Another 2015 PG Offer Extended

The Illini offered another 2015 point guard on Wednesday. Get the scoop here...

Eagles Hire Sadler

HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Southern Miss Director of Athletics Bill McGillis is proud to announce the hiring of Doc Sadler as the 20th head men's basketball coach in school history. Coach Sadler will be formally introduced at a press conference Thursday, May 1st at noon CT in the first floor main room of the Trent Lott Center on the Hattiesburg campus.

Winston Focused on AAU, Expects U-M Offer

2016 U of D (Mich.) Jesuit point guard Cassius Winston is coming off a strong sophomore season. Winston reflects on that campaign, his growth as a floor leader, what he’s hearing from Michigan, and more.

Norvell Focused on Winning

Simeon Sophomore Guard has one thing on his mind this spring. Winning. He talks about what he has to do to accomplish that and much more.

Michigan ‘Heavily’ Recruiting Eric Davis

Things continue to heat up in the recruitment of 2015 Saginaw (Mich.) Arthur Hill four-star shooting guard Eric Davis. Davis reflects on his junior year, thoughts on Michigan and Michigan State, visits planned, and more.

Stewart focus on six, sets one visit

Elijah Stewart is looking at six schools and has one official visit schedule for this weekend.

Nike Spring Showdown: Top Performers

See who showed out this past weekend in Romeoville as AAU season got underway at the Nike Spring Showdown including several underclassmen.

Back To The Office

Sadler spent one season in Ames, serving as Fred Hoiberg's right-hand man. Thought of as a defensive specialist, Sadler's influence on the Cyclones resulted in the nation's No. 72 adjusted defensive efficiency

Spiece Run N' Slam Preview

The Bill Hensley Memorial Run N' Slam Classic at Spiece Fieldhouse in Fort Wayne, IN, is one of the top tournaments every spring in the Midwest. We take a look at some of the top prospects expected at the event.

Allen commits to Florida

KeVaughn Allen made his college pick. He's headed to Florida.

Commitment Impact: Ryan Johnson

Wallace (N.C.) New Hope Christian Academy wing Ryan Johnson is the fifth commitment to Rutgers and coach Eddie Jordan in the class of 2014. ScarletReport.com is here to take a deeper look at Johnson's commitment, and where he fits in the first edition of Big Ten basketball on the Banks.

Deng Deng will visit LSU

Come inside with TSD's Ben Love for the latest on LSU's recruitment of 2014 JuCo forward Deng Deng ...

VIDEO: Turner's Announcement Ceremony

EULESS, Tex. - Scout and HornsDigest.com present full video from Myles Turner's commitment announcement, where the five-star athlete chose Texas...

Bowen Attracting Early Interest From Michigan

2017 Saginaw (Mich.) Arthur Hill guard Brian Bowen is one of the top prospects in the state as just a freshman. Bowen discusses his first year of high school, what schools are dropping by, interest in Michigan, and more.

Carter Narrows Top Schools

6-foot-9, 275 lbs center Terrell Carter of Redondo Beach (Calif) has narrowed down his list of top schools. Check inside for the latest on his top schools and his visits...

Bridges Open To Everybody, Likes U-M Offense

2016 Huntington (W.V.) Prep four-star power forward Miles Bridges is seeing his recruiting profile rise. Bridges discusses the schools coming after him, his thoughts on Michigan, and his play this spring.

James Dickey Back With Cowboys

James Dickey is returning to Gallagher-Iba Arena, where he spent seven years as an assistant coach for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Dickey was an assistant coach to Eddie Sutton and then Sean Sutton from 2002 to 2008, and has more than 10 years of experience as a head coach on the Division I level, most recently at the University of Houston. Dickey's hiring was announced by head coach Travis Ford.

Turner Still Keeping in Touch With Michigan

2015 New Hampton (N.H.) School wing A.J. Turner discusses his reclassification and adjustment to a new school, which college programs have kept in touch, his relationship with Michigan, and more.

Funderburk Mulling Visits, Michigan Included

2016 Lakewood (Ohio) St. Edward power forward Derek Funderburk continues to work his way back from injury. Funderburk assesses his play this spring, his plan for visits, talks Michigan, and more.

VIDEO: Turner Talks Texas

EULESS, Tex. - We go one on one with Trinity five-star Myles Turner, Scout's #2-ranked prospect, in this video interview immediately after he announced for Texas on Wednesday afternoon...

Video Breakdown: Prince Ali

An easy call for the national top 100 in the Class of 2015, Ali offers scoring, rebounding and specialist work as a transition finisher.

Deng Adel now a top '15 target for Louisville

Australian forward Deng Adel now plays at Victory Rock Prep in Bradenton, Fla., and after his performance last weekend at an event in Dallas has become a major target for the University of Louisville in the Class of 2015. Cardinal Authority has the latest on Adel.

Wanted to stay in Texas

EULESS, Texas – It was nearing his bed time on Tuesday and five-star center Myles Turner (Euless, Texas/Trinity) still hadn’t decided what school he was going to announce his commitment to on national television the following afternoon.

No depth? No problem

InsideTennessee meets all of your Vol sports needs. Check out this story comparing new hoops coach Donnie Tyndall's Year 1 situation at Tennessee to his Year 1 situation at Southern Miss:

Hoops Recruiting Central: New 5-star offers

Indiana offered two new five-star prospects on Wednesday, plus other tidbits.

Dejean-Jones Gives ISU a Scoring Punch

UNLV's leading scorer last season at 13.6 points per game, Bryce Dejean-Jones will help make up for the losses of DeAndre Kane and Melvin Ejim while serving as the No. 2 option behind Georges Niang

The Time is Now For Dustin Hogue

The watching-and-learning period is over. This isn't Ejim and Kane's team anymore. It's up to Niang, Hogue and Morris. If the NCAA tournament any indication, the Cyclones will be alright

Turner adds to deep frontcourt in Austin

Texas now can match any team with depth up front, and how Myles Turner is used will be interesting to watch.

Anderson Names Tim Fuller As His Assistant

New MMissouri Men's Basketball Head Coach Kim Anderson announced his first staffer on Wednesday, retaining Associate Head Coach Tim Fuller. Both he and Fuller released statements.

Commitment Analysis: Myles Turner

Euless Trinity center Myles Turner, a five-star prospect and Scout.com's No. 2 center, picked Texas on Wednesday over Kansas, Duke and others. What does Turner's commitment mean for the Longhorns?

Turner makes his college pick

Talented big man Myles Turner announced his college choice on Wednesday.

Turner picks Texas

EULESS, Texas – In front of a nationally televised audience and a throng of national media, five-star center Myles Turner (Euless, Texas/Trinity) signed his letter of intent to play with Texas at his high school on Wednesday.

Highlights: Myles Turner

The top available prospect in 2014 is off the board in Myles Turner. Here's a few highlight reels of the five-star prospect.

Eichelberger is Interested in the Wolverines

Saginaw (Mich.) 2016 forward Al Eichelberger talks offers, his thoughts on Michigan, what school is standing out in his recruitment and more. ... W/Highlights

2016 SF Derrick Daniels Updates Recruitment

Dayton (Ohio) Thurgood Marshall 2016 forward Derrick Daniels talks schools of interest, his thoughts on Michigan and more.

Jones remains top priority

Numerous schools remain strongly in the mix for five-star Derrick Jones.

Zimmerman Down to Eight

Stephen Zimmerman, a Top 5 recruit in the 2015 class out of Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman, has narrowed his list of schools to eight.

Bama Basketball Adds Assistant

Head coach Anthony Grant has announced that Reggie Witherspoon has been hired as an assistant coach for the Alabama men’s basketball team. Witherspoon replaces Tony Pujol on the Alabama basketball staff.

Zimmerman Trims List, to Focus on Visits

The 6-11 post from Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman, Stephen Zimmerman, talked about each school on his list of eight, and is ready to focus on setting up college visit...

Offers roll in for Williams

No one raised their stock at the EYBL this past weekend more than 6-foot-3 guard Kenny Williams. His play led to new offers and interest.

2016 PG Quentin Goodin Impressing Michigan

2016 Campbellsville (Ky.) Taylor County high school point guard Quentin Goodin is off to a strong start this spring. Goodin’s father discusses his son’s development over the last year, what schools dropped by over the weekend, their thoughts on Michigan, and a possible visit to Ann Arbor.

Changes to broadcast talent

Clemson Athletics today announced changes to the responsibilities of its radio broadcast talent.

Izzo expects to return to MSU

Spartans coach on next season: "I"m going to be at Michigan State," but "never say never"

Scouting Nick Rakocevic

Early Spring evaluation of 2016 St. Joe's and Mac Irvin Fire big man Nick Rakocevic.

Graham Down To Two

Brewster Academy (NH) point guard Devonte Graham has cut his list to two schools... NC State and Kansas.

Compher Completes First Year

Jeff Compher sat down with InsideECUSports.com to discuss his first year as ECU's Director of Athletics and what steps are being taken to prepare for the American Athletic Conference.

Announcement Primer: Myles Turner

Myles Turner will make his college announcement this afternoon. Where do we think he is headed? Scout.com takes their pick.

Hilltoppers offer four-star point guard

2015 prospect has Western Kentucky added to his rapidly growing list. Read the details on his recruitment inside.

Turner's Decision Day: Who Will He Pick?

The PonyStampede staff sounds off on where they think the Euless Trinity 5-star big man will end up!

Stewart focus on six, sets one visit

Elijah Stewart is looking at six schools and has one official visit schedule for this weekend.

Recruiting to heat up for Mack

It was a very strong start to the AAU season for Tevin Mack who should see his recruitment continue to expand.

Zimmerman down to eight, will focus on visits

Highly regarded big man Stephen Zimmerman narrowed his list of school to eight and is ready to focus on setting up college visit. He spoke to Scout.com about his new list.

Jayson Tatum ready for a big summer

One of the most talented and highly sought after players in the class of 2016 is St. Louis area prospect Jayson Tatum. Recently the nation’s top rated small forward prospect sat down with TDD to discuss his summer plans, his recruitment to date, and much more.

