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NBA Draft: How the first-rounders were ranked as prospects

NBA Draft: How the first-rounders were ranked as prospects

Anthony Edwards was one of 16 former five-star prospects selected in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft.

 • Rob Cassidy
Evans Seven: Why last year's cellar dwellers can be optimistic

Evans Seven: Why last year's cellar dwellers can be optimistic

Jahcobi Neath returns to Wake Forest, which should get some help from a trio of graduate transfers.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Top transfers ready to make big impact after sitting out

Bossi's Best: Top transfers ready to make big impact after sitting out

Former five-star Jordan Brown is one of 10 players on this list hoping for a fresh start.

 • Eric Bossi
Draft report: Aaron Nesmith

Draft report: Aaron Nesmith

Derek Murray of Babcock Hoops shares with us how great of a shooter Aaron Nesmith is and what his NBA future could be.

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 • David Sisk
Aaron Nesmith declares for the NBA Draft

Aaron Nesmith declares for the NBA Draft

Sophomore wing, Aaron Nesmith, announced on Thursday morning that he declaring tor the NBA Draft.

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 • David Sisk
Evans Seven: Players who may go pro earlier than expected

Evans Seven: Players who may go pro earlier than expected

Isaac Okoro may enter the NBA Draft sooner than Bruce Pearl thought.

 • Corey Evans
How Jerry Stackhouse has helped Aaron Nesmith

How Jerry Stackhouse has helped Aaron Nesmith

Why is Aaron Nesmith playing at such a high level, and how is Jerry Stackhouse helping him? We go to the film to see.

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 • David Sisk
Bossi's Best: Sophomores stepping up

Bossi's Best: Sophomores stepping up

Analyst Eric Bossi highlights a dozen college players who are showing significant progress in their second year.

 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Indiana, Kansas, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Indiana, Kansas, more

Analyst Corey Evans also addresses the latest developments with four-star center Hunter Dickinson.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Sleeper picks for next year's NBA Draft

Evans Seven: Sleeper picks for next year's NBA Draft

Seven players looking to play their way on to NBA scouts' radar.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Grading the work of recent coaching hires

Evans Seven: Grading the work of recent coaching hires

Fred Hoiberg has done a masterful job of recruiting in the early stages of his tenure at Nebraska.

 • Corey Evans
How good is Bryce Drew's recruitment in the Rivals era?

How good is Bryce Drew's recruitment in the Rivals era?

How many Top 150 players have been at Vandy in the Rivals era? How many are on this team. Walk down memory lane inside.

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 • David Sisk
A review of the Bryce Drew recruiting era

A review of the Bryce Drew recruiting era

Who will be Bryce Drew's next commit? The odds are he will be a a Top 150 player and at least a four-star prospect.

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 • David Sisk
Final 2018 position rankings released

Final 2018 position rankings released

Rivals.com's Rankings Week continues today with the final position rankings for the class of 2018.

 • Eric Bossi
Duke's class tops rankings as late signing period begins

Duke's class tops rankings as late signing period begins

Duke's 2018 class leads the way, thanks to prospects like R.J. Barrett. Storylines for the late signing period.

 • Eric Bossi
Coach speak: Simi Shittu

Coach speak: Simi Shittu

Simi Shittu's high school coach, Alex Popp, calls his prodigy the prototype of the modern day basketball player.

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 • David Sisk
Who will prospects be watching once March Madness begins?

Who will prospects be watching once March Madness begins?

The stars of tomorrow are excited to watch the stars of today in the NCAA Tournament.

 • Corey Evans
Prospects reveal their NCAA Tournament brackets

Prospects reveal their NCAA Tournament brackets

How do the top high school players in the country see this NCAA Tournament shaking out? We'll show you.

 • Corey Evans
Looking for upsets in your bracket? Prospects give us their longshots

Looking for upsets in your bracket? Prospects give us their longshots

Texas, Loyola-Chicago and South Dakota State are a few of the teams that the prospects like to make some noise.

 • Corey Evans
Prospects fill their brackets, predict Final Four, national champs

Prospects fill their brackets, predict Final Four, national champs

If you haven't filled out your bracket yet you might want to consider what these elite young players see happening.

 • Corey Evans
Coach speak: Aaron Nesmith

Coach speak: Aaron Nesmith

Aaron Nesmith's high school coach, John Pearson, broke down his player's game for us. Find out what to expect inside.

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 • David Sisk
Evans Seven: Programs that are poised for a comeback next year

Evans Seven: Programs that are poised for a comeback next year

These seven teams are playing through down years, but there is plenty of reason for optimism for each program next year.

 • Corey Evans
Tim Langford talks about this past weekend's visit

Tim Langford talks about this past weekend's visit

Find out what Tim and Romeo Langford were impressed with this past weekend at Vanderbilt.

