samedi 31 mai 2014

VIDEO: Smith on Summer Plans

2015 four-star Las Vegas (Nev.) small forward Ray Smith talks about how he's spending the offseason, what visits he has planned over the next few months, and what former UCLA parent he's training with...


Pangos: Day Two Checklist

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The Pangos All-American Camp featured a full slate of games on Saturday, setting one Sunday's final day of action. If big names such as Stephen Zimmerman, Tyler Dorsey and Isaiah Briscoe carried the flag on day one, some new or less heralded prospects rose to prominence on Saturday.


Pangos All-American Camp: Saturday Thoughts

There were plenty of Arizona prospects in attendance Saturday at the Pangos All-American Camp. Read on to see how they did.


Jordan Expanding Identity

Known primarily as an outside shooter, Aaron Jordan wants to prove he's much more than just that. He's been working hard this offseason on his game, and he's even done a little recruiting himself. Get the latest with the Plainfield East standout here.


What it Means: McDermott to Butler

2015 guard Sean McDermott committed to Butler on Friday, as first reported by AllHoosiers.com. What does it mean for Indiana's search for a shooter in 2015?


Duke offers 2016's Dennis Smith, Jr

The offer list in the class of 2016 grew by one today as local standout point guard Dennis Smith, Jr. picked up a Duke offer while making an unofficial visit to campus.


Not Done Yet...

Syracuse may have picked up their fourth elite prospect in the 2015 class on Saturday, but they aren't done quite yet.


Recruiting Ripple: Moustapha Diagne

Moustapha Diagne continues Syracuse basketball's momentum on the recruiting trail. How does he impact their efforts going forward? Full analysis and breakdown inside.


Coach Speak: Moustapha Diagne

What is Syracuse getting in four-star power forward Moustapha Diagne? CuseNation.com spoke to his high school head coach, Jason Hasson, to find out.


Diagne gives verbal commitment

Moustapha Diagne told Scout.com he's headed to Syracuse. But why did he pick the Orange?


Glass unwavering in support for Crean

In an interview with a Louisville radio station, IU athletic director Fred Glass talked about a number of topics, including his support for Tom Crean.


Pangos Takeout: Marquese Chriss

LONG BEACH, Calif. — When Chriss takes the court, it's easy to take his contributions for granted. His size and body type accurately predict his playing style, and for that reason his game lends itself to superficial assessments.


Pangos Takeout: Briscoe vs. Dorsey

LONG BEACH, Calif. — By far, the most intense head to head matchup on day one at Pangos proved to be Isaiah Briscoe (pictured, above) vs. Tyler Dorsey. Neither man would give an inch, and both enjoyed stellar moments.


Pangos: Day One Checklist

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The opening night of the Pangos All-American Camp featured two rounds of games, as the event kicks off fully on Saturday. That said, plenty of noteworthy moments lined the scouting notebook on day one.


Pangos All-American Camp: Friday Thoughts

There were a handful of Arizona prospects in action on Friday night. Click the link to see how they performed and more.


Sean Obi to wear #34 at Duke

After finalizing his transfer to Duke, former Rice big man Sean Obi is preparing to enroll in Durham in June. Before heading down to campus, however, he had to decide on his number.


The Hilltop Review

Come inside for this week's Hilltop Review where we recap the latest news in the recruiting world!


Announcement Primer: Moustapha Diagne

Four-star power forward Moustapha Diagne is set to announce his college decision.


vendredi 30 mai 2014

Thomas Eager to Get Back

Elijah Thomas is one of the most coveted big men in the country in the 2015 class. Though his action on the court was halted due to an injury to a tendon in his hand, his recruitment is still going full speed ahead. Get more on that here.


Pangos AA Camp: Preview

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The annual Pangos All-American Camp tips off tonight and will feature roughly 100 players, including some of the nation's best.


Chauca Commits to Cal

Point guard Brandon Chauca joins Kingsley Okoroh as part of the 2014 signing class for Cuonzo Martin and the California Golden Bears.


McDermott Picks Butler

2015 guard Sean McDermott chooses Butler and the Bulldogs pick up their 2nd commitment in the class of 2015.


Does Ernie Kent now bank two open scholies?

BRANDON CHAUCA's decision to play his college basketball at Cal rather than Washington State leaves head coach Ernie Kent with two open scholarship slots. While there's a chance he'll save both spots for the next recruiting cycle, the nature of college hoops in this day and age suggests one or both of those scholies could be dispensed this summer.


Mavs Luring 2 Stars For Pre-Draft Workouts

NBA sources have aided DallasBasketball.com in assembling a list of the Mavs' pre-Draft invitees and wish list. We're told to look for a 'heavy emphasis on 'two-way hybrid 3/4 players' and we're told the list of potential visitors includes at least two standouts who figure to be selected way ahead of Dallas' positions at Nos. 34 and 51. A Mavs Premium report that names names:


Spring Recap: Five on the Rise

Now that June is knocking on the door and the next five weeks will be headlined primarily by individual camps, rather than team events, it's an opportune moment to assess players whose stock rose most sharply over the past two months.


Paul Headed to Texas JUCO

Darius Paul can return to Illinois after a season at Lamar State-Port Arthur.


Maurice ready for summer

Team Loaded has become synonymous with action, and the Adidas-backed squad has become a prime target for mix tape organizations. Sensational 2016 guard Dennis Smith claims most of the credit for that phenomenon, but Maurice also has capitalized from the exposure.


Pritchard's Stock Rising

Oregon Point Guard Payton Pritchard continues to rack up scholarship offers. Schools like Iowa, Indiana, Arizona State, Washington, Wisconsin and others already were on board before Villanova pulled the trigger on Friday. The Class of 2016 floor general talked with Scout.com about his recruitment.


UCLA Prospects at Pangos Camp

The annual Pangos All-American Camp will feature a good amount of UCLA prospects this weekend in Long Beach...


Ali Backs off Connecticut Pledge

Prince Ali, a top 100 prospect in the class of 2015, decommitted from Connecticut on Thursday. His high school coach -- Adam Ross -- discussed the news and the next steps with Scout.com...


2016 Intro: Patrick Johnson

Illinois coaches hit the recruiting trail full-force this spring, and they weren't focused solely on 2015 prospects. One of their stops led them to The Bullis School in Maryland to offer a rising junior defensive back.


Clarke Has Good Trip To Minneapolis

Virginia Beach (VA.) Cape Henry junior small forward Chris Clarke took a recent unofficial visit to Minnesota and recaps his trip inside!


Top 5 Moments of 2013-2014

With the recent end of the 2013-2014 sports season, IES highlights the top five moments of the year.


VIDEO: T.J. Leaf

Check out some of the skills and athleticism of 2016 five-star El Cajon (Calif.) Foothills Christian power forward T.J. Leaf...


Wojo's First 59 Days at MU

It’s been a busy 59 days for newly hired men’s basketball head coach Steve Wojciechowski, a period he described as a whirlwind, but despite it all, Wojciechowski’s passion and expectations for his new program have expanded since arriving in Milwaukee on April 1.


Briscoe nearly ready to cut list

It has been a tremendous spring for Isaiah Briscoe who is about ready to trim his list of potential schools.


Ali backs off Connecticut pledge

Prince Ali, a top 100 prospect, decommitted from Connecticut on Thursday. His high school coach -- Adam Ross -- discussed the news and the next steps with Scout.com.


SMU Hoops Newest Offer Goes Out to 2015 Guard

2015 G Nico Clareth took it as a big compliment when he was offered by SMU. How interested is he?


Entrance for 'Gate 21' — Vol. CXIV

The InsideTennessee staff combined to put together this 3,000-plus-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.


Old and New, Gold and Blue

The Tinkle family is close with Mike Montgomery, but the new Cal staff has not only made up ground with 2015 forward Tres, but have established a strong foundation with him, as well.


Arizona forward projections

There will be plenty of high expectations surrounding Arizona's front court for next season. Read on to see how we project it will do.


The Authority Report

This week's Authority Report discusses basketball and football recruiting, answers readers' questions, and more.


jeudi 29 mai 2014

Robinson Back in Action

Much of the focus in the point guard pursuit in 2015 for Illinois has been on Jalen Brunson and Jawun Evans. However, St. James High's Justin Robinson also holds an offer from the Illini and gives the latest here.


SDSU snags Hemsley

San Diego State landed a key target on Thursday evening when Jeremy Hemsley picked the Aztecs.


Hawkins back from Far East trip

Kentucky sophomore guard Dominique Hawkins has returned home from a trip to the Far East with the Sports Reach squad.


Summer Update: Troy Williams

Courtesy of IU Athletics, here's a highlight video of Troy Williams from this past season.


Picking the 2014-15 All-Big East Team

It's not always easy to understand what the voters were thinking when the preseason All-BIG EAST teams are announced in October or the final squads are revealed in March, but ScoutFriars takes a crack at its own early picks.


RECRUITING: Will it be WSU or Cal for Chauca?

BY THIS TIME tomorrow, point guard Brandon Chauca will be ready to let the Pac-12 know where he’s headed. The 5-9 prospect, who averaged over 23 points this season, said he’ll announce his decision at around 4 p.m. PT Friday between Washington State and Cal. CF.C just got off the phone with Chauca to get his final thoughts on both schools before he makes his choice known.


Roundtable: Moments of Glory

Each week, we ask the Scout.com hoops recruiting team to ruminate on a specific question.


UCLA Offers Florida Prospect

Mario Kegler, a 2016, 6-6 wing from Florida, turned in one of the best performances at the recent Adidas Gauntlet...


HOOPS: Bears Add Strength Coach

Martin officially adds trusted hand to S&C program with Nicodemus Christopher, his S&C coach at Tennessee.


Bolden has ‘pretty high interest’ in SMU

2016 Texas Titans C Marques Bolden is on a team littered with SMU prospects. Is his interest legit?


Manuel Remains Open

Oak Hill (VA) combo forward Trevor Manuel hails from Lansing, Michigan and plays for The Family, a Michigan-based AAU team on Nike's EYBL circuit. remains highly interested in NC State.


