With 7 schools in pursuit, Top-35 junior Layden Blocker is ‘just scratching the surface’

Posted Jan 13, 2022
Layden Blocker, the No. 34-ranked basketball recruit in 2023, has drawn the attention of numerous high-major programs as he focuses on seven schools: Memphis, Baylor, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Gonzaga, Auburn, and Arkansas. “It’s going to be hard to choose which schools I want to continue to be on my list because they’re all showing love,” Blocker said. (Zag's Blog)

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