The Authority Report

This week's Authority Report discusses Arizona's next step in basketball recruiting, which redshirt freshmen are likely to contribute on the football team, answers readers' questions, and more.



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My Take on Cliff

CHICAGO - Coach John Groce’s name wasn’t among those on the sign-in sheet.



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Gators have limited roster available

Florida will play its exhibition game on Friday night against Florida Southern with only six scholarship players. The laundry list of injuries combined with three suspensions left head coach Billy Donovan without an expected starting lineup on Thursday. The Gators aren’t sure how many players they’ll have for the season opener on November 8.



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Texas Basketball Recruiting Update

With National Signing Day approaching quickly, where does Texas basketball recruiting sit?



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SLU Dominates Fontbonne 94-38 In Opener

BillikenReport.com's Ben Weixlmann shares some thoughts from Saint Louis' 94-38 victory over Fontbonne in the first exhibition of the 2013-14 season.



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Entrance for 'Gate 21' — Vol. LXXXIV

The InsideTennessee staff combined to put together this 2,600-word installment of "Gate 21" for its site members. From recruiting to team news, sign in or subscribe now to get educated on what's going on in Big Orange Country.



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McGowens Talks USM Commitment

Southern Miss has added another big time talent as Davaris McGowens of Gray Prep Academy in Columbia, (SC) has pledged to Coach Tyndall and the Eagles. He took a few minutes to talk about his commitment with GoldenEaglePride.com.



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UTSA Wins Exhibition 80-60

UTSA starts off 2013-14 campaign with win in exhibition game.



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Calipari debating how far to extend rotation

Kentucky’s newly-minted No. 1-ranked team is eager to play someone in different-colored jerseys, and John Calipari is ready to see how outside competition may affect his rotation plans entering the season.



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Norvell Next in Line

Simeon graduated a talented group of seniors after last year's fourth-consecutive state championship. Now a young group of players have to reload at Simeon, including guard Zack Norvell.



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Texas Basketball Scrimmage Report

Texas held a closed-door basketball scrimmage this past weekend against Davidson.



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Basketball Tigers Play Host to Paine

The Auburn men's basketball team will play an exhibition game on Friday night vs. Paine College.



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Hoosiers nab Blackmon again

Tom Crean and Indiana got their man on Thursday night. Indiana landed the commitment of four-star shooting guard James Blackmon.



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Highlights: James Blackmon

James Blackmon is one of the nation's top shooters in 2014 and now off the board. Here's a highlight reel of Blackmon at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.



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Analysis: Blackmon Jr. picks the Hoosiers

2014 guard James Blackmon Jr. committed to Indiana on Thursday just three months after decommitting. What does it mean? Read more.



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Exhibition Opener

There will be two former Little Rock Central stars on the court Friday night when Arkansas hosts Missouri Southern in an exhibition game Friday night at 7 p.m.



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Izzo Big Ten Media Day

With his team being named a unanimous favorite to win the Big Ten Conference; Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo addressed the media during the conferences media day.



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Hoops Feature: Ben Moore

SMU forward Ben Moore talks about his expectations and more!



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OSU Begins Season Ranked No. 8

Oklahoma State begins the basketball season ranked eighth in the Associated Press poll. It's the highest preseason for the Cowboys since beginning the 2004-05 season ranked No. 7 in the AP preseason poll. That OSU team won 26 games and were the Big 12 regular season and postseason tournament champions.



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Beilein Says Rule Changes Won’t Affect U-M

At Big Ten Media Day I Chicago today Michigan headman John Beilein tackled questions about the target that success puts on his team’s back, the impact success has had on recruiting, the rule changes coming to college basketball, and more.



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iPTV - Cliff: 'I'm Still Undecided'

The latest in the Chase for Alexander -- Straight from the source...



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Calipari's question: Where does Willis fit?

Derek Willis's performance in Kentucky's Blue-White Scrimmage has forcesd UK coach John Calipari to re-evaluate his plans for freshman forward. Could the most unheralded member of the Wildcats' latest No. 1 recruiting class get more PT than expected this season?



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Robinson III Hoping Tuesday ‘Just The Start'

Michigan sophomore Glenn Robinson III made a transition of sorts physically and strategically for the Wolverines this off-season. With added responsibility and muscle, Robinson III could be primed for a big campaign (VIDEO included).



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AW Video: Calipari Talks Exhibition Prep

In this AllWildcats.com Video feature, Kentucky coach John Calipari talks about the Wildcats as they prepare for their exhibition opener on Friday night against cross-town Transylvania University.



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VIDEO: Looney on Picking UCLA

The nation's #14-ranked prospect, Kevon Looney, talks on video about why he chose the Bruins...



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Highlights: Devin Booker

Devin Booker is off the board to Kentucky. Here's a highlight reel of the four-star 2014 shooting guard at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.



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Melvin Ejim Out 4-6 Weeks

Ejim is out four-six weeks after suffering a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise in Wednesday's practice, the Cyclones announced Thursday



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Only the driven can win in the Big Ten

Building and sustaining a winner in the Big Ten is a grueling task. It takes the brightest basketball junkies to handle the challenge.



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Booker discusses UK commitment

Devin Booker, a highly touted prospect out Mississippi, pledged to Kentucky on Thursday. Why did he pick the Wildcats? He broke down his decision to Scout.com.



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Melvin Ejim out 4-6 weeks

Hot News for PF Melvin Ejim



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Cats No. 1 in Preseason AP poll

For the first time since its 1995-96 championship season and for only the third time in program history, Kentucky will begin the year as the top-ranked team in college basketball.



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U of L hoops feature: Terry Rozier

The eighth in a series of stories published by Cardinal Authority on individual members of the University of Louisville basketball team. The latest installment looks at freshman Terry Rozier.



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IU not ranked in the AP top 25

The last time Indiana wasn't ranked in the Associated Press top 25, Christian Watford had yet to hit his buzzer-beating 3-pointer against Kentucky. But the first AP poll for this season has the Hoosiers on the outside looking in.



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Live Chat Friday at 3 p.m. ET

Join us Friday at 3 p.m. ET to talk all things Indiana football and basketball. And on both fronts there should be plenty to talk about. Join Terry Hutchens and Justin Albers in our weekly AllHoosiers.com chat.



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iPTV: It's a Wrap

Taylor Rooks and Fletcher Page break down what happened Thursday at Big Ten Basketball Media Day.



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Looney brings needed change for UCLA

Five-star Kevon Looney brings something that was greatly missing at UCLA in recent years.



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Gators start at 10 in AP Poll

Florida has multiple banged up and suspended players heading into his exhibition opener against Florida Southern, but the Gators will start the year at No. 10 in the AP Poll.



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Big Ten Media Day: Evan Gordon

Evan Gordon talked about several topics in his breakout session at Thursday's Big Ten Media Day in Chicago. Included were the exhibition game, the new rules about guarding players and some early thoughts on his freshmen teammates.