The State of Maryland Hoops

Keith Cavanaugh offers up his opinions on the state of Maryland basketball. He comments on the new DBO, the current squad, players who have left the program, transfer candidates, 2015 recruits and more.


mercredi 28 mai 2014

Byrne, Miller, and Rodriguez to get extension

Arizona will seek extensions for Greg Byrne, Sean Miller, and Rich Rodriguez. Read on for the complete breakdown of each.


Arizona guard projections

Arizona has plenty of strength in its backcourt next season. Read on for full projections of how we think it will do.


TDDTV: Former players reunite at K Academy

Several former Blue Devils have returned to Durham for the annual summer camp run by their coach.


TXST Basketball Camps

Head Coach Danny Kaspar and his basketball staff will start their camp circuit in just over two weeks. Here's all the info you need and an invitation to all the top talent.


Basketball Class Of 2014: Depth Projection

Bulldog Playbook breaks down how Rodney Terry's 2014 recruiting class will project on the depth chart. Isaiah Bailey, Eugene Artison, Terrell Carter and Darnell Taylor make up the class.


U of L basketball: Weekly notebook

Here's a look at a few notebook items surrounding the Louisville men's basketball program. Cardinal Authority will provide a weekly notebook of basketball items on Wednesday's during the offseason.


Iowa Eying MOKAN Pair

MOKAN Elite boasts plenty of talent on its 17-U AAU squad this year. Among the group are versatile forwards Juwan Morgan and Michael Jacobson. Both players are hearing from the Hawkeyes.


Depth Projection: Eugene Artison

Seattle prospect Eugene Artison gives the Bulldogs another option at the four this upcoming season.


Depth Projection: Terrell Carter

At 6-foot-9 and 250 lbs, Terrell Carter will give the Bulldogs an added presence in the post as a true freshman.


Depth Projection: Darnell Taylor

Junior college transfer Darnell Taylor adds depth and experience to an already loaded Bulldog backcourt.


Depth Projection: Isaiah Bailey

Isaiah Bailey is the second four-star recruit signed by Fresno State head coach Rodney Terry in three seasons. Bailey will likely see minutes as a freshman despite a loaded backcourt.


Bulldog Basketball 2014 Recruiting Class

Fresno State head coach Rodney Terry signed four players in the 2014 recruiting class to build on a successful 2013-2014 campaign.


Husky Legend Bob Houbregs Passes Away

SEATTLE – University of Washington basketball legend Bob Houbregs has passed away at the age of 82. Houbregs donned the purple and gold from 1951 to 1953 and led the Huskies to their only Final Four appearance as a senior before becoming the first player in program history to have his jersey retired (No. 25).


Cousins wounded but OK, says Kruger

OU guard Isaiah Cousins was shot in the shoulder Tuesday night but should be OK, said coach Lon Kruger.


Bluebloods flock to Kegler party

Tucked away in a back gym last weekend in central Florida, Kegler authored one of the most stirring performances at the Adidas Gauntlet.


Busy Month Ahead For Kameron Chatman

The highest rated recruit in Michigan’s incoming 2014 class, Portland (Ore.) five-star wing Kameron Chatman is nearing his move to Ann Arbor. Chatman’s father discusses a busy spring, what June will entail, heading off to Ann Arbor, and more.


Indiana offers 2015 guard Kenny Williams

Kenny Williams, a 2015 guard who plays for Boo Williams, was offered by Indiana on Wednesday.


High hoops, academics for Sharma

When a 6-11 player possesses both athleticism and skill, interest from coaches and media accolades almost always follow.


Hoops Wrap-Up: Stephan Van Treese

Our Cardinal Authority series of stories of “Hoops Wrap-Up” continues, featuring a look at each player on the University of Louisville men's basketball team. A look back at the season and forward to the future: Our focus today is senior Stephan Van Treese:


Highlights: Jayce Johnson

2016 four-star San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) JSerra post Jayce Johnson is one of the top prospects in the West in the 2016 class...


Teague's body and game rising

Big men frequently develop late in their prep careers, and occasionally a wing doesn't develop into a big man at all until very late.


Major offers for Nichols

He has stepped up his play all spring long, and major schools are really getting involved with forward Kipper Nichols.


Daniels, Grant to rejoin Irish

Notre Dame's football team and men's basketball team received a boost today with the return of suspended senior stars.


SMU First to Offer Rafus

2017 SF Andre Rafus is one of the top players in 2017 & SMU was the 1st to offer the talented wing!


XU Showing Interest in Skilled Forward

Sam Miller is one of the 2015 recruits that emerged on Xavier's recruiting radar this spring.


Huskies Trying To Get Young

Solomon Young is a 6-foot-7, 240-pound power forward from Sacramento, Calif., and the Washington Huskies are starting to heat up their interest in Young. They have done well in that region of late when it comes to basketball signees. Darin Johnson, Desmond Simmons, Charles Garcia, and Elston Turner have all been Northern California products turned Hoop Dawgs.


Interest rising in Alston

His game is on the rise, and the recruitment of Levan Alston is really heating up.


Turner has early favorite

Florida native Lamonte Turner told Scout.com he has an early favorite in his recruitment.


Jones sizes up 2014-15 Tigers

In an exclusive interview with TSD's Ben Love, Johnny Jones sheds light on his plans for the upcoming edition of LSU basketball while also giving a state-of-the-program address entering his third year at the helm.


Bussey breaks it all down

Kendall Bussey breaks down recruiting and his game in this interview with Scout. He talks Nebraska, his commitment, his visit to TCU, what NFL running back he is being compared to, and more here...


Bacon Building Relationship with Brown, SMU

2015 4-star SF Dwayne Bacon has over 30 offers, but where does SMU stand?


TTDan's Hoops Dish

Dan Painter dishes on Maryland transfer candidates Terry Henderson and Robert Carter, as well as the state of 2015 recruiting.


Ellenson Talks Recent Offers

2015 four-star Rice Lake (Wisc.) center Henry Ellenson has seen his recruitment explode in recent weeks, with offers coming in from UCLA, Duke, and North Carolina...


SEC awards two future tourney sites

Two future sites for the SEC men’s basketball tournament were announced Tuesday during the league’s annual meeting in Destin, Fla.


2016 class needs and wants

Arizona is already recruiting for 2016. Read on as we take a look at what Arizona may have and its top targets for that it will look to land.


mardi 27 mai 2014

15' PF Jalen Williams Commits To Furman

Quietly and quickly 2015 PF Jalen Williams of Wade Hampton High School evolved last season for the Generals. The 6'8 245 pound prospect saw a few offers come his way but Furman intrigued him enough to secure an early verbal commitment. Inside Williams talks about his decision, running with a new AAU team, and how his progress is going to get even better.


Bulldogs add Fowler

Butler added some size to their 2015 recruiting class with the pledge from Cincinnati native Nate Fowler.


Highlights: Leland Green

Leland Green is one of the top shooting guard prospects in 2016 out west. Here are highlights of him at the UnderArmour Invitational.


Murray Is a Covteted Import

2016 point guard Jamal Murray, who hails from the land up north, is quickly turning into one of the most talented and intriguing point guard prospects out there. His recruitment is quickly heating up, although his focus is on hoops for now.


Highlights: Jayce Johnson

Jayce Johnson is one of the top centers in the 2016 class. Here are highlights of him at the Under Armour Invitational.


Highlights: D.J. Wilson

D.J. Wilson is a good pickup for Michigan. Here's a highlight reel of the future Wolverine against Etiwanda.


Tek Talk

The rise of Canadian basketball in the United States has accelerated rapidly the last couple years. One of the top Canadian prospects in America is Teki Gill Caesar, who holds an offer from Illinois.


Daniels Plans to Return to U-M’s Camp

Kalamazoo (Mich.) Central SG Devon Daniels is one of the fast-rising prospects in the Great Lake State’s 2016 class.


Michigan’s Style of Play Appealing to Benson

Darien (Ill.) Hinsdale South center Barret Benson is one of the top big men on Michigan’s 2016 radar.


'Indiana fits Payton (Pritchard) perfect'

Payton Pritchard, a 2016 Indiana target from Oregon, continues to gain new interest from around the country. Here's the latest on him.


Hoops Recruiting Central: New 2015 names

Indiana is pursuing four new names in the 2015 class. Read more about them here exclusively.


Notebook: Payton's Place

In our weekly Notebook feature, the Scout.com national team explores creative and broad topics from the grassroots hoops realm.


Hoops Wrap-Up: Tim Henderson

Our Cardinal Authority series of stories of “Hoops Wrap-Up” continues, featuring a look at each player on the University of Louisville men's basketball team. A look back at the season and forward to the future: Our focus today is senior Tim Henderson:


UNC Calling On Swanigan

Five-star center Caleb Swanigan asserted himself as the top rebounder in the EYBL. Originally a member of the 2016 class, Swanigan is now in the 2015 class, and the Ft. Wayne (Ind.) Homestead product is picking up major offers.


Crawford: "I Hope They Offer Me"

Gonzaga (DC) standout Bryant Crawford is one of the top point guards in the country, and he has been playing well on the AAU circuit with Team Takeover.


Hoops Wrap-Up: Wayne Blackshear

Our Cardinal Authority series of stories of “Hoops Wrap-Up” continues, featuring a look at each player on the University of Louisville men's basketball team. A look back at the season and forward to the future: Our focus today is junior Wayne Blackshear:


Analysis, USC's 2015 recruiting class...

USC coach Andy Enfield and his staff have secured a commitment from Scout top-50 player Chimezie Metu in their 2015 recruiting class, so who could be next?


Analysis, USC's 2014 recruiting class

USC coach Andy Enfield and his staff have signed the No. 12 ranked recruiting class in the country in their first season at Troy...


Bragg Taking His Time

2015 five-star Cleveland (Ohio) Villa Angela-St. Joseph power forward Carlton Bragg is being recruited heavily by UCLA head coach Steve Alford...


Swanigan gives the latest

Now in the 2015 class, scholarship offers are coming in at a high rate for Caleb Swanigan.


Adidas Takeout: Damon Wilson

When Game Elite takes the court at an event, nearly all eyes turn toward fast-rising wing Jaylen Brown. Understandably so, given Brown's explosive and hard-charging style.


Adidas Takeout: Chad Brown

Offense isn't entirely his thing, at least not yet, but Brown is one of the most impressive physical specimens on the Adidas circuit and could become a force at Central Florida.


