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USA Today
27-05-2025
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- USA Today
Where Florida ranks in ESPN's final 2025 men's NCAA basketball recruiting class rankings
The final commitments for the 2025 men's college basketball recruiting class are now officially signed, which allows those who have been tracking the progress of high school hoops stars to the collegiate level to finalize their rankings. Among those who recently put the final touches on their opinions of the current cycle is ESPN's basketball recruiting insider Jeff Borzello, who published his final 2025 men's NCAA basketball recruiting class rankings on Memorial Day. Among those listed were the Florida Gators, who came in at No. 22 after falling four spots from the previous update. "The Gators have two ESPN 100 prospects, both from the state of Florida. Ingram is an incredibly intriguing player. He's the son of former NFL tight end Cornelius Ingram and made waves on the Nike EYBL circuit with his explosiveness and highlight-reel ability in transition," Borzello offers. "Alexander Lloyd (No. 36) isn't far behind Ingram in the rankings; Lloyd can play either guard position and score in a variety of ways." ESPN's final 2025 recruiting rankings top 25 Duke Blue Devils (—) Houston Cougars (—) Arkansas Razorbacks (—) Arizona Wildcats (NR) UConn Huskies (—) Kentucky Wildcats (-2) Tennessee Volunteers (NR) North Carolina Tar Heels (—) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (—) SMU Mustangs (-4) Auburn Tigers (-1) Mississippi State Bulldogs (-1) BYU Cougars (-6) Syracuse Orange (-2) Ole Miss Rebels (NR) Marquette Golden Eagles (-3) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (-3) Kansas Jayhawks (-3) Alabama Crimson Tide (-2) USC Trojans (+4) Michigan Wolverines (+2) Florida Gators (-4) Miami Hurricanes (NR) Washington Huskies (-8) Butler Bulldogs (-3) Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
Newsweek
30-04-2025
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- Newsweek
Alijah Arenas Released From Hospital Following Horrific Car Accident
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, is making encouraging strides in his recovery following a frightening car accident that left him in a coma. He has been released from the hospital and is now awake, talking, and able to walk again—a positive update after a deeply concerning situation. ESPN's Shams Charania shared the news via X on Wednesday. Here's the statement from the family. Five-star USC commit Alijah Arenas has been released from the hospital one week after his serious car crash in the Los Angeles area. Statement from the family: — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 30, 2025 "We are grateful to share that Alijah Arenas has been released from the hospital and is now resting comfortably under close watch. All his journey to full recovery is just beginning, his spirit remains strong, and he is surrounded by love and support. "The Govan and Arenas family are preparing for the road ahead with faith and determination, committed to nurturing Alijah back to 100%. He remains blessed, resilient, and in high spirits. "The family continues to ask for privacy during this time as they focus fully on Alijah's healing and well-being. "We thank everyone for the continued prayers, encouragement, and outpouring support." LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: USC chairs line the side of the court before the game between the USC Trojans and the Oregon Ducks at Galen Center on December 04, 2024 in Los Angeles,... LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: USC chairs line the side of the court before the game between the USC Trojans and the Oregon Ducks at Galen Center on December 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. ( More Photo byThe 18-year-old five-star recruit was driving back from the gym last Thursday in his Tesla Cybertruck before he "lost control." He was driving in Reseda, a town in Los Angeles County in the San Fernando Valley area. After the accident occurred, he was transported to a hospital and put into an induced coma due to his inhalation of smoke. Arenas was taken out of the coma a few days later, and it was revealed that he did not suffer any "major injuries." His father, Gilbert, shared the news on his podcast "No Chill with Gilbert Arenas." Aliaja had recently committed to USC. He was the No. 13-ranked recruit in his class of 2025 after reclassifying in December 2024 and committed to the Trojans in January 2025. The five-star prospect attended Chatsworth High School in L.A. and led his team to the final of the Division II championships. The senior stands at 6-foot-6 and weighs 197 pounds according to ESPN 100. Arenas was also recruited by Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville, and his father's alma mater, Arizona. More Alijah Arenas news: 5-Star USC Commit Alijah Arenas In Coma After Serious Car Accident USC Star Alijah Arenas Receives Massive Injury Update Following Scary Car Accident More NBA news: Lakers' Luka Doncic Shredded Over Major Postseason Struggle Shaquille O'Neal is Returning to Basketball in Surprising Role Kobe and Gianna Bryant Mural in Los Angeles Vandalized in Random Act Kings Sign Doug Christie to Multi-Year Deal as New Head Coach For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Former Vanderbilt basketball player Isaiah West transfers to Belmont