Web Run: Dead bear dumped on NCSU campus

A dead black bear was dumped early Tuesday on the central part of North Carolina State University's campus in Raleigh, campus police said.

FREE HornsDigest chat at 11 a.m.

Every Wednesday LonghornDigest.com hosts a FREE chat to catch up on the always intriguing world of Longhorns athletics and recruiting.

Daily Dose

Welcome to the Daily Dose, a daily collection of random musings surrounding Longhorns athletics and recruiting. Today we’ll look at the school’s five-star center Myles Turner is considering and the odds he signs with each school.

Scout's Take: Myles Turner

Big men frequently require patience. That's not always the case, of course, as Scout.com's No. 1 senior — Jahlil Okafor — attests. But many centers need more time to grow into their bodies and cultivate the skills they'll utilize the remainder of their careers.

Arizona sticks out for Davis

Plano (Texas) West center Tyler Davis is taking his with through the recruiting process. Read on to see which schools stick out, how it feels to be back after sitting out, and more.

Randall Suspended Indefinitely

Derrick Randall transferred to Pitt from Rutgers last year, appearing in all 36 games and starting one. He averaged 2.1 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.

VIDEO: Vandy commit Joe Toye

Talk about hang time, new 4-star Vandy small forward commit Joe Toye seems like he has wings. Look inside to watch Toye sky to the basket.

IU among those pursuing 2016 F Davis hardest

De'Ron Davis is one of the top players in the 2016 class, and Indiana is among the schools pursuing him hardest. Davis spoke with AllHoosiers.com on Tuesday. Read his comments here.

Johnson adds Michigan State to his offer list

Minneapolis De La Salle point guard got the call from Tom Izzo on Monday night letting him know the coach wanted him to be a Spartan. He talks his interest in Michigan State.

IU target Cunningham picks Bradley

Chicago forward Josh Cunningham picked Bradley over IU, St. John's, DePaul and others.

Barnes Emerging on the Hoops Scene

College coaches are always on the lookout for a quality point guard. Illinois is entrenched in a search for their next floor general in the class of 2015, but the staff is also keeping an eye on a few 2016 lead guards including a sophomore standout from St. Louis.

Rakocevic Spring Ready

Rising junior Nick Rakocevic wants to prove he can play with the best. He talks about his spring outlook and gives the latest in his recruitment.

Morgan breaks out in Sacramento

Juwan Morgan, a standout at Waynesville (Mo.) High, picked up new scholarship offers and interest after a big weekend at EYBL Sacramento.

Govan has strong showing at EYBL

Jessie Govan had a strong weekend at EYBL Sacramento. His offense was on display and his effort led to two new scholarship offers.

Small to Oregon

Kendall Small announced his commitment to Oregon on Tuesday, giving the Ducks a Top 100 point guard to start off their 2015 recruiting class.

Small gives Ducks talented point guard

What kind of player is Oregon getting in Kendall Small? Here's an evaluation of the Ducks' newest commitment.

Highlights: Kendall Small

Kendall Small is a good pickup for Oregon. Here's a couple highlight reels that Scout.com has put together of the four-star prospect.

Cunningham makes his pick

Three-star forward Josh Cunningham settled on his college decision on Tuesday.

Josh Langford Has ‘High Interest’ in Michigan

2016 Madison (Ala.) Academy five-star shooting guard Josh Langford is off to a strong start this AAU season. Langford’s father discusses the schools out to watch his son, his interest in and contact with Michigan, plans for visits, and more.

Talent Assessment: Norense Odiase

The sixth of (at least) six breakdowns detailing the talents of Texas Tech's 2014 basketball signing class. Just what can Red Raider fans expect from 6-foot-9, 265-pound post player?

Blackwell brings intelligence and poise

Team Superstar features a nice collection of talent, and Blackwell is one of the most impressive both as a prospect and a young person.

Holman has size and length

The Louisville Magic aren't a star-studded team on the travel circuit, but the club does have a big man worth monitoring for the upper mid and perhaps lower high-major level.

On Dawkins: Should He Stay or Should He Go?

This is RJ Abeytia's first article for The Bootleg, and it takes a long, hard look at the performance of Stanford basketball under coach Johnny Dawkins after a topsy-turvy season that ultimately ended in a Sweet 16 hot streak and a sputtering loss to Dayton. Read on to see how Abeytia tackles a controversial question.

McClure To Baylor, says SMU was “too close"

King McClure committed to Baylor. Omar talked with him about why & where that leaves his Texas Titans teammates.

Barefield Competes in Adidas Dallas Gauntlet

Adam Grosbard was at the Adidas Dallas Gauntlet & caught up with SMU 2015 commit Sedric Barefield!

IU staff busy during April evaluation period

Last weekend was the only opportunity for college coaches to watch recruits until July. Tom Crean and his staff were quite busy. Where'd they go and who'd they watch? Read more here.

Paige Coming Back for More

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – While various NBA decisions have been announced by press conferences or releases this spring, Marcus Paige announced his return indirectly with a tweet last month referencing offseason improvement and the potential for a special junior season.

Notebook: Monkish habits

Malik Monk clearly became a top story to emerge from last weekend's live evaluation period. We ruminate on his dazzling play and other topics in this week's feature.

It's Back To The Future For Mizzou Basketball

New Missouri Tigers men's basketball coach Kim Anderson made it clear that everything old was new again as he promises a smart, hard-nosed brand of basketball that never goes out of style,and that Missouri fans are familiar with from the past

Indiana offers 2016 center Barret Benson

The Hoosiers extended the offer to Illinois big man Barret Benson on Monday night.

Tucker drawing interest from WKU

2015 small forward is hearing from the Toppers staff after quality performances at the Pittsburgh Jam Fest.

Minnesota Adds Three To 2014 Class

The Gophers have now officially added three members to their 2014 basketball recruiting class and inside is the official release from the University of Minnesota

Spring signees

InsideTennessee gives you historical perspective with its coverage of Vol hoops. Check out this article on the recent history of spring signees at Tennessee:

Tar Heels Track Trier

North Carolina assistant coach Hubert Davis watched Allonzo Trier score 35 points on opening night at the EYBL last weekend and then he witnessed the 6-4 shooting guard bury a game-winning three on Saturday afternoon.

Goodman joins the Lobo Fam

Lobo Nation received a huge boost yesterday as Jordan Goodman is bringing his talent to the 505

TTDan's Hoops Dish

Dan Painter offers up his thoughts on last weekend's tournaments and how Terps targets performed

VIDEO: Clips of Lonzo Ball

2016 five-star Chino Hills (Calif.) point guard Lonzo Ball was one of the stars of the Pumps Tournament this past weekend...

Trier, Grandstaff off to nice start

The first big event of the spring basketball season has come and gone with several OU prospects faring well in Sacramento.

McClure makes choice

Baylor's hard work on the recruiting trail was rewarded on Tuesday morning with a big commitment.

Vandy lands versatile forward

Four-star Joseph Toye will be playing his college ball in the SEC.

Giddens looking for the right fit

Marietta (Ga.) Wheeler center Daniel Giddens has Arizona in his top six. Read on to see what he says about the Wildcats, what he is looking for in a school, and more.

Injured Reed Talks Terps at Classic

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Due to a sprained ankle from playing outfield for his Life Center Academy (Burlington, NJ) high school team, Terps center signee Trayvon Reed had to sit and watch the 41st Capital Classic from the bench.

Jayhawk Takeout: Marcus LoVett

He wasn't even listed on the Las Vegas Prospects' roster, but LoVett earned notice from all in attendance – coaches and otherwise – during the course of the weekend.

Scouting Zack Norvell

Spring Evaluation of Simeon sophomore shooting guard Zack Norvell's performance at the Nike Spring Showdown this past weekend.

Jordan Adds Johnson to 2014 Class

St. Thomasville (N.C.) New Hope Christian small forward Ryan Johnson verbally committed to Rutgers Monday night and will sign as early as Wednesday. The newest 2014 commitment spoke first with Scout.com about why he chose Rutgers.

EYBL: Day Three, Part B

MCCLELLAN PARK, Calif. - 2016 shooting guard Malik Monk's 59-point performance was a perfect cap to the first evaluation period. Monk was one of several notable performers on Sunday.

USC stops by to see Thompson

Several schools have been by to see 2015 shooting guard Stephen Thompson, Jr. recently. What's the latest in the four-star prospect's recruitment?

Tim Priller: 'I love the haters'

New Indiana commit Tim Priller has flown under the radar, but he feels he can contribute right away next season. Read what he told AllHoosiers.com on Monday.

Baer Walking On

Iowa Coach Fran McCaffery added a walk-on to his program Monday when Bettendorf senior Nicholas Baer chose to join the Hawkeyes. He talked about the opportunity with Hawkeye Insider.

Missouri Picks "True Son" As Basketball Coach

Columbia, Mo. – The University of Missouri announced on Monday that former University of Central Missouri head coach Kim Anderson 58, a two-time graduate of Mizzou and the 2014 NABC National Coach of the Year, has agreed to become the 18th men's basketball coach in school history.

Hoops Eval Period Review

UCLA coaches were all over the country watching prospects during the only Spring Evaluation Period last weekend...

Goodman Commits to New Mexico

Hot News for PF Jordan Goodman

Whitt's big weekend to increase offers

Discussing Whitt's scenario may be something of a silly thing, because odds are it's going to change profoundly over the next week.

Jayhawk Takeout: Josh Jackson

Under Armour's Association proves that even the best players can have a disappointing weekend, yet still manage to impress.

Schools starting to set up visits with Owens

Schools are starting to prioritize Tariq Owens, an available 2014 recruit. He has a list of schools and will take visits soon.

Purdue takes to the recruiting trails

Purdue coaches were out on the road for the open-evaluation period.

5-star Thornton Jr., Father 'Excited' For U-M

2016 Henderson (Nev.) Findlay Prep five-star point guard Derryck Thornton Jr. had a record breaking season his sophomore year. Thornton Sr. discusses his son’s play this spring, what schools have been out to see them, details their upcoming Michigan visit, and more.