Bragg not close to making college choice

Carlton Bragg, a top 10 recruit in the 2015 class, has plenty of high major interest, but isn't rushing to make a college decision. He broke down his recruitment with Scout.com at the adidas Gauntlet over the weekend.


Three stand out for Ferguson

Terrance Ferguson has used his size and strong to prove himself as one of the top wings in the 2016 class. Several high major programs have taken notice.


Baylor Basketball Recruiting Notebook

With the Summer AAU tournaments and traveling tours in full gear, there are a ton of recruiting updates to cover. We catch up with some key Baylor basketball recruits.


Ahmad talks recent visits

Forward Esa Ahmad has had a tremendous spring, and he continues to make unofficial visits.


Ellenson Talks New Offers

There might not be a player who has seen his stock climb more this spring than Rice Lake (Wis.) forward Henry Ellenson. Running with Playground Elite on the Nike circuit, Ellenson has put on a show and has asserted himself as one of the elite talents in the country.


Adidas Orlando Storylines

Rob Harrington reports back from the adidas circuit in Orlando, with in-depth evaluations of UNC hoops targets Brandon Ingram, Dennis Smith, and other names of note.


Briscoe Impressed By SMU

2015 4-star G Isaiah Briscoe is cutting his list down soon. Has he been impressed enough with SMU?


Leaf Says Four Recruiting Him Hardest

2016 five-star El Cajon (Calif.) Foothills Christian power forward T.J. Leaf says UCLA is among those recruiting him the hardest, but doesn't have plans to make a decision until January at the earliest...


lundi 26 mai 2014

2015 class needs and wants

Arizona has two members of the 2015 class and is in search of more. Read on to see what it needs and the top targets remaining on the board.


Recruiting Reset: Defensive end

Arizona has offered numerous defensive ends. Read on to see who those offers are and how it is doing with each.


Ellenson talks recent offers

Elite offers are coming in for Henry Ellenson who is seeing his stock soar this spring.


PG Putting in Work

The 2014 hoops class is signed, sealed and delivered. No rest for the weary as 2015 recruits hit the AAU season and this SA point guard is one to watch.


Shaquille O'Neal announces his Giants' fandom

Former NBA great Shaquille O'Neal announced this week that he will change his allegiance from the Dallas Cowboys to the New York Giants after Big Blue drafted wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. out of Shaq's alma mater LSU.


It’s all about winning for Braxton Blackwell

Nation's #7 small forward in the class of 2016 has honed in on his best sport.


Sampson taking time

Brandon Sampson isn't in a hurry to make a college decision. Here's the latest on the 2015 shooting guard.


Bball Assistants Roundtable – Part 7

GoBlueWolverine’s Sam Webb goes in-depth with Michigan basketball assistants Bacari Alexander, Jeff Meyer, and LaVall Jordan during their annual roundtable session. The seventh and final part focuses on newcomers Muhammad Ali Abdur-Rahkman and Aubrey Dawkins, and 2015 & 2016 recruiting strategy.


Oguine has leader

One of the biggest sleepers on the West Coast is Michael Oguine and the combo guard has a school that leads in his recruitment.


'Cats after 2015 Ohio SF Kipper Nichols

2015 small forward Kipper Nichols of Lakewood (Ohio) St. Edward HS is considering Northwestern.


Williams recovering from torn ACL

While New Williams has been in rehab for a torn ACL, several colleges have continued to heavily recruit him.


Five recruiting Thornton, Jr. hardest

Derryck Thornton, Jr., one of the top point guards in the 2016 class, has five schools recruiting him the hardest.


Bball Assistants Roundtable – Part 6

GoBlueWolverine’s Sam Webb goes in-depth with Michigan basketball assistants Bacari Alexander, Jeff Meyer, and LaVall Jordan during their annual roundtable session. Part six focuses on newcomers D.J. Wilson, Kameron Chatman, Ricky Doyle and Austin Hatch.


eDuck Podcast - Ducks Are WCWS Bound

Oregon is headed to the Women's College World Series. Robby and Erik discuss that, a new basketball commit, baseball and more on this edition of the podcast!


Maker contemplating move to 2015 class

TAVARES, Fla. -- Thon Maker, an elite prospect in the 2016 class, is debating on making a move to the 2015 class, according to his guardian Ed Smith. He spoke to Scout.com about his status, recruitment and game.


Adidas Takeout: Braxton Blackwell

Although he took a backset in terms of hype this past weekend to Kobi Simmons, and understandably so, Blackwell continues to demonstrate high-major promise.


Stanback Earning High-Major Attention

2016 four-star West Hills (Calif.) Chaminade center Trevor Stanback is earning attention from programs across the country, and UCLA is keeping in touch with him...


Adidas Gauntlet: Day Three Notebook

TAVARES, Fla. — Deng Adel's stock as a prospect continues to rise, while on the West Coast a center is solidifying his status as a player who needs to be closely tracked by high majors.


Adidas Gauntlet: Day Three Checklist

TAVARES, Fla. — Day three at the adidas Gauntlet had several top performers, including Chase Jeter, who continues to make major strides as a prospect.


Coleman Torches Nets at EYBL

Jalen Coleman has been lighting up the circuit all spring, but this weekend in particular, he really had everything clicking. His recruitment is heating up as well, and he spoke with us about it here, including his plans for trimming his list.


C-USA Class Countdown: No. 4, UAB

A subjective look at the top 2014 recruiting classes in Conference USA.


Ingram breaks down recruitment

TAVARES, Fla. -- Brandon Ingram, a four-star recruit, is gearing up to narrow his list of schools to six. He broke down his recruitment with Scout.com at the adidas Gauntlet.


Jones: LSU "won't just sign to fill spots"

With two remaining scholarships for 2014-15, LSU basketball has plenty of options when it comes to sculpting its roster. Head coach Johnny Jones tells TSD which way the Tigers are likely to go.


Smith Soaring

ORLANDO --- Dennis Smith, a soon to be five-star prospect on Scout.com, is planning an unofficial visit to North Carolina.


Weekend Hoops Evaluations

The Scout team was out in force at the Nike EYBL and Adidas Gauntlet this week, and they spent time evaluating several UCLA prospects...


Jackson in No Rush

2016 four-star Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco small forward Vance Jackson may want to stay on the West Coast for college, and most of the Pac-12 is on him...


Terps After Canadian PG Haley

The Terps recently offered Canadian 2016 point guard Jermaine Haley, a product of Drive Basketball who will be playing at Canarias Basketball Academy in Spain.


Henderson Talks Recruitment

West Virginia transfer Terry Henderson recently narrowed his list of schools to four, and NC State, his hometown school, made the cut. Pack Pride caught up with Henderson for an update on his recruitment.


EYBL: Sunday Top Performers

Sunday action at EYBL Minneapolis featured a lot of hard-fought matchups and some pretty solid performances. See who stood out in Sunday's action, including a few Illinois prospects.


4-Star on the Court, 5-Star in the Classroom

Stevie Johnson, Jr., talks about his brand spanking new offer from the Bears, his academic pursuits and his relationship with Yanni Hufnagel.


Five-Star Revelations

What does DeJounte Murray have to say about Cal's new staff? How long did he speak with head coach Cuonzo Martin the first time they spoke? Which five-star has told him good things about the Bears? Find out inside.


dimanche 25 mai 2014

A closer look: Arizona prospects in action

Arizona had numerous prospects in action this past weekend. Read on for a statistical look at how each of them performed.


Swanigan's Domination and Deliberation

Caleb Swanigan, who reclassified to 2015 from 2016 a little under a month ago, is already proving that he still belongs near the top in 2015. He also now has a more accelerated recruiting timeline. Get the dish on that and more here.


Rewriting an Opinion of Bill Carmody

At some point in the last month, I've realized that I was wrong.


Tatum Fighting for Top Spot

St. Louis Eagles wing Jayson Tatum is one of the top players in the nation in the 2016 class. His play this spring has backed up his high ranking. He talks about his spring season and gives the latest on his recruitment


Jaylen Brown delivers knockout punches

The top small forward in the country can beat you up on or off the court.


EYBL Minneapolis: Day Two

EAGAN, Minnesota - It was an excellent day at the EYBL with class of 2015 center Cheick Diallo really dominating. Diallo had the day's signature performance, but several other prospects also shined.


Bball Assistants Roundtable – Part 5

GoBlueWolverine’s Sam Webb goes in-depth with Michigan basketball assistants Bacari Alexander, Jeff Meyer, and LaVall Jordan during their annual roundtable session. In part five the crew focuses more on Derrick Walton’s growth plus the offseason improvement charts for Zak Irvin and Mark Donnal.


Hoops Wrap-Up: Montrezl Harrell

Our Cardinal Authority series of stories of “Hoops Wrap-Up” continues, featuring a look at each player on the University of Louisville men's basketball team. A look back at the season and forward to the future: Our focus today is junior Montrezl Harrell:


Hoops Recruiting Central: 2015 shooters

How important are spot-up shooters to success at Indiana? We explore that question and more here.


Hoops Recruiting Central: 2015 shooters

How important are spot-up shooters to success at Indiana? We explore that question and more here.


Taylor A Bulldog

Guard Darnell Taylor will make his way to Fresno State this fall.


Bball Assistants Roundtable – Part 4

GoBlueWolverine’s Sam Webb goes in-depth with Michigan basketball assistants Bacari Alexander, Jeff Meyer, and LaVall Jordan during their annual roundtable session. In part four the crew focuses on how defensive rule changes might impact recruiting in the future and the offseason improvement charts for Caris LeVert and Derrick Walton.


Five questions: Hoops target Zach Collins

A new feature at Cardinal Authority will be sitting down with recruiting prospects for a Q&A session. Here we sit down with 2016 basketball target Zach Collins from Las Vegas Bishop Gorman.


Dennis Smith thinks Cards offer 'coming soon'

Team Loaded (N.C.) 2016 guard Dennis Smith is having a banner spring and getting interest from a ton of schools, including Louisville. Smith believes an offer is coming soon from the Cardinals. Cardinal Authority has the latest.


'Cuse Targets at Minneapolis EYBL

Day one of the EYBL in Minneapolis is in the books. Take a look inside to see how Syracuse commits and targets performed.


