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Scouting report: Butler

Scouting report: Butler

Butler is 2-0 going into the Minnesota matchup on Tuesday. We look at their eight man rotation, inside.

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11/11/19
 • David Sisk
Butler snags fifth commitment for 2017 class in point guard Thompson

Butler snags fifth commitment for 2017 class in point guard Thompson

In need of a point guard for next year, Butler went out and snagged one of the best available prospects in the 2017

5/2/17
 • Corey Evans
Recruiting Restart for PVI's Aaron Thompson

Recruiting Restart for PVI's Aaron Thompson

3-Star PG Aaron Thompson from Paul VI has decided not to go to Pittsburgh and details his next step with VirginiaPreps.

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4/29/17
 • Matthew Hatfield
Thompson looks forward to the rebuild

Thompson looks forward to the rebuild

Kevin Stallings is attempting a rebuild of the Pitt basketball program, and one of his primary recruits is ready to help

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3/23/17
 • Matt Steinbrink
Conference Call: Looking at impact 2017 players outside top 50

Conference Call: Looking at impact 2017 players outside top 50

We have a list of under-the-radar 2017 prospects who could contend for league Freshman of the Year honors.

3/10/17
 • Corey Evans
NHSHF:  John Carroll vs. Paul VI

NHSHF: John Carroll vs. Paul VI

John CarrollJohn Carroll’s coach, John Zito, said of this year’s team “I would say Talented, Very talented.  Young and

12/9/16
 • Ron Bailey
NHSHF:  Paul VI vs. Pebblebrook

NHSHF: Paul VI vs. Pebblebrook

Saturday night #NHSHF action boasts Paul VI vs. Pebblebrook. The action won't be slow. .

12/7/16
 • Ron Bailey
ACC Breakdown: Louisville leads the way after early signing period

ACC Breakdown: Louisville leads the way after early signing period

Louisville, with signees such as Malik Williams, leads the way in the ACC following the early signing period.

11/17/16
 • Eric Bossi
Out but not down, a dozen rising seniors to watch in July

Out but not down, a dozen rising seniors to watch in July

Recent Vanderbilt commit Saben Lee is one of a dozen rising seniors Rivals will watch closely during July.

6/28/16
 • Eric Bossi
Thompson is comfortable with representing Pitt

Thompson is comfortable with representing Pitt

Now that he's committed, Aaron Thompson is representing Pitt on the AAU circuit this summer.

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6/10/16
 • Matt Steinbrink
Day 3 EYBL Hampton Notes

Day 3 EYBL Hampton Notes

Action in Session 3 of the Nike EYBL in Hampton wrapped up on Sunday with big names performing at a high level.

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5/17/16
 • Matthew Hatfield
Night 1 EYBL Hampton Notes

Night 1 EYBL Hampton Notes

A couple of overtime games involving players from Virginia made for an eventual first night of the EYBL in Hampton.

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5/14/16
 • Matthew Hatfield
Hatfield's Hoops Nuggets - Volume 39

Hatfield's Hoops Nuggets - Volume 39

It's the return of Hatfield's Hoops Nuggets with Volume 39, emptying out the notebook with all the latest news and notes

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5/13/16
 • Matthew Hatfield
A closer look at what Pitt's getting in Aaron Thompson

A closer look at what Pitt's getting in Aaron Thompson

Kevin Stallings locked up his point guard last weekend. Here's a closer look at what Pitt's getting in Aaron Thompson.

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5/13/16
 • Matt Steinbrink
Top guard target visiting Pitt this weekend

Top guard target visiting Pitt this weekend

Aaron Thompson was the first recruit to get an offer from Kevin Stallings, and he'll visit Pitt this weekend.

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5/4/16
 • Matt Steinbrink
VA AAU Recap (Apr. 22-24)

VA AAU Recap (Apr. 22-24)

We recap the weekend that was involving AAU teams with Virginia players in this report here...

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4/27/16
 • Matthew Hatfield
Thompson still priority for Vanderbilt

Thompson still priority for Vanderbilt

VIDEO: Paul VI (Va.) 2017 PG target Aaron Thompson recaps his in-home visit with the new Vanderbilt this past week.

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4/23/16
 • Sean Williams
Stallings makes first offer as Pitt coach

Stallings makes first offer as Pitt coach

Kevin Stallings wasted little time in offering the first recruit of his tenure at Pitt. 

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3/27/16
 • Matt Steinbrink
3-star PG target recaps Vanderbilt visit

3-star PG target recaps Vanderbilt visit

3-star 2017 PG target Aaron Thompson impressed with recent unofficial visit to Vanderbilt.

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3/8/16
 • Sean Williams
Thompson reaches five offers

Thompson reaches five offers

Fairfax (Va.) Paul VI point guard Aaron Thompson is up to five high-major offers and discusses each college with Rivals.com.

1/8/16
 • Dan McDonald
8th Annual VaPreps Hoops Classic

8th Annual VaPreps Hoops Classic

The state's premier High School Basketball event is back! It's the Eighth Annual VirginiaPreps.com Basketball Classic Presented by Cox Sports...

1/7/16
 • Rod Johnson
Thompson talks Vanderbilt offer

Thompson talks Vanderbilt offer

Vanderbilt extended an offer to Paul VI (Va.) 2017 point guard Aaron Thompson after evaluating him at the Tournament at DeMatha over the weekend. He

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12/15/15
 • Sean Williams
Bamba a candidate for No. 1

Bamba a candidate for No. 1

Five-star big man Mohamed Bamba is ranked No. 5 in the class of 2017. Could that be too low? Eric Bossi offers his thoughts.