Cunningham finally ready to announce decision

After several delays and added visits, 2014 F Josh Cunningham will make his decision Tuesday.

Ferrell, Robinson waive initial hearings

Indiana's Yogi Ferrell and Stanford Robinson did not appear in court Sunday morning. For the latest, click here.

Huff 'Late Bloomer,' Likes Beilein's System

Transferring from Nevada after two seasons, forward Cole Huff is now looking for a new home and Michigan is one of his options. Huff’s former AAU coach discusses the visit situation, what Huff is looking for, the type of player he is, how the Wolverines would fit, and more.

Nothing sly about Stone's dominance

Based purely on this weekend's showings at the Jayhawk Invitational, Stone appears improved and primed to compete with his elite peers for the No. 1 spot in the 2015 class.

Jayhawk Takeout: Marcus LoVett

He wasn't even listed on the Las Vegas Prospects' roster, but LoVett earned notice from all in attendance – coaches and otherwise – during the course of the weekend.

Scouting Zack Norvell

Spring Evaluation of Simeon sophomore shooting guard Zack Norvell's performance at the Nike Spring Showdown this past weekend.

Jordan Adds Johnson to 2014 Class

St. Thomasville (N.C.) New Hope Christian small forward Ryan Johnson verbally committed to Rutgers Monday night and will sign as early as Wednesday. The newest 2014 commitment spoke first with Scout.com about why he chose Rutgers.

EYBL: Day Three, Part B

MCCLELLAN PARK, Calif. - 2016 shooting guard Malik Monk's 59-point performance was a perfect cap to the first evaluation period. Monk was one of several notable performers on Sunday.

USC stops by to see Thompson

Several schools have been by to see 2015 shooting guard Stephen Thompson, Jr. recently. What's the latest in the four-star prospect's recruitment?

Tim Priller: 'I love the haters'

New Indiana commit Tim Priller has flown under the radar, but he feels he can contribute right away next season. Read what he told AllHoosiers.com on Monday.

Baer Walking On

Iowa Coach Fran McCaffery added a walk-on to his program Monday when Bettendorf senior Nicholas Baer chose to join the Hawkeyes. He talked about the opportunity with Hawkeye Insider.

Missouri Picks "True Son" As Basketball Coach

Columbia, Mo. – The University of Missouri announced on Monday that former University of Central Missouri head coach Kim Anderson 58, a two-time graduate of Mizzou and the 2014 NABC National Coach of the Year, has agreed to become the 18th men's basketball coach in school history.

Hoops Eval Period Review

UCLA coaches were all over the country watching prospects during the only Spring Evaluation Period last weekend...

Goodman Commits to New Mexico

Hot News for PF Jordan Goodman

Schools starting to set up visits with Owens

Schools are starting to prioritize Tariq Owens, an available 2014 recruit. He has a list of schools and will take visits soon.

Whitt's big weekend to increase offers

Discussing Whitt's scenario may be something of a silly thing, because odds are it's going to change profoundly over the next week.

Jayhawk Takeout: Josh Jackson

Under Armour's Association proves that even the best players can have a disappointing weekend, yet still manage to impress.

Purdue takes to the recruiting trails

Purdue coaches were out on the road for the open-evaluation period.

5-star Thornton Jr., Father 'Excited' For U-M

2016 Henderson (Nev.) Findlay Prep five-star point guard Derryck Thornton Jr. had a record breaking season his sophomore year. Thornton Sr. discusses his son’s play this spring, what schools have been out to see them, details their upcoming Michigan visit, and more.

Cunningham finally ready to announce decision

After several delays and added visits, 2014 F Josh Cunningham will make his decision Tuesday.

Ferrell, Robinson waive initial hearings

Indiana's Yogi Ferrell and Stanford Robinson did not appear in court Sunday morning. For the latest, click here.

Huff 'Late Bloomer,' Likes Beilein's System

Transferring from Nevada after two seasons, forward Cole Huff is now looking for a new home and Michigan is one of his options. Huff’s former AAU coach discusses the visit situation, what Huff is looking for, the type of player he is, how the Wolverines would fit, and more.

Bender Blog: Recruiting Nuggets - 4/28/14

The latest edition of the Bender Blog includes numerous recruiting updates, including possible football commitments, as well as a hoops prospect who recently visited Tampa Bay and is making his collegiate decision this week. Click below and jump inside the Bender Blog for all of the best, in-depth and up-to-date recruiting nuggets.

Nothing sly about Stone's dominance

Based purely on this weekend's showings at the Jayhawk Invitational, Stone appears improved and primed to compete with his elite peers for the No. 1 spot in the 2015 class.

UNC Watches Kenny Williams Show

SACRAMENTO --- Count shooting guard Kenny Williams as one of the big winners of the first and only live recruiting period of the spring.

Zimmerman Trimming List

SACRAMENTO --- Stephen Zimmerman plans to narrow down his college list shortly after the conclusion of the EYBL's opening weekend. Will the Tar Heels make the cut?

Robert Horry Talks Basketball

BamaMag.com was able to catch up with Alabama great Robert Horry over the weekend to talk Tide, hoops and much more.

A new name on the Cards radar?

A top target for the University of Louisville in the Class of 2016 has emerged. Cardinal Authority takes a look at that prospect and what the U of L staff saw this weekend at the Nike EYBL in Sacramento, Calif., from this player.

Ball's Solid to UCLA

2016 five-star Chino Hills (Calif.) point guard Lonzo Ball committed early to UCLA and says that he's not wavering on that pledge...

Prospect Tracking: April 27th

The April evaluation period tipped off across the country with three big events beginning. Here’s a rundown of the Sunday evening action as it related to Duke targets.

Nickens Shines at Capital Classic

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Westtown (West Chester, Pa.) wing and Terps signee Jared Nickens showed out at the Capital Classic.

K.C. Run GMC prevails at Jayhawk

OLATHE, Kan. — The Jayhawk Invitational concluded on Sunday afternoon, with K.C. Run GMC defeating the Illinois Wolves 61-53 in the finale.

EYBL: Day Three, Part A

MCCLELLAN PARK, Calif. -- Juwan Morgan, Deyonta Davis and Austin Grandstaff were among the top performers on the final day of the EYBL.

EYBL Evaluations: Sunday

Numerous Arizona recruits were once again in action Sunday at the Nike EYBL. Read on to see how they performed.

Harris Headed Elsewhere

The Arkansas native redshirted in his only season at Creighton.

Beasley Talks Cal Offer

After a big performance this weekend, Malik Beasley is a hot commodity, and the new Cal coaching staff didn't waste any time extending a scholarship offer to the Georgia standout.

Hoop Group Pitt Jam Fest: Day Three

PITTSBURGH - The final day of the Under Armour Hoop Group Pitt Jam Fest finished with some strong performances. Derrick Jones showed some of his potential while some talented bigs began to emerge.

McQuaid’s Interest in U-M on the Rise

2015 Duncanville (Tex.) wing Matt McQuaid is among the prospects moving up Michigan’s recruiting board, and the interest is definitely mutual.

Grandstaff Attracted to Michigan

2015 Rockwall (Tex.) star Austin Grandstaff is one of the country’s best shooters regardless of class. After watching Nik Stauskas blossom the past couple of years in Ann Arbor the talented youngster and his family believe Michigan is a place where he too could thrive.

Hoosier Links: April 27, 2014

In today's Hoosier Links there are two stories about the commitment Saturday of Tim Priller to IU basketball and a story that was posted early Sunday about Yogi Ferrell and Stanford Robinson's court appearance.

Tyndall's on the trail

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Nike EBYL Targets Update

Check out what Illinois' top targets and commits did at this weekend's Nike EBYL tournament.

Hoops Wrap-Up: Dillon Avare

Cardinal Authority hopes you enjoy our “Hoops Wrap-Up” series of stories, featuring a look at each player on the men and women’s teams on the University of Louisville rosters. A look back at the season and forward to the future: Our sixth men’s feature is on freshman Dillon Avare:

Transformers

Billy Donovan and his staff continue to make moves in recruiting and from transfers to remake his roster to compete at the highest level. With four seasons in a row of at least finishing in the Elite-8 and last season finishing in the Final-4, Donovan and company have remade the roster with veterans from other teams and all-star recruits from the high school ranks. They are at it again.

Early Look at ASU's Basketball 2014-15 Season

After a 21-12 (10-8 Pac-12) season that ended with a loss to Texas in the NCAA Tournament, the Sun Devil program has undergone a complete makeover. ASU has endured an assistant coaching change, eligibility issues, multiple transfers, and two new signees. The dust appears to have finally settled, and barring unexpected developments, it appears the team’s roster is set for the 2014-15 season.

Talent Assessment: Devaugntah Williams

The fifth of (at least) six breakdowns detailing the talents of Texas Tech's 2014 basketball signing class. Just what can Red Raider fans expect from the Missouri State-West Plains junior college transfer?

King McClure Set to Annouce

The 4-Star guard from Texas will announce his college destination on Tuesday the 29th.

Hoops Wrap-Up: Mangok Mathiang

Cardinal Authority hopes you enjoy our “Hoops Wrap-Up” series of stories, featuring a look at each player on the men and women’s teams on the University of Louisville rosters. A look back at the season and forward to the future: Our fifth men’s feature is on freshman Mangok Mathiang:

Ranking The Cowboys: 1 To 12

With Marcus Smart and Markel Brown heading to the NBA, the Oklahoma State basketball team is facing a transition year. As is the case every year, younger players are asked to fill the roles previously manned by better and more experienced teammates. Who will pick up the more than 35 points per game lost without Smart and Brown? Which player or players are going to become the leaders?

Rabb Hosts Roy Williams

SACRAMENTO --- Roy Williams’s pursuit of the No. 1 player in the class of 2015 included an in-home visit this past week.

Maye Tips-Off EYBL Campaign

SACRAMENTO --- The first and only live national recruiting period tipped off on Friday and Roy Williams decided to act local by watching 2015 power forward Luke Maye.

Adams Changes Mind, Enters Draft

One week after announcing he was returning, sophomore guard Jordan Adams changed his mind and will enter the 2105 NBA Draft...