Hogg One of Nation's Best Shooters

Anytime D.J. Hogg (pronounced "Hogue") takes the floor, the shots are going to fly. And they are going to fly from deep. Hogg has established himself as one of the most prolific marksmen on Nike's EYBL circuit.


Call To The Hall

Eight outstanding contributors to Mountaineer athletics make up the 24th class of honorees in the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame, announced today by Director of Athletics Oliver Luck.


EYBL: Saturday Evening Top Performers

Saturday Evening Top Performers is all about the two's. Twin tower post players, double-doubles, double overtime performances, and even a repeat appearance. See who stood out in Saturday's late action.


EYBL: Saturday Evening Top Performers

Saturday Evening Top Performers is all about the two's. Twin tower post players, double-doubles, double overtime performances, and even a repeat appearance. See who stood out in Saturday's late action.


samedi 24 mai 2014

EYBL Minneapolis: Day One

EAGAN, Minnesota - Day one of the EYBL Memorial Day event in Minnesota was impressive. Five-star Stephen Zimmerman came to play, and he was joined by guys like Allonzo Trier and Malachi Richardson in making a statement.


Brunson His Own Toughest Critic

Jalen Brunson is constantly taking his game to a new level. He talks about the work he's been putting in, his recent cut to a top 8 schools, and where his recruitment is headed from here.


Five questions: Hoops target Deng Adel

A new feature at Cardinal Authority will be sitting down with recruiting prospects for a Q&A session. Here we sit down with 2015 basketball target Deng Adel, who is from Australia and playing at Bradenton, Fla., Victory Rock Prep.


EYBL: Saturday Morning Top Performers

17U Action kicked off Saturday morning, and several players made some noise with some big performances, a few of which we highlight here.


Adel's game continues to improve

Some of the very top programs in the country are all over this unheralded small forward.


Adidas Gauntlet: Day Two Checklist

TAVARES, Fla. — Day two at the Adidas Gauntlet featured a full slate of games for scouts to digest. Team ran almost a literal gauntlet in a demanding, and rewarding, day of basketball, and we digested it the primary storylines as follows.


Adidas Gauntlet: Day Two Notebook

TAVARES, Fla. — While too many players enhanced their stature on Saturday to fit into a three-section space, our scouts decided on these stories as the day's top news.


Prospect Tracking: May 24th

The top players in the rising senior and junior classes were in action this weekend throughout the country. Here's a run down the Blue Devil targets competing over the holiday weekend.


Jawun Evans Talks Hoops, Gives Scoop

Jawun Evans played an impressive game Saturday morning. Despite the outcome, he was still able to stand out for Team Texas Elite. After the game, he shared some news that Illinois fans can get excited for.


Cards making headway on Las Vegas '15 star

Las Vegas High School forward Ray Smith recently narrowed his list to 10 schools, including the University of Louisville. Smith and his father, Bobby, talk about the interest he's seeing from the Cardinals at this point.


Bball Assistants Roundtable – Part 3

GoBlueWolverine’s Sam Webb goes in-depth with Michigan basketball assistants Bacari Alexander, Jeff Meyer, and LaVall Jordan during their annual roundtable session. In part three the crew focuses on each coach’s perceived turning point in the season and the program's defensive strategy moving forward.


FREE: The Hilltop Review

Come inside for this week's FREE Hilltop Review where we recap the latest news in the recruiting world!


Stanback To Visit NC State

Scout.com's 42nd ranked player in 2016, Trevor Stanback has three schools recruiting him the hardest.


vendredi 23 mai 2014

adidas Gauntlet: Day One

TAVARES, Fla. -- Adidas' third and final stop of the Gauntlet series was the Big House just outside of Orlando. Action tipped on Friday and Brandon Ingram, Payton Pritchard and Justin Simon were among the top performers.


Jackson in no rush

Vance Jackson has a good amount of West Coast schools already seriously recruiting him.


Three recruiting Stanback hardest

Scout.com's 42nd ranked player in 2016, Trevor Stanback has three schools recruiting him the hardest.


Johnson one of 2016's top centers

Jayce Johnson, one of the top posts in the 2016 class on the West Coast, already has a number of schools seriously recruiting him.


Trier A Top Target

Allonzo Trier has been a popular name on the AAU circuit for several years now. He burst on the scene nationally in 2009 when the New York Times featured him in a column


Fortune To Transfer

Friartown was shocked on Friday afternoon when Providence College issued a press release announcing that sophomore Josh Fortune would transfer.


Nash Has Family Ties to U-M

After a memorable camp experience in Ann Arbor last summer, 2016 Chicago (Ill.) Whitney Young SG Skyler Nash can’t wait to participate again next month.


Commitment Analysis, Elijah Stewart

West coast recruiting analyst Josh Gershon breaks down what Scout's No. 40 rated player, Elijah Stewart, means to USC...


Bo Barnes Selected for Pac-12 China Tour

Outrage mixed with confusion and sadness was exerted by fans when it was announced that Bo Barnes would not be returning to the ASU basketball team due to scholarship shortage. Not only did a spot free up for this Sun Devil crowd favorite, but an announcement today by team officials listed Barnes as a representative of the Pac-12’s all-star team that will visit China in August.


Deng Adel emerges as a top U of L target

Bradenton, Fla., Victory Rock Prep School power forward Deng Adel has exploded on the AAU scene this spring. Among the school's showing him the earliest interest - and also the most - has been the University of Louisville. Adel talks about the Cardinals with Cardinal Authority.


Talking Hawk Recruiting

Hawkeye Insider Publisher Rob Howe and long-time Iowa City Press-Citizen columnist Pat Harty sat down at Timmy Flynn's Red Pepper Deli & Grill Friday morning to talk Hawkeye recruiting. Check it out in this video.


Adidas Gauntlet: Preview

Disney World never takes a back seat to anyone, but the Adidas circuit hosts an event this holiday weekend north of Orlando that will feature its strong talent stable.


Davis Lists SMU as, "Right Up There"

5-star big man Tyler Davis talked about how Nike EYBL season is going and where SMU stands!


Mitchell picks Vanderbilt

Shelton Mitchell became the fifth member of the 2014 recruiting class to commit to Vanderbilt.


Phillips will take "strong look" at WKU

2015 Oak Hill point guard added an offer from the Hilltoppers this week. Read the details on his recruitment inside.


Rebuilding the frontcourt

The Gators answered questions about their frontcourt -- both for this season and next -- by adding transfers during the offseason. The first addition came in Michigan transfer Jon Horford, who has one year remaining to help the Florida frontcourt. The second addition, South Florida transfer John Egbunu, will be eligible for the 2015-16 season.


Interest Rising for Pardon

Cleveland big man Derek Pardon played well at the EYBL event in Hampton, Virginia last weekend, and updated MusketeerReport on his recruitment.


Commitment Impact: Brevin Pritzl

Needing to add a guard to fill the role of a Ben Brust or a Jason Bohannon, Wisconsin stayed in state and secured a verbal commitment from De Pere junior Brevin Pritzl. BadgerNation examines the commitment impact.


ICTV Headlines: Analyzing Isaiah Hicks

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Rob Harrington joins Dijana Kunovac in studio to break down forward Isaiah Hicks' freshman year and discuss what kind of impact he'll have in the future.


Brady Looks Ahead to 2014-15

With his recruiting class complete, Arkansas State coach John Brady feels good about the future of the Red Wolves basketball program.


Entrance for 'Gate 21' — Vol. CXIII

The InsideTennessee staff combined to put together this 3,600-plus-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.


Tyndall sees UT 'very competitive'

InsideTennessee is your best bet for the finest coverage of Vol hoops available on The Internet. Check out this story on the new Big Orange coach:


UCLA in Walker's Top 8

2015 four-star Santa Maria (Calif.) Righetti small forward Cameron Walker has narrowed his list to a top eight, but doesn't yet have plans to take visits...


ICTV Headlines: Analyzing Isaiah Hicks

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Rob Harrington joins Dijana Kunovac in studio to break down forward Isaiah Hicks' freshman year and discuss what kind of impact he'll have in the future.


jeudi 22 mai 2014

Thon Maker Highlights from adidas Gauntlet

Here is a highlight video of Thon Maker, the top overall player in the 2016 class.


The Authority Report

This week's Authority Report discusses basketball and football recruiting, answers readers' questions, and more.


EYBL Minneapolis Preview

Minneapolis is the last stop for pool play in the Nike EYBL circuit yet again this year. Teams will be fighting for the coveted bids to the Peach Jam in July. Here's a look at what to expect.


EYBL Minneapolis Preview

The final stop of the regular season of the EYBL is in Minneapolis. Numerous teams are fighting for a spot in the Peach Jam for what should be one of the most intense events of the spring.


Offseason Outlook: Tracy Abrams

He's the Illinois version of a line in the sand. Tracy Abrams is the most polarizing player in Orange and Blue.


Donovan searching for discipline

For Billy Donovan to make another run at a championship, he will have to instill more discipline with his newest unit.


Ellenson Offered

Roy Williams offered Henry Ellenson a scholarship on Thursday evening, his coach confirms.


UW the Ultimate Package for Pritzl

Growing up a Wisconsin fan, DePere shooting guard Brevin Pritzl didn't need too many time to accept the Badgers' scholarship offer, becoming the first member of the 2015 recruiting class.


Missouri In The Mix With Isabell

Seattle (WA) 2014 point guard spoke with ShowMeMizzou.com following his announcement that the Missouri Tigers basketball program has offered him. He breaks down his thoughts on Mizzou, along where his recruitment is at going forward.


U of L still chasing after Carlton Bragg

Cleveland, Ohio, Villa-Angela St. Joseph's High School forward Carlton Bragg, the No. 8 player in the Class of 2015, is still hearing on a regular basis from the University of Louisville. Bragg also has a personal connection to the program. Cardinal Authority has the latest from Bragg.


Wisconsin lands more than a shooter

Brevin Pritzl is one of the elite shooters in the country, but his game is more than just that. Here is what he will bring to Madison when arrives for the 2015-16 season.


Davis High On NC State

HAMPTON, VA -- Saginaw (MI) four-star combo guard Eric Davis talks with Pack Pride about his recruitment.


