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Four-star forward Tray Jackson commits to Richard Pitino's Gophers
Minneapolis Star Tribune "Gophers coach Richard Pitino landed his first recruit in the 2019 class in four-star forward Tray Jackson less than 24 hours after his official visit this weekend. Jackson, a 6-8, 205-pound standout at Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire, Kan.), announced his commitment..." September 11
Iowa center Luka Garza out indefinitely after surgery
College Basketball Talk "Iowa announced on Friday that starting center Luka Garza will be out indefinitely following surgery to remove a benign cyst on his abdomen. The 6-foot-11 sophomore started in 26 games for the Hawkeyes as a true freshman last season as he showed promising signs of being a positive Big..." September 10
IU basketball lands 2019 commitment from Cathedral's Armaan Franklin
Indianapolis Star "Armaan Franklin was a forward as a sophomore, and a good enough forward at that. Averaged double figures in scoring. But when preparations began for his junior season, and Cathedral coach Jason Delaney asked Franklin to move to point guard, the four-star 2019 prospect didn’t..." September 10
Jalen Rose: Webber's return could be 'catalyst' for Fab Five reunion
Detroit News "It’s a Michigan reunion that’s been almost 20 years in the making. Now, it appears to be as close as it’s been since the Fab Five made their mark with the Wolverines in the 1990s. It's the back-and-forth saga between the university and the famed Fab..." August 28
Dwyane Wade's son, Zaire, receives offer from Nebraska
Sportsnaut "The Nebraska men’s basketball program is looking to sign a high-profile recruit. The coaching staff has offered Zaire Wade, the son of NBA star Dwyane Wade. Jake Weingarten of Stock Risers reported the news, saying Nebraska extended the scholarship offer..." August 21
Michigan freshman Colin Castleton out of action with broken hand
Michigan Live "John Beilein won't be the only one not on the court when Michigan is in Spain. Freshman Colin Castleton broke his hand and will be out of action for the team's nine-day trip overseas later this month, interim coach Saddi Washington revealed on Thursday. Washington..." August 10
John Beilein has successful heart surgery, will miss trip to Spain
Detroit Free Press "Michigan basketball coach John Beilein underwent a successful, scheduled double-bypass heart surgery Monday in Ann Arbor and won't be able to make the team's upcoming summer trip to Spain. Beilein, who is expected to leave the hospital in "a few days," hopes to..." August 07
Former Gophers center Matz Stockman to return to the team
Minneapolis Star Tribune "Former Gophers center Matz Stockman is returning to the team after he initially pursued transferring to another school for his final season, sources told the Star Tribune on Tuesday. Stockman, a 7-foot, 240-pound senior, is eligible to play this year after sitting out the 2017-18..." August 07