NY.) before transferring to Newman for his prep … [Read more...] about Pitt legend Bobby Martin working with class of 2024 7-footer Kesean Shillingford, ‘this is just the beginning’
Oklahoma lands former Pitt forward John Hugley IV
By CHARLIE PARENT Pitt transfer John Hugley IV, has committed to Oklahoma, he announced Thursday. The 6-foot-9 junior averaged 8 points and 3.6 on 47.8% shooting for the Panthers last season. “I chose Oklahoma because it just felt like home,” he told On3 Sports. “From the time Coach Porter first picked up the phone to call me, from the time I left campus, it was just … [Read more...] about Oklahoma lands former Pitt forward John Hugley IV