Division I Men's Basketball: juin 2015

samedi 6 juin 2015

Podcast: Talking NOA

The NOA was released on Thursday. What is in it? What does it mean for UNC basketball and football? The IC radio crew discusses.

Bagley "Amazed" At Duke's Early Offer

He received one of the earliest scholarship offers of the Coach K era earlier this week. So what does rising sophomroe Marvin Bagley, Jr. think of Duke’s very early recruiting pitch? And what does it mean to his timeline? We sat down with the five star prospect to get the complete story.

vendredi 5 juin 2015

Vanderbilt Hoops In 2007: Safe At Any Speed

The 2007 Vanderbilt Commodores are the last men's basketball team at VU to make the Sweet 16. Owning multiple scoring threats and possessing a pronounced fearlessness made this team what it was. Another specific virtue of this team, though, was that it was able to win in all sorts of situations. This is what we'll focus on today.

WVU Fantasy Camp Has Plenty Of Personality

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The latest incarnation of the Bob Huggins fantasy camp will include some new faces, and some old familiar ones. We check in with the latter first, getting an update from Huggins on his team's offseason workouts, as well as details of the current careers and reflective takes from former players John Flowers and Marc Bulger.

Cuban donates $5 million for IU media center

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban donated $5 million to IU on Friday to start an innovative media center. Read all about it here.

Huggins welcomes back WVU alums for camp

Since 2008, the Bob Huggins Fantasy Camp has given fans the chance to live out their dreams of getting to play in the Coliseum with the Mountaineers.

Ado talks recruitment

As Rick Barnes looks ahead at the 2016 recruiting class, one big in-state name still has Tennessee firmly on his radar.

Ado not worried by Vols' coaching change

As Rick Barnes looks ahead at the 2016 recruiting class, one big in-state name still has Tennessee firmly on his radar.

3 Takeaways: Hoiberg's Farewell

Fred Hoiberg addressed the local media for the final time Friday, three days after he became the head coach of the Chicago Bulls after five seasons at Iowa State.

Pack Targets Make Moves In Updated Ranks

Several NC State targets for the class of 2016 are on Scout.com's updated list of top 100 prospects, which has been released.

Roundtable: Making The Leap

On Friday, the Scout national team released its new 2016 rankings. On that note, then, we checked in with our experts for a quick take on the new list.

Devin Davis headed to Odessa College (Tex.)

Former Indiana forward Devin Davis is headed to Odessa College in Texas. AllHoosiers.com first reported he would attend a JUCO a week ago.

Jason's Friday Mailbag: 1st Summer Edition

Covering a lot of ground talking about Auburn football recruiting, projected depth chart, basketball and much more in the first summer edition of Jason Caldwell's summer mailbag column.

"Hopefully We Can Score A Lot Of Points"

Class, is class. And the basketball will take care of itself. It’s the other, newer part that hit Quindarry Weatherspoon hardest on debut day as a real Bulldog. “Strength and conditioning was tough. We really didn’t lift weights in high school.”

HUGE RECRUITING WEEKEND FOR UT HOOPS

This is a huge weekend for Shaka Smart and Texas basketball recruiting with three of the state's four 2016 5-star players headed to Austin for unofficial visits.

Friday Mailbag: 1st Summer Edition

Covering a lot of ground talking about Auburn football recruiting, projected depth chart, basketball and much more.

Updated 2016 Basketball Top 100

Jun. 5 -- Lonzo Ball checks in at No. 13, and Ike Anigbogu is No. 40 in the updated 2016 rankings...

Entrance for 'Gate 21' — Vol. CLXVII

InsideTennessee staff members Maria Cornelius, Cory Gunkel, Randy Moore and Danny Parker 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.

Entrance for 'Gate 21' — Vol. CLXVI

Updated 2016 Basketball Top 100

With the spring coming to an end and the summer getting ready to gear up, Scout's basketball recruiting team has updated the 2016 top 100. The top three, of Harry Giles, Josh Jackson and Jayson Tatum, remained the same, but there were plenty of big movers in the new batch of rankings.

Updated 2016 Top 100

HUGE WEEKEND OF UT HOOPS VISITS

This is a huge weekend for Shaka Smart and Texas basketball recruiting with at least two of the state's 2016 5-star players headed to Austin.

ITAT Radio: Friday Podcast

Talking about Auburn's newest football commitment, basketball changes and upcoming baseball draft with signee Niko Buentello.

Brunk talks visits

A pair of official visits have now been taken by Joey Brunk.

