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Starting Five: Weekend college hoops observations

Starting Five: Weekend college hoops observations

Taking a spin around college hoops, where Kentucky, Purdue and Jalen Brunson are impressing.

1/29/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Allerik Freeman Finds New Home

Allerik Freeman Finds New Home

Following the firing of Ben Howland, four-star prospect Allerik Freeman remained calm and content with his situation at UCLA. Weeks after the hiring o

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5/7/13
 â€¢ Alex Kline
UCLAs loss is Baylors gain with Freeman

UCLAs loss is Baylors gain with Freeman

Baylor missed out on Las Vegas guard Allerik Freeman back in November. But the coaching change at UCLA gave Scott Drew's program another chance.

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5/7/13
 â€¢ Kevin Lonnquist
Baylor lands four-star shooting guard

Baylor lands four-star shooting guard

A former UCLA commit, four-star guard Allerik Freeman settled on Baylor as his new destination. Eric Bossi has details.

5/7/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Mathieu  Uchebo enjoying Minneapolis

Mathieu Uchebo enjoying Minneapolis

Richard Pitino hosted official visitors for the first time this week and it included Dre Mathieu and post Joseph Uchebo.

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5/5/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
Freeman back on the market

Freeman back on the market

Just a few weeks ago, 4-star Allerik Freeman asserted that he was all UCLA. That has suddenly changed, and Freeman is looking.

4/24/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Midweek Recruiting Blitz: 4/24

Midweek Recruiting Blitz: 4/24

With offers continuing to come in, and plenty of in-home visits taking place, the senior class is close to being wrapped up. Don't tell Allerik Freema

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4/24/13
 â€¢ Alex Kline
Freeman to ask out of UCLA

Freeman to ask out of UCLA

2013 UCLA shooting guard signee Allerik Freeman has decided to decommit from the Bruins.

4/23/13
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
UK on top, although Kansas lands Wiggins

UK on top, although Kansas lands Wiggins

Kentucky didn't land Andrew Wiggins, who went to Kansas, but remains on top in our latest team rankings.

4/17/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Freeman set to come to UCLA as a point guard

Freeman set to come to UCLA as a point guard

Four-star guard Allerik Freeman told BSR this week that he's coming to UCLA, and he'll be a point guard when he gets there.

4/5/13
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
UCLA signees react to Alford hiring

UCLA signees react to Alford hiring

UCLA's signees, including four-star SG Zach LaVine, reacted to the Steve Alford hiring on Saturday afternoon.

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3/30/13
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
UCLA signees react to Howland firing

UCLA signees react to Howland firing

UCLA signees Allerik Freeman, Zach LaVine and Noah Allen all have some options after Ben Howland's firing Sunday.

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3/25/13
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Weekend Rundown: 3/24

Weekend Rundown: 3/24

With March Madness in full swing, the weekend still had some interesting story-lines as far as recruiting matters go. The Weekend Rundown on The Recru

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3/24/13
 â€¢ Alex Kline
Three-star PF to decide next week

Three-star PF to decide next week

Three-star power forward Gavin Schilling will make his college decision this Wednesday, and UCLA is a finalist.

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3/16/13
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Three-star PF enjoys UCLA official visit

Three-star PF enjoys UCLA official visit

Three-star PF Gavin Schilling took his official visit to UCLA this weekend. Find out his reaction to the big trip.

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2/10/13
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Las Vegas Hoopfest Looks to Build a New Tradition

Las Vegas Hoopfest Looks to Build a New Tradition

Nigel-Williams Goss (pictured) and Findlay Prep defend the honor of Las Vegas against teams from all over the country as Haddock Sports looks to follo

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1/29/13
 â€¢ Leroy Watson
Hoop Hall Classic: NWG is clutch

Hoop Hall Classic: NWG is clutch

Nigel Williams-Goss provided the highlight of the conclusion of the Hoop Hall Classic with a heroic fourth-quarter performance.

1/22/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Hoop Hall recap: Stanford Robinson

Hoop Hall recap: Stanford Robinson

Stanford Robinson was having a forgettable offensive outing, but it didn't stop him from making the most important defensive play of the game in a sho

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1/22/13
 â€¢ Jeff Rabjohns
Flyin to the Hoop: No letdown for Findlay

Flyin to the Hoop: No letdown for Findlay

In front of plenty of college coaches, Nigel Williams-Goss and Findlay Prep did not let down at the Flyin' to the Hoop Classic.

