2026 Recruiting

[wmmmfan]

I didn’t see this posted on here.
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/sports/u ... d6361.html

[69MG]

I don't have a subscription. Does it say who the 5 are or any hint as to their positions? Probably not since they can't be announced until they sign.

[Uminuteman]

It does not.

[wmmmfan]

I don't have a subscription. Does it say who the 5 are or any hint as to their positions? Probably not since they can't be announced until they sign.

I don’t have a subscription but was able to read it. Odd.
Didn’t name the other 2 but one is Cheik Sylla as we know. It does say the names will be released shortly.

[inthescoop]

I don't have a subscription. Does it say who the 5 are or any hint as to their positions? Probably not since they can't be announced until they sign.

I don’t have a subscription but was able to read it. Odd.
Didn’t name the other 2 but one is Cheik Sylla as we know. It does say the names will be released shortly.

If they mentioned Sylla, then there is only 1 name that we don't know. Hailey, Martin, Iceland.

[Floyd]

What about that kid that de committed from Iowa State that they offered?

[wmmmfan]

What about that kid that de committed from Iowa State that they offered?

He’s posted nothing, I don’t think it’s him as he was just offered at the beginning of the week.

[UMassfan_19]

Random signing out of the blue https://x.com/umassmbb/status/200059736 ... _7ndNX6D5A

[Old Cage]

From FIBA (International Basketball Federation):

Noa Zemljić - Basketball Player
Noa Zemljić is a promising young basketball player from Croatia, currently playing for Mladost Zagreb in the Croatian Prva Liga. He stands at 6'5" and has shown impressive growth in his performance, averaging 17.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game during the 2024-25 season. His career highlights include setting career highs in points, rebounds, assists, and blocks during the U20 European Championship and U18 European Championship games.Zemljić's potential as a draft-eligible player in the NBA is evident, with his performance and development being closely followed by fans and analysts alike.

[69MG]

It's been a long time since signing day. I'm a little surprised that the school hasn't announced its supposed "5 person" signing class. If the Croation kid is #5, and Sylla is #4 we know who we have. We will need a couple of guards who can hit 3's as we lose Banks, Brown and Placide. I wonder if we're going for more than 5?

His stats this year are not overwhelming. 27% from 3 and 69% from the line. It's a small sample size (7 games) so I'm hoping he's better than this.

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/f ... oa-zemljic

[UMassfan_19]

It's been a long time since signing day. I'm a little surprised that the school hasn't announced its supposed "5 person" signing class. If the Croation kid is #5, and Sylla is #4 we know who we have. We will need a couple of guards who can hit 3's as we lose Banks, Brown and Placide. I wonder if we're going for more than 5?

Would hope we supplement in the portal

[PreecherJenkins]

It's been a long time since signing day. I'm a little surprised that the school hasn't announced its supposed "5 person" signing class. If the Croation kid is #5, and Sylla is #4 we know who we have. We will need a couple of guards who can hit 3's as we lose Banks, Brown and Placide. I wonder if we're going for more than 5?

His stats this year are not overwhelming. 27% from 3 and 69% from the line. It's a small sample size (7 games) so I'm hoping he's better than this.

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/f ... oa-zemljic

honestly, i would not look too much into european stats. Teams will always play the vets. See Luka Doncic or Gasol stats in Europe.

[Floyd]

Starting to look like the old GW teams with foreign players.
Any guesses as to how to pronounce his last name?

[inthescoop]

Love the European presence that Frank is bringing to UMass.. this is the way.

Starting to look like the old GW teams with foreign players.
Any guesses as to how to pronounce his last name?

It's not difficult https://www.howtopronounce.com/zemljic

[69MG]

It's been a long time since signing day. I'm a little surprised that the school hasn't announced its supposed "5 person" signing class. If the Croation kid is #5, and Sylla is #4 we know who we have. We will need a couple of guards who can hit 3's as we lose Banks, Brown and Placide. I wonder if we're going for more than 5?

Would hope we supplement in the portal

When you consider that we lose our 3 most experienced DI players (DHS, Banks, Bettiol) I think it's critical that we get some proven DI players at those positions. That would mean maybe 7 or 8 new players, if not more, but that's the way it goes these days.