OTR Hoops News: Jermal Jones Jr. commits to Pittsburgh By: Ross Van De Griek Four-star senior guard Jermal Jones Jr, out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, announced his commitment to the University of Pittsburgh. Jones becomes the first commit for Jeff Capel in the 2026 recruiting cycle. Jones chose the Panthers over California, Clemson, Cincinnati, Mississippi State, Purdue, Washington, and several others. Jones began receiving national recognition during his sophomore year of high school, when he attended Bell Creek Academy in Riverview, Florida, and played at the varsity level since he......
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The New Jersey Playaz have a budding star in Briscoe. *Photo by Jon Lopez (Nike) Editor’s Note: “Prospect Eval” is a regular piece designed to inform our readers of the staff’s most recent evaluation on a prospect. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Nike EYBL Boo Williams Evaluation: Isaiah Briscoe (Union, N.J.), New Jersey Playaz – 2015 Briscoe is one of those players who seem to play the game effortlessly, but produce big numbers. The 6-foot-3 point guard has a silky smooth skill set that allows him to act as a distributor or as a primary......
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