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UCLA pulls surprise pledge

Five-star power forward Kevon Looney came to a decision on Thursday, and it was one that shocked nearly everybody.



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Looney to UCLA

Milwaukee (Wisc.) Hamilton power forward Kevon Looney has committed to UCLA, and his commitment could have an impact on another key recruitment in the 2014 class...



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BSRTV: One-on-one with Matt Painter

Boiler Sports Report's Chris Emma sits down with Purdue coach Matt Painter.



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Following Suit

Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita, Kan., has become a pipeline of sorts for Ole Miss basketball.



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Highlights: Kevon Looney

Kevon Looney is one of the nation's top prospects in 2014 and now off the board. Here's a highlight reel of the five-star power forward from adidas Nations.



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Big Ten coaches speak out about rule changes

The rule changes were the talk of Big Ten Media Day in Chicago on Thursday.



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Baylor Basketball Preview Part 2

In part one of the Baylor Basketball preview, we got to know the newcomers and how the front court and back court could line up for the Bears. Now, what will they look like on offense look like and what can we expect from the 2013-2014 Bears?



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Big Ten Media Day: Will Sheehey

Will Sheehey talked at Thursday's Big Ten Basketball Media Day in Chicago about how the team is coming together, what it learned from the exhibition game and specifically his impressions of the incoming class of freshmen.



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Penn State’s Frazier Back on Top

After missing most of 2012-13 due to injury, the Nittany Lion guard lands a spot on the preseason All-B1G team for 2013-14. The media is not expecting much from PSU as a team, though.



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Sources: Jones may start three freshmen

With less than two weeks until LSU's season opener, coach Johnny Jones is considering a starting lineup featuring three freshmen. TSD's Ben Love has the latest details inside.



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Live from Big Ten Basketball Media Day

Here is a live look from Big Ten Basketball Media Day in Rosemont, Ill.



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Jon Davis Fits DePaul’s Plans

The Blue Demons landed another prospect out of Maryland on Wednesday. DePaul really wanted another guard for 2014. They got their man in Jon Davis. We talk with the future Blue Demon in this report.



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Announcement Primer: Devin Booker

Devin Booker, a four-star shooting guard out of Mississippi, will announce his college decision at his high school Thursday afternoon. Scout.com gives you a look into his recruitment, his game and makes predictions.



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Could Peters be the Next Man Up?

The Terps will be without sophomore guard Seth Allen for 8-10 weeks. Could freshman point guard Roddy Peters be the one to step in for the injured Allen? Peters talks about how his game has progressed, what he brings to the court, and more...



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Buckeyes Tabbed Third In Big Ten Poll

The Ohio State men's basketball team yet again is thought of as one of the best in the Big Ten going into the season, but the Buckeyes won't start at the top of the heap. Instead, the Big Ten announced today that the team is predicted to finish third in the conference. In addition, Aaron Craft is a first-team All-Big Ten preseason choice.



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Gallery: Robinson Flies High in Exhibition

Photos from Michigan's exhibition opener versus Concordia. Glenn Robinson, Derrick Walton, Caris LeVert, Nik Stauskas, Zak Irvin, and more.



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Video: Walton Feels Ready to Lead

After his 11 point,four assist effort in Michigan's exhibition opener versus Concordia, freshman point guard Derrick Walton discussed his transition into the college game, first game butterflies, the challenge of playing a leadership role as a freshman, and more.



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Announcement Primer: Kevon Looney

Five-star power forward Kevon Looney is on the verge of a college commitment. Here is a look at his talent, his recruitment, and ultimately what school we think he will choose.



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VIDEO: LaVine on First Game

Zach LaVine talks about the alley oop dunk to start his career, how he needs to improve on defense, and the informal dunk competition between he and Norman Powell...



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VIDEO: Adams, Powell After Win

Jordan Adams and Norman Powell talk about their comfort level in the offense and the issues the team had on defense in the first half against San Bernardino...



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Live Tweets: Big Ten Media Day

Join Boiler Sports Report for live updates from Big Ten Media Day. Publisher Chris Emma and reporters from across the Big Ten will be updating the event via Twitter.



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VIDEO: Alford after San Bernardino

Steve Alford talks about switching between man and zone defenses, the deficiencies on defensive rebounding, and the overall play of the team on Saturday...



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WildcatAuthority Podcast

This week's podcast discusses Arizona's performance against Augustana, how the team looks moving forward, and recruiting. Listen for all the latest surrounding Arizona basketball.



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Cats poised for two big commitments?

Kentucky may be poised to pick up commitments from two of the best shooting guard prospects in the country on Thursday, James Blackmon Jr. and Devin Booker.



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Badger Nation's Exhibition Impressions

Badger Nation gives its impressions from Wisconsin's 80-51 victory over UW-Platteville on Wednesday night at the Kohl Center.



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Stanford lands late blooming post

Stanford picked up an important commitment in 2014 post Michael Humphrey. What kind of player is the Cardinal landing in the Top 100 prospect?



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Humphrey picks Stanford

Michael Humphrey ended his recruitment on Wednesday, making a commitment to Stanford, giving the Cardinal two Top 100 pledges in the 2014 class.



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Nevada Basketball, Best Case/Worst Case Pt. 2

In part two of our series on Nevada basketball, we take a look at each player and even the head coach to examine what are the best case and worst case scenarios for the coming season.



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Game Recap: Exhibiting their Potential

Senior guard Ben Brust scored a game-high 20 points and sophomore forward Sam Dekker added 13, as Wisconsin out scored Platteville by 22 in the second half to earn a 80-51 victory at the Kohl Center.



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Purdue sloppy in exhibition win

Purdue opened its season with a victory in the exhibition opener. The effort was a bit shaky, but the Boilermakers began to answer some of those key questions.



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BOX SCORE: NC State 96, Pembroke 85

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Here are the stats from NC State's exhibition game against UNC Pembroke.



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Turner, Warren Talk Exhibition Win

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Ralston Turner and T.J. Warren met with the media following Wednesday's exhibition game.



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Prep Wing Stove Talks UL Visit

Louisiana prep wing Johnathan Stove recently made two official visits. Read more inside the Cajun Redzone.



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Pack downs Pembroke, 96-85

NC State defeated UNC Pembroke 96-85 in its first exhibition game on Wednesday night at Reynolds Coliseum, but the Pack also lost starting center Jordan Vandenberg to an ankle injury.



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Gottfried: "A Lot Of Good Things Tonight"

RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State head coach Mark Gottfried met with the media following Wednesday's exhibition game.



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Historic Debut

Former Syracuse star Michael Carter-Williams wasted no time making a name for himself in the NBA. He put up monster numbers during a historic debut while leading his team to victory.



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What We Learned: Nova Southeastern

InsideTheDawgPound takes a look back at the exhibition opener against Nova Southeastern to see what we learned.



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Kansas Rolls In Exhibition Opener

In the end, it was about what you’d expect from an exhibition basketball game. Months of anticipation rolled into one game with enough overreaction and hype, yet there’s reason to daydream about the possibilities, as Kansas rolled over Pittsburg State 97-57, Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse to open the 2013-14 season.



