By CHARLIE PARENT Nasir “Naz” Price, the top-ranked freshman in Texas, has been in contact with several Power 5 schools in his home state. The 6-foot-3 combo guard out of Seven Lakes High School (TX.) and Houston Hoops AAU has already received an offer from TCU after averaging 16.4 points, 3 assists and 3.4 rebounds in his freshman campaign. “At first, there was kind … [Read more...] about Class of 2026 top guard Naz Price drawing early interest from Power 5 Texas schools
Top 2026 point guard Jermel ‘Magic Mel’ Thomas recaps early interests, discusses OTE reaching out
By CHARLIE PARENT One of the top point guards in the class of 2026, Jermel ‘Magic Mel’ Thomas, has begun drawing serious interest from Power 5 programs and the Overtime Elite League. The 6-foot-1, 150-pound shot creator, who plays for Cardinal Hayes (NY.) and New Heights AAU, has already received local DI offers from Fordham, Manhattan, and Hofstra. Thomas is also in … [Read more...] about Top 2026 point guard Jermel ‘Magic Mel’ Thomas recaps early interests, discusses OTE reaching out
Houston adds Baylor transfer L.J. Cryer ahead of Big 12 entrance
By ADAM ZAGORIA Houston continued to bolster its roster ahead of its entry into the Big 12 next season with the addition of Baylor transfer L.J. Cryer. Cryer, a Katy, TX native who averaged 15.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists for a team that was No. 1 in the country for parts of last season, won’t have to change states or leagues with his move. Cryer figures to … [Read more...] about Houston adds Baylor transfer L.J. Cryer ahead of Big 12 entrance
Jarace Walker, set for 2023 NBA Draft, reflects on time at Houston
By SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY — As Jarace Walker made his way back to the Houston locker room after an 89-75 loss to Miami in the Sweet 16, his eyes were full of tears. His one, and only season at Houston, had just come to an abrupt end. “I cried my ass off,” Walker later said in the locker room. “Yeah. I don’t think I’ve ever cried this much after a loss. Just knowing that … [Read more...] about Jarace Walker, set for 2023 NBA Draft, reflects on time at Houston
NBA Draft 2021: Houston’s Grimes realizing potential as NBA shooter during Combine
By ZACH SMART It hasn’t drawn too many headlines, but Quentin Grimes’ older half brother, Tyler Myers, is a 6-foot-8 defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL. Grimes said on Thursday during a Zoom Interview at the NBA Draft Combine that producing two professional athletes would certainly be something for his mother, Tonja Selly, something to brag about. Grimes … [Read more...] about NBA Draft 2021: Houston’s Grimes realizing potential as NBA shooter during Combine