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BREAKING: Versatile European Wing Mathieu Grujicic Commits to Ohio State Basketball COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a significant addition to its 2025 recruiting class, Ohio State basketball has landed a commitment from rising European prospect Mathieu Grujicic, a versatile wing known for his skill, athleticism, and high basketball IQ. The 6-foot-8 Serbian native announced his decision Wednesday morning, giving new head coach Jake Diebler one of his most intriguing pieces yet. Grujicic, who has been turning heads across international competitions and European club play, chose Ohio State over interest from several top programs in Europe and the United…

Denzel Aberdeen Arrives on Kentucky’s Campus for Summer Workouts LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky men’s basketball program welcomed a key new face this week as sophomore guard Denzel Aberdeen officially arrived on campus to begin summer workouts with the Wildcats. Aberdeen, a 6-foot-4 transfer from the University of Florida, brings both SEC experience and backcourt depth to a retooled Kentucky roster under head coach Mark Pope. His arrival marks a significant step in the team’s offseason development, as summer workouts play a critical role in building chemistry, learning the system, and setting the tone for…

Brian O’Connor is getting to work quickly for the Mississippi State Bulldgos That’s how you go ahead and make a statement with your new program. O’Connor has Mississippi State fans pretty fired up over his hire and understandably so. He was tremendous in leading the charge for the Virginia Cavaliers. His resume is quite impressive, as he was a five-time ACC Coach of the Year and the National Coach of the Year with Virginia in 2015. That season, the Cavs stunned everyone by winning the College World Series, becoming the first ACC program since 1955 to do so. …

There is a deep baseball history in Starkville that exists at only a few select programs, and Bulldog fans have embraced that like no one else. This is a school and a fanbase that expects to win at the highest level, and that matters deeply to State’s new skipper. Of course facilities matter too, and there is no better facility than Dudy Noble Field. When you combine that venue with the fanbase that fills it out every game, you get a scene unlike anything else in college baseball. There’s no one who wouldn’t want to coach in that environment,…

Diamond Dawgs Make Historic Coaching Hire with Most Impressive Addition in Program History The Mississippi State Diamond Dawgs have officially ushered in a new era, announcing the hiring of their next head baseball coach — a move that’s already being hailed as the most impressive in school history. After a thorough national search, the Bulldogs have landed a proven winner and one of the most respected minds in college baseball. The new head coach, whose name alone commands respect across the NCAA landscape, brings a track record of success, leadership, and championship pedigree to Starkville. His arrival signals…

Mississippi State began regional play 1-0 after an 11-2 victory over Northeastern in Tallahassee. One of the stars of the night was surprising starting pitcher Ben Davis. No one imagined he’d be the choice in game one, but he delivered an outstanding start, allowing just one earned run in 5.0 innings of work. Everyone assumed the decision to pitch Ben Davis over typical Friday night ace Pico Khon or another weekend starter was some grand scheme by Justin Parker. Clearly if he was making this move it was because he knew Davis would matchup perfectly against the Northeastern lineup,…

OFFICIAL: Ole Miss Lands High Point’s Top Scorer Kezza Giffa from Transfer Portal Ole Miss men’s basketball continues to bolster its roster through the transfer portal, officially securing the commitment of High Point University’s standout guard Kezza Giffa. The French-born scoring threat brings with him an explosive offensive game that made him one of the most dynamic players in the Big South last season. Giffa averaged 17.5 points per game in the 2023–24 campaign, leading the High Point Panthers and ranking among the top scorers in the conference. His offensive prowess helped propel High Point to a 27-9…

The Jimmy Butler trade saga dominated the Miami Heat’s 2024-25 season. His wish to be traded came true in early February when the Heat sent him to the Warriors, marking the end of his five-and-a-half seasons in South Florida. His departure officially paved the way for Tyler Herro to take over, turning the former Sixth Man of the Year into the No. 1 option. Less than two weeks after the Butler trade, Herro traveled to San Francisco, Butler’s new home, for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. The occasion was monumental for Herro, as it was his first All-Star appearance.…

Over the weekend, Michigan State agreed to a six-year deal to make Jason “J” Batt their latest athletic director. Previously the AD at Georgia Tech since 2022, Batt has been pivotal in turning around Yellow Jacket athletics. A former student-athlete at UNC, Batt has a strong rapport with President Kevin Guskiewicz, which helped seal the deal on the move following Alan Haller’s departure. Haller was let go a month ago and now Michigan State’s athletic department brings in a mind more capable of handling the new era of college sports, but there are still some questions that remain unanswered.For…

Purdue commit Luke Ertel has drawn many comparisons to a familiar face in West Lafayette: Braden Smith. Ertel, the 6-foot-1, 170-pound guard from Mount Vernon (IN) will spend the summer with Indiana Elite on the 3SSB circuit. Ertel announced his commitment in August 2024, electing to remain in his home state of Indiana and play for Matt Painter and the Boilermakers. “Just a great program. It’s my home state and just stable,” Ertel told ZAGSBLOG. “They’ve won so many games. It’s a place I can go and grow there.” Growing up in Indiana, Ertel knew he wanted to remain in-state…