Quick Quiz: Name IU players from Texas

Tim Priller will become the third player from the state of Texas to play basketball at Indiana. The other two names are pretty familiar to IU basketball fans. In fact, both scored more than 1,000 points in their IU careers. Name those two players.

Prospect Tracking: April 26th

The April evaluation period tipped off across the country with three big events beginning. Here’s a rundown of the Saturday evening action as it related to Duke targets.

Watson Looks To Build On Freshman Year

Fresno State forward Paul Watson earned Freshman All-American Honors after the 2013-2014 season. The true freshman averaged 10 points, 4.4 rebounds and .8 blocks per game. Watson discusses his freshman season and where he hopes to improve for next year.

All-Star games gave Turner pause

After more than a year of ups and downs, five star prospect Myles Turner is ready to make his college decision. Duke, which was thought to be a long shot option, had the last in-home visit…but did Coach K make up ground? And what did the all-star game circuit change about this recruitment? TDD sat down with Turner’s father to get the latest in advance of Wednesday’s decision.

EYBL: Day Two, Part A

MCCLELLAN PARK, Calif. -- The second day of the EYBL provided us with looks at some of the nation's best. The top performers of day two were DeJounte Murray, Jalen Brunson, Noah Dickerson and Allonzo Trier.

EYBL: Day Two, Part B

MCCLELLAN PARK, Calif. - In a class that needs more quality point guards, Jalen Brunson made a statement on Saturday, proving that the position has some talent towards the top.

EYBL Evaluations: Saturday

Numerous Arizona prospects were in action at the Nike EYBL on Saturday. Read on to see how they played and more.

Hoop Group Pitt Jam Fest: Day Two

PITTSBURGH - Day two of the Under Armour Hoop Group Pitt Jam Fest was dominated by some very talented younger prospects. M.J. Walker looked good, but it was Juwan Durham who really stood out.

Putting The New in New Mexico?

Craig Neal would love nothing better than to hear New Williams is putting the New in New Mexico.

Jayhawk Invitational: Day Two

OLATHE, Kan. — The second day of the Jayhawk Invitational featured the conclusion of round robin of play and initiated the playoff rounds. The focus here was to observe more 17s that went under the radar yesterday, while also peeling away to watch a particularly gifted freshman.

Le'Bryan Nash To Return

Le'Bryan Nash took the microphone and made a surprise announcement Saturday night at the annual POSSE auction in Stillwater. The Cowboys' third leading scorer last season told the crowd inside Gallahger-Iba Arena for the POSSE auction that he was returning for his senior season. He also tweeted "I have another year to try to bring Stillwater a title. I want to be a winner."

What you need to know about Tim Priller

Indiana picked up its fifth recruit in the 2014 class on Saturday night. Meet 6-foot-9 forward Tim Priller.

Michigan Basketball Recruiting Primer

Updating the web's original and most complete Michigan basketball Best Guess list. Michigan's scholarship picture and 2014 and 2015 recruiting boards changed significantly in recent weeks.

Indiana adds F Tim Priller to 2014 class

The Hoosiers now have five players in the 2014 recruiting class after adding Texas F Tim Priller on Saturday night. Who is Priller and what can he provide for the Hoosiers? Read more here.

IU Insider Blog: Thoughts on the arrests

I'm not trying to give Yogi Ferrell or Stanford Robinson a free ride here by any stretch, but I also think people need to take a step back here and take a deep breath and gain a little perspective. Read on for my thoughts on the arrests of the IU players early Friday morning.

Hoosier Links: April 26, 2014

In today's Hoosier Links there is a story about the arrests of Yogi Ferrell and Stanford Robinson as well as another preview of today's Little Five.

Davis to Wazzu

Washington State added to its 2014 class on Saturday, picking up a commitment from Rolling Hills Prep guard Jackie Davis, Jr.

GR Storm Classic Highlights: Cassius Winston

2016 U of D Jesuit point guard Cassius Winston was the consummate floor general during the recent Grand Rapids Storm Classic. GoBlueWolverine was on hand as the talented youngster impressed with his ability to create for himself and others.

Report: Horford transferring to Florida

Jon Horford will finish his college eligibility with one season in Gainesville. The younger brother for former Florida forward Al Horford graduated from Michigan and elected to play his last season at another school. According to ESPN’s Jeff Goodman, Horford will do that at Florida.

Pack Pride's Basketball Recruiting Board

NC State is looking to add quality depth with its 2015 recruiting class after inking a stellar class in 2012. The Wolfpack will have at least four scholarships available and could be looking to recruit a full class.

Marquette Adds BYU Transfer Matt Carlino

Milwaukee – The Marquette University men’s basketball program has added BYU transfer Matt Carlino to the roster for the 2014-15 campaign, head coach Steve Wojciechowski announced Friday afternoon.

Prospect Tracking: April 25th

The April evaluation period tipped off across the country with three big events beginning. Here’s a rundown of the Friday evening action as it related to Duke targets.

Kent: Fortunate to get Cheatum's NLI late

CAN THE COUGS under new hoops head man Ernie Kent get quality in the late signing period? Kent certainly feels so, saying he felt fortunate to receive Friday the signed Letter of Intent of junior college forward Aaron Cheatum (6-7, 240) out of East Los Angeles College.

Saturday Evaluation Period Live Blog

Arizona's coaches will be on the road Saturday. Click the link to see where they are, how Arizona prospects are performing, and more.

EYBL: Day One, Part B

MCCLELLAN PARK, Calif. - The opening night of the 2014 EYBL season featured a matchup between two of the class of 2015's top shooting guards in Dejounte Murray and Allonzo Trier.

EYBL Update: Daniel Giddens

Arizona is recruiting 2015 center Daniel Giddens. Read on to see how he played Friday night and the latest in his recruitment.

EYBL: Day One, Part A

MCCLELLAN PARK, Calif. -- The opening day of the evaluation period provided us with a look at a couple of under the radar players. Kenny Williams, Levan Alston and Trey Lowe caught Scout.com's eye.

Jayhawk Invitational: Day One

OLATHE, Kan. — In a southern suburb of Kansas City proper, Under Armour's westernmost event tipped off on Friday evening. A massive — and mildly annoyed — throng of college coaches stood outside the building until the clock struck 6:00pm, and from they were treated to a heavy dose of talent.

Hoop Group Pitt Jam Fest: Day One

PITTSBURGH, Penn - It was a solid start to the Under Armour Hoop Group Pitt Jam Fest. Class of 2016 prospect A.J. Wilson continues to show improvement while a handful of other prospects also stood out.

Cowboys Agree To Release Terrell

As rumored, Jared Terrell, a senior at Brewster Academy in New Hampshire who signed a National Letter of Intent with Oklahoma State's Cowboy Basketball team last November, has requested and been granted a release from his LOI due to unforeseen circumstances in regards to his family.

Austin Hatch Enjoys Michigan Official Visit

Transferring out to Los Angeles (Calif.) Loyola high school to finish his prep basketball career, 2014 Michigan signee Austin Hatch made his way to Ann Arbor over the weekend taking the official visit he had yet to embark on with the Wolverines.

Ferrell initially denied arrest reports

After sources witnessed an event involving Yogi Ferrell and the police Friday morning outside Kilroy's Sports Bar in Bloomington, the sophomore guard took to Twitter to publicly deny the accusations. He then direct messaged staff writer Nathan Brown, who broke the news, claiming the reports were false and asking for them to be taken back.

The McGary Aftermath

GoBlueWolverine's joined CampusInsiders.com today to discuss Mitch McGary's future and the outlook for the Michigan basketball program next year without him.

Ferrell, Robinson apologize for arrests

Indiana's Yogi Ferrell and Stanford Robinson were arrested early Friday morning in Bloomington. Both players and IU coach Tom Crean issued statements on Friday afternoon. Read them here.

Crean, Robinson, Ferrell speak on arrests

After the arrests of Yogi Ferrell and Stanford Robinson for minor consumption of alcohol and possessing fake IDs Friday morning were confirmed in a release by the Indiana State Excise Police, IU athletics released statements from Tom Crean as well as Ferrell and Robinson.

COMMENTARY: Right move by Kent to keep Allen

SPECULATION HAD BEEN rising for weeks on who new WSU hoops head man Ernie Kent would bring on board as his third and final assistant coach. But when CF.C reported late yesterday that Seattle point guard Tramaine Isabell was fully locked in with the Cougs, I had a sense current assistant Curtis Allen may have just tipped the scales and earned that spot. On Friday, Kent made it official.

Brady knows best; Tyndall praised

InsideTennessee brings readers the most unique coverage of Tennessee athletics. Scroll down to read what John Brady, who Donnie Tyndall called one of his mentors, had to say about the Vols' new coach.

McLean commits to Sooners

Has OU found the missing piece for next season? Juco point guard Gio McLean confirms he's headed to Norman.

Davis makes college choice

After entertaining interest from a host of high major programs, Jackson Davis, a 2014 recruit out of Lexington (Ky.), made his college choice on Friday.

Jeremiah Kreisberg talks NU commitment

Jeremiah Kreisberg talks about his decision to commit to Northwestern.

Davis Finds His Destination

2014 forward Jackson Davis has found his next destination after picking between Rice, Butler, and Alabama.

Thompson hosting schools

Several schools have been by to see 2015 shooting guard Stephen Thompson, Jr. recently. What's the latest in the four-star prospect's recruitment?

GT Hoops Adds Assistant Mamadou N'Diaye

College coaches spend their summers in gyms around the country watching recruits with coaches from other schools. These long hours in the gyms leads to meeting and building friendships with their fellow coaches. One of these meetings led Mamadou N’Diaye to his current coaching position.

Two IU basketball players arrested

Yogi Ferrell and Stanford Robinson were arrested early Friday morning for minor consumption and possession of fake IDs.

Twins To Return

Expressing a desire to finish the national championship run that just barely eluded them this season, Kentucky twin guards Andrew and Aaron Harrison announced Friday that they would return to the Wildcats for their sophomore seasons.

U of L coaches checking out hoops targets

University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino and his staff will hit the road on Friday, opening the only evaluation period of the spring. Cardinal Authority has a breakdown of the players the U of L staff is likely to target.