Isaiah West, who played for Vanderbilt basketball and Samford, has signed with Belmont. West, a Springfield native, played in high school at Goodpasture Christian for coach Adam Sonn, a Belmont Hall of Fame basketball player. Advertisement 'We're excited to bring Isaiah home to Nashville to play for Belmont,' Belmont coach Casey Alexander said in a release. 'We recruited Isaiah in high school − and following his freshman college season − but the timing wasn't right for the transfer at the time. Isaiah brings us toughness and athleticism that will help us on both ends of the floor, giving us a lot of versatility at the guard spot.' West is a 6-foot-2, guard who played in 31 games with 14 starts this past season for Samford. He averaged 2.5 points per game and had 36 totals steals. At Vanderbilt West played in 25 games with nine starts. He scored a career-high 12 points against Missouri. West was a 4-star prospect and ESPN 100 recruit. He helped lead Goodpasture to two state championships. The Cougars posted a 32-2 record in West's senior season. Former Vanderbilt basketball player Isaiah West from Springfield has signed to play at Belmont. West joins Eastern Washington transfer Nic McClain and Jack Smiley from La Lumiere School in La Porte, Indiana, in Belmont's incoming class. Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on X @MikeOrganWriter. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Belmont basketball adds Isaiah West, former Vanderbilt player
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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- Yahoo
BYU Basketball snags five-star guard out of transfer portal
BYU men's basketball snagged a highly regarded transfer on Monday morning. Baylor guard Robert Wright III made it official and announced he would be Provo bound next season. The five-star floor general will be paired with the nation's top wing AJ Dybantsa and four-star rim runner Xavion Staton from Utah Prep. At 6-foot-1, the All-Big 12 honorable mention averaged 11.5 points, 4.2 assists per game while shooting 41.4% from the field and 34.2% from beyond the arc in 35 games last year in Waco. Wright is considered one of the top point guards in the portal and could be a steal for the Cougars roster in 2025-26. He's only a year removed from being rated the No. 24 recruit in the ESPN 100. Advertisement Related: AJ Dybantsa, Nike heating up relationship before going to BYU "Rob is one of the most dynamic guards in the country with his combination of speed and quickness," BYU coach Kevin Young said. "He is the ultimate floor general and makes everyone around him better. We look forward to getting Rob on campus and getting to work." Related: Texas Tech star Darrion Williams eyes BYU This comes at a time when BYU's leading scorer, Richie Saunders, has not announced his intentions for next season. There is still chatter if the 'Tater Tot King' will test the NBA waters like Egor Demin, but he'll likely return for his final season of eligibility. Wright will have three years of eligibility left at BYU.
USA Today
18-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Where Wisconsin basketball signee Zach Kinziger ranks in latest ESPN100 for class of 2025
Where Wisconsin basketball signee Zach Kinziger ranks in latest ESPN100 for class of 2025 Wisconsin basketball class of 2025 signee Zach Kinziger now sits at No. 73 in the latest ESPN100 rankings. Headlined by star recruits A.J. Dybantsa (BYU), Darryn Peterson (Kansas) and Cameron Boozer (Duke), the ESPN100 ranks the top players in the nation. Kinziger, who held the No. 71 spot in late January, fell two spots in Paul Biancardi's final installation of the player hierarchy. Kinziger signed his letter of intent with the Badgers back on Nov. 13. He is fresh off being named the Fox River Classic Conference Player of the Year and a member of the First-Team All-Conference and All-Defensive teams for his contributions throughout the 2024-25 season at De Pere High School. With Kinziger at the helm, the Redbirds went 26-2 (18-0 in-conference) during the recent season, including a 23-game win streak dating back to Dec. 21, 2024. In 26 games, the star guard averaged 24.4 points on 51.0% shooting from the field and 36.2% from deep. He also registered 4.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 30.9 minutes per appearance. Those tallies follow a junior season during which Kinziger was responsible for 19.9 points on 49.9% shooting from the field and 42.5% from beyond the arc. 247Sports lists the four-star shooting guard as the No. 88 overall player in the class of 2025, the No. 13 at his position and the No. 3 recruit from the state of Wisconsin. He headlines a Badgers class of 2025 that also features three-star center Will Garlock and international shooting guard Hayden Jones (New Zealand). Wisconsin has also secured transfer commitments from former Portland forward Austin Rapp, San Diego State guard Nick Boyd and Virginia guard Andrew Rhode. With the departures of star John Tonje, starters Steven Crowl and Max Klesmit, and role players Kamari McGee and Carter Gilmore, all three transfer additions should make an instant impact during the 2025 slate. Kinziger may not see many minutes this fall, but his development in UW's pipeline is one to monitor. His size and scoring ability make him an interesting prospect at his position. The Badgers should prioritize his future with the program. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