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4 Down, 2 To Go For Ball State Hoops

With addition of Combo Guard Francis Kiapway, the Cardinals filled one of the 6 spots available in the Class of 2014.



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Fast start to new season for young Wolverines

Six months removed from the national title game, the Michigan basketball team begins a fresh season. With new faces and new leaders, the Wolverines strive to show things could be even better this season. Last night was a good start.



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"Block" Party for '15

The 2015 class in the Greater SA area is top heavy with talent. Another top talent has caught the eye of the coaching staff and UTSA has him on the board.



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Anxious for his debut

CLEMSON - More than a year in the making, Jaron Blossomgame will make his debut at Littlejohn Coliseum on Friday night.



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Deep Arsenal

Intersquad scrimmages are fun, but individual players and teams are often placed on pedestals with lofty expectations that will prove to be impossible to live up to during the regular season. UK’s Blue-White Scrimmage on Tuesday is no different



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"We've got a chip on our shoulder."

TCU basketball held its media day on Tuesday, and Trent Johnson as well as players Jarvis Ray and Karviar Shepherd spoke with the media about their expectations for the 2013-2014 season.



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SR.com TV: Head Coach Eddie Jordan

PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Rutgers basketball is more than a week from opening its season but already has a scrimmage against St. Peter's under its belt. Speaking two days before an open exhibition against Caldwell, head coach Eddie Jordan discussed their first setting against another team and what comes next.



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Robinson brings roster versatility

With his size, skill, and athleticism, Devin Robinson fills some holes in what is a very talented Gators roster.



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B1G Time!

A preview of the Big Ten Basketball conference -- how the teams will shake out and the players who will most impact the standings.



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Robinson goes with Florida

Devin Robinson made his college commitment on Wednesday. He's headed to Florida.



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Robinson commits to Florida

2014 forward Devin Robinson chose the Gators over Indiana on Wednesday afternoon.



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Highlights: Devin Robinson

Florida landed a big commitment in Devin Robinson. Here are highlights of the Top 25 2014 prospect from the NBPA Top 100 Camp.



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Notebook: GVSU edition

Looking at what MSU showed in its exhibition win against Grand Valley State on Tuesday and what was said after the game by players and Tom Izzo.



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Looney Ready to Announce

Down to a final six schools, Milwaukee Hamilton five-star forward Kevon Looney will announce his college choice at 11 a.m. CT Thursday. Do the Badgers have a chance? Badger Nation, with the help of national recruiting analyst Rob Harrington, take a look at Looney.



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WKU picked to win Sun Belt

The Hilltoppers were picked to win the Sun Belt Conference in the 2013-14 men's basketball preseason coaches' poll.



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Check Out The 2013 Basketball Preview Cover!

We recently completed our 2013-2014 Basketball Preview issue, due out shortly, that features NC State sophomore point guard Tyler Lewis!



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Indiana picked sixth in the Big Ten

The official Big Ten poll will be released Thursday at Big Ten Basketball Media Day. But it only has the top three teams listed. In the annual unofficial poll all 12 teams are represented. Check out where every team is predicted to finish this season.



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Carroll the heart of Boilermaker basketball

Only Purdue Pete can top what Travis Carroll represents as a Boilermaker. The Purdue senior forward is eager to make his final year in black and gold count.



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Roundtable: Conference realignment

What began in 2010, with lurid rumors about Texas and the potential collapse of the Big 12, and ultimately led to a massive reshuffling of the conference deck, appears to have achieved equilibrium here in late 2013.



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Preview: San Bernardino

Wednesday night's game against San Bernardino is only an exhibition and, of course, exhibitions are never a great indicator about a team. But it does give us our first glimpse of Alford's version of the Bruins...



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Primer: Devin Robinson Decision

2014 forward Devin Robinson will make his announcement at 3:30 p.m. today.



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Rutgers Assistant Cox Happy to Join Jordan

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Associate head coach David Cox enters his fourth season with Rutgers basketball in a unique situation. Helping to rebuild the roster with his recruiting ties, Cox discussed his experiences in the transition to head coach Eddie Jordan.



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Morning After: Ky. Wesleyan blow out

The Morning After is a feature at Cardinal Authority this season for men’s basketball games. The feature will be five thoughts from the game the night before. We’ll start with thoughts on a 115-67 blowout of Kentucky Wesleyan.



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Recruiting Rewind: Kevon Looney

The first of several remaining Duke targets in the class of 2014 will make his collegiate decision on Thursday when Kevon Looney announces his decision at 11AM CST. Here's a primer for fans heading into the final hours.



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Web Run: Pack Hosting Exhibition vs. UNC-P

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Beilein Likes Defensive ‘Quickness,’ Passing

Michigan coach John Beilein appeared to walk away quite pleased after his Wolverines toppled Concordia 117-44 in their exhibition opener Tuesday night. Beilein on what he was able to gather from his young, talented team (VIDEO included).



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4-Star SF Holds SMU Offer

D.J. Williams talks about his SMU offer and more inside!



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Depth shines in Blue-White Scrimmage

Kentucky’s annual Blue-White Scrimmage may have led to more questions than answers for John Calipari. Usually, that’s a bad thing for a coach. Not necessarily so in this case.



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Recap: Michigan Shares Wealth in Win Over CU

VIDEO: FOXSportsNEXT breaks down Michigan's 117-44 drilling of Concordia in their exhibition opener Tuesday night, Glenn Robinson III's hot scoring, the improved athleticism of Nik Stauskas, Caris LeVert's aggression, freshman point guard Derrick Walton's debut, and what was most impressive about the young Wolverines.



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Byrd gets into the mix against GVSU

Junior knocks down a pair of 3-pointers in Spartans' exhibition win -- and "looked good doing it," said Tom Izzo.



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AW Photo Gallery: Blue-White Scrimmage

This AllWildcats.com photo gallery features several images from Tuesday's Blue-White Scrimmage at Rupp Arena, including Willie Cauley-Stein denying Derek Willis' attempt to dunk over him on a night that featured 19 slams by the Cats.



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Kaminski suspended against GVSU

Redshirt freshman forward might miss "two or three" games, Izzo says



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Announcement Primer: Devin Robinson

It has been a long recruitment for Devin Robinson, but now the four-star forward is the verge of a decision.



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Demons Down Flyers

After a slow start in the first half, the Blue Demons fought back in the second half to take down the Division II Lewis Flyers 84-79 in tonight’s exhibition at McGrath-Phillips Arena.



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AW Video: James Young on B-W Scrimamge

Kentucky freshman wing James Young talks about scoring a game-high 25 points in Tuesday's Blue-White Scrimmage and what he thought about his teammates' play in this AllWildcats.com Video feature.



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From the locker room: Cards cruise

The Louisville Cardinals had no problem dispatching Kentucky Wesleyan on Tuesday night, defeating the Panthers 115-67 in exhibition play. Here are a few videos of Rick Pitino and player post game comments.