Camps offered for K-3rd Graders

As part of his summer camp series, IU basketball coach Tom Crean will host four sessions in July for K-3rd graders that have little to no experience with the game of basketball. For more information read on. Camp is $165 per session.

Cornish Considering SMU

2014 G Jordan Cornish was released from his LOI with Tennessee and SMU is in the mix to sign him!

Tom Crean Basketball Camps Info

Tom Crean's first two basketball camps of the summer will run June 23-26 and June 28-July 1. Here is the basic information for both but for additional info call 812-855-2238.

Bardo, Paul Critical in Tweets

Stephen Bardo and Brandon Paul took to Twitter to voice their opinions about Darius Paul's arrest.

Jeremiah Kreisberg becomes 5th year commit

Jeremiah Kreisberg committed to Northwestern on Friday morning, sources told PurpleWildcats.com.

Live On The Recruiting Trail

Simply put, this is the most important hoops recruiting weekend of the spring. As Roy Williams and his assistants are out on the recruiting trail for their only spring evaluation opportunity, Inside Carolina will be on-site tracking the latest developments and providing live updates.

Jackson Davis Commits Friday - 3:45pm EDT

Come follow the live action regarding the commitment of class of 2014 forward Jackson Davis, Lexington (KY) Lafeyette High School.

Bacon a prime target for U of L hoops

The University of Louisville continues to stay in contact with 2015 Florida four-star small forward Dwayne Bacon. Bacon has grown to around 6-foot-6 and his interest level has also grown. Cardinal Authority checks in with him about U of L.

It's Official: Mitch McGary to the NBA

McGary and U-M tweet statements on the decision ... and GBW's Sam Webb posts regarding the reason.

Ellison, Terps Have Mutual Interest

Life Center Academy’s (Burlington, N.J.) Malik Ellison remains one of Maryland’s top 2015 guard targets, even in the wake of the Terps’ recent offer to Paul VI’s (Fairfax, Va.) Josh Reaves. The 6-foot-5 Ellison has held a UMD scholarship for several months now and has maintained steady interest in the program.

Seattle U makes Foster's final four

This season was one of growth for Elijah Foster. Not only did the Rainier Beach High School (Seattle) power forward end his senior campaign about an inch taller than he began it, putting him at 6-foot-8 and 240 pounds presently, but he also grew as a player into a coveted D-I recruit.

The Authority Report

This week's Authority Report answers readers' questions, discusses recruiting, and more. Read on for all the latest.

Evaluation Period Preview: Centers

This weekend is the only evaluation period of the spring. Read on to see which centers the coaching staff will be focusing on.

Talent Assessment: Justin Jamison

Texas Tech desperately needs help inside after losing several bigs, including it's entire starting frontcourt. Not to worry Red Raider fans, help is on the way in the form of the 6-foot-9, 260-pound Justin Jamison, considered by man as one of the top junior college talents in the nation for the 2014 class.

Coach Speak: Cameron Johnson

OLSH head coach gives us a look at Cameron Johnson's skillset, and how valuable his work ethic is. He's most excited at the fact that Johnson is not done growing.

Tatum Ready to Take Flight

Jayson Tatum, one of the top players in the country regardless of class, has had a busy spring. He talks about that and more in this exclusive one-on-one interview.

Cowboys Add 7-1 Anthony Allen

Junior college standout Anthony Allen, a 7-1, 245-pound sophomore from Lamar State College-Port Arthur (Texas), signed to play at Oklahoma State on Thursday. Allen will have two years of eligibility to play for the Cowboys.

Cleare Choice

Maryland transfer Shaquille Cleare announced Thursday that he signed with the Longhorns. What does the former four-star prospect bring to the table?

Isabell decides: All in with Kent and WSU

TRAMAINE ISABELL signed a Letter of Intent to Washington State but he wanted to see what new coach Ernie Kent would do. Specifically, the 6-1, 175-pound star point guard out of Seattle's Garfield High says he wanted to see how much Kent wanted him. And Kent, Isabell tells Cougfan.com, proceeded to make that crystal clear through both word and deed.

Hall commits to Alabama

Danta Hall, a 6-foot-8, 190-pound power forward, opted to stay local and commit to Alabama.

Highlights: Devin Robinson

Florida landed a Top 25 forward in Devin Robinson. Here's a highlight reel of the 2014 prospect against Benedictine College.

Highlights: Malik Marquetti

USC landed a versatile forward in Malik Marquetti. Here's a highlight reel of the 2014 prospect in the fall.

Tyndall needs bodies

InsideTennessee keeps you up to date on the latest developments in Big Orange hoops. Check out this story on the impact of attrition on the team:

Dwayne Bacon Eyeing Michigan Official Visit

Michigan continues to stay in contact with 2015 Florida four-star small forward Dwayne Bacon. Bacon on his interaction with the Wolverines, spring performances so far, upcoming visit plans, and more.

Hoosier Links: April 24, 2014

In today's Hoosier Links there is a story about IU basketball recruiting Caleb Swanigan and another on IU baseball continuing its hot play of late.

Atwood chooses ASU

Arizona State marked Willie Atwood final official recruiting trip last weekend, and five days it was also his ultimate choice picking that school over Iowa and Florida State at a ceremony at Connors College (Okla.) Thursday afternoon.

Jeremiah Kreisberg on visit to Northwestern

PurpleWildcats.com has learned that fifth-year transfer Jeremiah Kreisberg is visiting Northwestern.

Palmore Will Not Return to Basketball Program

ATHENS - Georgia men's basketball assistant coach Stacey Palmore will not return for the 2014-15 season, head coach Mark Fox announced Thursday.

Hoops Recruiting Update

There is so much happening with potential transfers and 2014 spring signees, and the Evaluation Period this weekend...

Davis has four offers

Jackie Davis has picked up four late offers and may not be done yet. Here's the latest on the 2014 prospect's recruitment.

Diakite is a Name to Know

Mamadi Diakite is a name to know in the 2016 class. The St. George (Va.) Blue Ridge School forward moved to the United States in January, and is quickly getting attention. Scout.com caught up with Diakite at the Southern Jam Fest this weekend.

Roundtable: Individual Excitement

The only spring live period tips off this weekend, and the Scout.com national recruiting team will be on the road to cover events on both coasts and at points in between.

McNeal adds "big" WKU offer

2015 point guard is an early priority for the Hilltopper coaching staff.

Getting to Know Justin Robinson

Find out more about Justin Robinson and what his offer from Illinois really means...

And Now Panckake...

Cleveland Thomas becomes the latest Lobo to leave the Lobo basketball program since Craig Neal took over.

Listen to The Howl: Episode 67

The Cole Huff saga appears to be coming to a close as Nevada relaxes the restrictions on his transfer options. We get a report from the 2nd Spring Scrimmage. Nevada baseball is quietly working its way into Mountain West Conference title contention. Two Deonte Burton dunks are up for Dunk of the Year and we take a look at the 2014 TV games scheduled for Nevada football.

Big offer for Cline

Shooting is always in demand, and Ryan Cline is one of the best in the Midwest, and that is why one Big Ten school came forward with an offer.

Hall Looks for Breakout AAU Season

The Virginia hoops staff is already knee deep into 2016 recruiting, and one new name the staff could be close to offering is Genesis Academy (Lynchburg, Va.) guard Josh Hall.

Impact of Mickey's return

LSU's Jordan Mickey announced Wednesday he'll return for his sophomore season in Baton Rouge. TSD publisher Ben Love breaks down the ripple effects of Mickey's decision, including how the team improves and which individual player benefits most from the decision.

TTDan's Hoops Dish

TTDan's latest Hoops Dish discusses new Terps hire Cliff Warren, the Chris Clarke/Josh Reaves situation, and where Maryland stands with other 2015 targets.

Iowa Offers Pemsl

Cordell Pemsl long had hoped for an Iowa scholarship offer. It came Wednesday during an open gym at his Dubuque Wahlert High School. The sophomore forward talked with Hawkeye Insider about the opportunity's impact and what it means for his recruitment.

Thomas Breaks Down Visit

Get the latest on Elijah Thomas following his in-home visit from Coach Groce on Wednesday.

Terps Highly Intrigued by Hall

The Maryland hoops staff is already knee deep into 2016 recruiting, and one new name head coach Mark Turgeon and Co. could be close to offering is Genesis Academy (Lynchburg, Va.) guard Josh Hall.

Evaluation Period Preview: Forwards

This weekend marks the only evaluation period of the spring. Read on to see numerous forwards that Arizona will watch and more.

Huskers add depth inside

Nebraska has added depth inside, after Georgetown center Moses Ayegba to their squad next season.

On the Recruiting Trail

Cuonzo Martin and Tracy Webster hit the road, and hit it off with the parents of one big 2015 target.

Jordan Steps Into Year Two

Rutgers is officially in year two of the Eddie Jordan era. Jordan’s return sparked a twist of fate during a dark time in Piscataway, and it is the first step in bringing respect back to Rutgers. He discussed the one-year anniversary of his hire in a conversation with ScarletReport.com.

Video Breakdown: Junior Smith

This isn't the first time Smith has graced the national page here at Scout.com, nor will it be the last.

New Offer Out

Coach Groce offered another 2015 point guard on Wednesday.

Terry Norvelle's Random Basketball Thoughts

Depending on one’s perspective Monday April 7th, 2014 was either the end of the 2013-14 college basketball season, with Connecticut cutting down the nets, or the beginning of the 2014-15 season. To me it signified the start of the new season. And so far it has been a nearly perfect start for the Florida basketball team. Actually it is hard to find anything that has not gone good for the Gators.

Highlights: Tyus Jones

Duke landed one of the nation's top 2014 prospects in Tyus Jones. Here's a highlight reel of Jones at McDonald's All-American practices and game.

Highlights: Theo Pinson

North Carolina signed one of the nation's most versatile prospects in Theo Pinson. Here's a highlight reel of Pinson at McDonald's All-American practices and game.

