Izzo likes J3s mismatch skills
Michigan State believes that 2013 forward Johnathan Williams III has some Draymond Green-like mismatch potential in his game.
Next In Flight: Izzo introduces 11 recruiting class
EAST LANSING - Tom Izzo commented on players such as Dwaun Anderson for the first time, Wednesday.
Class of 2010 post players scouting report
Jared Sullinger is one of the most productive low post scorers in the country. Is he the best offensive post player in the 2010 class? Which post in t
Flyin to the Hoop: Day Three
The final day of the Flyin to the Hoop tournament didn't disappoint. Several high level seniors showed off their games. Brandon Knight once again came
Meyers Mailbag: Can UK land 2011s top three
Could John Calipari bring the top three prospects in the class of 2011 to Kentucky? Why isn't high-scoring wing J.T. Terrell ranked higher? Is it an i
Ohio State reloads with top talent
The Big Ten has three teams in the top 10 nationally and another one in the bottom half of the top 25. Outside those four teams, however, there are on
Early signing period conference breakdown
The ACC was the clear winner of the conferences during the early signing period. Roy Williams' group of furture Tar Heels leads seven teams from the c
V-Cast: 2010 Spartan basketball class one of the best
EAST LANSING - Michigan State coach Tom Izzo unveiled his Top 5 recruiting class of Keith Appling, Adreian Payne, Alex Gauna, and Russell Byrd. Click
Meyers Mailbag: Barnes or bust for UNC
Is it Harrison Barnes or bust for the North Carolina Tar Heels? Speaking of busts, are there a couple at the top of the 2005 rankings? Is Indiana on t
Michigan State makes move in team rankings
Michigan State is the big mover this week in the updated Class of 2010 team rankings. The commitment of 2010 five-star center Adreian Payne pushed th
Kearney is staying home
Class of 2011 players are beginning to really come off the board, and one of the most versatile backcourt players in the country has now made his deci
Izzo made the difference for Payne
DAYTON, Ohio - Five-star power forward Adreian Payne ended months of speculation when he made public his commitment to Tom Izzo on Thursday. Payne sai
Video: Five-star Spartan a match-up nightmare
SpartanMag.com was in the stands for several of the games played by Adreian Payne during early July at the Lebron James Skills Academy and King City C
Payne says comfort level put State over the top
Michigan State picked up a major addition to their 2010 Class when Dayton Jefferson's Adreian Payne, the No. 20 overall player in the senior class, c
Payne Announcement Expected Today
Michigan State made the final cut for five star power forward Adreian Payne. The Spartans will find out today whether or not Payne will follow in the
Payne getting closer
The rumor mill is spinning at a hasty pace as the recruitment of five-star Dayton (Ohio) Jefferson center/forward Adreian Payne appears to be coming t
Elite Center Ready For Final Visit
Recently, a report surfaced indicating Adreian Payne had trimmed his list of schools to two. The 6-foot-10, 210-pound center from Jefferson High Schoo
Meyers Mailbag: Knight behind previous No. 1s
How would Brandon Knight rank with some of the top prospects from recent years? Michigan State and N.C. State fans are curious where their potential 2
McCartney, Payne headline festive weekend at WVU
MORGANTOWN--Names like Adreian Payne and Ivan McCartney are on every recruiter's lips this time of year. Payne, the four-star basketball center from
Knight, Selby visits could be set this week
Two of KU's top targets, Brandon Knight and Josh Selby have each entered a critical stage in their recruitment. Knight, the top-ranked player in the 2
Payne visits UK
For the second weekend in a row, Kentucky played host to a five-star basketball prospect on an official visit to Lexington. Read more about the latest
Coach breaks down in-home visit
Kansas head coach Bill Self was able to secure an official visit from one of the top big men in the 2010 class. On Tuesday afternoon, Self conducted a
Payne looking forward to in-home visits
Adreian Payne is entering a critical stage in his recruitment. The 6-foot-10, 210-pound center from Jefferson High School in Dayton, Ohio is scheduled
Irving leads USA East to Championship
A monster effort by Tristan Thompson and his Canadian team just wasn't quite enough to hold back a second half comeback by the USA East, who squeaked
Payne trims list; In-home visits next
Adreian Payne has taken a giant step forward in his recruitment. The 6-foot-10, 215-pound center from Jefferson High School in Dayton, Ohio, has trimm
Meyers Mailbag: Whos the top SF prospect