12/14/15
 • Eric Bossi
Watfords SE National Hoops Festival Preview

Watfords SE National Hoops Festival Preview

This Saturday's Southeast National Hoops Festival is a high school roundball bonanza. Jay Watford provided a match up specific breakdown.

12/4/15
 • Ron Bailey
This and That:  Maryland Pt. 2

This and That: Maryland Pt. 2

Will John Thompson III schedule Maryland going forward? What schemes did he use Tuesday night? Did Maryland invite visitors to the game? The answer

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11/20/15
 • Ron Bailey
Visit makes NU a top contender for Thompson

Visit makes NU a top contender for Thompson

Nebraska has jumped toward the top of 2017 Rivals150 point guard Aaron Thompson's after an unofficial visit this weekend.

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10/25/15
 • Robin Washut
Hatfields Hoops Nuggets - Vol. 37

Hatfields Hoops Nuggets - Vol. 37

Norfolk Academy Class of 2018 center David McCormack has the look of a Top 150 recruit in the nation potentially in either football or basketball, whi

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7/4/15
 • Matthew Hatfield
Hatfields Hoops Nuggets - Vol. 36

Hatfields Hoops Nuggets - Vol. 36

Millwood 2017 swingman Jordan Cross is one of the many prospects highlighted in this latest edition of Hatfield's Hoops Nuggets, where you get your fi

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6/16/15
 • Matthew Hatfield
Hatfields Hoops Nuggets - Vol. 34

Hatfields Hoops Nuggets - Vol. 34

Volume 34 of Hatfield's Hoops Nuggets takes a closer look at the latest commitments and recruiting news, including where Khalil Davis of Spotswood is

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5/15/15
 • Matthew Hatfield
2017 PG Thompson Adjusting Well

2017 PG Thompson Adjusting Well

Paul VI 2017 point guard Aaron Thompson is generating attention from in-state schools and those outside of Virginia at the next level with his play fo

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4/22/15
 • Matthew Hatfield
Team Takeover 17U Evaluations VA

Team Takeover 17U Evaluations VA

Pittsburgh commit Corey Manigault of Paul VI is one of the Virginia prospects with Team Takeover's 17-Under AAU travel team we analyze in this edition

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4/20/15
 • Matthew Hatfield
Fultz wowed by Terps recent success

Fultz wowed by Terps recent success

Markelle Fultz, the top performer at Saturday's Metro 60, has a new perspective on Maryland after Diamond Stone's commitment.

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3/29/15
 • Pat Donohue
VaPreps Private All-2017 team

VaPreps Private All-2017 team

Who were some of the top sophomores in the Private School ranks? Here are my choices for the Vapreps Private All-Sophomore team.

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3/25/15
 • Will Garlick
Recruiting Spotlight: Aaron Thompson

Recruiting Spotlight: Aaron Thompson

Find out where Temple stands in the recruitment of Class of 2017 point guard Aaron Thompson here.

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3/19/15
 • Rich Flanagan
Recruiting Spotlight: Jamir Moultrie

Recruiting Spotlight: Jamir Moultrie

Class of 2017 point guard Jamir Moultrie was in attendance earlier this month when Temple defeated UConn at the Liacouras Center.

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3/18/15
 • Rich Flanagan
Thompson talks Terps

Thompson talks Terps

2017 Paul VI (Va.) PG Aaron Thompson was on hand for the Terps' recent home win vs. PSU. He talks about the visit and his recruitment.

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2/12/15
 • Pat Donohue
Prospect Watch - Paul VI vs O Connell

Prospect Watch - Paul VI vs O Connell

Paul VI senior P.J King was as good as advertised scoring 26 points against Bishop O Connell. He is one of the prospects profiled in this addition of

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2/9/15
 • Will Garlick
17 VA Guard Evolving

17 VA Guard Evolving

Fairfax (VA) sophomore Aaron Thompson is generating interest from many programs, including the Tar Heels.

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1/2/15
 • Clint Jackson
Hatfields Hoops Nuggets - Vol. 26

Hatfields Hoops Nuggets - Vol. 26

Class of 2016 forward Sacha Killeya-Jones of Virginia Episcopal is one of several prospects highlighted in this special Independence Day edition of Ha

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7/4/14
 • Matthew Hatfield
Super Team Showcase doesnt disappoint

Super Team Showcase doesnt disappoint

Marcus Derrickson, Georgios Papagiannis, Josh Reaves - all being heavily recruited by Georgetown - along with other talented high school players parti

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5/8/14
 • Ron Bailey
Hatfields Hoops Nuggets - Vol. 19

Hatfields Hoops Nuggets - Vol. 19

We empty out the notebook with the recruiting tidbits, including a first offer for 2016 PG Maliek White of George Wythe, and several other news items

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4/21/14
 • Matthew Hatfield
Thompson hearing from Terps early on

Thompson hearing from Terps early on

Paul VI freshman point guard Aaron Thompson was among the top performers at the recent Metro Challenge 60. The Terps have already begun recruiting the

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4/4/14
 • Scott Greene
Freshman Phenoms

Freshman Phenoms

Several freshmen played big roles for their teams this season and Virginiapreps selected their top Private School prospects for the 2017 class.

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3/9/14
 • Will Garlick