Eddie Jordan Talks Diallo Signing

Rutgers basketball coach Eddie Jordan spoke exclusively with ScarletReport.com about the addition of three-star center Ibrahima Diallo. Diallo signed with the Scarlet Knights this week to become the fourth member of Jordan's 2014 recruiting class.

Highlights: Romelo Trimble

Maryland signed a talented guard in Romelo Trimble. Here's a highlight reel of Trimble at McDonald's All-American practices and game.

Davis cuts list to three, nearing decision

Jackson Davis, who averaged 24.6 points and 13.8 rebounds as a senior at Lexington (Ky.) Lafayette, narrowed his list and will make a college decision soon.

Johnson latest Cat to announce return

Add Dakari Johnson's name to the growing list of Kentucky Wildcats who will return to Lexington for another season.

Highlights: Karl Towns

Kentucky landed a big time center in Karl Towns. Here's a highlight reel of the Wildcats signee at McDonald's All-American practices and game.

Miles: "I'm not going anywhere"

Appearing as a keynote speaker to the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night, Nebraska head basketball coach Tim Miles says any rumors of him leaving are just that – rumors.

BROCast 32: Spring Game Preview

We talk about the different tone around spring ball this year as opposed to last year, recent developments in football recruiting, and the upcoming basketball recruiting period...

Pitino: "The Big East, Southern Style"

One day after the ACC Conference announced the basketball schedule for next season, University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino commented on the Cardinals' schedule. Cardinal Authority was on hand and has Pitino's reaction.

Mickey chooses to return

Jordan Mickey announced Wednesday he will return for his sophomore season. Mickey tested the NBA waters but ultimately decided he has room to improve while helping LSU get to the NCAA Tournament.

McBrayer weighs diverse options

Most unsigned seniors are making final preparations toward an ultimate college decision, but McBrayer maintains greater flexibility than most.

Hoosier Links:April 23, 2014

In today's Hoosier Links there is a story about Kenny Johnson taking the Louisville job and another about IU baseball coach Tracy Smith.

Blevins: Vols nab 'another Butch'

InsideTennessee brings you not only the best, but the most unique coverage of Tennessee athletics around. Scroll down to read a column about the similarities between Donnie Tyndall and Butch Jones.

Release granted for Cornish

Following the coaching change at Tennessee, Jordan Cornish is going to check out all of his options.

2015 Intro: James Dickey

With so many players set to enter the grassroots consciousness this weekend at one of the various live period events, Dickey leapt to a head start a few days ago.

Pitino introduces Kenny Johnson as assistant

University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino announced the hiring of new assistant coach Kenny Johnson on Wednesday. Johnson comes to U of L after two years at Indiana.

Konate commits to Minnesota

Bakary Konate, a 6-foot-11 post player, committed to Richard Pitino and Minnesota.

McDaniels bids farewell

CLEMSON - Brad Brownell isn’t a hurry to go out and find a replacement for the 17.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.8 blocks K.J. McDaniels averaged last season.

Irish ACC foes announced for 2015

Duke and Clemson join partner programs Boston College, Georgia Tech, as home-and-home matchups for Mike Brey's Irish next winter.

VIDEO: Johnson meets the Louisville media

Former Indiana assistant Kenny Johnson had plenty of positive things to say about IU on Wednesday when he met with the Louisville media.

Utes Land Austrian Post

Utah received a commitment recently from an Jakob Poeltl, a 7-1 Austrian center in the class of 2014...

Official statement on Kenny Johnson departure

Here's what Indiana coach Tom Crean had to say about losing his assistant coach to Louisville.

Austin is granted release

Point guard Larry Austin has been granted his release from the University of Tennessee.

Huff Discusses Options

Cole Huff this week set up three official visits to Creighton, Dayton and Iowa. The Nevada transfer talks about those schools and others in the mix for his services in this story from Scout.com.

Wood Picks DePaul

DePaul coach Oliver Purnell added to his 2014-15 roster with the verbal commitment of former St. John’s commit Darrick Wood today. Learn more about this prospect in this report.

Poythress coming back for junior year

Kentucky's frontcourt for 2014-15 got even more formidable on Wednesday when sophomore forward Alex Poythress announced that he'll return to the Wildcats for another season.

Graham: "It Went Well"

Brewster Academy (NH) point guard Devonte Graham has started taking visits and it closing in on making a decision. He completed his NC State trip this morning and discussed his recruitment with Pack Pride.

LaVall Jordan Talks Player Development

VIDEO: U-M assistant coach LaVall Jordan discusses how the Staff approaches developing players and more.

Richmond receives release from Houston

JaQuel Richmond has a release from Houston and a couple schools have already reached out to the three-star guard.

Brown Talks In-Home Visits

Jaylen Brown is one of the truly elite talents in the class of 2015 and his recruitment is becoming very busy...

GR Storm Classic Highlights: A.J. Turner

2015 New Hampton (N.H.) Prep wing A.J. Turner had the jumper working from deep during the Grand Rapids Storm Classic. The Michigan native helped shoot his team to the tournament championship.

GR Storm Classic Highlights: Miles Bridges

2016 Huntington (W.Va.) Prep wing Miles Bridges had his athleticism on full display at during the Grand Rapids Storm Classic. The Flint (Mich.) native helped power his team to the tournament championship.

Bulls Make a Strong Impression on Guerrero

Over the weekend, 6-foot-10 Ruben Guerrero officially visited the University of South Florida and is visiting an additional pair of schools this week as well. Guerrero's coach talks about his visit to Tampa Bay and what impressed him, his additional official visit destinations, strengths as a basketball player, and more below.

Boise State Lands Another Texas Big Man

Zach Haney, a 6'11 Power Forward/C from Humble, Texas has committed to Boise State. Haney brings the Bronco 2014 recruiting class to 4 players, and adds more height to a Boise State team that has desperately needed to add both size and depth to its front court since moving to the Mountain West Conference.

ICTV Headlines: Top 2015 Targets

CHAPEL HILL, NC - Rob Harrington joins Dijana Kunovac in studio to discuss Carolina basketball's top 2015 targets and analyze what kind of skills they bring to the table.

FREEview: One on one with Sean Obi

Former Rice big man Sean Obi visited Duke over the weekend and made the decision to commit to the Blue Devils shortly thereafter. Upon returning home he sat down with TDD for a one on one interview. Check it out as part of our FREEview of our premium subsciption service.

Ahrens Playing Again, Michigan Visiting Soon

2015 Versailles (Ohio) four-star small forward Kyle Ahrens made his return to the floor this weekend at the Michigan Invitational in Detroit. Ahrens discusses his play during the two day tournament, the process of getting back to 100-percent, and the latest with Michigan.

Jeff Meyer: Stauskas, Robinson III Prepared

VIDEO: Michigan assistant Jeff Meyer reflects on the careers of Nik Stauskas, Glenn Robinson III, how they've made it to this point as players, and how their games translate to the NBA.

Highlights: Myles Turner

Myles Turner is the top undecided prospect in the 2014 class. Here's a highlight reel of Turner at McDonald's All-American practices and game.

Evaluation Period Preview: Guards

Arizona is recruiting numerous guards. Read on to see a few of the main ones the coaching staff will be watching this weekend.

Brown talks in-home visits

Jaylen Brown is one of the truly elite talents in the class of 2015 and his recruitment is becoming very busy.

Talent Assessment: Justin Gray

The third of (at least) six breakdowns detailing the talents of Texas Tech's 2014 basketball signing class. Just what can Red Raider fans expect from the athletic all-state guard from Tampa, FL.

Thompson Going Through Process

Stephen Thompson, a high-scoring junior shooting guard from Southern California, has an idea about schools he'd like to visit in the fall...

Shayok commits to UVa

Marial Shayok, who reopened his recruitment less than two weeks ago, has already settled on his college destination. Shayok will play his college basketball in the ACC.

Groce Speaks About Paul

Illinois Coach John Groce delivered a statement about Darius Paul on Tuesday.

Highlights: Justise Winslow

Duke signed one of 2014's most versatile prospects in Justise Winslow. Here's a highlight reel of Winslow at McDonald's All-American practices and game.

Highlights: Justin Jackson

North Carolina landed one of 2014's top scorers in Justin Jackson. Here's a highlight reel of Jackson at McDonald's All-American practices and game.

What Happens Next?

A college student was arrested early Tuesday morning. Somebody from that demo visits the slammer all the time. This particular college student was Darius Paul, an athlete at Illinois.

Can he recruit?

You'll find the best coverage of UT sports on the web right here at InsideTennessee. Check out this story on the recruiting philosophy of the Vols' new basketball coach:

Highlights: James Blackmon

Indiana landed one of 2014's best shooters in James Blackmon. Here's a highlight reel of Blackmon at McDonald's All-American practices and game.

Highlights: Looney at McDonald's

UCLA landed one of the top power forwards in the country in Kevon Looney. Here's a highlight reel of Looney at McDonald's All-American practices and game...

One Final Visit for Cunningham

Decision day looms for 2014 forward prospect Josh Cunningham from Morgan Park. Cunningham plans to decide very soon where he will be attending college in the fall. Before making that decision, Josh is taking one last visit.

Highlights: D'Angelo Russell

D'Angelo Russell is one of the top guards in the 2014 class. Here's a highlight reel of the Ohio State signee at McDonald's All-American practices and game.

Highlights: Kevon Looney

UCLA landed one of the top power forwards in the country in Kevon Looney. Here's a highlight reel of Looney at McDonald's All-American practices and game.

Gallery: Tyndall comes to Big Orange Country

Stay on top of Tennessee basketball news with a subscription to InsideTennessee.com. Check out this slideshow gallery of Tuesday's press conference.

Austin Declares for NBA Draft

Sophomore center Isaiah Austin declared for the NBA draft Tuesday afternoon.

Highlights: Cliff Alexander

Cliff Alexander is one of the top prospects in the 2014 class. Here's a highlight reel of the Kansas signee at McDonald's All-American practices and game.

Williams gains new interest

The legendary Boo Williams historically has secured some great perimeter shooters to his summer league team, including J.J. Redick a decade ago and Robert Johnson last year.