Pritzl picks Badgers

One of the breakout stars of the spring was Brevin Pritzl. He racked up numerous scholarship offers, but the in-state pull was too much.


EXCLUSIVE: Elijah Stewart discusses USC

Scout is one-on-one with Los Angeles (Calif.) Westchester shooting guard Elijah Stewart in an exclusive interview. Stewart discusses his decision to commit to the Trojans...


New Basketball Practice Facility Announced

UCLA officially announced on Thursday the plans for a new basketball practice facility which will cost between $30 and $40 million dollars...


Bball Assistants Roundtable – Part 2

GoBlueWolverine’s Sam Webb goes in-depth with Michigan basketball assistants Bacari Alexander, Jeff Meyer, and LaVall Jordan during their annual roundtable session. In part two the crew focuses on the different approach the staff took in coaching last year’s team.


Pflueger eager to amplify role

A capable shooter and key cog for the Oakland Soldiers, the California native is in his first year with the Soldiers and has made a name for himself in the EYBL.


Rising interest for Weatherspoon

Among those players who entered the travel season without immense pedigree, Quinndary Weatherspoon has been a revelation.


Highlights: D.J. Wilson

Michigan landed a talented forward in D.J. Wilson. Here are some highlights of Wilson against Capital Christian.


ICYMI: Introductory news conference

IN CASE you missed it, here is the press conference in its entirety introducing Wayne Tinkle as the new head coach of the men's basketball team at Oregon State.


Transfer Pack: 'I'm Anxious to Get Started'

Maryland landed its top fifth-year target May 22, as 6-3-plus guard Richaud Pack verbally committed to the Terps. TT spoke with Pack minutes after his commitment -- and a more impressive young man you may not find.


Jeter Close to Decision

2015 five-star Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman center Chase Jeter has UCLA in his final six, but he took just one official visit, to Duke, and the Blue Devils are thought to be the leader...


Oladipo, Zeller earn All-Rookie honors

Former Indiana standouts Victor Oladipo and Cody Zeller made the NBA's All-Rookie Team.


Hogg Wild

Anytime D.J. Hogg (actually pronounced "Hogue") takes the floor, the shots are going to fly. And they are going to fly from deep. Hogg has established himself as one of the most prolific marksmen on Nike's EYBL circuit.


Roundtable: Fun Factor

In our weekly Roundtable featuring each of our four national scouts, the Scout.com team discusses their favorite players.


Four Schools Stand Out to Spalding

One of Xavier's top 2015 targets, Raymond Spalding, provides an update on his recruitment.


Where Cougar hoops recruiting is headed

AHMAAD RORIE is following former Cal assistant coach Travis DeCuire to Oregon. So as the clock winds down in hoops recruiting for the 2014 class, where does Washington State stand with the final two scholarship slots it has available? Foremost, the Cougs will await word from Brandon Chauca, a dynamic East Coast guard deciding imminently between WSU and Cal. But beyond that, the options are many.


Walker talks process

It was a big showing in Indianapolis for Cameron Walker who is continuing to move forward in his recruitment.


WSU and Cal remain even for G Brandon Chauca

DECISION TIME ISN'T here just yet, but it's coming up fast for Brandon Chauca. The 5-9 guard, fresh off both his official visits to Washington State and Cal, tells Cougfan.com he enjoyed both trips, and that the two schools remain dead even in his recruitment. So when will he make his final decision? Read on to find out.


Donovan explains Harris departure

Damontre Harris realized he made a mistake after leaving the team during the 2013-14 season. He corrected his mistake by asking Florida coach Billy Donovan to give him another chance, and that wish was granted with a long list of things Harris needed to accomplish to earn his way back. He didn’t come close to meeting them and will finish his college career somewhere other than Florida.


Rorie to Oregon

Ahmaad Rorie has made his final college decision, announcing his commitment to Oregon on Thursday.


Jeter weighing options

With his visits complete, Chase Jeter is weighing his options on where to play his college basketball.


NC State An Option For Mitchell

Oak Hill (VA) point guard Shelton Mitchell was off to a fast start when he injured his knee early in his senior season.


Braxton Blackwell Highlights from Gauntlet

Here is a highlight video from 2016 forward Braxton Blackwell at the adidas Gauntlet last weekend in Fishers.


Pritchard likes Big Ten style of play

Payton Pritchard, a 2016 guard from Oregon, could see himself playing in the Big Ten.


Transfer Brian Williams Explains Decision

Oklahoma State transfer Brian Williams has committed to join the Ragin’ Cajuns of Louisiana. He told the Cajun Redzone why in this exclusive story.


Hoosiers continue pursuit of 2015 G Conway

Austin Conway, a guard with the Colorado Hawks, is a big fan of Indiana and the way Tom Crean has recruited him.


NBA teams contact Donovan

With the success Florida has experienced in recent years under Billy Donovan, it was only a matter of time before the phone started to ring from NBA teams. It happened multiple times this offseason.


Hawks Interest Hall

It's been a long road to Division I basketball for Brooklyn's Thaddeus Hall. The JUCO guard hopes next winter will be the final step before walking onto the big stage. That could be at Iowa. He spoke with Hawkeye Insider about his recruitment.


Allen impresses at UA Invitational

There are always a couple standout underclassmen at events in the spring and the Under Armour Invitational was no different. The 2016 prospect that stuck out was Texas native Jarrett Allen.


VIDEO: T.J. Warren Draft Workout

Check out NC State forward T.J. Warren in action as he prepares for the 2014 NBA Draft. The 6'8 wing is projected to be a first-round draft pick.


8 is Enough

Yesterday Texas State added it's final addition to the 2014 class in this juco big man. Here's our latest on how the class rounded out.


UCLA's 111 National Championships

With UCLA's women's tennis team taking home the nation-leading 111th national championship, a BRO poster listed all of UCLA's National Championships...


Web Run: Mock Draft Extravaganza!

15. Atlanta — T.J. Warren, SF, N.C. State. Averaging 24.8 points a game in the ACC is no joke.


Kyle Guy Ready to Impress at Michigan’s Camp

2016 Indianapolis (Ind.) Lawrence Central combo guard Kyle Guy stays in regular contact with Michigan. Guy discusses John Beilein and the Wolverines, his summer visit plans, and what he’s looking for in his future school.


mercredi 21 mai 2014

Potential lineups: Part II

Arizona has a ton of possibilities for who it could play during a game. Read on to see some of those possibilities and the strengths and weaknesses of each.


Bball Assistants Roundtable – Part 1

GoBlueWolverine’s Sam Webb goes in-depth with Michigan basketball assistants Bacari Alexander, Jeff Meyer, and LaVall Jordan during their annual roundtable session. In part one the crew focuses on the team’s ascent after the 6-4 start, and the development of Jordan Morgan and Glenn Robinson III.


U-M Offer Excites Davis, To Trim List Soon

2015 Saginaw (Mich.) Arthur Hill four-star combo guard Eric Davis was offered by Michigan recently. Davis reacts to the news from the Wolverines, what it could mean for his recruitment, an updated timetable, and more.


Indiana interested in 2016 guard Curtis Jones

The Hoosiers have expressed interest in Curtis Jones, who plays with Thon Maker and Team Loaded.


Sampson commanding attention

LSU is one of many schools after 2015 four-star guard Brandon Sampson. TSD's Ben Love updates the latest offers and interest to come in this summer for the Baton Rouge native.


Williams Talks Recruitment, SMU

3-star Tyler Williams updates his recruitment with Adam after playing in the NIke EYBL Dallas!


Byrd moving on with focus on good memories

Senior guard electing to spend final season playing at his father's alma mater, The Master's College outside Los Angeles, after four seasons in East Lansing.


Tariq to Tennessee

InsideTennessee covers Vol basketball like no one else. Check out this story on the Big Orange's latest addition:


4-star forward Ingram looking at Cards

FISHERS, Ind. - Four-star Kinston, N.C., High School forward Brandon Ingram has a long list of suitors. He will cut his recruiting list in the next month or so to six schools. Will the University of Louisville make the cut?


Owens commits to Tennessee

Tennessee picked up another 2014 pledge on Wednesday. Tariq Owens picked Tennessee over UT-Martin, Temple and a host of other schools.


Crawford Is One to Watch

The Terps are pursuing 2015 point guard Bryant Crawford, 6-feet-2, who plays for the always strong Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.) program, ably coached by Steve Turner. TT spoke to Coach Turner this week to find out all the latest buzz on his stellar floor leader.


WSU Notebook

COUGAR GREAT Jason Gesser’s return to Washington State has expanded beyond the radio booth. The Cougars announced Wednesday that Gesser has been named assistant director of development for the Cougar Athletic Fund.


Thomas Hosts 'Zeke-End' Tournament

TACOMA - The NBA season for Isaiah Thomas may be over, but his summer is getting off to a hot start. Thomas, the former Washington standout, is hosting a Memorial 'Zeke-End' Baskeball Tournament, to be held at Henry Foss High School Saturday through Monday.


Big interest in Adams

Four-star shooting guard Jalen Adams is one of the most explosive scorers in the class of 2015, and college coaches are lining up for his services.


King’s ‘Not Blind,’ See Michigan’s Success

The recruitment of 2016 St. Vincent St. Mary’s (Ohio) five-star small forward V.J. King will pick-up in just over a month when direct calls and texts from college coaches begin. Prior to that, the King’s are watching from a far, noticing the success Michigan’s program has had.


Milton pens robust spring

Mo-Kan Elite doesn't field one of the Nike circuit's glamour programs, but consistently they have churned out high-major talent. Shake Milton has proved himself to be worthy of that distinction, too, and will be a fine representative for the program.


2017 Intro: Trevon Duval

Patience will be a virtue when evaluating Duval, as well as patience on the part of Duval himself.


2016 Center Highly Interested in SMU

Schnider Herard has been racking up offers. We caught up with Derrick Shelby to see where SMU ranks!


Report: Harris will not return

When Florida added USF transfer John Egbunu to the roster, it put the Gators one over the scholarship limit. The situation is now resolved with Damontre Harris leaving the team, according to a report from CBS Sports.


