By ADAM ZAGORIA Penn State added its first Class of 2021 commit on Monday when TaQuan Woodley from Camden (N.J.) High School pledged to the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-8, 235-pound Woodley also held offers from Temple, Rutgers and South Carolina. “I chose Penn State because they are a great school,” Woodley said. “It’s a very good atmosphere up there on campus. When I … [Read more...] about Penn State adds Class of 2021 forward TaQuan Woodley
Elijah Hutchins-Everett becomes third recruit to decommit from Penn State
By ADAM ZAGORIA Elijah Hutchins-Everett, the 6-foot-10, 225-pound center from Putnam Science Academy (CT), is the third recruit to decommit from Penn State in the wake of the resignation of former coach Pat Chambers, his father told ZAGSBLOG. Hutchins-Everett, who committed in August, joins Camden (N.J.) forward TaQuan Woodley and Newport Beach (CA) guard Houston … [Read more...] about Elijah Hutchins-Everett becomes third recruit to decommit from Penn State
Three-star small forward Jordann Dumont commits to Villanova
By CHARLIE PARENT Jordann Dumont, a three-star forward in the class of 2023, has committed to Villanova, he announced Tuesday. The 6-foot-8 Canandian, who now plays at Hamilton Heights (TN.), is the first player to commit to Villanova’s new head coach Kyle Neptune. “I chose Villanova because as soon as I stepped in the building, I knew it was the perfect place for … [Read more...] about Three-star small forward Jordann Dumont commits to Villanova
Villanova star Justin Moore unsure when, or if, he will return this season from Achilles’ injury
By ADAM ZAGORIA NEW YORK — Villanova star Justin Moore is still making his way back from an Achilles’ tear and is uncertain when, or if, he will return this season. “I have no idea yet,” he said at Big East media day. “There’s no timeline on it. We’ll just see how I’m feeling.” Moore suffered the tear in his right Achilles tendon in the final minutes of Villanova’s … [Read more...] about Villanova star Justin Moore unsure when, or if, he will return this season from Achilles’ injury
Villanova freshman Cam Whitmore to undergo thumb surgery
Villanova freshman forward Cam Whitmore will undergo surgery next week on his right (shooting) thumb after injuring it in practice on Wednesday, the school announced. He will be sidelined while he recovers and re-evaluated in early November. “We’re disappointed for Cam,” said Villanova head coach Kyle Neptune. “Throughout the preseason he’s worked hard to learn our … [Read more...] about Villanova freshman Cam Whitmore to undergo thumb surgery