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 • David Sisk
Starting Five: One-and-done not going away as soon as expected

Starting Five: One-and-done not going away as soon as expected

Adam Silver indicated changes are not imminent during All-Star weekend. Plus, key weekend visits and more.

 • Eric Bossi
Vanderbilt offers a 2019 top 100 player

Vanderbilt offers a 2019 top 100 player

Charles Smith IV is the epitome of an exceptional student athlete. Find out more about him inside.

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 • David Sisk
Vanderbilt is recruiting E.J. Montgomery

Vanderbilt is recruiting E.J. Montgomery

Vanderbilt head coach, Bryce Drew has once again decided to swim into the deep shark infested waters of big time

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 • David Sisk
Evans Seven: Programs that could get a big boost from 2018 class

Evans Seven: Programs that could get a big boost from 2018 class

These schools might be enjoying less-than-stellar campaigns this season, but hope is on the horizon.

 • Corey Evans
Bass Pro Tournament of Champions: Five-star Darius Garland thriving

Bass Pro Tournament of Champions: Five-star Darius Garland thriving

Five-star point guard Darius Garland thrived in a different type of homecoming at the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions.

 • Eric Bossi
Where Vandy stands in the new 2018 rankings

Where Vandy stands in the new 2018 rankings

Rivals just released its newest, most updated rankings for the 2018 Class, and Vanderbilt came out smelling like a

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 • David Sisk
2018 Rivals150 Roundtable: Analysts break down big decisions

2018 Rivals150 Roundtable: Analysts break down big decisions

R.J. Barrett remains on top of the updated Rivals150 rankings but there are plenty of changes that need to be discussed.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Stock up, 10 high school seniors who've impressed this season

Bossi's Best: Stock up, 10 high school seniors who've impressed this season

National analyst Eric Bossi identifies 10 players who are on the rise during the senior year.

 • Eric Bossi
Rival Views: Which programs are off to surprisingly slow starts?

Rival Views: Which programs are off to surprisingly slow starts?

Which team is off to a surprisingly slow start to the season? Eric Bossi and Corey Evans have Rival Views.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
The Deep Three: Vanderbilt, Duke and Oregon cruising in November

The Deep Three: Vanderbilt, Duke and Oregon cruising in November

Celebrations in Nashville and Raleigh; hopes and dreams in several NBA front offices; crying in Columbia.

 • Corey Evans
Vanderbilt adds Simi Shittu to its loaded 2018 class

Vanderbilt adds Simi Shittu to its loaded 2018 class

Simi Shittu became the new highest rated commit ever to sign with Vanderbilt. Read more inside.

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 • David Sisk
Early Thanksgiving for Vandy after landing five-star Simisola Shittu

Early Thanksgiving for Vandy after landing five-star Simisola Shittu

Thanksgiving came a day early for Vanderbilt basketball.

 • Eric Bossi
Winners and losers from the early signing period

Winners and losers from the early signing period

Eric Bossi breaks down the winners and losers from the 2018 early signing period.

 • Eric Bossi
What's the fallout from Darius Garland's commitment to Vandy?

What's the fallout from Darius Garland's commitment to Vandy?

Drew Bryce and the Commodores are thrilled - but where does it leave Indiana, UCLA and Kentucky?

 • Corey Evans
Vanderbilt gets its man in Darius Garland

Vanderbilt gets its man in Darius Garland

Five-star point guard, Darius Garland, chose Vanderbilt Monday afternoon. Find out more inside.

 • David Sisk
Starting Five: Decision day for five-star Darius Garland, others close

Starting Five: Decision day for five-star Darius Garland, others close

Five-star guard Darius Garland will decide on Monday and some other big time prospects are nearing their own choices.

 • Eric Bossi
Aaron Nesmith talks about his "surreal moment."

Aaron Nesmith talks about his "surreal moment."

Bryce Drew's 2018 Class began with the No. 120 ranked player in the country, Aaron Nesmith. Find out more inside.

 • David Sisk
Bossi's Best: Seven programs
to watch as signing period nears

Bossi's Best: Seven programs to watch as signing period nears

The next few weeks will be especially important, for various reasons, for these seven college hoops programs.

 • Eric Bossi
Conference Call: Weekend's biggest official visits in each league

Conference Call: Weekend's biggest official visits in each league

Corey Evans goes over the headliners of weekend visitors across the country.

 • Corey Evans
Conference Call: Most important weekend visitors

Conference Call: Most important weekend visitors

We take a look at the most important basketball visits in this week’s conference rundown.

 • Corey Evans
Nesmith says "Everything felt right."

Nesmith says "Everything felt right."

