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Izzo likes J3s mismatch skills

Izzo likes J3s mismatch skills

Michigan State believes that 2013 forward Johnathan Williams III has some Draymond Green-like mismatch potential in his game.

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 • Paul Konyndyk
Next In Flight: Izzo introduces 11 recruiting class

Next In Flight: Izzo introduces 11 recruiting class

EAST LANSING - Tom Izzo commented on players such as Dwaun Anderson for the first time, Wednesday.

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 • Jim Comparoni
Class of 2010 post players scouting report

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

 • Jerry Meyer
Flyin to the Hoop: Day Three

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

 • Brian Snow
Meyers Mailbag: Can UK land 2011s top three

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

 • Jerry Meyer
Ohio State reloads with top talent

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

 • Jerry Meyer
Early signing period conference breakdown

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

 • Jerry Meyer
V-Cast: 2010 Spartan basketball class one of the best

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

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 • Paul Konyndyk
Meyers Mailbag: Barnes or bust for UNC

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

 • Adam Gorney
Michigan State makes move in team rankings

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

 • Jerry Meyer
Kearney is staying home

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

 • Brian Snow
Izzo made the difference for Payne

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

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 • Brian Snow
Video: Five-star Spartan a match-up nightmare

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

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 • Paul Konyndyk
Payne says comfort level put State over the top

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

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 • Paul Konyndyk
Payne Announcement Expected Today

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

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 • Paul Konyndyk
Payne getting closer

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

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 • Jeff Drummond
Elite Center Ready For Final Visit

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

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Meyers Mailbag: Knight behind previous No. 1s

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

 • Jerry Meyer
McCartney, Payne headline festive weekend at WVU

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

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 • Jim Laise
Knight, Selby visits could be set this week

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

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Payne visits UK

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

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 • Jeff Drummond
Coach breaks down in-home visit

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

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Payne looking forward to in-home visits

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

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Irving leads USA East to Championship

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

 • Jerry Meyer
Payne trims list; In-home visits next

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

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Meyers Mailbag: Whos the top SF prospect

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

 • Jerry Meyer
2009 NIKE Global Challenge

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

 • Press Release
Nationals gets going in Orlando

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

 • Brian Snow
Rivers rolls at the Showcase

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

 • Brian Snow
Meyers Mailbag: A closer look at the nations best

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

 • Jerry Meyer
Brown on the mark at Peach Jam

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

 • Jerry Meyer
King City Classic: Teague rules

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

 • Jerry Meyer
VIDEO: Byrd, Payne highlights from King City

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

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 • Paul Konyndyk
Byrd plays through pain, Payne plays big

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

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 • Jim Comparoni
Payne is looking out of state

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

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 • Brian Snow
PHOTO GALLERY: King City Classic

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

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 • Jeff Drummond
Video: Payne vs Sullinger at Lebron Skills Academy

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

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 • Paul Konyndyk
Payne likes Huggs, WVU

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

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 • Jim Laise
Byrd battling injury at Lebron James Academy

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

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 • Jim Comparoni
UA staying on Adreian Payne

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

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 • Josh Gershon
NBA Camp: Gilchrist reigns

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

 • Jerry Meyer
Payne talks recruiting and visits

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

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 • Brian Snow
Elite 2010 forward visits Kentucky

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

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 • Jim Tirey
Payne talks about recent visits

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

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 • Brian Snow
Spiece: Richmond shines on day two

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

 • Brian Snow
Gauchos take King James title

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

 • Brian Snow
A King James classic

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

 • Brian Snow
Whispers: Henry decision affects several

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

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 • Jerry Meyer
Real Deal: Sullinger  Payne impress

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

 • Jerry Meyer
Who will make the cut for Barnes

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

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Boo Williams: Teague  Barton impress

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.

 • Jerry Meyer
One visit is set for Payne

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

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 • Brian Snow
Coach key for Adreian Payne

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

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 • Jim Laise
The Duncan Report

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

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 • Michael Duncan
5-stars feet on ground

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

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 • Jim Laise
Payne continues to evolve game

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

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 • Brian Snow
Payne has strong game in win

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

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 • Brian Snow
Payne is taking it all in

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.

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 • Brian Snow
Fastbreak Friday: First official for No. 1

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

 • Justin Young
Can UK add Ohio big man to Madness list

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

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 • Jim Tirey
AAU Nationals: 16U action rules the day

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

 • Justin Young
Super Showcase: Wednesday

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

 • Brian Snow
Adidas It Takes 5ive: Day three

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

 • Brian Snow
Adidas It Takes 5ive Classic: Day 2

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

 • Brian Snow
adidas It Takes 5IVE Classic

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

 • Jerry Meyer
Payne takes small tour

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

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 • Brian Snow
Nike Hoop Jamboree: 2010 prospects

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

 • Jerry Meyer
King James - Saturday

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

 • Justin Young
Payne is highly sought after

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

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 • Brian Snow
Staten and Payne shine on hardwood

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

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 • Brian Snow
Fastbreak Friday: Final officials

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

 • Justin Young
Fastbreak Friday: Huge weekend for visits

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

 • Justin Young