
Auburn Tigers Land Four-Star Edge Rusher James Pace in 2027 Class
Four-star edge rusher James Pace commits to Auburn over several SEC programs, reinforcing a deepening Maryland pipeline and expanding the Tigers' 2027 recruiting class.
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Four-star edge rusher James Pace commits to Auburn over several SEC programs, reinforcing a deepening Maryland pipeline and expanding the Tigers' 2027 recruiting class.
During a recent leadership conference at Notre Dame, former head coach Mike Brey discussed his journey from high school basketball to college prominence, emphasizing personal connections, the management of success, and the power of player‑driven culture.

Former Delaware star and longtime assistant Mike Pegues is set to join the University of Connecticut staff, where he will focus on developing the program’s emerging big men and leveraging deep ties to the DMV recruiting corridor.

Mike Pegues, a former Delaware standout who once held the school's all‑time scoring record, has been added to the University of Connecticut's men's basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach. His arrival adds a seasoned voice that blends on‑court instruction with a deep connection to the talent‑rich DMV recruiting corridor.

UConn hires Mike Pegues as an assistant coach, replacing Luke Murray, who left for Boston College. Pegues' background, recruiting ties, and focus on developing big men align with the team's upcoming roster moves.

Mike Pegues, a standout recruiter from the DMV area, has been hired to replace Luke Murray on the UConn men's basketball coaching staff, bringing his proven ability to develop big men and connect with top local talent.

Pegues, a longtime collaborator of Luke Murray and a scoring legend from the University of Delaware, is set to bring his experience to the University of Connecticut, where he will work alongside Dan Hurley and the rest of the staff.

The University of Connecticut announced that Mike Pegues, a standout scorer from the University of Delaware and former assistant at Louisville and Butler, will join the program as an assistant coach, succeeding Luke Murray who has taken a head‑coaching position at Boston College.

Eight new pledges, including unrated lineman Abdus Kone and three‑star back Terrance Grant Jr., signal a aggressive recruiting push, while other Terps athletes shine in national trials and NCAA regionals.

Recent verbal pledges from offensive linemen and a quarterback, along with visits and regional athlete performances, highlight Maryland’s active recruiting and scheduling moves.

Maryland’s football program continues to expand its footprint in Texas, landing interior lineman Abdus Kone, a 6‑foot‑6, 312‑pound prospect, to round out a class that already boasts eight commitments and a top‑50 national ranking.