Beach’s Bits: Big Day for UW Hoops

In an off-season full of twists and turns, the Washington Huskies had perhaps their wildest day yet Thursday, with not one but two, major announcements that have Huskies fans abuzz.

OU signee Rashard Odomes set for Faith 7 Bowl

Incoming freshman will compete among the best in Texas and Oklahoma

Robinson Works Out with Hornets

Antonio Robinson participated in a workout with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday morning and set out to prove he can score at the next level.

UNC Finalizing New Contract for Roy Williams

North Carolina officials are furthering their unwavering support of Roy Williams in the form of a new contract.

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The Authority Report

This week's Authority Report previews the Josh Jackson visit, answers readers' questions for basketball and football, and more.

Draft Profile: Stanley Johnson

Stanley Johnson is on the verge of likely being a top ten pick in the NBA Draft. Read on to see why that is and more.

Lightfoot connects with Hurley on visit

Local prep basketball star Mitch Lightfoot was impressed by new Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley in a meeting this week and is considering the Sun Devils along with some nationally prominent programs

Crazy Stats on Crazy Game 1 of the NBA Finals

LeBron James went for a personal best 44 points in the Final, but that wasn't the only crazy number from a wild first Finals Game, and why Golden State will win going forward.

Mock Time: Kentucky Wildcats

A glance at where Kentucky’s seven NBA Draft entrants stand in the three most-cited mock drafts as the big event approaches on June 25 in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Legendary AAU Coach Joins Tide Hoops Staff

Scott Pospichal, who has over 30 years of coaching experience at the AAU, junior college and high school levels, has been named assistant coach of the men’s basketball program, Alabama head coach Avery Johnson announced on Thursday.

Malik Newman Getting Bulldog-Busy In Summer

At almost any other sort of course, there surely would have been more attention. Fortunately Malik Newman’s initial college class was in Life Skills For Student-Athletes, so obviously he shared the room with fellow newly-arrived Bulldogs of all sorts of sports.

Duke and Utah Rematch In December

In a rematch of the 2015 Sweet 16 game, the Duke Blue Devils and Utah Running Utes will face off on December 19th in Madison Square Garden in a nationally televised game.

Q&A - Will Conroy

Dawgman.com spoke Thursday with Will Conroy after the news became official; Conroy would become Washington’s next assistant basketball coach, taking over the vacancy left when TJ Otzelberger moved back to Iowa State.

Devon Daniels Making Mark on UAA Circuit

While playing in the shadow of super recruit Josh Jackson on 1 Nation on the Under Armour Association (UAA) circuit, 2016 recruit Devon Daniels can sometime get overlooked.

Calipari Summer Q&A on Kentucky Basketball

Kentucky coach John Calipari met with the media on Thursday for his summer press conference to discuss the state of the program and expectations for the 2015-16 season. Read a full transcript of the Q&A session in this AllWildcats feature.

6/4 All-Everything Longhorns Chat Until 2 pm

Join William Wilkerson in his All-Everything Longhorns chat until 2 p.m.

DawgmanRadio - Will Conroy Hired!

With the breaking news Thursday that former Washington hoops star Will Conroy was named a UW Assistant Basketball Coach, all sorts of questions came. How would he do in recruiting? How would he impact the 2015-16 team in terms of his energy, enthusiasm and love for UW Basketball? Dawgman.com's Chris Fetters and Head of Hoops Aaron Beach hash it all out in this 10-minute DawgmanRadio.

Highlights: D.J. Harvey

D.J. Harvey has big time interest and here are highlights of why top schools are making him a priority recruit.

Highlights: V.J. King

Five-star wing V.J. King is nearing a college decision. Here are highlights of what he brings to the court.

UCLA Among Schools Recruiting McCoy Hardest

Jun. 4 -- The 2017 center was one of the most impressive players at the Pangos Camp last week...

UNC Releases Notice of Allegations

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The NCAA's Notice of Allegations to UNC, released to the public on Thursday, includes charges of lack of institutional control and impermissible benefits tied to academic departments.

Hardwood Notes: UMD Hoops Recruiting

Since our last Hardwood Notes Maryland hoops recruiting update, some of the Terps’ foremost class of 2016 targets’ statuses have changed, while there are a few new recruits emerging in the ’17 class. Here’s a look at where UMD stands heading into the summer months.

Highlights: Myles Powell

New Jersey Playaz shooting guard Myles Powell has had a big spring. Here are some highlights from the EYBL.