C-USA Class Countdown: No. 5, Louisiana Tech

A subjective look at the top 2014 recruiting classes in Conference USA. Louisiana Tech comes in at the No. 5 spot.


2016 Intro: Trent Forrest

Albeit playing for an Alabama Challenge squad that's struggling on the EYBL circuit, Forrest has earned high-major priority status — even if that status hasn't yet manifested.


Report: USF Lands Maryland's Roddy Peters

Per Jon Rothstein, USF has landed 6-foot-3 Maryland point guard transfer, Roddy Peters.


Ingram Setting Timeline

INDIANAPOLIS -- Brandon Ingram is playing with increasing confidence, and the results are evident in his production.


ICTV Headlines: Analyzing J.P. Tokoto

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Rob Harrington joins Dijana Kunovac in studio to break down guard J.P. Tokoto's sophomore year and discuss what kind of impact he'll have going forward.


Opportunity Awaits Pearl's Newest Commitment

T.J. Lang talks about his decision to play for the Tigers and the chance to contribute to the Auburn basketball program.


Ranking the Big East Recruiting Classes

As the spring signing period draws to a close, ScoutFriars.com takes a look at each program's haul and rates the recruiting classes in the league - from best to worst.


Rabb Recaps UNC Visit

After playing in Nike’s EYBL event in Hampton (Va.) this past weekend, Scout.com’s top rated player in the class of 2015 – Ivan Rabb – drove to North Carolina for an unofficial visit on Monday.


UCLA Showing Interest in Riley

2017 Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon power forward Cody Riley already projects as one of the top prospects nationally in his class...


mardi 20 mai 2014

Starting lineup possibilities

Sean Miller has plenty of options when forming his starting lineup. Read on to see what they are, the strengths and weaknesses of each, and more.


Basketball Confidential Part 1: May 21

Coming off the Final Four, Florida basketball will have to reshape the roster after four seniors and others have moved on. But with several transfers and terrific recruiting, Billy Donovan and company look to make another run in The Dance next March. Franz Beard gives you the latest from his unique and internal perspective of the squad in his Basketball Confidential.


IP Offseason Outlook: Kendrick Nunn

Kendrick Nunn played his way into the starting lineup as a freshman last season. Where does the guard from Chi City go from here?


Major options for Boatwright

Bennie Boatwright shined with Gamepoint Elite during the adidas Gauntlet.


Massachusetts Big Man Looking to Visit Xavier

Jeremy Miller of BABC said Xavier is one of the schools he plans to visit. Read more about his game and recruitment.


Thompson Transfers to UVa

Virginia basketball ends its search by landing Tennessee rising sophomore guard Darius Thompson after his visit to UVa.


OSU HOOPS: Tinkle presser online at 6:15 pm

WAYNE TINKLE will be formally introduced as the new Oregon State men’s basketball head coach during a press conference at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21. The entire press conference will be streamed live for free.


Diagne Closing in on Decision

Moustapha Diagne is very close to a decision. He has set a decision date with two schools standing out. The four-star forward breaks it all down inside.


HOOPS: Two final spots, one day left…kinda

THE LATE SIGNING PERIOD in basketball comes to a close on Wednesday and the Cougars have two spots left to fill. And things are changing by the minute... Here’s the latest on the Washington State basketball recruiting front.


Source: Cousins Inks with Antigua and USF

Per a source, 6-foot-11, 290-pound big man, Jaleel Cousins, brother of NBA big man, Demarcus Cousins, signed with the University of South Florida on Tuesday.


Lee improving quickly

One of the most improved 2017 prospects over the course of their freshman season had to be Sierra Canyon's Ira Lee, who you get the feeling isn't going to be done expanding his game anytime soon.


Riley one of 2017's best

Southern California is home to one of the top prospects in the 2017 class in Cody Riley. Here's the latest in his recruitment.


EYBL Takeout: Stephen Zimmerman

He doesn't always deliver the performances you'd hope to see from a top-five player. Ranked No. 5 in the Class of 2015, Zimmerman's play this past weekend at the EYBL Hampton event was solid, but not great.


Ramsey recruitment picking up

He hasn't started his junior season yet, but 2016 point guard Devearl Ramsey already has a handful of schools showing him serious attention.


Graduate Transfer Kreklow Joins Jays

After playing at Missouri and Cal, the 6-foot-6 guard will spend his final season in Omaha.


Las Vegas '16 star 'loves' the Pitino style

Las Vegas Bishop Gorman 2016 big man Zach Collins has seen interest from the University of Louisville pick up in recent weeks. Cardinal Authority spoke with the 6-foot-10 Collins during the adidas Gauntlet event in Fishers, Ind.


EYBL Takeout: Henry Ellenson

From the moment he took the court this spring, Ellenson appeared to be significantly improved. But in Hampton this past weekend, he took yet another step forward.


POSTGAME PC: NC State

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- NC State's Elliott Avent, Brett Austin, and Trea Turner met with the media to discuss the 4-3 loss to North Carolina.


Notebook: Brown Fire

In our weekly Notebook feature, the Scout.com national team explores creative and broad topics from the grassroots hoops realm.


Cougs’ Ernie Kent offers Portland guard

IF VICTOR SANDERS, a 6-foot-3 shooting guard from Portland, becomes a Cougar in the days ahead, Washington State will have an unfortunate injury at Idaho to thank.


T.J. Lang To Play for Pearl's Auburn Tigers

Basketball prospect T.J. Lang announced on Tuesday he will sign with the Auburn Tigers.


Lang discusses Auburn commitment

Auburn added a fourth member to their 2014 recruiting class. T.J. Lang, a native of Alabama, gave Bruce Pearl and his staff a verbal commitment on Tuesday.


Interest coming for Adel

Deng Adel is one player who has exploded on the scene with a strong spring for Florida Elite.


USC closes with No. 12 recruiting class

Despite an 11-win first season, USC coach Andy Enfield and his staff win inaugural season on the recruiting trail. The Trojans finish with Scout's No. 12 ranked recruiting class in 2014...


Family, LeBron James Mentoring V.J. King

Already considered one of the top players in his class, 2016 St. Vincent St. Mary’s (Ohio) five-star small forward V.J. King is leaning on his family and a terrific role model to guide him forward in his academic and athletic career.


Additions Aplenty

West Virginia's latest basketball verbal commitment can "flat out shoot it" according to one source who has seen the guard in action.


Zeller reflects on rookie season in NBA

Former Indiana standout Cody Zeller talks about his rookie season with the Charlotte Bobcats.


VIDEO: Noah Vonleh meets the media at combine

Former Indiana big man Noah Vonleh met the media at the NBA Combine. Watch it here.


Turner to Camp at Michigan, Michigan State

2016 Detroit (Mich.) Renaissance point guard Justin Turner is off to a strong start this spring with the Michigan Mustangs. Turner discusses his early recruitment, development, visit plans, and more.


Hoops Recruiting Central: Unofficial visitors

Indiana hosted a couple of recruits in the class of 2016 on Monday. How did they go? Find out here.


Highlights: Elijah Stewart

USC landed a big commitment on Sunday from Elijah Stewart. Here are highlights of Stewart against Hart.


That's All She Wrote

Iowa State has filled its allotted scholarships for the 2014 basketball season with Tuesday's signing of Hallice Cooke. Take a step back and recap the Cyclones' successful offseason


EYBL Takeout: Jayson Tatum

With eight games taking place simultaneously at the Boo Williams Sportsplex, it's easy to become disoriented when the EYBL circuit rolls into town.


Tinkle still wants recruiting process

Despite his father being hired as Oregon State's new head basketball coach, Tres Tinkle says he still plans on going through a recruiting process.


Trier Lays It All Out

Class of 2015 guard Allonzo Trier (Montrose Christian/Rockville, Md.) talks about his game, the offseason and gives the latest in his recruitment. He discusses which schools are making a push, new suitors, possible visits and more.


Cooke Preps for Ames

Newest Cyclone Hallice Cooke goes in-depth on his signing with Iowa State — what drew him to Ames, why he didn't take more visits and what he'll work on during his redshirt season


Draft Combine Conversation: J.M. McAdoo

CHICAGO --- As James Michael McAdoo auditioned for NBA teams at the Draft Combine, he spoke about his Tar Heel career, his decision to declare, and his pro prospects.


Simmons gives update

There aren't many more talented guards in the country than Kobi Simmons, and he is seeing his recruitment pick up in a big way.


Video: Chase Jeter in action

One of the top big men on the board for the class of 2015 is Nevada's Chase Jeter. The five star forward was in action this past weekend and performed well as part of the Adidas Nations circuit.


Sheffield talks visit

Marcus Sheffield is one of the best scorers in the South, and he has now taken one big visit with other schools showing him significant attention.


Light Bulb Coming On for Adebayo

HAMPTON, Va. --- Edrice "Bam Bam" Adebayo saved his best performance for last.


Cornish to decide this afternoon

Three-star guard Jordan Cornish will make his decision known today.


White Returns to UNC Roster

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Stilman White, who started at point guard for North Carolina in a pair of NCAA regional games in 2012, is returning to school and the men’s basketball team.


Four-star PG visits Clemson

The Clemson basketball staff hosted four-star point guard Ty Hudson for a visit on Monday.


Ahmad Goes In-Depth About UMD

Maryland hosted one of its prime class of 2015 targets May 17 when Shaker Heights (Ohio) forward Esa Ahmad took his first visit to College Park, Md. The 6-foot-7, 220-pound four-star has had the Terps under significant consideration for several months now, and the trip to UMD only helped solidify his feelings about the Terps.


lundi 19 mai 2014

Jumping On The Boat

Bennie Boatwright, Sr., is a sergeant in the LAPD, and it's his job to make sound judgements. His take on the new staff is one you'll want to hear, and one his son echoes after the new staff re-offered the four-star forward.


Non-conference schedule: A closer look Part B

Arizona's non-conference schedule has been unveiled. Read on for a closer look at its opponents and chances of winning.


Visit to Cal In the Works

Baton Rouge (La.) shooting guard knows one school that'll definitely get an official visit from him, and his reasoning may surprise you.


Pitino calls on top '15 point guard

University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino had his first chat with one of the top prospects in the Class of 2015 on Monday night. Pitino chatted with point guard Jalen Adams, who fills in Cardinal Authority on his recruitment.


