Adam Zagoria covers basketball at all levels. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide.
Class of 2023 St. Benedict’s Prep forward Ladji Dembele recaps DePaul visit
By ADAM ZAGORIALadji Dembele, the 6-foot-9 forward from St. Benedict’s Prep and the NY Rens Nike EYBL program, took an official to DePaul this past weekend.
“It was good,” he said Monday. “I had chance to see the practice. I like the intensity, the effort, the vibes of the city, campus, etc.
Asked what coach the message was from coach Tony Stubblefield and his staff, Dembele said, “I’m not gonna be like a center there. I’m gonna play as a four because of my versatility and I can also guard multiple positions.”
Stubblefield had success recruiting in New Jersey earlier this year when he landed five-star guard Zion Cruz, currently a freshman with the Blue Demons.
Dembele previously visited Pittsburgh last month, and is also planning an unofficial to Seton Hall on Friday.
“Laj is a terrific player, strong, athletic and versatile,” St. Benedict’s coach Mark Taylor said.
“He’s 6-9 and can post up and finish strong and extend the defense with the 3 ball.”
Team captain & Senior Forward @ladji_kalilou recently completed his first official visit to @pitt_mbb last week. While he has not made an official decision or commitment, he was able to meet with the staff & take in the campus#notcommitted 🐝 pic.twitter.com/SdLrCBq4q8
Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle.
A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013.
He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.