Will Conroy Named Assistant Coach

SEATTLE – Former Washington Men’s Basketball standout Will Conroy has been added to head coach Lorenzo Romar’s staff as an Assistant Coach, the program announced Thursday.

Highlights: Taurean Thompson

Taurean Thompson has seen his stock explode this spring. Here are some clips of him in the EYBL.

Nation's Top Big Man Gets A Duke Offer

The Blue Devils have extended a new scholarship offer in the class of 2016, this time to the nation’s No. 1 post player in the class.

Cougar hoops: The good news and the bad

THE GOOD NEWS is that highly regarded columnist Jon Wilner of the Mercury News in San Jose believes Washington State will be a factor in Pac-12 basketball under Ernie Kent.

Buckeye BBall Nonconference Deep Dive

Answers to the burning questions about Ohio State's 2014-15 nonconfernece basketball schedule.

USA U16: 1-on-1 with Gary Trent Jr.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The son of former NBA standout Gary Trent, who goes by the same name, sat down with Scout at the USA Basketball U16 Men's National Team trials to discuss his recent play, his recruitment and how his dad has helped him through the process.

2016 wing has SMU standing out

2016 Arkansas Wings wing Eric Curry talked with Billy about his recent SMU offer and interest!

Top 2017 Floor General Sets Duke Visit

Trae Young - one of the best PGs in the class of 2017 - will visit Duke this month unofficially. It's the only visit he's setting up and he discussed the reasons for that and his expanding relationship with he Blue Devil coaching staff with TDD.

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B2BS: Al Pinkins Interview

TSD publisher Ben Love recently caught up with new LSU basketball assistant Al Pinkins. Listen in as the two preview the Tigers' trip to Australia, Ben Simmons' role in 2015-16 and recruiting in the state of Louisiana.

Draft Profile: Brandon Ashley

Brandon Ashley is hoping to hear his name called at the NBA Draft. Read on to see what his strengths and weaknesses are and more.

McCoy wants to be the best

Brandon McCoy is one of the best players in the west for 2017. Read on to see what drives him, what schools are recruiting him, and more.

Class of 2016 Big Man Cameron Lard

New Orleans Elite class of 2016 center/forward Cameron Lard, who played in the recent Adidas Memorial Day Classic in New Orleans, talks about his game and how his recruiting is going

Best of Tom Crean: Quotes from Huber

Indiana coach Tom Crean met with the media on Wednesday night as part of IU's Tailgate Tour stop at Huber Winery in Louisville. Here's a compilation of his best quotes from the night.

Series Talk: Louisville and Kentucky

Here's the latest on where things stand in terms of a basketball series between Indiana and both Louisville and Kentucky.

Mahmoud sidelined with minor knee injury

University of Louisville sophomore forward Anas Mahmoud will have surgery on his left knee tomorrow morning to repair a torn medial meniscus. He's expected to be back on the court in the next 4-6 weeks for the Cardinals.

OSU Hoops Announces Non-Con Foes

The non-conference schedule for Ohio State men's basketball has been set.

USA U16: Video Recap

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- After narrowing the list of participants to 12 the USA Basketball U16 will travel to Argentina to compete in the 2015 FIBA U16 Americas Championship. But who were the biggest standouts during training camp?

Bielfeldt discusses decision to pick Indiana

Michigan grad transfer Max Bielfeldt committed to the Hoosiers on Tuesday. He talked with AllHoosiers.com about the decision. Read on for me.

BROCast: June Mailbag

Jun. 3 -- We answer a lot of the pressing questions from the BRO readership...

Super Soph Recap

Atlanta played host to the annual Super Sophomore Camp last weekend, and event director Clay Dade assembled a very talent — and quite tall — set of prospects to showcase at Maynard Jackson High School.

Basketball Recruiting Updates

TSD publisher Ben Love is dropping knowledge on LSU basketball targets in 2016 and discussing what promises to be a very heated recruiting battle for local 2018 prep star JaVonte Smart.

Longhorns in Jonathan Isaac's Top 12

Four-star small forward Jonathan Isaac released his Top 12 on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon, and Shaka Smart and Co. made the cut.

USA U16: 1-on-1 with Jarred Vanderbilt

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Jarred Vanderbilt, a junior at Amarillo (Tex.) Victory Academy, was one of the 12 finalists selected to play on the USA Basketball U16 team that will compete in the 2015 FIBA U16 Americas Championships. He sat down with Scout to discuss the USA experience and his college recruitment.