Egbunu, Hawkins, Granted Release from USF

On Tuesday, the University of South Florida announced the departures of John Egbunu and Javontae Hawkins from the men's basketball program. Since the season's end, five players from the 2013-14 roster have decided to transfer from the program under newly hired head coach, Orlando Antigua.

Insider Report: Introducing Tyndall

Stay informed on Tennessee basketball by subscribing to InsideTennessee.com. Check out the latest Insider Report after staff members take in Tuesday's press conference.

Recruiting Notebook: April 22

The April live evaluation period opens on Friday, and the importance that weekend holds arises within this week's Notebook topics.

Washington has amended plan

When Rich Washington took the court at the Boo Williams Sportsplex last weekend at the Southern Jam Fest, he proved to be one of the more impressive guards on day one.

VIDEO: Highlights of Robert Johnson

Here is a video full of highlights of Robert Johnson during his senior season.

Decision on the horizon

In the aftermath of K.J. McDaniels’ decision to leave school for the NBA, Brad Brownell now has a fairly significant decision to make.

Hollowell transferring to Georgia State

Indiana transfer Jeremy Hollowell is headed to Georgia State because of some Indiana connections.

Lindsay To Transfer To Ohio State

Alabama graduate transfer Chad Lindsay confirmed to BuckeyeSports.com that he's heading to Ohio State. The former Crimson Tide center will have one year of immediate eligibility left to play for the Buckeyes.

Randle to NBA

Julius Randle made it official on Tuesday: he'll join fellow Kentucky freshman James Young in entering his name in the 2014 NBA Draft.

Paul Arrested for Underage Drinking

Darius Paul became the first arrested player of the John Groce Era early Tuesday morning.

AU Won't Ask For Relief On Pearl's Sanctions

Auburn men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl will have to wait until late summer to be involved in recruiting.

McDaniels to turn pro

Tiger forward K.J. McDaniels announced Tuesday he is forgoing his senior season and declaring for the 2014 NBA Draft.

Pitt Announces Future ACC Opponents

Highlighting the 2014-15 season for Pitt, a home game with North Carolina and a road trip to Cameron Indoor Stadium to take on Duke.

Southern Jam Fest: Thon Maker

HAMPTON, Va.- Five-star Martinsville (Va.) Carlisle center Thon Maker was the headliner during the tournament this weekend for Team Loaded, Virginia. Scout.com caught up with Maker to discuss his recruitment and more.

Pack Holds 2014 Wolfie Awards

RALEIGH, N.C. – The NC State Athletic Department held its annual “Wolfie Awards” Monday evening inside historic Reynolds Coliseum.

Kerr to the Knicks?

Steve Kerr is rumored to be at the front of the line for the Knicks' head coaching job. Read on for an update on where everything stands and more.

RELEASE: Pack Hoops ACC Schedule

The NC State men’s basketball team will host Duke, North Carolina, Syracuse and 2014 ACC champion Virginia at PNC Arena during the 2014-15 season. The ACC office released men’s basketball conference opponents for the next two seasons on Tuesday.

ACC BB Opponents Announced

North Carolina will welcome ACC newcomer Louisville to the league with a home-and-home series during the 2014-15 basketball season. The Tar Heels will also play a home-and-home series with Syracuse in 2015-16.

Cards officially add second 7-footer

The University of Louisville announced the addition of a sixth player in the basketball recruiting Class of 2014 on Tuesday. Egyptian forward Anas Osama Mahmoud committed to U of L last month and has now signed and is officially a member of the U of L program.

Hoosier Links: April 22, 2014

In today's Hoosier Links there are two stories about Indiana baseball and one on IU basketball signee Max Hoetzel.

Ryan has a leader

Small forward Matt Ryan of Rochelle (N.Y.) Iona Prep received a visit from Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey on Monday evening. Ryan talks about who's showing him the most interest and who he has running out in front.

Strong Interest For Stanback

Trevor Stanback, one of the top post prospects in the west for 2016, is receiving considerable interest from UCLA...

Etherington on the Dan Dakich Show

Austin Etherington made an appearance Monday afternoon on the Dan Dakich Radio Show on 1070-The Fan in Indianapolis. The funniest part came when Dakich asked him if he had considered transferring to play with his brother, Alex, at Indiana State. Read more here.

Southern Jam Fest: Virginia Targets

HAMPTON, Va.- The Southern Jam Fest had plenty of UVa targets on display and Scout.com's Rob Harrington and Jacquie Franciulli break down their performances and where they stand in their recruitment.

Web Run: The race for Devonte Graham

Devonte Graham finally received what he had been wanting for over a year when new Appalachian State head coach Jim Fox released him from his letter of intent.

Coaching Search: 5 To Watch

The Golden Eagles look to continue the success of the basketball program with the crucial hiring of a new head man for basketball with the departure of Head Coach Donnie Tyndall. Here are several early names to watch as the coaching search begins.

What we learned: Running backs

Arizona's running back competition is wide open. Read on to see who we predict the starter will be, who is getting overlooked, and more.

Ashley looking ahead

Brandon Ashley recently met with the media. Read on to see how he is progressing, what he thinks about next season, and more.

VERBAL: Kent lands high ceiling JUCO PF

NEW WSU HOOPS COACH Ernie Kent and his staff have been hard on the recruiting trail this week and it paid off with East Los Angeles CC forward Aaron Cheatum verballing to the Cougs earlier this evening. The 6-7, 240-pound power forward, who hosted Kent earlier today, tells CF.C the lure of the Pac-12 conference, along with the energy of Kent and his staff, is why he'll wear crimson in 2014.

Jazz not bringing back coach Tyrone Corbin

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz front office is searching for a new coach after declining to offer Tyrone Corbin a new contract.

Hemsley Drawing Plenty Of Interest

Jeremy Hemsley, a top 2015 guard prospect from the West Coast, says two Pac-12 programs are recruiting him the hardest...

U of L will hire IU assistant Kenny Johnson

University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino has a new assistant coach. Pitino is expected to announce the hiring of former Indiana assistant coach Kenny Johnson sometime this week. Scout.com national analyst Evan Daniels confirmed the hiring of Johnson late Monday evening.

Breaking: Tennessee tabs Tyndall

You can't find better coverage of Vol hoops than what you get here at InsideTennessee. Check out this article on the new head coach:

Dawkins on U-M: “It Was Awesome”

Michigan is in strong standing with 2014 New Hampton (N.H.) Prep wing Aubrey Dawkins in the aftermath of his official visit and offer last weekend. Now the Wolverines must wait to see if his other suitors can weaken their position.

Highlights: Isaiah Whitehead

Isaiah Whitehead is one of the best scorers in the 2014 class. Here's a highlight reel of the Seton Hall signee at McDonald's All-American practices and game.

Isaiah Briscoe lands an 'elite' offer

Roselle, N.J., Catholic High School shooting guard Isaiah Briscoe worked out in front of Louisville coach Rick Pitino on Monday. Briscoe's father, George, said Pitino later offered his son. Cardinal Authority has the latest.

Highlights: Trey Lyles

Trey Lyles is one of 2014's top posts. Here's a highlight reel of the Kentucky signee at McDonald's All-American practices and game.

Southern Jam Fest Recap

HAMPTON, Va.- A lot of top talent on display at the Southern Jam Fest over the weekend. Scout.com's Rob Harrington and Jacquie Franciulli discuss the tournament's standout performers.

Sean Obi commits to Duke

After taking an official visit to Duke over the weekend, former Rice center Sean Obi has committed to Duke. After sitting out the upcoming season, Obi will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Strong Interest For Stanback

Trevor Stanback, one of the elite big men in the west for 2016, says two schools from the Big East and Pac-12 have been recruiting him the hardest to date....

Could Painter leave to Missouri?

Would Matt Painter be a fit for Missouri's head-coaching job?

Video of Lacey Holsworth's life celebration

Full video and tributes from last Thursday's celebration of 8-year-old Lacey Holsworth has been posted. Links to our stories and coverage are at the bottom of the page.

Pitt Adds Cameron Johnson To 2014 Class

Tyrone Haughton and Cameron Johnson officially signed to 2014 recruiting class on Monday. Haughton, who comes from Iowa Western Community College, blocked 185 shots in two years. Johnson, a local product from OLSH, averaged 27.8 points a game this past season, on his way to second-team all-state honors.

SJ Takeout: Mike Watkins

When Watkins committed to Penn State last summer, the news hardly generated a ripple among recruitniks. The big man possessed size and some potential, but few viewed his decision as a game-changer for the Nittany Lions.

Silva holds multiple offers

The African nation of Gabon is tiny and certainly not on a par with its West Coast neighbors Nigeria and Senegal in terms of producing hoops talent, but Chris Silva aims to make his mark.

SJ Takeout: Thon Maker

For a player as heralded and well exposed as Maker, ample mystery permeates his future plans.

Diakite, Clarke, Pickett stand out

The Southern Jam Fest primarily featured a handful of big-time teams, followed by more regional and local outfits with lesser-known players. But in addition to those we already have and will cover individually, three more prospects warrant mention for their play this past weekend in Virginia.

Michigan, UConn Ones to Watch For Tyus Battle

The father of 2016 Gladstone (N.J.) Gill St. Bernard’s five-star shooting guard Tyus Battle sheds light on their relationship with Michigan, he and his son’s thoughts on the Wolverines, who was out to see him in week one of the evaluation period, visits planned, and more.

Recruiting progressing well for Edwards

Hyron Edwards is continuing to get significant high-major interest.

Highlights: 2016 5-star SF V.J. King

VIDEO: Highlights of 2016 St. Vincent St. Mary (Ohio) 5-star SF V.J. King from Michigan Invitational over the weekend.

Smith Jr. hearing from Western Kentucky

2014 small forward prospect said he hopes to visit WKU in May.

Basketball notes

Florida’s basketball season came to an end earlier this month with a loss to Connecticut in the national semifinal. The Gators made the fifth Final Four appearance in program history and broke multiple school records throughout the year. Even though the season is over, there’s still plenty going on around the basketball program.

Payton Declares For The NBA Draft

Louisiana Ragin' Cajun men's basketball point guard Elfrid Payton made it official today, declaring for the 2014 NBA Draft through an official statement from the UL Sports Information Department.