Aaron Nesmith is Vanderbilt first commitment of the highly anticipated 2018 Class. Find out why from Nesmith himself.

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 • David Sisk
Vanderbilt kicks off 2018 with four-star Aaron Nesmith

Vanderbilt kicks off 2018 with four-star Aaron Nesmith

Vanderbilt got their 2018 recruiting class started with a four-star wing on Tuesday.

 • Eric Bossi
Vanderbilt prospects fill Rivals newest 2018 Top 150

Vanderbilt prospects fill Rivals newest 2018 Top 150

Around a dozen players who have Vanderbilt offers are in Rivals newest 2018 Top 150. Get the scoop about each one.

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 • David Sisk
Rivals150 forward Nesmith closing in on decision

Rivals150 forward Nesmith closing in on decision

It appears the four-star is deciding between a pair of SEC schools in advance of a likely fall commitment.

 • Dan McDonald
The common denominator for Vanderbilt hoops signees

The common denominator for Vanderbilt hoops signees

Once you read this story, you may have a better idea of what Vanderbilt's early signing period might look like.

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 • David Sisk
Conference call: The biggest official visits of the weekend

Conference call: The biggest official visits of the weekend

Five-star Nassir Little's visit to Georgia Tech is one to watch this weekend.

 • Corey Evans
An update on Vanderbilt basketball recruiting (Part 1)

An update on Vanderbilt basketball recruiting (Part 1)

Read inside for the latest news about Vanderbilt's 2018 basketball prospects you won't find anywhere else.

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 • David Sisk
Aaron Nesmith down to seven

Aaron Nesmith down to seven

Virginia cut has made the cut for a top basketball target. Wing Aaron Nesmith is down to seven, with VT in it.

 • Tim Sullivan
Lomax lists Vanderbilt in final six

Lomax lists Vanderbilt in final six

Alex Lomax narrowed his list Sunday and Vanderbilt made the final six. Read more about it inside.

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 • David Sisk
Nesmith officially gives Vanderbilt some love

Nesmith officially gives Vanderbilt some love

It was no surprise that Vanderbilt joined Florida, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, Goergetown, Harvard, and Yale.

 • David Sisk
Three-star Aaron Nesmith stars in the classroom and on the court

Three-star Aaron Nesmith stars in the classroom and on the court

Three-star Aaron Nesmith is a standout in the classroom and on the hardwood.

 • Dan McDonald
Vanderbilt makes positive impression on Nesmith's visit

Vanderbilt makes positive impression on Nesmith's visit

Aaron Nesmith talks about his official visit to Vanderbilt. Find out where the Commodores stand with him inside.

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 • David Sisk
Stock up: 15 who could crash the 2018 Rivals150

Stock up: 15 who could crash the 2018 Rivals150

Based off of the merit of strong July performances, there's a group of rising seniors pushing for the 2018 Rivals150.

 • Eric Bossi
McDonald's Takeaways: AAU Super Showcase Friday

McDonald's Takeaways: AAU Super Showcase Friday

Four-star guard Anthony Edwards was one of several prospects that impressed Friday night in Orlando.

 • Dan McDonald
3rd live July AAU period: Day 1

3rd live July AAU period: Day 1

Minnesota's coaching staff was in Orlando and Las Vegas Wednesday night. Find out who they were looking at.

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 • David Sisk
Pitt offer was a surprise for South Carolina wing

Pitt offer was a surprise for South Carolina wing

Last week Pitt came out of nowhere to offer Charleston (SC) wing Aaron Nesmith.

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 • Matt Steinbrink
Vanderbilt extends offer to red hot Aaron Nesmith

Vanderbilt extends offer to red hot Aaron Nesmith

Aaron Nesmith has received eight high major offers in six days, and nine in July. Read more about him inside.

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 • David Sisk
New wing offer Aaron Nesmith already doing research on Minnesota

New wing offer Aaron Nesmith already doing research on Minnesota

TMP wing Aaron Nesmith of Charleston spoke to TGR about his recruitment.

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 • David Sisk
Under Armour Finals: Who the head coaches were watching

Under Armour Finals: Who the head coaches were watching

See who some of the nation's most successful head coaches were watching this week at the Under Armour Finals.

 • Eric Bossi
Live period: Five observations from Under Armour Wednesday

Live period: Five observations from Under Armour Wednesday

National Analyst Eric Bossi has five observations from the first night of the July live period.

 • Eric Bossi
TwitterTuesday: Barrett's FIBA dominance; July sleepers

TwitterTuesday: Barrett's FIBA dominance; July sleepers

The class of 2019's top player dominated Team USA; plus Miami, Butler, Cincy strategies and a weak 2018 class.

 • Corey Evans