Highlights: Luwane Pipkins

Luwane Pipkins' electric play has caught the eye of many on the AAU circuit. See what the recent UMass commit is all about in these highlights from early spring action.


Guard Transferring to Play for Pearl

Point guard K.C. Ross-Miller talks about his decision to play his final season of college basketball at Auburn.


OSU makes it official: Tinkle is new coach

WAYNE TINKLE, who led Montana to three NCAA Tournament appearances, has been named the head coach of the Oregon State men’s basketball team, Director of Athletics Bob De Carolis announced late Monday.


Kyle Guy has solid weekend at adidas Gauntlet

Lawrence Central guard Kyle Guy averaged 16 points in five games over the weekend at the adidas Gauntlet event at the Fishers Fieldhouse. He had 23 on 8-of-12 shooting in his final game on Sunday.


Tevin Mack Adds New Offer Monday

In this FREE quick hitter find out the latest school to offer 2015 Dreher High SG Tevin Mack. One of the hottest prospects in the nation due to his hot start during the AAU circuit Mack has seen interest pick up from schools all across the country.


Hallice Cooke Commits to ISU

After sitting out the 2014-15 season, Oregon State transfer Hallice Cooke will have three seasons of eligibility with the Cyclones


Photos, USC commit Jordan McLaughlin

Photos of USC 2014 point guard commit Jordan McLaughlin at the Ball is Life All-American game...


Thon Maker has U of L on his lengthy list

FISHERS, Ind. - Thon Maker, one of the elite prospects in any class of high school basketball, has a lengthy list of college programs after him at this point. The list includes the University of Louisville. Cardinal Authority has this update.


OSU surprises with reported Wayne Tinkle hire

OREGON STATE HAS reportedly gone in a different direction than most thought they would with their new basketball coaching hire. The Beavs and Bob De Carolis are expected to name Montana's Wayne Tinkle their new hoops coach on Monday.


VIDEO: More Clips of Eric Davis

Check out more clips of UCLA target Eric Davis, from Michigan, in recent AAU action...


VIDEO: 2016 F Davis updates recruitment

De'Ron Davis, a 2016 forward from Colorado, has been an Indiana target for some time. He updates his recruitment here.


VIDEO: 2016 G Pritchard talks Indiana

Payton Pritchard, a 2016 guard from Oregon, will visit Indiana unofficially on Monday. He spoke with AllHoosiers.com over the weekend to update his recruitment.


LSU draws Old Dominion in Paradise Jam

The Tigers will begin play in November's Paradise Jam in the Virgin Islands against Old Dominion. Come inside to view the full bracket for the eight-team tournament.


Austin Davis Says Michigan, MSU 'Good Fits'

An emerging member of the 2016 class is Onsted (Mich.) center Austin Davis. Davis discusses his spring on the AAU circuit, which schools have been keeping tabs on him, what visits he’s taken so far, and more.


UA Invitational: Day Three

THE WOODLANDS, Tex. -- A freshman helped lead Team Charlotte to the UA Invitational 17's championship, while Zac Seljaas, Diamond Stone and Ty Jerome also impressed on the final day of action.


Will Mitchell Visit?

NC State continues to pursue point guard possibilities and one of those options is Oak Hill (VA) standout Shelton Mitchell. A four-star point guard, Mitchell inked with Wake Forest in the fall but was released from his letter of intent after a coaching change.


T.J. Lang Closing In On Decision

Three-star basketball prospect T.J. Lang discusses his official visit to Auburn, what he's looking for in a school, his finalists, and more.


NC State Checks In On Bridges

HAMPTON, VA -- Huntington Prep (WV) wing Miles Bridges has seen his stock soar this spring as he continues to produce on the EYBL circuit.


Top 2013-14 memories, Part One

TSD's Ben Love is looking back at the top five memorable moments in LSU sports from the 2013-14 calendar year. First up is the basketball's team surreal victory over Kentucky during an ice storm no one will soon forget.


Stone talks package deal with Newman

THE WOODLANDS, Tex. -- Diamond Stone, the top performer at the Under Armour Invitational this past weekend, was a dominant force on the court averaging over 20 points a game. Stone also made news when he told Scout.com that he and Malik Newman will go to the same school for college.


Coach's Take: Noah Blackwell

Woodcreek (Roseville, Calif.) coach Paul Hayes breaks down new Terps hoops offeree Noah Blackwell.


Weekend Hoops Evaluations

The Scout team was out in force at AAU events across the country, with many UCLA prospects performing well...


TDD Review: Volume 163

This week's latest news, notes, and insider tidbits surrounding the Blue Devils' recruiting efforts.


EYB: Jayson Tatum talks package deal

Five star small forward Jayson Tatum continues to impress scouts, coaches, and his fellow players on the Nike EYBL circuit. Over the weekend the 6-foot-6 scoring wing had a chance to sit down with TDD to discuss the latest changes in his recruitment, his overall game, and much more.


Zimmerman Up For The Challenge

HAMPTON, Va. --- Stephen Zimmerman was ready for a new – and bigger – challenge. He’s getting it on the EYBL circuit this spring.


EYBL Hampton Day Two Notebook

Rick recaps Xavier targets in action on Sunday at the Nike EYBL session in Hampton, Virginia.


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"Best of the Rest": Conference USA

The best 2014 Conference USA signees outside the top five classes.


Non-conference schedule: A closer look

Arizona's non-conference schedule has been unveiled and we are taking a closer look at it. Read on for a glance at each of Arizona's opponents in the first part of the schedule.


Sharma Still High on Wisconsin

Calling the attention from Wisconsin "exciting," Northfield (MA) Mount Hermon junior center Josh Sharma - one of the Badgers' top targets - is keeping the national semifinalist high on his list.


Colorado '16 star liking attention from Cards

De'Ron Davis is one of the top 20 prospects nationally in the Class of 2016 and he's now firmly on the University of Louisville's radar. Davis spoke with Cardinal Authority about his interest from U of L and his recruitment.


Thomas to transfer to OU

Never too late to get a good addition as OU will be the home for former Houston power forward TaShawn Thomas.


ICTV: Edrice Adebayo Footage

HAMPTON, Va. --- Edrice Adebayo had one of his best games on the EYBL circuit this weekend. Check out scouting footage of the newly offered 2016 post player's performance ...


Evaluations and Analysis from Adidas Gauntlet

AllHoosiers.com was on hand for the adidas Gauntlet event in Fishers this week. Here are some evaluations on Indiana targets by recruiting analyst Justin Albers.


ICTV: Ellenson, Rabb, Zimmerman

HAMPTON, Va. --- The Oakland Soliders-Playground Elite game was one of the most anticipated tilts of the EYBL weekend, as it pitted 2015 standout Henry Ellenson against Ivan Rabb and Stephen Zimmerman. Watch scouting footage from the matchup ...


Benson offered by Boilermakers

Purdue legacy Barret Benson added an offer from the Boilermakers.


Stewart huge pull for Trojans

USC landed a huge commitment in Elijah Stewart on Sunday. But what makes Stewart's pledge just so significant?


Highlights: Elijah Stewart

USC is landing one of the nation's top 2014 shooters in Elijah Stewart. Here are highlights of Stewart against DeMatha.


Stewart to USC

Elijah Stewart has committed to USC, giving the Trojans a significant pledge in their 2014 recruiting class.


Stewart to the Trojans

USC coach Andy Enfield lands a commitment from the No. 40 player in the 2014 class...


VIDEO: 2016 F Blackwell updates recruitment

2016 forward Braxton Blackwell, a priority for the Hoosiers in the class, talked to AllHoosiers.com at the adidas Gauntlet over the weekend.


Top player in 2016 talks Indiana, recruiting

Thon Maker, the top-ranked player in 2016, talked to AllHoosiers.com at this weekend's adidas Gauntlet in Indianapolis.


Indiana '16 guard calls U of L 'one of best'

Indianapolis Lawrence Central High School 2016 guard Kyle Guy can fill it up. He's one of the most sought-after players in the Hoosier State and is now interested in the University of Louisville. Cardinal Authority has the latest.


OBSERVATIONS: Nike EYBL

HAMPTON, VA -- Nike's third EYBL session kicked off Saturday and the action was terrific. Here are some thoughts and observations on several NC State targets participating in the event.


UA Invitational: Day Two, Part A

THE WOODLANDS, Tex. -- Diamond Stone's morning performance left a lasting impression, but K.J. Walton, Jarrett Allen and Marquese Chriss were also standout at guys on day two of the UA Invitational.


UA Invitational: Day Two, Part B

THE WOODLANDS, Texas - There were several notable performances coming from the UA Invitational on Saturday, including Washington commit Marquese Chriss.


EYBL Hampton: Day Two

HAMPTON, Va. — After Friday's very productive look at a strong national field of 16-under teams, the big boys took center stage all day on Saturday. Nike's best and brightest by and large performed to reputation, and a few sleepers emerged as well.


Demarco Cox To Finish AT Georgia Tech

When Ole Miss post player Demarco Cox decided to play his post graduate year elsewhere, Atlanta and Georgia Tech was one of his destinations. The visit to Tech led to Cox finding a new home.


Checking In With Tyus Battle

In every class the Blue Devils will look to add elite backcourt help where applicable. That’s true of 2016 where the Duke coaching staff has reached out to five star precept Tyus Battle, who will visit Durham next month.


EYB: Henry Ellenson talks Duke offer

Wisconsin big man Henry Ellenson appeared on the Duke radar earlier this spring and has quickly earned an offer. We spoke with the four star prospect on Saturday to find out what is new with his recruitment, where the early process stands with the Blue Devils, and much more.


Prospect Tracking: May 18th

Several Blue Devil targets continue their summer seasons throughout the country in the various AAU circuits and leagues.


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Adidas Gauntlet: Louisville targets

FISHERS, Ind. - Cardinal Authority spent the entire day at the Adidas Gauntlet event at the Best Choice Fieldhouse just North of Indianapolis on Saturday. The University of Louisville had nine targets in the event and Cardinal Authority has a recap on the play of those prospects.


Giles Back in Action

HAMPTON, Va. ---- Harry Giles knows this is an important step, but not the last step, in his rehabilitation.


