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USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Class of 2027 five-star center Eve Long sets an unofficial visit to Notre Dame
Niele Ivy and her staff are off to a very good start comprising the Notre Dame 2026 class, with Georgia small forward Bella Ragone being the highlight as the No. 6 small forward in the country, per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. The Fighting Irish are also in the mix for power forward Jayda Porter, who is the sister of NBA player Michael Porter Jr. But the Irish also have their sights set on 2027, and they received good news when five-star center Eve Long set an unofficial visit to South Bend on October 18. In addition to visiting ND, the No. 2 center in the 2027 class plans to travel to Tennessee and Kansas. The 6-foot-3 Olathe South (Olathe, KS) product will take unofficial visits to the Vols on September 13 and the Jayhawks on October 25. Long continued to raise her stock this offseason, as she made the American U16 national team and won a gold medal this summer, and she recently impressed at Overtime Select's second weekend. This summer alone, Long has received offers from the Irish, South Carolina, Texas, UCLA, USC and TCU. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes and opinions. Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Love you kid" - Flau'jae Johnson sends unmissable shoutout to rising talent Jezelle Banks despite losing to team JuJu
Flau'jae Johnson sends unmissable shoutout to rising talent Jezelle Banks despite losing to team JuJu (Image Credit: Flau'jae/Instagram) Flau'jae Johnson didn't hold back from expressing emotions towards 2007 recruit Jezelle Banks, even though they could not win against the Team JuJu. In a raw display of love for the growing star, Flau'jae took to her Instagram story and sent an adorable shoutout to Banks, saying, 'Love you, kid. ' Flau'jae took the role of a coach for Team Johnson. They are a participant in the Army National Guard Next Up 5s competition. Flau'jae plays big sister to Jazelle Banks after loss to team JuJu Though Team Johnson had to suffer a loss at the hands of opponents Team JuJu in the Army National Guard Next Up 5s competition, coach Flau'jae Johnson could not stop herself from giving a heartwarming shoutout to rising talent, Jezelle Banks. She took to her Instagram story and shared a collage of pictures that expressed the bond formed between the two during the competition. She captioned the picture as: '(star emoticon) in the making, love you kid (heart)' Johnson also tagged her in the story. Flau'jae showed her thoughtful side as a mentor to the 5-star recruit (Class of 2027) and is always speaking highly of the rising high school phenom. Their bond dates back to the 2024 competition when Flau'jae picked Banks as a teammate. Off the court as well, the duo bonds over matters like NIL, sponsorships, fashion, and so on. How Flau'jae and Jazelle Banks' bond grew with time Flau'jae Johnson and Jazelle Banks crossed paths when Johnson selected her for the August 2024' Overtime Select 'Next Up 5's showcase.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Though Johnson's team could not defeat the opponent Paige Buecker's squad, Banks stood out with her brilliant 25-point performance. During a behind-the-scenes chat, Banks made a 'Kim Mulkey' joke on Buecker, which Johnson giggled at, showing a pally rapport between the two. Jazelle Banks also appeared on the podcast of Flau'jae Johnson, known as 'Best of Both Worlds', and they talked at length about several subjects. Johnson gave podcast to Banks as a platform to help her reach and connect with a wider audience. She called Banks her 'favorite Hooper' during the podcast. How Flau'jae Met Her BF Chris 🤭 Ft. GG Banks! Banks captained Team Johnson under Flau'jae's mentorship, developing a closer bond with the LSU star. The duo adds star power to Next Up 5s competition with their captivating performances and off-the-court connection with the fans. Flau'jae Johnson's backing of Jazelle Banks and giving her expert advice on how to navigate challenges as a growing talent shows sisterhood between the two. It sets a beautiful example for others to emulate and brings more congeniality to women's basketball. Also Read: Caitlin Clark breaks her silence over Flau'jae Johnson's song that has special connection to her Johnson has decided to return to LSU and not declare for the 2025 WNBA draft to train more before making the big leap.