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AW Video: Julius Randle on B-W Scrimmage

In this AllWildcats.com Video, Kentucky freshman Julius Randle talks about his performance at the Blue-White Scrimamge on Tuesday at Rupp Arena, including his role in both posterizing and getting posterized by a teammate.



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Blue-White Scrimmage Notes

Notes and tidbits from Kentucky's Blue-White Scrimmage on Tuesday at Rupp Arena. Freshman wing James Young scored a game-high 25 points to lead the Blue squad to a 99-71 win.



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Nevada Basketball, Best Case/Worst Case

Nevada basketball will have a nearly entirely new look this coming season, especially in the front court, where head coach David Carter cleaned house and restocked with a host of new frontline players. If Nevada is going to be successful this season, several players will need to have a good season, not just Deonte Burton.



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Spartans roll in exhibition opener

Appling's 17 points lead Michigan State to 101-52 win against Grand Valley State on Tuesday in East Lansing.



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Baylor Bears Basketball Preview Part 1

With basketball season fast-approaching (NEXT FRIDAY!), we take a look at the Baylor Bears with a bunch of new faces and some old hands that came back for one more ride.



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Live Game Blog: Butler vs Nova Southeastern

Butler opens the season with an exhibition game against Division-2 Nova Southeastern.



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AW Video: Calipari on B-W Scrimmage

In this AllWildcats.com Video feature, Kentucky head coach John Calipari talks about Tuesday's Blue-White Scrimmage at Rupp Arena.



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Harrell leads Cards past KWC, 115-67

University of Louisville sophomore Montrezl Harrell scored a team-high 20 points to lead the Cardinals to a 115-67 victory over Kentucky Wesleyan in front of 20,288 at the KFC Yum! Center.



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U-M blasts Concordia in 117-44 exhibition win

It was only an exhibition. But what an exhibit of talent it was for the 2013-14 Wolverines.



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Bragg Keeping Elite Company

As quiet as they come, Carlton Bragg's recruitment is plenty loud enough to compliment for his low-key personality.



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Booker to announce on Thursday

Devin Booker set his decision date. He'll announce on Thursday.



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UK In The NBA: Tipoff Edition

Tuesday marks the start of the 2012-13 NBA season, and there are plenty of storylines to follow as we begin our second-annual UK In The NBA series at AllWildcats.com.



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Kruger talks Sooners

Days until OU's basketball season starts, coach Lon Kruger discusses how this year's team is looking.



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Bone still seeing rust, but let’s play four!

PULLMAN – The Cougs’ new opportunistic offense, new pressure defense and some new NCAA rules were are all the mind of Ken Bone on Tuesday. And the prospect of putting four guards out there on the court at times was clearly an idea Bone relishes. But first up for Cougars’ basketball team, said Bone, will be shaking the rust off of two key contributors.



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BYU’s guard line strongest of past few years

The strength of the 2013-14 BYU men’s basketball team is its guard play. With Tyler Haws, Matt Carlino and Kyle Collinsworth, the Cougars look to have a very strong core group of guards. Add in Anson Winder and the addition of a few promising prospects, and the Cougars appear to have their best guard line since Jimmer Fredette and Jackson Emery were breaking records as seniors three seasons ago.



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Decision set for Blackmon

Four-star shooting guard James Blackmon is now ready to make up his mind.



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Blackmon Jr. to announce decision Thursday

2014 guard James Blackmon Jr. will make his college decision live on ESPNU.



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VIDEO: Anderson on Differences

Kyle Anderson talks about the differences between this year and last at UCLA and what role he sees himself having...



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Ultimate Top 100 Hoops Rankings

Scout has ranked prospects from the 2014, 2015, and 2016 basketball classes in its Ultimate Top 100...



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Bolden happy with progress

Jonah Bolden's game has progressed since arriving at Findlay Prep, and he's also making strides in his recruitment. The 2014 prospect discusses the move from Australia and where his recruiting stands.



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Huggins Press Conference: Finding Strengths

With a closed scrimmage against Ohio State in its rearview mirror, the West Virginia men's basketball team is heading into the final few days before it kicks off the 2013-14 season.



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Jacobs on his style of play

USC freshman guard Julian Jacobs discusses his style of play on the hardwood.



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Back with a purpose

LSU forward Johnny O'Bryant III generated a lot of enthusiasm around the Tiger program when he opted to return for his junior season. Now, with the 2013-14 campaign on the brink, O'Bryant talks about what's motivating him to push LSU to greater heights.



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Video: Boilermakers meet the media

Purdue players preview their exhibition matchup with Indianapolis.



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Get AllHoosiers.com premium access for FREE!

The deadline is Friday at midnight to get AllHoosiers.com premium content free through the end of the year. That's the rest of the football season and the first 14 games of IU basketball absolutely free. Sign up for any length subscription and you won't be billed until Jan. 1.



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Johnson eager for the exhibition

Senior guard Terone Johnson previews Purdue's exhibition with Indianapolis. Boiler Sports Report offers video of the interview.



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Johnson set for sophomore season

Purdue point guard Ronnie Johnson is ready to start his sophomore season. He discusses that and more in this Boiler Sports Report video interview.



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Carroll proud to be a captain

Senior fowrard Travis Carroll was named a co-captain of Purdue. He discusses the honor in this Boiler Sports Report video feature.



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Simpson set to step in

Purdue center Jay Simpson will fill the void left by the suspended A.J. Hammons. The redshirt freshman discusses that and more in this Boiler Sports Report video interview.



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On Gard: Brother Were Made to Coach

From heated one-on-one battles in their parents' backyard to studying the coaching craft under some influential teachers, Wisconsin associated head coach Greg Gard and Platteville head coach Jeff Gard are enjoying the journey.



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Paul Watson Expanded Role in Freshman Season

Freshman small forward Paul Watson is expected to take on an expanded role due to depth in the frontcourt.



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Another year of high expectations at Duke

DURHAM, N.C. — High expectations are nothing new at Duke. What's different this year are the ages of the players who have to live up to them.



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Norris knows Enfield's style

USC assistant coach Kevin Norris discusses the transition from Florida Gulf Coast to USC...



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Nzei Talks Iowa Visit

New York forward Michael Nzei took his first official visit this past weekend as he saw Iowa. The Nigerian native enjoyed his time in the Midwest and holds the Hawkeyes in high regard. Get the latest on his recruitment in this premium story.



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Alexander sets another visit

Cliff Alexander, a five-star recruit out of Chicago (Ill.) Curie, set another visit.



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SG/SF Likes 'Runners

In the last few days the UTSA Basketball staff has come out blazing letting it all out and targeting some of the top juco talent for their 2014 class. This combo wing is the latest confirmed target.



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It's Time

This year’s Kansas basketball team is arguably the most talented in the history of one of college basketball’s most tradition rich programs.