Adidas Gauntlet: Day 2

Day two at the adidas Gauntlet in Indianapolis was impressive. Point guard Kobi Simmons asserted himself as one of the best and forward Cameron Walker put it all together for an impressive performance.


Big Week for Pritzl

Continuing to see his recruiting stock skyrocket, De Pere three-star shooting guard Brevin Pritzl picks up offers from Wisconsin and Marquette this past week.


Dawgman On KJR Podcasts Available

The Dawgman guys - Kim Grinolds, Chris Fetters, and Aaron Beach - helped out by intern extraordinaire Marshall Cherrington and top producer Curtis Crabtree, were joined by UW Hoops legend Isaiah Thomas, who took phone calls and talked about the state of Washington basketball.


Wampler Could Be Next

Seeing his game develop over the last year, Eau Claire Regis junior forward Billy Wamper and the Wisconsin coaching staff are talking about a scholarship offer.


Scoop: Hampton EYBL Day 1

HAMPTON, Va. --- The Inside Carolina is reporting live Saturday from the EYBL event with the latest updates and tidbits on UNC hoops recruiting targets ...


Breakdown: Top 5 C-USA commits

A look at the top commitments in the 2014 class around Conference USA.


Highlights: Ed Morrow

Ed Morrow has been one of the most productive players on a Mac Irvin FIre team with plenty of talent this spring. A high motor combined with an evolving skill set have made Morrow an intriguing prospect. See him in action in some highlights from this spring.


Highlights: Eric Davis

Eric Davis has long been a hot commodity on the recruiting scene. Get a glimpse of why that's the case in some highlights from recent spring action here.


EYBL Hampton: Day One

HAMPTON, Va. — The official, 17-under EYBL session doesn't open until Saturday, but Friday evening featured a surprisingly productive outing watching quite a few players within the separate 16-under tournament.


Warren: "It Was A Great Season"

CHICAGO -- NBA Draft hopeful T.J. Warren is coming off of an ACC Player of the Year award, but at the 2014 NBA Draft Combine, the 6-foot-8 sophomore is just another player looking to increase his draft stock.


Smith Eying UNC Visit

INDIANAPOLIS -- Dennis Smith Jr. is seeing his recruiting stock soar this spring.


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UA Invitational: Day One

THE WOODLANDS, Calif. -- The first day of action at Under Armour Invitational got underway on Friday. Mustapha Heron, Troy Baxter, Dewan Huell and emerging sophomore Sacha Killeya-Jones were among the standouts on day one.


Adidas Gauntlet: Day 1 Notebook

Friday night at the adidas Gauntlet event brought out the best in five-star prospect Jaylen Brown. His 48 point explosion stole the show, but it was far from the only impressive showing.


Family Illness Leads Davis To Transfer

MSU MEDIA RELATIONS - Due to health-related issues with his mother, guard Jacoby Davis has decided to transfer to a school closer to his home. His mother, Michelle, has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and Davis has requested to be closer to her.


OSU coaching search set to De Carolis Time

OREGON STATE A.D. Bob De Carolis without putting a specific timetable on it May 5 hinted the head backetball coaching search would be wrapped up in two weeks. But based on comments from some candidates, De Carolis might tell time differently than the rest of us.


Owens has 'great visit'

InsideTennessee provides the superior quality of basketball coverage that Big Orange fans deserve. Check out this story on a visiting Vol prospect:


Mathis Pulls the Trigger

One day after being offered Anthony Mathis says yes to New Mexico. Go inside for our interview with the newest Lobo


Egbunu will provide a frontcourt boost

The versatility of the Florida frontcourt was supposed to be one of the team’s strengths during the 2014-15 season, but the year after that didn’t look as impressive. The transfer of John Egbunu changed that, setting up the Florida program for success in the next two years.


Terrell gives pledge to Rhode Island

Jared Terrell, who originally signed with Oklahoma State, is now headed to Rhode Island.


Highlights: Hyron Edwards

Highlights of ultra quick point guard Hyron Edwards from this spring with Indiana Elite.


WSU and Cal battle for South Carolina guard

THINGS ARE COMING down to the wire for South Carolina point guard Brandon Chauca. The 5-10 guard prospect will trip to WSU on Sunday, with the hopes of getting a better sense of how he'll fit in Ernie Kent's offense. However, on Thursday, Cal came in with a late offer, which has certainly shaken up his recruitment. CF.C spoke with Chacua about that, his decision timeline and more.


EYBL Hampton: Preview

The third leg of the EYBL tips off this weekend in Hampton, Va., home of former superstars such as Allen Iverson. Held at the Boo Williams Sportsplex, Nike's assortment of elite teams will continue their ongoing battle to earn a trip to July's EYBL Finals in South Carolina.


Video Breakdown: Mustapha Heron

Among his peers in the Class of 2016, Heron presents more maturity, confidence, ruggedness and a frame that's already nearly ready for college.


Wright re-commits to Missouri

Namon Wright made a pledge on Friday. He's headed back to Missouri.


Rounding Out The Roster

Coach Sadler is working to fill in the remaining roster spots for the Southern Miss basketball team. With just a few spots left, the new staff is working to finish out the year strong.


14' PG Brandon Chauca Lands California Offer

We've got a quick update with 2014 point guard Brandon Chauca of 22 Feet Academy (Greenville, SC). Electric point guard was set to see an SEC school last weekend but those plans fell through but now another Pac-12 program is on board as California offered Chauca on Thursday. Inside find out his official visit itinerary and


Adidas Gauntlet: Preview

The adidas Gauntlet brings some of the best talent in the country together in one place, and this weekend it is Indianapolis. Here is a preview of the event.


ICTV Headlines: Analyzing Nate Britt

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Rob Harrington joins Dijana Kunovac in studio to break down Nate Britt's freshman season and discuss what kind of impact he will have going forward.


Murray maintaining contact

Dejounte Murray has seen his stock increase since the start of EYBL. Read on for an update on his recruitment, thoughts on Arizona, and more.


Rabb has a big decision

Ivan Rabb is one of the top priorities for Arizona in 2015. Read on to see what he says about his recruitment, AAU season, and more.


The Authority Report

This week's Authority Report discusses some of Arizona's top basketball and football recruits, answers readers' questions, and more.


jeudi 15 mai 2014

Offer to Ramsey Makes a Statement

What is the new Cal coaching staff doing that's on-par with the nation's elite? One SoCal coach and his recently-offered 2016 point guard tell all in this in-depth look.


Rabb Planning Two UNC Visits

The No. 1 prospect in the class of 2015 has scheduled two visits to Chapel Hill.


Evans Down to 8 -- Who's in Good Shape?

Juwan Evans trimmed his list to eight... With the Illini making the cut, find out why Evans could end up choosing Illinois and what other suitors stand the best chance to win out.


Morgan High On The Hogs

In his weekly recruiting column for Hawgs Illustrated, Dudley E. Dawson chats with Missouri prep basketball star Juwan Morgan (6-8, 210), a power forward who visited Arkansas back in November and is having a breakout AAU season this spring. This story is free courtesy NWA Chevy Dealers. Click the banner to learn more.


Breaking down WSU hoops APR for next year

I RECEIVED A frantic email today from a Cougar basketball fan (actually he sent four frantic emails but who's counting) wondering if the Cougs were in trouble next year with the APR -- and if they would receive a postseason ban. I looked into the matter, and here's what I found...


Legacy SG Gage Ellis Becoming Hot Commodity

With 5 offers on the table currently 2015 Legacy Charter guard Gage Ellis has been playing extremely well on the AAU circuit with Carolina Raptors Elite. In doing so a number of new schools have started to show interest in the talented prospect from Greenville. Inside we've got the very latest in this FREE premium recruiting update.


FSU vs. Duke Thursday Night Chat

The Noles host the Blue Devils to close the regular season.


Artificial Heights?

The NBA draft combine took place on Thursday, and as always we awaited eagerly the results of the measurements.


Twitter Meter for Bruin Sports 5/15

We provide a look at what's been happening throughout the UCLA athletics twittersphere...


Que Serra Serra: Two-Sport JSerra Double Dip

2016 offensive lineman gabs about his first scholarship offer, his 'nasty' disposition on the line, the Tony Franklin System and Cal OL coach Zach Yenser.


Mathis to New Mexico

Anthony Mathis made an early commitment on Thursday, choosing the Lobos.


Walker's versatility key for OU

Sooners aren't done with their 2014 recruiting class and found a big-time answer at combo guard with Dinjiyl Walker.


Egbunu transferring to Florida

The Gators are set to add a boost to their frontcourt. Former South Florida big man John Egbunu will transfer to Florida and be eligible to play during the 2015-16 season.


Roundtable: The Undervalued

There's a long time between now and November, when most seniors will sign a letter of intent with their chosen college. Even so, experienced scouts can read situations wherein a player is likely to become recruited with less intensity that he warrants.


Vonleh reflects on time at IU, talks Draft

Indiana's Noah Vonleh joined the NBA TV staff at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago on Thursday.


What a difference a year makes

GREENVILLE - There wasn’t quite this much certainty surrounding Brad Brownell and the Clemson men’s basketball program at this time last year.


Ross Trying To Solidify Draft Status

It didn't take long for LaQuinton Ross to announce that he'd be foregoing his senior season and entering the NBA Draft. Now the former Ohio State forward will try to solidify his status as a player worth being picked at this week's NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.


Looming Decision

Looking for a big man, UTSA hosted a pair of them this past week and our staff a caught up with this 6'9" juco big man.


Guy talks visits

Guard Kyle Guy is one of the most heavily recruited players in the state of Indiana, and is planning a few more unofficial visits.


Ellenson shows versatility

Henry Ellenson showed up this spring and summer in great shape and has made advancements to his overall game.


TTDan's Hoops Dish

The latest on Maryland's coaching search, transfers, 2015 recruiting and more.


More on Ray Smith

2015 four-star Las Vegas (Nev.) small forward Ray Smith trimmed his list to ten on Tuesday, and has plans to visit UCLA unofficially the first week in June...


Patterson working towards larger role

Syracuse guard Ron Patterson will be working hard this offseason to improve his game and earn more playing time next season. CuseNation.com goes inside his development.