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USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Mark Pope and two Kentucky recruits were invited to USA Basketball's U19 training camp
Mark Pope and two Kentucky recruits were invited to USA Basketball's U19 training camp The KEntucky Wildcats have long represented Team USA Basketball. From Anthony Davis to Devin Booker, a long line of Kentucky products have represented the United States at the international level. That's set to continue this year, as two Kentucky recruits, Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno, have been invited to the 2025 USA Basketball Men's U19 National Team training camp, as has head coach Mark Pope. "Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope and incoming freshmen Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno will take part in the 2025 USA Basketball U19 National Team training camp at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center beginning on June 14. Pope will serve in an on-court coaching role, while the freshmen are vying for spots on the 12-player roster on Team USA's squad that will compete at the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland," said the University of Kentucky in a press release. "This will serve as Pope's first official role with Team USA, while Moreno will be making his second training camp appearance. Johnson earned a gold medal at the 2024 FIBA U19 AmeriCup." Johnson and Moreno, both four-star recruits signed to Kentucky as part of their 2025 class, have previously played for Team USA, including at this year's Nike Hoop Summit. They'll both vie for a spot on the 12-man roster headed to the U19 World Cup in Switzerland against 31 other athletes. Pope will serve in an on-court coaching role at training camp. Arizona's Tommy Lloyd will serve as at the team's head coach, with Texas Tech's Grant McCasland and Notre Dame's Micah Shrewsberry serving as his assistants. Pope, alongside Alabama head coach Nate Oats and North Carolina's Hubert Davis, will feature as on-court coaches throughout training camp.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Duke lands top international prospect Dame Sarr, who flashed in front of NBA scouts at Nike Hoop Summit
The top international basketball prospect in the world is heading to Duke. Dame Sarr, who excelled in front of NBA scouts at the Nike Hoop Summit in April, will attend Duke next season in hopes of eventually reaching the NBA, he told ESPN. Sarr, 18, called Duke his dream school, and said there was no better place for him to prepare for the NBA, per ESPN. "My ultimate goal is to play in the NBA," Sarr said. "There's no better place to prepare you for that than Duke. For me to be as NBA-ready as possible, and become the best version of myself, I needed to have both experiences." Sarr started his professional career at age 16 in the Spanish ACB league in 2023. He played for Barcelona, where he became the second-youngest player to debut for the club. Sarr, who is from Italy, also played for the Italian senior national team last year. In April, Sarr attended the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, Oregon. Sarr, who is listed as a 6-foot-8 wing, started for Team World. He turned in a strong performance against star high-school players from the United States, dropping 17 points, 4 rebounds and a steal in the 124-114 loss to Team USA. The decision to play in the event caused controversy, as Sarr reportedly attended the event without Barcelona's approval. The team reportedly was on board with Sarr attending the event early in the season, but changed course after he emerged as an important player on the roster. Sarr told ESPN he didn't think it was right to pull out of the event, and attended the Nike Hoop Summit anyway. A few days after the event, Barcelona and Sarr released a joint statement announcing Sarr would not play for the club the rest of the season. Sarr said it was an amicable decision, telling ESPN, "We ended everything on great terms, and I still love Barcelona."
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Duke lands top international prospect Dame Sarr, who flashed in front of NBA scouts at Nike Hoop Summit
The top international basketball prospect in the world is heading to Duke. Dame Sarr, who excelled in front of NBA scouts at the Nike Hoop Summit in April, will attend Duke next season in hopes of eventually reaching the NBA, he told ESPN. Sarr, 18, called Duke his dream school, and said there was no better place for him to prepare for the NBA, per ESPN. "My ultimate goal is to play in the NBA," Sarr continued. "There's no better place to prepare you for that than Duke. For me to be as NBA-ready as possible, and become the best version of myself, I needed to have both experiences." Sarr started his professional career at age-16 in the Spanish ACB league in 2023. He played for Barcelona, where he became the second-youngest player to debut for the club. Sarr — who is from Italy — also played for the Italian senior national team last year. In April, Sarr attended the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, Oregon. Sarr — who is listed as a 6-foot-8 wing — started for Team World. He turned in a strong performance against star high-school players from the United States, dropping 17 points, four rebounds and a steal in the 124-114 loss to Team USA. The decision to play in the event caused controversy, as Sarr reportedly attended the event without Barcelona's approval. The team reportedly was on board with Sarr attending the event early in the season, but changed course after he emerged as an important player on the roster. Sarr told ESPN he didn't think it was right to pull out of the event, and attended the Nike Hoop Summit anyway. A few days after the event Barcelona and Sarr released a joint statement announcing Sarr would not play for the club the rest of the season. Sarr said it was an amicable decision, telling ESPN, "We ended everything on great terms, and I still love Barcelona."