1/19/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
UCLA Signee No. 3: Allerik Freeman

UCLA Signee No. 3: Allerik Freeman

BSR breaks down the third and final member of UCLA's early signing period class: four-star guard Allerik Freeman.

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12/3/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
SEC is luring talent better than most

SEC is luring talent better than most

Aaron Harrison is part of the SEC's talent haul. Eric Bossi looks at which conference has done the best job.

11/14/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Four-star guard to likely wait to sign with UCLA

Four-star guard to likely wait to sign with UCLA

Four-star G Allerik Freeman is "100 percent" committed to UCLA, but it appears unlikely that he'll sign with the Bruins this month.

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11/13/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Embiid makes news as signing period nears

Embiid makes news as signing period nears

The early signing period is here. Get the latest, including a decision for four-star center Joel Embiid.

11/13/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Four-star guard takes trip, loves new Pauley

Four-star guard takes trip, loves new Pauley

Four-star guard Zach LaVine took his official visit to UCLA this weekend, loved it, and will sign with the Bruins this week.

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11/11/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
BSR TV: UCLA shooting guard commit Allerik Freeman

BSR TV: UCLA shooting guard commit Allerik Freeman

Take an in-depth look at UCLA four-star guard commit Allerik Freeman's game at the Staples Center Wednesday afternoon.

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11/8/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Three-star wing commits to UCLA

Three-star wing commits to UCLA

Three-star wing Noah Allen committed to UCLA on Tuesday morning and he spoke with BSR about the pledge later in the day.

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11/6/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
UK stays on top, Mizzou makes move

UK stays on top, Mizzou makes move

Aaron and Andrew Harrison keep John Calipari and Kentucky on top of the class of 2013 team recruiting rankings.

10/25/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Findlay still churning out the talent

Findlay still churning out the talent

Allerik Freeman, bound for UCLA, is among the hoard of talent at Findlay Prep. Go inside for more on how Findlay does it.

9/25/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Gators sit atop 2013 team rankings

Gators sit atop 2013 team rankings

John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats have taken over the top spot in the team recruiting rankings.

9/20/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Bossi helps break down Freemans pledge

Bossi helps break down Freemans pledge

National hoops analyst Eric Bossi helps BSR go in-depth into the Allerik Freeman commitment and what it means for UCLA.

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9/12/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Allerik Freeman Is A Bruin

Allerik Freeman Is A Bruin

On Saturday night, Allerik Freeman made a big decision as the No. 52 player in the Rivals150 made his verbal commitment during his first, and final, o

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9/8/12
 â€¢ Alex Kline
UCLA lands physical guard

UCLA lands physical guard

Had he wanted to, Allerik Freeman could have out dragged his recruitment. UCLA is grateful he didn't.

9/8/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
UCLA lands commitment No. 2

UCLA lands commitment No. 2

Four-star shooting guard Allerik Freeman committed to UCLA on Saturday afternoon.

9/8/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Whispers: Five-star duo in the Ville

Whispers: Five-star duo in the Ville

Louisville has a five-star weekend on tap, as Anthony Barber and Marcus Lee will be on campus.

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9/7/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
VIDEO: Freeman shows off big talent

VIDEO: Freeman shows off big talent

Four-star guard Allerik Freeman is set to begin is official visit to UCLA on Friday. Take a look at some his skills.

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9/7/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Weekend Visit Madness: 9/7

Weekend Visit Madness: 9/7

With the second weekend in September underway, college coaches are about to hit the road to watch workouts and have in-home visits beginning Sunday. B

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9/6/12
 â€¢ Alex Kline
UCLA recruits in the new Rivals rankings

UCLA recruits in the new Rivals rankings

Rivals.com released its new Rivals150 on Tuesday. See where UCLA's top recruits, including Zach LaVine, landed.

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8/28/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Findlay Prep coach talks Robinson transfer

Findlay Prep coach talks Robinson transfer

Findlay Prep coach Michael Peck talks with Peegs.com about 2013 Indiana commit Stan Robinson, including how Robinson came to transfer to the school, h

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8/22/12
 â€¢ Jeff Rabjohns
2013 Hoops Hot Board

2013 Hoops Hot Board

For the latest <i>2013 Hoops Hot Board</i>, come inside.

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8/10/12
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
Coming to America: Exum says 2014 the year

Coming to America: Exum says 2014 the year

Dante Exum, whose dad was a part of the 1982 champion UNC team, says he'll come to the U.S. in 2014.