Talent Assessment: Zach Smith

The second of (at least) six breakdowns detailing the talents of Texas Tech's 2014 basketball signing class. Just what can Red Raider fans expect from the high-flying forward from Plano East High School?

Sprewell commits to Western Kentucky

6-foot-3 JuCo sophomore shooting guard averaged 15.1 points per game at Daytona State.

Mickey's dad: Still no decision

With less than a week to go until the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the NBA Draft, LSU freshman Jordan Mickey is still undecided according to his father. TSD's Ben Love has more inside.

West Sheds Some Light on Graham

Top unsigned point guard Devonte Graham will look to choose between five schools. Scout.com caught up with Graham's former AAU team director, Dwayne West to discuss his impending decision.

Indiana a contender for USC transfer Wesley

The Hoosiers are interested in USC transfer Byron Wesley, a guard who can really score.

Rick Ray Interview

Mississippi State head men's basketball coach Rick Ray talks one-on-one with Gene's Page about recruiting.

Indiana visits BC transfer Anderson

Tom Crean took a trip to see Boston College transfer Ryan Anderson over the weekend.

VIDEO: IU helps with Habitat for Humanity

Indiana basketball players and coaches were out in the community last week helping build houses for Habitat for Humanity.

Sprewell picks WKU

Western Kentucky added another pledge to their 2014 recruiting class. Ayinde Sprewell committed Monday afternoon.

VIDEO: Highlights from Jordan Brand Classic

Watch highlights of Indiana signee James Blackmon Jr. from Friday night's Jordan Brand Classic.

Reaves is on the Rise

Fairfax (Va.) Paul VI guard Josh Reaves helped the Panthers win the 2014 WCAC Championship, and in the process he caught the attention of college coaches around the country. Reaves caught up with Scout.com to give the latest on his recruitment

Alexander Examines New Opportunities for U-M

VIDEO: Bacari Alexander discusses who will step up after the loss of Stauskas and Robinson III.

Basketball Eligibility Pipeline (2014-2015)

Head Coach Danny Kaspar and his staff have already welcomed a total of six new additions for next season. We take a look at the eligibility pipeline and how the 'Cats will possibly look next season.

Handful of schools recruiting Smits

At nearly 7-feet tall, Derrik Smits is an intriguing prospect from the state of Indiana.

Handful of schools recruiting Smits

At nearly 7-feet tall, Derrik Smits is an intriguing prospect from the state of Indiana.

GR Storm Classic Highlights: Eric Davis

2015 Saginaw (Mich.) Arthur Hill star Eric Davis led his AAU team "The Family" the Grand Rapids Storm Classic championship, and GoBlueWolverine was on hand to catch much of the action. See the rising Michigan target get it done inside and out en route to earning the Most Valuable Player award.

Southern Jam Fest: Curtis Jones

HAMPTON, Va.- 2016 Fairfax (Va.) Paul VI point guard Curtis Jones is a guard gaining a lot of steam. Jones is approaching double-digit offers and he is ready for spring to pick up. Scout.com caught up with Jones at the Hoop Group event over the weekend.

Hoosier Links: April 21, 2014

In today's Hoosiers Links, there are basketball stories about Robert Johnson and Jeremiah April, as well as a story about IU baseball completing a sweep of Michigan State.

Ingram ready to host Duke, Coach K

The Blue Devil coaching staff will return from the holiday weekend and immediately hit the recruiting trail as they visit in-state standout Brandon Ingram on Monday. Prior to hosting Coach K and company, the four star prospect discussed recruiting, Duke’s interest, and more with TDD.

Update: Vols hoops coaching search

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Unfinished Business

Kaleb Tarczewski came back to Arizona because he feels he has some unfinished business. Read on to see what that is and more.

Ask Away...

Have questions about Illinois basketball, football and/or recruiting? Ask away and the Illini Playbook Insiders will answer.

Bibbs sticking with Virginia Tech

Four-star wing Justin Bibbs is happy with his decision and will honor his letter of intent.

Justice commits to Vanderbilt

Three-star shooting guard Camron Justice committed to Vanderbilt on Sunday.

Atwood talks ASU visit, decision timetable

Arizona State marked Willie Atwood final official recruiting trip. Will it also ultimately be his school of choice? Devils Digest talked to the Connors State (Okla.)forward following his Tempe visit to get the latest on his recruitment.

SJ Takeout: Edrice Adebayo

HAMPTON, Va. — There's this little competitive thing going on in North Carolina. Three sophomores, Harry Giles, Junior Smith and Adebayo, have their eyes on elite status in the Class of 2016 and project as national factors for the next two grassroots cycles.

Graham signs with Houston

The Cougars project to become heavily involved in the Southeast now that Kelvin Sampson has taken command of the program, and they made quick work with one of the region's more talented and mercurial prospects of the past several years.

Blue Devils combine for 59 in Jordan BC

Jahlil Okafor wins yet another MVP award while Tyus Jones nearly collects a triple-double

Garrett pledges to Alabama

Jeff Garrett announced his college choice on Sunday. He'll play his college basketball at Alabama.

Cards in the mix for New Jersey guard

University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino is expected to check in on one of the top shooting guards in the country in the coming week. Pitino is expected to see Roselle, N.J., Catholic High School guard Isaiah Briscoe.

SJ Takeout: Mustapha Heron

HAMPTON, Va. — New Heights features one of the most talented teams at this weekend's Southern Jam Fest, and Heron is one of the squad's key performers.

Talent Analysis: Keenan Evans

The first of (at least) six breakdowns detailing the talents of Texas Tech's 2014 basketball signing class. Just what can Red Raider fans expect from the first-team, all-state point guard from Richardson Berkner high school?

Point Guard Coming On Board With Tigers

Coach Bruce Pearl's Tigers have picked up another commitment for the spring signing period.

Savon Goodman commits to Sun Devils

6-6 combo forward Savon Goodman visited Tempe last weekend, and today he officially became the newest member of Arizona State’s basketball 2014 class. Devils Digest caught up with the newest Sun Devil following his pledge to talk about his decision.

Elijah Stewart Update

Get the latest info on 2014 shooting guard Elijah Stewart's recruitment and UNC's involvement ...

Schools expected to evaluate Stewart

Elijah Stewart, a 6-foot-4 guard out of Los Angeles (Calif.) Westchester, will have a number of schools watch him this week.

McCaw commits to UNLV

UNLV added another recruit to their 2014 recruiting class, as Pat McCaw gave them a verbal commitment.

An open letter to Dave Hart

InsideTennessee provides insights and opinions, as well as news and notes. Check out this piece on some key qualities Tennessee should seek in its next basketball coach:

Team first mentality

CLEMSON - The first stop on Clemson’s journey to New York for the NIT semifinals was late last summer when the Tigers took a 10-day trip to Italy.

Cline adds Purdue offer

Sharp-shooting guard Ryan Cline was offered by the Boilermakers.

2014 Michigan Hoops Commit!

Guard Muhammad Ali Abdur-Rahkman has committed to the Wolverines! Stay tuned for more.

Macon Dreams Of Being Razorback

Little Rock Parkview standout Daryl Macon (6-3, 170) - one of the state's best senior prospects - will head to Holmes, Miss., Community College next season with an idea of being a Razorback after two seasons there.

Virginia Tech adds two commitments

Buzz Williams and Virginia Tech picked up a pair of commitments on Saturday.

Marble Up Close

Roy Devyn Marble joined us on our KCJJ, 1630-AM radio show in Iowa City Saturday morning. The Hawkeye star talked about his career, his future, what's next for the program and much more. Watch and listen here.

What to Make of the Cole Huff Saga?

A saga that began on April 1st with Cole Huff's announcement that he desired to leave the University of Nevada is coming to a close following an appeals process on the restrictions on Huff's transfer options. Nevada fans are left wondering what are Huff's reasons for wanting to transfer?

Bell, Korita Add To Wings Flight

Arkansas 2015 grid commit Jamario Bell (6-6, 230) and Pulaski Academy shooting guard Lawson Korita (6-4, 180) are among the state's top players joining Malik Monk on this season's Arkansas Wings Elite squad, who is playing this weekend in the Real Deal in the Rock.

Jarvis Johnson Re-Offered By Marquette

The most notable development is new Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski re-extending the scholarship that Jarvis Johnson was offered under Buzz Williams' staff

SJ Takeout: Prince Ali

HAMPTON, Va. — I stumbled onto his first game last night. While some lesser known teams took the court at the Southern Jam Fest, I didn't realize I'd walked onto the New Heights court.

Etherington Finds Perfect Fit

Indiana transfer Austin Etherington has chosen Butler after a visit on Saturday.

Etherington Finds Perfect Fit

Indiana transfer Austin Etherington has chosen Butler after a visit on Saturday.

Brown Transferring From Butler

Freshman guard Elijah Brown has been granted a release from his scholarship at Butler.

Hoosier Links: April 19

In today's Hoosier Links there are two stories about Tom Crean's latest commit, 7-foot center Jeremiah April, and a report on IU's 7-0 win Friday night in baseball over Michigan State.

More Than Basketball For 5-star G Tyus Battle

2016 Gladstone (N.J.) Gill St. Bernard’s five-star shooting guard Tyus Battle and his father discuss his sophomore season in high school, how he’s adjusting to a new AAU team, what he’s added to his game, and what factors loom largest in an eventual commitment.

Blue Devils make two coaching staff changes

Jeff Capel has been promoted to associate head coach, while Jon Scheyer has been bumped up as well from special assistant.

Rodney Hood declares for NBA Draft

Redshirt sophomore forward follows Jabari Parker in leaving Duke for the NBA.

Highlights: Emmanuel Mudiay

Emmanuel Mudiay is one of the top few prospects in the 2014 class. Here's a highlight reel of the SMU signee at McDonald's All-American practices and game.

Missouri And Haith Part Ways

Missouri AD Mike Alden met with the media today to answer any questions regarding the departure of Frank Haith, and walk to everyone through a little bit, things that have taken place over the last 24 hours.