May 2023 Basketball Wiretap

Jarin Stevenson Commits To Alabama, Will Reclassify Into 2023 Class

Jun 22, 2023 12:59 AM

Five-star prospect Jarin Stevenson committed to Alabama on Wednesday.

Stevenson will reclassify into the 2023 class.

"I like their NBA-style offense. Coach [Nate] Oats is really into analytics. He makes team decisions based on percentages. I like that. Numbers don't lie," said Stevenson.

Stevenson chose Alabama over North Carolina and Virginia. 

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Paulius Murauskas Commits To Arizona

Jun 15, 2023 1:36 AM

Paulius Murauskas signed a letter of intent with the Arizona Wildcats on Wednesday, reported Jonathan Givony of ESPN.

The 6-foot-9 forward from Lithuania is one of the top European prospects for his class.

"My decision to go to the NCAA is all about improvement. Especially physical improvement to be able to compete in high-intensity games. Personally, I think that this will be the best place for my further development as a person and as a basketball player," Murauskas told ESPN. 

Murauskas is the seventh international player on the Wildcats roster for next season. 

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Simeon Wilcher Commits to St. John's

Jun 13, 2023 1:15 AM

Simeon Wilcher committed to St. John's on Monday, making him the highest-ranked recruit for Rick Pitino thus far.

Wilcher is currently ranked No. 28 in the ESPN 100.

Wilcher decommitted from UNC last week.

Pitino has now added 12 players to the roster since getting named head coach in March. 

 

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Simeon Wilcher Decommits From UNC

Jun 6, 2023 10:48 PM

Top-30 senior prospect Simeon Wilcher decommitted from North Carolina on Tuesday.

The news comes after top-10 guard Elliot Cadeau announced that he was going to reclassify and play for UNC next season.

Wilcher chose the Tar Heels over Nebraska and Overtime Elite. St. John's is now also expected to be a candidate for Wilcher.

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