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JUCO SG picks Minnesota

Minnesota now has three commitments in their 2014 class. Junior College guard Carlos Morris joined the fold on Tuesday.



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Fazekas picks Providence

Providence dipped into Indiana and nabbed a class of 2015 prospect on Tuesday.



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U of L hoops feature: Wayne Blackshear

The sixth in a series of stories published by Cardinal Authority on individual members of the University of Louisville basketball team. The sixth installment looks at junior Wayne Blackshear.



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Recruits' Late Night Takeaways

Volleyball, dancing, Top 10 lists, bright lights… and even more dancing. North Carolina’s season-opening event, “Late Night with Roy,” isn’t like most schools’ and that’s fine, according to some of the top high school players in the country.



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Mitchell is emerging at Brewster

After missing the past summer due to injury Donovan Mitchell fell off the radar some, but he looks ready to have a huge season as a junior.



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Boudreaux Believes in McCaffery

Iowa was one of the first schools to jump in with a scholarship offer for Illinois forward Evan Boudreaux. The 2015 Illinois forward visited the school last fall and returned this past weekend for the Black and Gold Blowout and a football game. He talked about the visit and the rest of his recruitment in this premium story.



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VIDEO: Adams Talks Exhibition

Jordan Adams talks about his excitement level heading into the exhibition on Wednesday and the main differences between last year and this...



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DePaul vs. Lewis Exhibition Game Preview

The Blue Demons take on the Lewis University Flyers in a pre-season exhibition at McGrath-Phillips Arena on Tuesday night. We preview the game in this report.



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U of L hoops feature: Akoy Agau

The sixth in a series of stories published by Cardinal Authority on individual members of the University of Louisville basketball team. The sixth installment looks at freshman Akoy Agau.



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“That’s why you come to Michigan State”

Big-time schedule helps bring excitement, players to East Lansing ... at least, that's what they say heading into a season with some high-profile games on the docket.



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Change And Challenges

Coach Fran Dunphy commented at Monday’s Temple Men’s Basketball Media Day that this season stands to be as challenging as his first one as Owls’ coach. Dunphy’s first Temple team went 12-18 but the next year started a run of six straight NCAA Tournament appearances. The Owls should exceed that record, but after losing five starters this stacks up as a challenging season.



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Video: Players after Augustana

Gabe York, T.J. McConnell, and Rondae Jefferson met with the media after Monday's win. View the video to hear their thoughts on the way they played, thoughts going forward, and more.



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Game Notes: Augustana

Arizona won handily over Augustana in the first and only exhibition game of the season. Read on to find out who the player of the game was, the stat of the night, and more.



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Video: Miller after Augustana

Sean Miller met with the media after Monday's win over Augustana. View the video for his thoughts on the overall team performance, T.J. McConnell, and more.



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“Band of brothers” spark summer for MSU

Five basketball players living together was a big part of the team chemistry, summer work that Tom Izzo has praised heading into the season.



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Arizona cruises by Augustana

Arizona easily defeated Augustana in its exhibition on Monday night. Read on for a complete recap of the action.



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Guards Shine In 109-67 Exhibition Game Win

The Auburn men's basketball team shot close to 60 percent as the Tigers defeated Victory University in a preseason exhibition game.



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Alberts commits to Gonzaga

Gonzaga added Byran Alberts to the fold on Monday, giving them three commitments in the 2014 class.



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Undermanned On The Wing

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. --- Marcus Paige prepared during the offseason to play some minutes at the shooting guard position. But when asked who - in the absence of P.J. Hairston, Leslie McDonald and J.P. Tokoto - played small forward in North Carolina’s recent scrimmage against Vanderbilt, the sophomore pointed his thumb inward and smiled.



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Monday Madness: NCAA-to-NBA comparisons

The NBA regular season is upon us, and college basketball’s tip-off is right around the corner. Which means for at least a few cities (Philly and Phoenix, stand up), the countdown is on to the 2014 NBA draft.



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Chinanu Onuaku: Evaluation

They can't all be scorers, and they can't all be defenders or rebounders, either. Louisville pledge Onuaku excels on one half of the court.



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Horford healthy, excited to start the season

Veteran center Jon Horford has had a very strong summer, working towards being injury free out on the court. This year Jon looks to contribute more not only on the floor but off it as well. He talks about his leadership and thoughts on the young Wolverines.



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For WSU's Hawkinson, head starts are the norm

PULLMAN – Cougar freshman forward Josh Hawkinson will don No. 24 this season in tribute to his mother Nancy, who wore it as a hoops star at Washington. And his plans to make an impact this season at Washington State will come with his mom and dad sporting their Cougar gear in the crowd – something nearly unthinkable a few months back.



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VIDEO: Powell on Defending PGs

Norman Powell addresses whether he'll start this season and talks about his role of defending opposing point guards...



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Brown Makes an Impression

Elijah Brown made an impressive first impression at Hinkle Fieldhouse during the Blue/White Scrimmage



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LSU Basketball Media Day: Photo Gallery

LSU men's and women's basketball continued Monday its launch of the 2013-14 season with Media Day. Check out these pictures of Tiger Basketball.



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VIDEO: Alford on Monday

Steve Alford talks about how prepared the team is for the exhibition game on Saturday and whether he has a starting lineup mapped out...



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McGary Out, Starters Uncertain vs. Concordia

Michigan coach John Beilein discusses the health and rehab process of sophomore big man Mitch McGary, lineups for tomorrow’s exhibition opener with Concordia, on Mark Donnal’s status, and what he’s hoping to see from freshmen Derrick Walton and Zak Irvin (VIDEO included).



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Pitino prepares Cards for Wesleyan

The University of Louisville basketball team will have its opener on Tuesday night, playing Kentucky Wesleyan in an exhibition game at the KFC Yum! Center. U of L coach Rick Pitino added a captain and updated the media on his team’s injury report on Monday afternoon during a news conference.



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HD VIDEO: Tim Quarterman

TSD publisher Ben Love talks with LSU freshman point guard Tim Quarterman at the team's Media Day. Check out the HD video below for Quarterman's thoughts on how he's developing in the preseason.



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Hammons suspended for three games

Purdue sophomore center A.J. Hammons will miss two exhibitions and the season-opener.



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Gray backs off FSU pledge

Maybe he'll find stability eventually, but for the time being Josh Gray continues to weigh his options.



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Hart, 'There's a sense of urgency'

USC assistant coach Jason Hart discusses the process of rebuilding the Trojans basketball program under first year head coach Andy Enfield and his staff...



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Trojan Tip-Off Highlights

Check out highlights from Sunday's basketball debut at USC.



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Anunoby Back at Iowa

Ogugua Anunoby returned this weekend to Iowa City for the second time in three months. The Class of 2015 forward from Jefferson City (MO) watched the Black and Gold Blowout and attended the Hawkeyes football game. He spoke with Hawkeye Insider about the trip, what he's hearing from the coaches and a few upcoming visits he's looking to take.



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Allen feels like he fits

Arizona received a commitment from 6-foot-2 guard Kadeem Allen. Read on to see why he made the decision, how he fits in, and more.



