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Lee Aaliya Commits To Michigan For 2023 Class

Aug 27, 2023 11:39 PM

Lee Aaliya committed to Michigan for the class of 2023, reported Jonathan Givony of ESPN.

The 6-foot-9 Argentine drew interest from over 50 Division I programs after having his eligibility certified by the NCAA in August.

Aaliya averaged 17.1 points and 9.0 rebounds in the FIBA U19 World Cup in July. 

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Bronny James Expected To Return To Court 'In Very Near Future'

Aug 26, 2023 1:12 AM

Bronny James is expected to return to the court "in the very near future," according to a family statement.

James suffered cardiac arrest during a July workout. The likely cause was a congenital heart defect.

"We are very confident in Bronny's full recovery and return to basketball in the very near future. We will continue to provide updates to media and respectfully reiterate the family's request for privacy," said the family in a statement.

James was discharged from the hospital three days after the incident. 

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Brady Stevens, Son Of Brad Stevens, Commits To Notre Dame

Aug 19, 2023 8:13 PM

Brady Stevens, son of Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens, has committed to Notre Dame. Stevens will be a walk-on for the Fighting Irish. He'll play for former Celtics assistant coach Micah Shrewsberry.

The younger Stevens currently plays for Wellesley High School in Massachusetts. He's a 6-foot-4 combo guard and is entering his senior season of high school.

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Mintautas Mockus Commits To Central Florida

Aug 18, 2023 1:22 AM

Mintautas Mockus committed to Central Florida, reported Jonathan Givony of ESPN.

The 6-foot-7 Mockus lead the NBA Academy Games in scoring last month. 

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Trentyn Flowers Decommits From Louisville, Signs With Adelaide

Aug 14, 2023 5:59 PM

Trentyn Flowers has decommitted from Louisville and will sign with the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League in Australia.

Flowers is ESPN's No. 18 prospect in the incoming class of 2023. Flowers was originally in the class of 2024, but decided to graduate early to enroll at Louisville this summer. Flowers had been practicing with the team since June.

"This was the toughest decision I've ever made," Flowers said. "Louisville was my dream college. But I feel like signing in the NBL gives me the best chance to lock in and develop my game. I'm going over there to play point guard, to learn how to run a team, and be a player like LaMelo Ball or Josh Giddey. Adelaide is a place for me to lock in and focus on my game."

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Nasir Mohammed Commits To Notre Dame

Aug 14, 2023 1:31 AM

ESPN 100 guard Nasir Mohammed committed to Notre Dame over the weekend.

Mohammed, the son of former first-round draft pick Nazr Mohammed, chose Notre Dame over Marquette, Stanford, Virginia Tech, and Villanova.

"The relationship I have built with Coach [Micah] Shrewsberry over the years has been the difference. His vision for me to be a lead guard and the pieces he is putting together is exciting," Mohammed told ESPN. 

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Top-Ranked Center Flory Bidunga Commits To Kansas

Aug 14, 2023 1:28 AM

Flory Bidunga, the top-ranked center in the class of 2024, committed to Kansas over the weekend. 

Bidunga chose Kansas over Auburn, Duke, and Michigan.

"I was excited about Kansas when they offered. We spoke on the phone, and they were serious about me, then I got serious with them. When we went there and met everyone it was great. Coach [Bill] Self and staff were constantly at my games. I see him as a coach who will push me and teach me on the court," Bidunga told ESPN.

Bidunga is also the No. 4 in the ESPN 100 for the 2024 class. 

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Cooper Flagg Reclassifies, Will Become NBA Draft Eligible In 2025

Aug 11, 2023 5:27 PM

Cooper Flagg has reclassified from 2025 to the incoming college class of 2024, which makes him the new favorite to be picked No. 1 in the 2025 NBA draft.

Flagg entered the summer ranked No. 2 in the ESPN 60 for 2025, but dominated throughout June and July and is now widely considered the top prospect regardless of class.

Duke has been considered the favorite to sign Falgg, but UConn, Kansas and Kentucky are also involved. 

Flagg will turn 18 in late December of his freshman year of college. 

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Zvonimir Ivisic Commits To Kentucky

Aug 1, 2023 7:50 AM

Zvonimir Ivisic of Croatia has committed to attend the University of Kentucky. Ivisic said he'll play for the Wildcats next season.

The 7-foot-2 Ivisic has spent the last three seasons playing for Studentski centar in Montenegro. The club was the runner-up in the Montenegrin Basketball League, while also making the quarterfinals in the Adriatic League.

Ivisic averaged 7.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 14.5 minutes per game over 33 contests in the two leagues. The 19-year-old center has also played for two teams in Croatia over his four-year career.

Ivisic has featured in ESPN's Top-100 draft prospects rankings. He's not draft-eligible until 2025, unless he declares as an Early Entry Candidate.

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