Numerous offers for Sneed

Xavier Sneed is an athletic wing that many high-major schools are making a priority recruit.

USA U16: 1-on-1 with Jarrett Vanderbilt

Highlights: Brandon McCoy

Jun. 3 -- Brandon McCoy shows a lot of long term potential. Here are highlights from his play at the EYBL over Memorial Day weekend...

Notebook: Bringing the Brunk

In our weekly Notebook feature, the Scout.com national team explores creative and broad topics from the grassroots hoops realm. This week, we lead off with one big man’s blossoming recruitment.

VIDEO: Robert Williams

NC State was able to get North Caddo (LA) standout Robert Williams on campus for an unofficial visit last spring, and the Wolfpack continues to evaluate the elite shotblocker. Here are some highlights of Williams in action for Houston Hoops on the Nike EYBL circuit.

UCLA in Rowan's Top Six

Jun. 3 -- 2016 small forward Maverick Rowan could still reclassify to the 2015 class...

Will Duke Re-Establish Contact With 4* PF?

There was major news in the class of 2016 on Tuesday afternoon when four star power forward Sacha Killeya-Jones backed off his commitment to Virginia and re-opened his recruitment. So what does that mean for Duke?

Trent's Breakout Spring Has Duke Interested

Gary Trent Jr.'s string of big performances throughout the EYBL spring season has a number of high majors upping their pursuit of him. Including the reigning national champions.

Hoiberg 'Always a Cyclone'

Fred Hoiberg was introduced in Chicago on Tuesday, but remains deeply ingrained in Iowa State.

mardi 2 juin 2015

Lee glad to be back

Ira Lee missed his sophomore season due to a shoulder injury. Read on to see how it feels for him to be back, where Arizona stands in his recruitment, and more.

Highlights: T.J. Leaf

Arizona commit T.J. Leaf was one of the best players at the Pangos All-American Camp. View the video to see highlights of him in action.

USA Men's U19 Training Camp Roster Announced

Ten USA Basketball gold medalists are among 24 players who have accepted invitations to take part in the 2015 USA Basketball Men’s U19 World Championship Team training camp that will take place June 12-26 at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Louisville has turned the heat up on Fox

Texas '16 guard De'Aaron Fox is a top priority for some of the premier programs in the country, including the University of Louisville. The Cardinals have turned up the heat on Fox, who noted coach Rick Pitino "confirmed" a scholarship offer.

Killeya-Jones reopens recruitment

Sacha Killeya-Jones is no longer committed to Virginia. The top-100 big man spoke to Tony Bennett and informed the Cavaliers that he’d like to reopen his recruitment.

Max Bielfeldt commits to Indiana

Michigan grad transfer Max Bielfeldt will play his final year at Indiana, he announced Tuesday.

VIDEO: Hoiberg Talks NBA Decision

Fred Hoiberg became the head coach of the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. He talked with local media about the decision and the future of Iowa State basketball without him afterward.

Cunliffe raves about ASU visit

Versatile 2016 guard Sam Cunliffe earned rave reviews at a prestigious All-American camp last weekend and a day later stopped in Tempe to see Arizona State.

Kentucky's Isaiah Briscoe part of USA U19

Kentucky signee Isaiah Briscoe, part of the Wildcats' incoming 2015 recruiting class, was on Tuesday named to USA Basketball's Under-19 world championship team training camp roster.

Jawun Evans Invited To USA Basketball Camp

Oklahoma State freshman-to-be Jawun Evans hopes to follow in the footsteps of former Cowboys standouts Matt Clark and Marcus Smart. The soon-to-be Cowboy has been invited to the USA Basketball U19 training camp this month.

IU target Howard makes USA 16U team

Indiana target, 2017 guard Markus Howard, was named to the 12-man team on Tuesday.

USA U16: Final Cuts

COLORADO Springs, Colo. -- The USA Basketball U16 team was finalized on Tuesday. Who will represent the United States in the 2015 FIBA Americas U16 Championship?

Kansas commit Vick to reclassify

LaGerald Vick, a 6-foot-4 athletic guard, will reclassify to the 2015 class.

Walker talks upcoming visits

Point guard C.J. Walker has three visits set up for the month of June.

USA U16: Carter talks USA, recruiting

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- 2017 Georgia big man Wendell Carter discussed the USA Basketball experience and the latest in his recruitment at the U16 trials.

Dorn Recaps NC State Visit

Charlotte transfer Torin Dorn completed his official visit to NC State today, and he left impressed with the Wolfpack.