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Kirk's game and name blossoming

For a few minutes at this past weekend's Phenom Top 150 Camp, Kirk looked like he might steal the show.



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Major interest for Smith

Back at the CP3 skills session in August, Smith proved he could hold his own versus elite seniors such as Tyus Jones. Now, he's becoming a prominent performer in his own right.



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Scout.com's Ultimate 100

The normal way to look at recruiting rankings has always been based on each particular class. Today, however, we are releasing the Scout.com Ultimate 100, which takes a look at the top 100 prospects regardless of class.



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JUCO selects Arizona

The Arizona Wildcats got a pledge from a veteran who should bring scoring to the table in 2014



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Wildcats get a commitment

Arizona has added to its 2014 class. Read on to see who it is and more.



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Robinson impresses in Haunted Hall scrimmage

Freshman Stanford Robinson's knee didn't seem to bother him too much on Sunday. Here's a player-by-player analysis from the Haunted Hall of Hoops scrimmage.



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Wait Nearly Over

For the Kansas Jayhawks, the 2013-14 basketball season is arguably the most highly anticipated basketball season in the history of the program. Head coach Bill Self landed arguably the nation’s top recruiting class and with a group of returning players that make up a nice nucleus, Kansas has it’s sights set on another National Championship banner to hang in the rafters of Allen Fieldhouse.



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Gordon taking everything in stride

Class of 2016 star Eron Gordon is in no hurry to make his college decision.



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LSU Basketball Media Day Coverage

The women's and women's basketball teams will open the doors to their programs on Monday, sharing the latest in their preparations for the 2013-14 season at LSU Basketball Media Day. TSD's Ben Love and Hunter Paniagua will be live with the latest tidbits.



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U of L hoops feature: David Levitch

The fifth in a series of stories published by Cardinal Authority on individual members of the University of Louisville basketball team. The fifth installment looks at walk-on David Levitch.



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Media Day: Jeff Meyer Previews Wolverines

VIDEO: Michigan basketball assistant joins FOXSportsNEXT to break down the 2013-14 Wolverines as they prepare to open up exhibition play Tuesday. Meyer talks moving on from last year, the point guard battle, leadership and the development of Mitch McGary and Glenn Robinson III.



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Goloman Pledges to UCLA

Gyorgy Goloman, a 6-foot-9 native of Hungary, committed to Steve Alford and his staff just a day after returning home from his official visit...



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Goloman pledges to UCLA

Gyorgy Goloman, a 6-foot-10 native of Hungary, committed to Steve Alford and his staff just a day after returning home from his official visit.



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Big East Tip-Off Party Photo Gallery

On Friday night at McGrath-Phillips Arena in Lincoln Park, the DePaul Blue Demons and the Big East had themselves a Tip-Off Party on FOX Sports 1. Be sure to check out or photo gallery from Friday festivities.



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Dollar breaks down the WAC

You don't need Bob Knight to tell you that Western Athletic Conference basketball isn't quite on par with the Big Ten, but here's another discrepancy: Whereas longtime Big Ten coaches like Tom Izzo, Bo Ryan and Thad Matta know what to expect from most of their conference rivals, the coaches in the WAC are just getting to know each other following an offseason overhaul.



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Mayes wants to be more vocal

Jordin Mayes has had a specific role since arriving to Arizona. Now he wants to be more of a vocal leader. View the video to see him discuss this and more.



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McConnell ready to make it count

T.J. McConnell's role has changed dramatically in one year. Read on for his thoughts on being a leader, what that role will be, and more.



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Trice healthy and ready to lead

Junior point guard had full offseason in gym, weight room at Michigan State after an injury and illness hampered summer last year.



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Falling Over Cliff

Illinois showed Cliff Alexander the love this weekend while the five-star big man was on his official visit.



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Young, Calliste Dominant In Debuts

EUGENE - We've seen it before, a mass exodus of talent, a nearly brand new roster and somehow Dana Altman manages to overcome those obstacles. Altman and his staff began 2013-14 roster overhaul with a 99-59 win over Northwest Christian Sunday at Matthew Knight Arena.



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Hoops Recruiting Central: Weekend Analysis

Max Hoetzel committed, and others visited. Summing it all up in one place here.



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Hoetzel commits to IU

Max Hoetzel found his college home. He committed to Indiana while on an official visit on Sunday.



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Photo Gallery: Men's Basketball Red/White

Here's a gallery from Arkansas' men's basketball Red/White game on Sunday at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.



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Heels Showing More Interest in Blakeney

North Carolina continues to pay more attention to 2015 shooting guard Antonio Blakeney.



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Hoetzel commits to Indiana

2014 forward Max Hoetzel is the Hoosiers' second commit in the class.



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Purdue's three greatest improvements

How Purdue has changed this season, and why it will pay dividends.



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Cowboys Have Plenty To Work On

STILLWATER - The last time Oklahoma State hosted Campbellsville, where Travis Ford got his first head coaching job, the Cowboys beat Ford's old school 102-38. OSU is ranked No. 12 in the preseason USA Today Coaches poll and the Cowboys have one of the nation's best players in Marcus Smart but the result in Sunday's exhibition game was not nearly as demonstrative. OSU won 80-70 over Campbellsville.



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White 112, Red 102

A trio of sophomores - Jacorey Williams (21 points), Michael Qualls (20) and Anthlon Bell (19) - powered the White squad over the Red 112-102 Sunday afternoon before 3,500 fans at Bud Walton Arena.



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Bland, 'We're a young team'

When Andy Enfield was hired as head coach at USC his first mission was to bring San Diego State assistant coach Tony Bland to Troy. Bland is now in his first season at USC as an assistant, he joined SCPlaybook to discuss season expectations for the program...



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Barbee's Team Plays Exhibition Game On Monday

Victory University will be at the Auburn Arena on Monday night for an exhibition basketball game vs. Coach Tony Barbee's Tigers.



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Heartbreak

The Arizona HS star has kept 3 schools dangling for a few months, last night he made his decision, and has the way players are recruited changing? Is it for the good?



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Blowout Gallery II

Our second photo gallery from the Black and Gold Blowout features more shots of recruits, the dunk contest from by Gabe Olaseni and the scrimmage.



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Carmichael worthy of heavy interest

Sometimes, a player feels like he simply has to make his move. Carmichael believed his ultimate basketball opportunities lay south, and thus he packed his bags for the 2013-14 season.



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Harris holds immense promise

He doesn't boast quite the reputation of in-state peers such as Junior Smith or Que Parker, but Harris is building his own name and recruitment this fall.



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Blowout Photos

Iowa athletics kicked off a fruitful weekend on campus with Friday night's Black and Gold Blowout. Hawkeye Insider was on hand at Carver and brings you a photo gallery of recruits, team introductions, including Fran McCaffery coming out an inflatable basketball, former Iowa players and more.



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Wildcats get versatile guard

He didn't need much time following his official visit to pick Kansas State.



