Zach Braziller
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.
Biography:
https://nypost.com/author/zach-braziller/
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
88%
Examples:
- The author has a tendency to include personal opinions and viewpoints in their reporting, particularly when discussing college sports.
- There are instances of the author favoring certain sources or perspectives in their reporting.
Conflicts of Interest
95%
Examples:
- There are no instances of conflicts of interest reported in the articles provided.
Contradictions
90%
Examples:
- In another article, the author states that John Calipari has left Kentucky to take a job at Arkansas, but does not provide any evidence for this claim.
- In one article, the author contradicts themselves by stating that UConn became the second program to repeat as March Madness champions this century, when in fact only one team has ever repeated as national champions in consecutive years: Florida Gators from 2006-2007 and again from 2014-2015.
Deceptions
76%
Examples:
- The author uses loaded language to describe white supremacists as “dog-whistling to supporters”.
- There are instances of the author presenting information in a misleading or deceptive manner.
Recent Articles
2024 NBA Draft: Notable Picks and Impact on the Upcoming Season
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024The 2024 NBA Draft brought significant roster changes, with notable picks including Zaccharie Risacher by the Atlanta Hawks, Alex Sarr by the Washington Wizards, and Bronny James by the Los Angeles Lakers. Teams like New York Knicks and Utah Jazz had impressive drafts to bolster their lineups. Free agency signings such as Mikal Bridges to New Orleans Pelicans and OG Anunoby to New York Knicks also made waves. 
Juan Soto's Sudden Forearm Discomfort: Yankees Star Exits Game, Undergoes Imaging
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024New York Yankees' star right fielder Juan Soto, batting .318 with 17 HRs and 53 RBIs, was unexpectedly removed from a game against the Minnesota Twins due to left forearm discomfort. First noticed weeks ago, he underwent imaging on Friday to assess severity. 
NCAA Settlement Allows Power 5 Schools to Pay Athletes $20 Million Annually: A Historical Shift in College Sports
Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024NCAA reaches historic settlement, allowing Power 5 schools to pay athletes up to $20 million annually from their revenue and distributing over $2.7 billion in damages to past and current Division I athletes. 
Jalen Brunson Sets New York Knicks Playoff Scoring Record with Historic 47-Point Performance in Game 4 Win over Philadelphia 76ers
Broke On: Monday, 29 April 2024Jalen Brunson sets new Knicks playoff record with a historic 47-point performance in Game 4, leading New York to a thrilling 97-92 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. With key injuries and foul troubles, Brunson's heroics secured a commanding 3-1 series lead. 
UConn Huskies Win Men's College Basketball NCAA National Championship for Second Consecutive Year
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024The University of Connecticut Huskies have won the men's college basketball NCAA National Championship for a second consecutive year, beating Purdue Boilermakers 75-60 in Glendale, Arizona on Monday night. Tristan Newton led his team through it all by scoring a total of 21 points. 
John Calipari Leaves Kentucky to Take Over Arkansas' Basketball Program: Lessons Learned from Nolan Richardson
Broke On: Monday, 08 April 2024John Calipari, the legendary basketball coach who led Kentucky to four Final Four appearances including a national title in 2012 and Arkansas to their only national championship in 1994 is leaving his position at Kentucky. He will take over as head coach of the Razorbacks program. 
Brooklyn Nets Fire Head Coach Jacque Vaughn Amidst Offensive Struggles and Criticism from Mikal Bridges
Broke On: Tuesday, 20 February 2024The Brooklyn Nets have fired head coach Jacque Vaughn after a poor start to the season. The team has been struggling with their offense since the departure of Steve Nash and Ime Udoka, and it is believed that Vaughn's positive charisma may not have helped in this regard. However, there are rumors circulating that Mikal Bridges was particularly critical of Vaughn's offensive approach behind the scenes for months now. Deion Sanders Criticizes Colorado Buffaloes' Offensive Line Following Son's Injury
Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023Deion Sanders criticized the Colorado Buffaloes' offensive line following a game in which his son, Shadeur Sanders, had to receive a painkilling injection due to an injury. The Colorado Buffaloes were defeated by UCLA in the game, leading to a critical evaluation of their performance. UCLA's team wore retro Air Jordans with their throwback uniforms during the game.