Zach Braziller

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Zach Braziller is a general assignment sports reporter for the New York Post with a focus on college sports. He is the St. John's beat writer who also writes a weekly column on college football and college basketball, and he covers the Knicks, Mets, Yankees, Jets and Giants as well. Zach grew up in Brooklyn and now resides in Astoria. He attended liberal arts college Drew University in Madison, N.J. Zach once threw a no-hitter in high school for Berkeley Carroll. He loves pets and believes that March is the best month of the year.

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Nets teardown puts spotlight on pair of 2023 first-round picks

June 28, 2024 | 7:43pm

The Nets' trade of Mikal Bridges opens up opportunities for young players like Noah Clowney and Dariq Whitehead.

The Post's Zach Braziller gives his winners and losers for the 2024 NBA Draft.

NBA Draft winners and losers: Timberwolves aced it, Hawks took risk with top pick

June 28, 2024 | 6:00am

The 2024 NBA Draft was as unpredictable as projected for a class that was considered weak at the top. The Post breaks it down with winners and losers.

Daniss Jenkins signed a two-way deal with the Pistons following the conclusion of the NBA draft.

St. John's star thrilled Pistons gave him 'a chance' with two-way deal

June 27, 2024 | 11:16pm

Daniss Jenkins sounded like he was ready to run through a wall for his new team, moments after agreeing to a two-way contract with the Pistons.

Jay Wright said Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo and Mikal Bridges, who won national titles with him, have an "opportunity of a lifetime" to win a title together as pros with the Knicks.

Jay Wright says ex-Villanova stars have 'opportunity of lifetime' to win title with Knicks

June 27, 2024 | 11:14pm

Jay Wright never thought it would happen — that the four best players from his two title teams at Villanova would all be teammates with the Knicks.

Ex-Villanova coach gives update on his future after Knicks assemble almost his entire championship squad

June 27, 2024 | 1:30pm

The former Villanova coach is not interested in returning to the sidelines.

Donovan Clingan, hugging Stephon Castle (left) and Devin Carter

Three Big East stars chosen in NBA draft lottery

June 27, 2024 | 7:30am

You have to go back 11 years for the last time the Big East enjoyed a draft night like this.

2024 NBA Draft grades: How teams fared in first round

June 26, 2024 | 11:51pm

The Post’s Zach Braziller graded the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft.

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Carlton 'Bub' Carrington's 2024 NBA Draft rise a surprise to even himself

June 26, 2024 | 5:58pm

The 6-foot-4 Carrington wasn’t on draft boards ahead of his freshman season. He wasn’t included in mocks.

Providence's Devin Carter shoots up NBA Draft rankings after college momentum

Providence star shooting up 2024 NBA Draft rankings

June 26, 2024 | 9:00am

Devin Carter wound up being named the Big East Player of the Year after producing career-highs of 19.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists.

Top prospects push back on concerning 2024 NBA Draft narrative

June 25, 2024 | 8:50pm

Matas Buzelis has heard the criticism. The notion that the 2024 NBA Draft is one of the weakest in years, without a franchise-changing prospect.

Bronny James' unique position is perhaps the most compelling storyline of 2024 NBA Draft

Bronny James debate will make him most scrutinized prospect in 2024 NBA Draft

June 25, 2024 | 6:30am

What isn’t in doubt, what is crystal clear, is the prospect who has created the most debate, and will face the most scrutiny moving forward: LeBron James’ son, Bronny.

Gotham FC forward Katie Stengel (28) misses a shot a goal against Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury (1) during the first half of a soccer game, Sunday June 23, 2024.

Gotham FC can't solve Spirit as win streak ends with shutout loss

June 23, 2024 | 9:31pm

Gotham FC won’t have to face the Washington Spirit again during the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) regular season.

Arizona's Keshad Johnson (with his father and brother, both named Kenny, inset) goes to the basket against Clemson in a Sweet 16 game on March 28, 2024 in Los Angeles.

Arizona star, brother, will share draft day triumph after childhood tragedy

June 23, 2024 | 7:30am

Keshad Johnson calls it “the biggest story of my life.” It was traumatic. Life-altering. The day: Nov. 6, 2011, his brother Kenny was shot 10 times. “It’s an overall blessing,...