Michael Contreras

Congratulations to @Marsai_10 on his commitment to Lindenwood . #LetsRISE

Live Period highlights from UAA Session II Averaged 23 PPG | 7.25 RPG | 1.5 BPG | 50% FG | 41% 3PT | 72% FT Team Record: 6-2 @mosesk225 @UANextBHoops @Ani_Umana @ebosshoops @Bjenkins247 @Jamieshaw5 @Greggrosenberg1 @PaulBiancardi @AZSelectBoysBB

Some Friday @NikeEYB 2029 standouts: Braylen Alexander (Nightrydas) Desean Clayton (Nightrydas) Ruach Gony (AZ Unity) TJ Johnson (Houston Hoops) Flory Kuminga (Rens) William Peagler (All Ohio) Makari Townsend (GA Stars) Jeremiah Triplin (MHE) Andrew Woeste (All Ohio)

EYBL-Memphis Highlights 13 ppg, 7 rpg, 2.5 stls & apg, 2 bpg

UAA Session II - Sunday Standouts Tai Bell (2028) Chase Branham (2027) Nolan Coffman (2027) Derrick Cross Jr. (2027) Reed Dougherty (2027) Gavin Fountain (2027) Tenaje Freeman (2028) Isaiah Hamilton (2028) Jarvis Hayes Jr. (2027) Myles Hayes (2028) Conor Kerrigan (2027) Tayden Langdon (2027) Vincent Nover (2027) Conner Weaver (2029) Wor Wor (2027)

Former University of Pacific G Emmanuel Manyuon has committed to The Herd. Manyuon is listed at 6’2” 180lbs and appeared in 14 games for Pacific last season.

My next highlighted game of Day 1 of the UAA Session II was an intriguing matchup between @MiddlesexMagic 17U and Arizona Select, and this one turned into a battle from start to finish. Middlesex came out with crisp ball movement, strong pace, and timely shot making that immediately set the tone. They controlled the flow early and jumped out to an 18-12 lead after one quarter of action. Arizona Select kept fighting, though, and every time Middlesex looked ready to create separation, the desert squad answered with a run of their own. It became a back-and-forth battle filled with momentum swings, physical play, and buckets at key moments. Middlesex still held the edge at halftime, taking a hard-fought 32-27 lead at the half. The second half is when the offenses really started cookin’. Middlesex flexed in the third quarter with a quick offensive burst that pushed the lead into double digits. The ball movement stayed sharp, shots were falling in rhythm, and the energy started building. But Arizona Select refused to go away, battling back once again to cut the deficit down to 51-45 after three quarters. Middlesex opened another 10-point lead in the fourth, but Arizona Select kept clawing back every single time. The gap would close, Middlesex would answer with another quick spurt, and the battle just kept rolling possession after possession. In the end, Middlesex had too much balance offensively and enough answers down the stretch to take the 76-67 victory. Middlesex was led by #13 @Dillioncallahan4 who finished with 16pts, 4rebs, 3ast, and 2stls. His energy was relentless all game long, especially in the second half when the offense started rolling. Dillon seemed to be in the center of everything, bringing pressure defensively, attacking downhill offensively, and making hustle plays that helped Middlesex maintain momentum. Teammate #11 @DeclanGriff11 added 10pts and 5 rebounds while combining size with a smooth outside touch. He also showed flashes of athleticism and burst off the bounce that made him difficult to stay in front of. #3 @ColeBlackburn23 matched the 10pts while adding 6rebs, bringing toughness and activity that helped Middlesex control important possessions throughout the game. Arizona Select was led by #2 @wwor_1, who led all scorers with 28pts, 5rebs, and 1blk in the tough loss. No matter how many runs Middlesex made, he kept answering. Tough shot-making, aggressive drives, and nonstop confidence kept Arizona within striking distance all game long as he put together one of the best scoring performances of the matchup.

NEWS: USC Upstate guard Carmelo Adkins has committed to Rice, he tells 336Edits.

NEWS: USC Upstate transfer Carmelo Adkins is transferring to Rice, he told @LeagueRDY. The 6-foot-4 guard played the last two seasons at USC Upstate and averaged 13.5PPG, 4.9RPG and 1.6APG this season.

Congratulations to @cmelo131 on his commitment to Rice! #LetsRISE

Congratulations to @cham_okey on his commitment to New Orleans . #LetsRISE

Boot Up

NEWS: 6’3 SO Guard Emmanuel Manyuon (@EmmanuelManyuon) is one of the BEST players available in the portal! Manyuon was a big time Juco transfer from Garden City who recently just finished this past season at Pacific. Manyuon is an ELITE shooter, and athletic point guard. At Garden City he led their team shooting 41% from three at over 160 attempts!! He had some impressive games including, 22 PTS, 8 ASTS vs Hutchinson, 22 PTS, 8 ASTS vs Coffeyville, and 22 PTS, 8 ASTS vs Cloud County. A special point guard that would be great for any program!!

NEWS: Kansas State transfer guard Abdi Bashir Jr. has committed to LSU, he told @On3. The 6-7 junior averaged 13.2 PPG this season while shooting 44.4% from three. He was one of the top scorers in college basketball the year prior, averaging over 20 PPG at Monmouth. on3.com/news/kansas-st…

NEWS: Kansas State transfer Abdi Bashir Jr. has committed to LSU, Mike George told DraftExpress. The 6'7 junior was perhaps the best shooter in the transfer portal, making 44% of his threes on over 8 attempts per game. Will Wade's roster is starting to come together.

JUCO F Chiang Ring is visiting Charleston tomorrow, source tells @247Sports

Juco All American F Marsai Mason is one of the best available! Region 1 POY, Region 1 DPOY, First team all conference, 2nd team all american, a no brainer all conference talent!

One of the best Forwards available #LetsRISE

JUCO F Marsai Mason is on a visit at Cal State Bakersfield, source tells @247Sports Mason is a JUCO All American Forward

1000% Committed!!! New England I’m backkk!#jucoproduct #committed