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Video: Looking Back at Saturday's Win

Indiana beat USI 83-68 in exhibition play Saturday night. Here's a video package from Nolan Blair.



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Hoosier Links: Oct. 27, 2013

In today's links, we take a look back at Indiana's exhibition basketball opener from Saturday night.



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Indiana Stats: USI

AllHoosiers.com provides you with how each player did individually after each game.



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Coach Alexander Pleased With Post Development

Michigan Assistant Coach Bacari Alexander talks about what it will take to get back to that level, and goes into detail about the post position.



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From the stands: Bowie State

Reviewing the Blue Devils' first exhibition game of the 2014 season, a 103-67 win over D2 Bowie.



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U of L hoops feature: Dillon Avare

The fourth in a series of stories published by Cardinal Authority on individual members of the University of Louisville basketball team. The third installment looks at walk-on Dillon Avare.



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Clayton commits to WKU

The 6-foot-5 wing popped for the Toppers during his visit over the Oct. 26 weekend.



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Michigan Basketball Recruiting Primer

Updating the web's original and most complete Michigan basketball Best Guess list.



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Injury Report: IU vs. USI

Freshmen Stanford Robinson and Devin Davis did not play Saturday night.



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Mosquera-Perea shows off improvements

Hanner Mosquera-Perea was heralded to have improved during the offseason. Saturday night was a glimpse into how much that actually happened.



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Indiana vs. USI: What We Learned

Indiana beat Southern Indiana 83-68 in exhibition Saturday night. Read more to find out what we learned from the Hoosiers' first game.



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Aztecs land another big pledge

Steve Fisher and his staff are on a roll right now on the recruiting trail. The latest player to join the fold is Zylan Cheatham.



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Cougs down Wolpack in secret scrimmage

PULLMAN -- Technically speaking, Washington State and Nevada didn't square off against each other Saturday. But it's hard to keep a "secret scrimmage" secret in a college town full of students with smart phones.



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Marshall Shows His Strides

With plenty of guards vying for playing time this season for Wisconsin, sophomore guard George Marshall showed during Saturday's Red-White Scrimmage just how far his game has come.



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Indiana wins exhibition opener, 83-68

IU beat the University of Southern Indiana on Saturday night.



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TDDTV: Coach K Interview

Duke head coach reacts to his team's first exhibition game of the season



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TDDTV: Jabari Parker Interview

Freshman forward says the team was excited to have a chance to play a new opponent



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TDDTV: Rodney Hood Interview

Duke captain says his team has good and bad takeaways from Saturday's win.



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Duke blows past Bowie, 103-67

A balanced attack was far too much for the overmatched Bulldogs against Duke.



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Pregame Live Chat

Join me for a Live Chat now before tonight's exhibition game.



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Robinson Talks New Role in Offense

STORY: Soph. forward Glenn Robinson III will be looked to as primary scorer this season. How has he embraced the role? Read about it inside..*** W/VIDEO ***



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McGary says he's 'Feeling Great,' no Pain

Soph. PF Mitch McGary gives the latest on his back injury and a possible return. W/VIDEO



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Hoosier Links: Oct. 26, 2013

In today's links, we prepare you for Saturday night's exhibition opener against the University of Southern Indiana.



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Stauskas’ Stronger, Taking on Contact

Back for his second season in Ann Arbor after a three-point filled freshman year, shooting guard Nik Stauskas spent extra time in the gym this off-season eager to prove he can do more than put the ball in the basket from beyond the arc (VIDEO included).



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Derrickson commits to Georgetown

Four-star forward Marcus Derrickson, who ran with Team Takeover in the spring and summer, committed to Georgetown on Saturday.



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Walton Displaying Good Decision-Making

The potential heir to the thrown created by the 2012-13 National Collegiate Player of the Year Trey Burke, true freshman point guard Derrick Walton isn’t focused on high expectations from the outside. Instead, Walton is embracing his role as creator, knowing a scoring mentality will come (VIDEO included).



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Great Fit

Arkansas 2014 big man commit Trey Thompson took his official visit (6-9, 250) to Arkansas a couple of weekends ago and talks about how he feels at home and a great fit when it comes to being a Razorback.



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It's Early but Buzz looks at Team Rotations

Last week, Marquette's roster was impacted when Jr PF Jameel McKay decided to transfer and Fr PG Duane Wilson was lost for 4 weeks to a stress fracture in his lower leg. After the Halloween open practice on Friday night, I asked MU head coach Buzz Williams to assess his offensive rotations after losing 2 players from his 13 man roster.



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Open Hoops Scrimmage

TurtleSportsReport.com has LIVE updates from Maryland's open scrimmage on Saturday.



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Best of the Week

With football season in full swing, and basketball beginning, it’s been a very busy week surrounding Blue Devil athletics. Here’s some of the best coverage from around the web that you may have missed.



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Blueprint: Jarell Flora's jump shot

Few things can silence a cranky basketball purist like watching a pure shooter go to work. Jarell Flora is Seattle U's designated sniper, the shooter whose stroke can shut up those who may not appreciate the Redhawks' emphasis on athleticism, isolation and ball screens with this season's roster.



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Late Night: Recruit Photos

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. --- North Carolina hosted a number of prospects for Friday's "Late Night with Roy Williams" event.



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IU Insider Blog: Hoops season has arrived

There are a lot more questions than answers about a young Indiana basketball team heading into Saturday night's exhibition opener against Southern Indiana. Read on to find out what I think are a few of the more significant questions.



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Late Night Photo Gallery

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Inside Carolina photographer Jim Hawkins was on the baselines for Late Night with Roy. Check out his gallery ...



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Post Battle Continues

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – One day it’s Joel James. On Friday it was Kennedy Meeks.



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ICTV: Blue-White Highlights

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The 2013-14 UNC men's basketball team kicked off the season with an intra-squad scrimmage in the Smith Center.



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Back to Basketball

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – With music blaring from the Smith Center speakers, P.J. Hairston stepped through the curtain and onto the Late Night stage.



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Film Breakdown: Nate Mason

We take a look at Minnesota's new addition to their 2014 class in Jacksonville (FL.) senior point guard Nate Mason



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Hawks Blow It Out

A preseason of anticipation received more juice on Friday night when the Iowa hoops teams held their Black and Gold Blowout at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Hawkeye Insider was in the house and filed this report.



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ICTV: James’s Late Night Experience

The sophomore big man talks about his favorite part of Late Night, his number change, and shows off a few of his dance moves.



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ICTV: Roy Williams Late Night PC

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Coach Williams addresses the media after the event.



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ICTV: Sean May at Late Night

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The former Carolina player addresses the crowd and Coach Williams with a surprise speech at Late Night.



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Night of Hoops

The Ole Miss men's and women's basketball teams held the second annual Square Jam on the Square on Friday, which included a dunk contest and 3-point shootout.