Who is the better prospect out of the top two small forwards in the country – Mike Gilchrist or Harrison Barnes? Does Michigan have a legitimate shot
2009 NIKE Global Challenge
Beaverton, Oregon – For the third consecutive year, the world's best basketball players will travel to the Northwest to compete in the NIKE Global Cha
Nationals gets going in Orlando
The AAU Nationals got underway at the Milkhouse on Monday afternoon. On the first day of nationals maybe the biggest matchup came between two of the b
Rivers rolls at the Showcase
The AAU Super Showcase takes place at the Milkhouse at the Disney Wide World of Sports complex, only minutes from Austin Rivers' house. On Sunday afte
Meyers Mailbag: A closer look at the nations best
How do the top two small forwards in the 2011 class – Mike Gilchrist and Quincy Miller – compare? Does recent Peach Jam champion All-Ohio Red get the
Brown on the mark at Peach Jam
There have been the usual top prospects on top of their game at the Nike Peach Jam, and there have also been some lesser known prospects like Jeremy L
King City Classic: Teague rules
Make no mistake about it. The vast majority of the country's basketball talent is at Nike's King City Classic. A number of prospects stood out durin
VIDEO: Byrd, Payne highlights from King City
CLEVELAND - Spartan commitment Russell Byrd and MSU recruiting target Adreian Payne each played a role in bouncing Michigan commitment Evan Smotrycz a
Byrd plays through pain, Payne plays big
CLEVELAND - Four players with Michigan State recruiting implications participated in the NIKE King City Classic, Wednesday, and two of them - Russell
Payne is looking out of state
Throughout the entire recruiting process, Adreian Payne has always maintained that he was not going to make a quick decision. The five-star prospect h
PHOTO GALLERY: King City Classic
Several of Kentucky's top recruiting targets in the Class of 2010 and 2011 are on display this week at the Nike King City Classic in Cleveland. This C
Video: Payne vs Sullinger at Lebron Skills Academy
AKRON - All-Ohio Red teammates Adreian Payne and J.J. Sullinger found themselves squaring off at the Lebron James Skills Academy on Monday. If Payne c
Payne likes Huggs, WVU
AKRON, Ohio--West Virginia may have a bit of an advantage with five-star center Adreian Payne because the 6-foot-9, 215-pounder likes coach Bob Huggin
Byrd battling injury at Lebron James Academy
AKRON, Ohio - Michigan State basketball commitment Russell Byrd was hoping to continue his mid-summer hot streak at this week's Lebron James Skills Ac
UA staying on Adreian Payne
Arizona would be hard-pressed to land a player at the center position that's a better prospect than 6-foot-10, 215-pound Dayton (Ohio) Jefferson star
NBA Camp: Gilchrist reigns
The highlight of the third session of the NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp was a showdown between the country's top two small forward prospects Mi
Payne talks recruiting and visits
In the state of Ohio a lot of kids tend to make their decisions early. However Adreian Payne is taking his time with the recruiting process. While at
Elite 2010 forward visits Kentucky
When Billy Gillispie was head coach at Kentucky, the Wildcats made early recruiting pitches to Adreian Payne, a 6-foot-10, 215-pound power forward fro
Payne talks about recent visits
When it comes to potential, very few players in the 2010 class have more of it than Adreian Payne. The 6-foot-10 frontcourt player has a long wing spa
Spiece: Richmond shines on day two
Every year the Bill Hensley Memorial Run 'N Slam is one of the best tournaments to check out underclass talent. This year is no different, as some imp
Gauchos take King James title
It was a banner weekend for the New York Gauchos at the King James Shooting Stars Classic. The program brought home two championships, including a sur
A King James classic
One of the longest days of the AAU circuit is Saturday at King James. The huge tournament runs all day long, and this year it definitely didn't disapp
Whispers: Henry decision affects several
It is louder than a whisper at this point, but coveted 2009 shooting guard Xavier Henry will announce Thursday his intention to attend Kansas next yea
Real Deal: Sullinger Payne impress
All Ohio Red continued its winning ways despite the absence of two of its starting guards in the opening game of The Real Deal in the Rock against MBA
Who will make the cut for Barnes
Little Rock - Some of the nations most elite high school basketball prospects have traveled to Fayetteville, Ark., to participate in the <i>Real Deal
Boo Williams: Teague Barton impress
During a long day in the gym watching basketball, sometimes you need a signature performance to dazzle you and bring a jolt of energy to your system.