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Duke lands top international prospect Dame Sarr, who flashed in front of NBA scouts at Nike Hoop Summit
The top international basketball prospect in the world is heading to Duke. Dame Sarr, who excelled in front of NBA scouts at the Nike Hoop Summit in April, will attend Duke next season in hopes of eventually reaching the NBA, he told ESPN. Sarr, 18, called Duke his dream school, and said there was no better place for him to prepare for the NBA, per ESPN. "My ultimate goal is to play in the NBA, "Sarr continued. "There's no better place to prepare you for that than Duke. For me to be as NBA-ready as possible, and become the best version of myself, I needed to have both experiences." Advertisement Sarr started his professional career at age-16 in the Spanish ACB league in 2023. He played for Barcelona, where he became the second-youngest player to debut for the club. Sarr — who is from Italy — also played for the Italian senior national team last year. In April, Sarr attended the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, Oregon. Sarr — who is listed as a 6-foot-8 wing — started for Team World. He turned in a strong performance against star high-school players from the United States, dropping 17 points, four rebounds and a steal in the 124-114 loss to Team USA. The decision to play in the event caused controversy, as Sarr reportedly attended the event without Barcelona's approval. The team reportedly was on board with Sarr attending the event early in the season, but changed course after he emerged as an important player on the roster. Sarr told ESPN he didn't think it was right to pull out of the event, and attended the Nike Hoop Summit anyway. A few days after the event Barcelona and Sarr released a joint statement announcing Sarr would not play for the club the rest of the season. Sarr said it was an amicable decision, telling ESPN, "We ended everything on great terms, and I still love Barcelona."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Five-Star College Basketball Recruit Makes Move on Duke
Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils reached the NCAA Final Four during the 2024–25 season. Following that impressive run, the program lost four of its five starters. Rather than dwelling on the departures, Scheyer and his staff immediately focused on reloading their roster to stay competitive heading into the 2025–26 season. That effort may soon pay off with the addition of a major five-star recruit. Advertisement Joe Tipton of On3 Sports reported Monday that Dame Sarr, one of the top prospects in the 2025 class, is on campus for an official visit to Duke, a detail confirmed by multiple sources. Sarr is a 6-foot-7 guard from Italy and is drawing significant attention from multiple top-tier programs. His shortlist includes the Oregon Ducks, Kansas Jayhawks, and now Duke. On May 7, he took an official visit to Kansas, where he met with head coach Bill Self. Sarr also received an offer from Illinois on January 19. Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Pendleton-Imagn Images Sarr made the FC Barcelona roster for the 2024-25 season, and in March, he delivered a breakout performance, scoring 21 points and adding 3 assists. Advertisement However, his stint with the team ended in April after he chose to attend the Nike Hoop Summit without the club's approval. Barcelona considered it a breach of his contractual obligations, which led to his departure. Despite the setback, Sarr's stock continues to rise. He has represented Italy in numerous international youth competitions, including the 2024 U18 EuroBasket. With the departures of Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Tyrese Proctor and Khaman Maluach, Duke has significant openings in its starting lineup. Projected starters for 2025-26 include Caleb Foster, Isaiah Evans, Cameron Boozer and Patrick Ngongba II. If Sarr chooses to commit to Duke, he's expected to immediately compete for a starting spot and help solidify the Blue Devils' strong roster. Advertisement His potential fit in Durham is generating excitement as the Blue Devils aim to maintain their elite status in college basketball. Related: No. 1 College Basketball Recruit's Father Almost Brought to Tears by Kentucky's Mark Pope Related: No. 1 College Basketball Recruit Makes Decision Before Senior Season