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The Wiggins Effect

When Kansas head coach Bill Self landed the nation’s top basketball recruit in Andrew Wiggins, it sent waves throughout college basketball and it may serve as a game changer for the program under Self.



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It's Game Time

Indiana will open its basketball season with an exhibition games against the University of Southern Indiana on Saturday night.



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Blue/White Scrimmage

Butler kicks off the 2013-14 season with their annual Blue/White Scrimmage tonight.



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Kasongo does a Duck double dip

He loves me, he loves me not. Turns out, at least for the moment, he loves me.



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Multiple Offers For Hemsley

Jeremy Hemsley, one of the top guards in the class of 2015, gives us the latest on his recruitment...



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Mason pledges to Minnesota

Nate Mason picked Minnesota on Friday over strong interest from Virginia and Kansas State. Mason is Minnesota's second pledge in the 2014 recruiting class.



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Cleared to Play 2013-14 Season

The University of Oregon today announced through an Athletic Department on-line transfer guard Joseph Young has been cleared by NCAA Compliance to play for the Ducks for the 2013-14 season. Young transferred to Oregon from Houston will join fellow transfer and Portland native Mike Moser this Sunday when the Ducks play Northwest Christian University in an exhibition game.



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Ducks Open Season With Beacons

EUGENE -The Oregon men's basketball team opens its season Sunday versus fellow Eugene school Northwest Christian. For the 18th-ranked Ducks, the two pre-season games, the second against Point Loma, will be about defining roles.



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Nzei Visiting Iowa

Iowa is receiving an official visit from New York's Michael Nzei this weekend. Find out the latest on the power forward's recruitment and the timeline for his decision in this premium story.



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Trayvon Reed: Evaluation

They say defense wins championships, and while that axiom may be overstated, Reed certainly could play a big role for a triumphant team.



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UNC Offers Woods

Roy Williams visited Seventh Woods this week to present him with a North Carolina scholarship offer.



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U of L hoops feature: Stephan Van Treese

The third in a series of stories published by Cardinal Authority on individual members of the University of Louisville basketball team. The third installment looks at fifth-year senior Stephan Van Treese.



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Media Day: Thoughts on Michigan Basketball

VIDEO: FOXSportsNEXT's Josh Newkirk and Kyle Bogenschutz delve into what was gathered during Michigan basketball media day Thursday, the battle at point guard, Mitch McGary's health, a difficult schedule, and expectations heading into the opener.



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Howard discusses homecoming

USC's new transer Pe'Shon Howard talks about the transition to Trojan basketball.



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Beasley starting to emerge

Three-star Malik Beasley is starting to generate significant buzz in the state of Georgia.



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Highlights: Cameron Oliver

The 6-8 post from NorCal is back from his ACL and is looking athletic...



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Red Team Vs. Black Team

Texas Tech was raining 3's in the Red vs. Black scrimmage at United Spirit Arena. Toddrick Gotcher nailed five from downtown, Dusty Hannahs made three, Jordan Tolbert made a pair and several other were knocking them down. New point guard Robert Turner looked good as did Kader Tapsoba, who had a nice block on a dunk attempt by Tolbert. Here's some highlights from the scrimmage.



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Recruiting Roundup (October 25)

MSU picked up a basketball commit and looking back on visitors from last weekend -- there were many.



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A big recruiting weekend

Everything you need to know about Indiana's weekend visitors.



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Hoosier Links: Oct. 25, 2013

In today's links, we prepare you for Saturday's exhibition basketball game against Southern Indiana, and more.



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Fatherhood Focuses Basabe

Melsahn Basabe experienced life altering changes in the off-season that he hopes set him up for a super senior year. The New York native talks about having his mind focused on that task of leading the Hawkeyes to the next level.



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On Campus: Weekend of Oct. 25th

Only 20 prospects in Scout.com's 2014 top 100 are still available. Of those 20, eight will take college visits this weekend. Who is headed where? Find out in our On Campus report.



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Notebook: Carter settling in

The Florida coaches are still managing how much Eli Carter is on the court during practice, but when he’s out there, it’s easy to see his talent. The transfer guard broke his leg last season at Rutgers. The injury is fully healed, but Florida head coach Billy Donovan thinks it's still in the back of his mind. His play in practice shows what he’ll bring to the floor this season.



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Makinde London: Evaluation

On his way toward a top-100 ranking, somewhere along the way London forgot that he needed to determine his position. And that's not a bad thing.



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WKU basketball hosts Media Day

The Toppers return four starters from last year's NCAA tournament-qualifying squad.



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Jameel McKay to Visit ISU Nov. 17

McKay taking an official visit means the Cyclones are confident he'll give serious consideration to paying his own way through Spring 2014



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Previewing Duke v. Bowie State

The Blue Devils will open the 2013-2014 exhibition season on Saturday at 1:00 PM EST when Division II's Bowie State invades Cameron.



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DePaul and FOX Sports 1 Kick Off Season

CHICAGO - All eyes will be on DePaul and the BIG EAST Conference as FOX Sports 1 televises the BIG EAST Tip-Off Party on Friday, Oct. 25. A festive evening is planned in Lincoln Park as the Blue Demons kick off the 2013-14 season.



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Throw It Down

Texas Tech senior Jaye Crockett won the tip-off celebration slam dunk contest with a vicious windmill and a sweet 360 jam. Jamal Williams, Jr. and Robert Turner threw down some filthy dunks too.



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Three And Out: Washington

Hunter Hewitt of the San Francisco Chronicle helps us break down Saturday's match-up with Washington in this week's edition of Three And Out.



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Hoops Feature: Ryan Manuel

SMU guard Ryan Manuel talks about his expectations and more!



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In The Stands: McKendree Win

Join Fletcher Page & Taylor Rooks for a casual conversation about Illinois' exhibition win against McKendree.



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The Authority Report

This week's Authority Report discusses Stanley Johnson and other basketball recruits, some football recruits to keep an eye on, answers readers' questions, and more.



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Hannahs Goes Off

Texas Tech shooting guard Dusty Hannah puts on a show for fans during the tip-off celebration at United Spirit Arena.



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U of L hoops feature: Tim Henderson

The second in a series of stories published by Cardinal Authority on individual members of the University of Louisville basketball team. The first feature looks at senior Tim Henderson.



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Tumultuous journey brought McKissic to Tempe

For many Sun Devil fans, the Maroon & Gold scrimmage was the first opportunity to catch a glimpse of Shaquielle McKissic in action. The 6’5” wing player was largely unknown but a scrimmage-high 33 points later, most of them coming on crowd-pleasing dunks and three-pointers, and he became the talk of that night. The once homeless McKissic looked like anything but a newcomer to the Sun Devil squad.



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Player of the Game: Jon Ekey

With 12 points and six rebounds in 18 minutes, Jon Ekey was the Player of Game against McKendree.



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Luther is headed to ACC

Three-star forward Ryan Luther made a decision on his future Thursday night.



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Three Stars: Illinois vs. McKendree

Three Illini who helped Jon Ekey and the team prevail against McKendree.



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