One visit is set for Payne
Seemingly the trend at the moment for prospects hailing from the state of Ohio is to commit early in the process. One player however who is bucking th
Coach key for Adreian Payne
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio--With a frame of 6-feet, 10-inches and 215 pounds, 17-year-old Jefferson Township (Ohio) junior center Adreian Payne could so
The Duncan Report
There's been plenty of action in boys basketball recruiting. Ohio Varsity analyst Michael Duncan takes a look at the latest news, top freshmen and ans
5-stars feet on ground
Adreian Payne might be called a "gentle giant." At 6-10, 215, he turns 18 this week. He is one of the most hotly pursued forwards in the class of 20
Payne continues to evolve game
Clearly the best remaining uncommitted basketball prospect in the state of Ohio is Adreian Payne. The five star big man is one of the most coveted pla
Payne has strong game in win
Ohio's best uncommitted prospect is Adreian Payne. The 6-foot-9 interior performer from Jefferson High School has had a slow start to his junior seaso
Payne is taking it all in
Kids from the state of Ohio tend to come to college decisions early in the process, but one prospect who is content to take his time is Adreian Payne.
Fastbreak Friday: First official for No. 1
Kansas, Michigan State, Tennessee and others are all gearing up for huge visit weekends from recruits. John Wall, the nation's top player in the Class
Can UK add Ohio big man to Madness list
With Big Blue Madness just around the corner, the list of recruits who plan to be on hand for the ceremonial start of the Kentucky basketballl season
AAU Nationals: 16U action rules the day
The AAU Nationals are in full swing in the city where Mickey Mouse rules the realm. The majority of our day was spent watching the 16 and under divisi
Super Showcase: Wednesday
With the 17 and under teams beginning to filter in and register for their Super Showcase which begins on Thursday, Wednesday was a day for the younger
Adidas It Takes 5ive: Day three
Familiar surroundings proved to be important on the final day of the Adidas It Takes 5ive Tournament. The Ohio Basketball Club and All-Ohio dominated
Adidas It Takes 5ive Classic: Day 2
With bracket play being a two and out format, the It Takes 5ive Classic saw several big time games played on Monday. After losing in controversial fas
adidas It Takes 5IVE Classic
With games ranging across ten different courts throughout the day, it was a 16-under match up between All Ohio and the North Carolina Raptors Select t
Payne takes small tour
One of the most naturally gifted players to come down the pike in the state of Ohio is Adreian Payne. At a legitimate 6-foot-9 with wing span well ove
Nike Hoop Jamboree: 2010 prospects
Once again a bumper crop of underclassmen descended upon St. Louis University for the 2008 Nike Hoop Jamboree. One of the best performers throughout
King James - Saturday
Saturday was an interesting day of basketball at the King James Shooting Stars Classic 17 and under division. Familiar faces are finished early while
Payne is highly sought after
There is always a premium placed on post players with athleticism. A player who fits that description is Adreian Payne. The standout from Dayton Jeffe
Staten and Payne shine on hardwood
Two of the bright young stars on the basketball floor in the state of Ohio are Juwan Staten and Adreian Payne. The sophomores both hail from the city
Fastbreak Friday: Final officials
Midnight Madness was last week, but a handful of programs are playing host to big recruits this weekend. A couple of the top prospects still left on t
Fastbreak Friday: Huge weekend for visits
The list of basketball prospects taking official visits this weekend is long – very long. Our college football game of the week - Virginia Tech at LSU