Pacers' Jim Morris to be honored

Longtime civic leader will be guest of honor at 14th Annual Masquerade on Oct. 24 at downtown Indianapolis hotel.

Isaac becoming a Louisville priority

MINNEAPOLIS - IMG Academy forward Jonathan Isaac has put together a strong spring and has become a top target for the University of Louisville basketball staff in the Class of 2016.

Damjan Rudez joins camp in Spain

Pacers assistant coach Dan Burke joining Rudez to participate in NBA/FIBA global basketball, community outreach program.

USA U16: Monday Top Performers

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- On the final day before the USA U16 team is cut from 17 to 12, the participants took part in a pair of practices that included scrimmaging, putting in offenses and working on their press.

USA U16: Sunday Top Performers

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- With the USA Basketball trials down to 17 players and only 12 making the team, Sunday was competitive and majority of the prospects in attendance left it all on the floor. Who stood out on the fourth day of camp?

Highlights: Brandon McCoy

Brandon McCoy shows a lot of long term potential. Here are highlights from his play at the EYBL over Memorial Day weekend.

USA 16u: Monday Top Performers

New schools are involved with Washington

Four-star point guard Howard Washington has some new schools picking up the interest in him.

Winning and Coaching Important For Porter

One of the top prospects in the class of 2017, Missouri's Michael Porter, Jr., has an early idea of what will be important as he narrows down an extensive list of offers.

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What's the latest with Fultz?

Markelle Fultz is scheduled to visit Arizona this weekend. Is that visit still on? Click the link for all the latest surrounding Fultz's recruitment.

Gutwald focusing on two

Matthew Gutwald is focusing his attention on two Pac-12 schools. Read on to see which schools those are and more.

Highlights: M.J. Cage

M.J. Cage was one of many participants in this past weekend's Pangos All-American Camp. View the video to see highlights of him in action.

Class of 2017 Devin Gilmore Update

New Orleans Elite 16U AAU team member Devin Gilmore, a member of the class of 2017, talks recruiting.

Maverick Rowan lists six schools

University of Louisville top recruiting Maverick Rowan tweeted a list of six schools on Monday night. Rowan is still trying to determine if he will reclassify into the Class of 2015 or stay in the Class of 2016. He told Scout.com the list is for both years, depending on his decision.

Hoiberg's Vision Revitalized ISU

When Fred Hoiberg arrived at Iowa State in the spring of 2010, he had a vision to revitalize the program. Five years later, he heads to the NBA having accomplished just that.

Fred Hoiberg Heads to Chicago

After five years at the helm at Iowa State, Fred Hoiberg has accepted a job to become the head coach of the Chicago Bulls.

Source: Devin Davis leaning toward JUCO

What's next for Devin Davis after he was released from Indiana? Read more to find out.

High-majors continue to track Freeman

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- 2016 prospect Matt Freeman was at the USA Olympic training facilities preparing for the 2015 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Championships with his New Zealand teammates. While at the facility, Freeman caught up with Scout for an update on his recruitment.

The 5 Best Power Forwards in the NBA Draft

Scout counts down the best power forward prospects in the 2015 Draft. Who can be the next LaMarcus Aldridge?

Williams's Heels Poised to Contend

The season opener is more than five months away, but Roy Williams is already eager to get started on North Carolina's 2015-16 campaign.

ASU well positioned for fast-rising Thompson

Arizona State is actively pursuing New Jersey power forward Taurean Thompson, a player it has a direct connection to via the father of Sun Devil coach Bobby Hurley.

Arizona officially adds Phelps to staff

Arizona officially named Mark Phelps as an assistant coach on Sunday. Read on for the details of what he will bring and more.

Walker pulls in big offers

Wing Lonnie Walker has had a huge spring, and big time offers are coming his way.

Top-30 national recruit wants to see ASU

One of the highest ranked post prospects in the national 2016 recruiting class, De'Ron Davis, is seriously considering Arizona State.

Tar Heels Keeping Up With Alkins

Rawle Alkins has earned a lot of press and scholarship offers this spring with his aggressive and productive play. The 2016 N.Y. wing is also now in contact with the UNC staff.

Bryan Tibaldi Joins DePaul Basketball Staff

CHICAGO -- DePaul head coach Dave Leitao announced today that Bryan Tibaldi has joined the program as director of basketball operations. Tibaldi spent the last four seasons in the same role at Missouri and will handle day-to-day operations of the DePaul program.