8/4/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Rivals Video Spotlight: Allerik Freeman AAU Highlights

Rivals Video Spotlight: Allerik Freeman AAU Highlights

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-basketball/rivals-spotlight-allerik-freeman-1106132

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8/1/12
 â€¢ Steven Willis
Twins dominate must-see matchup

Twins dominate must-see matchup

Aaron Harrison and brother Andrew Harrison managed to fulfill the expectations for them at the AAU National Championships and the AAU Super Showcase.

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7/25/12
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
Nike EYBL Peach Jam Preview

Nike EYBL Peach Jam Preview

Check out our Preview of the Nike EYBL Peach Jam with 24 17-Under teams and 16 teams on the 16-Under level participating in front of hundreds of colle

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7/18/12
 â€¢ Matthew Hatfield
UCLA putting big focus on 2014 PG

UCLA putting big focus on 2014 PG

Nightly Nibble: UCLA coaches were rarely in California this weekend, but they still found time to watch 2014 PG Jordan McLaughlin.

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7/17/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Allerik Freeman at Reebok

Allerik Freeman at Reebok

Four star class of 2013 shooting guard Allerik Freeman remains in a recruiting holding pattern with five schools on his list. As the 6-foot-4, 195-po

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7/17/12
 â€¢ Alex Schwartz
Breaking down UCLAs recruits at LBJ Camp

Breaking down UCLAs recruits at LBJ Camp

Almost all of UCLA's top recruits, including four-star Semi Ojeleye, participated at the LBJ Skills Academy this past weekend.

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7/10/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
NBPA Camp: Friday late session notes

NBPA Camp: Friday late session notes

Friday night at the NBPA Top 100 Camp saw Allerik Freeman, Stanford Robinson and Kuran Iverson step up.

6/16/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Freeman to take official visit to UCLA in the fall

Freeman to take official visit to UCLA in the fall

Four-star guard Allerik Freeman is high on UCLA and said he'll take an official visit to Westwood in the fall.

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6/5/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
2nd Annual Hardway Hoop Fest Looks to Top the First

2nd Annual Hardway Hoop Fest Looks to Top the First

Preparations for the 2nd Annual American Residential Services Presents the Penny Hardaway National Hoop Fest Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research H

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6/1/12
 â€¢ Leroy Watson
A look at UCLAs recruits at Oakland EYBL

A look at UCLAs recruits at Oakland EYBL

Four-star forward Semi Ojeleye is just one of many UCLA recruits that performed well this past weekend at EYBL in Oakland.

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5/29/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Bossis mailbag: Hopkins too low

Bossis mailbag: Hopkins too low

Rivals.com's Eric Bossi is the first to say it appears Jaron Hopkins is ranked too low at No. 150 in the Rivals150. That topic, and much more, in Boss

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5/24/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Hampton EYBL: Best of Sunday

Hampton EYBL: Best of Sunday

Julius Randle, ranked No. 3 nationally in 2013, entered the spring as a candidate for the top spot. He certainly made a compelling case for it over th

4/30/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Freeman looking to visit Duke soon

Freeman looking to visit Duke soon

Two months ago, 6-foot-4, 210-pound combo guard Allerik Freeman appeared to be closing in on a decision. At the beginning of March, the Charlotte (N.C

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4/30/12
 â€¢ Brian McLawhorn
EYBL Hampton: All-star matchup

EYBL Hampton: All-star matchup

Johnathan Williams III got some help from a surprise star of the game in his Bluff City team's win over Boo Williams at the Hampton EYBL.

4/28/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Around the nation: Offers go out

Around the nation: Offers go out

With only one prospect in the 2012 class currently committed to Mike Krzyzewski's Blue Devils, you can expect Duke's 2013 class to be much larger judg

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4/25/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Around the nation: Hitting the road

Around the nation: Hitting the road

College coaches across the nation are hitting the road to look for new talent at NCAA-approved spring tournaments over the next few weekends, and Duke

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4/19/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
EYBL Session 1 - Gopher Prospect Preview

EYBL Session 1 - Gopher Prospect Preview

The EYBL comes to town and numerous potential Gopher recruits will be competing.

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4/19/12
 â€¢ Ryan James
Freeman emerging on Duke radar

Freeman emerging on Duke radar

The Duke basketball program values versatility and a scorer's mindset in its guard prospects, and one of the newest 2013 targets that is quickly becom

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4/17/12
 â€¢ Clint Jackson
Virginia AAU Notebook

Virginia AAU Notebook

With the Nike EYBL approaching at the end of the week, where Phoebus star Troy Williams will be one of the players to watch from the Boo Williams team

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4/16/12
 â€¢ Matthew Hatfield
Meyers mail: Maryland makes a move

Meyers mail: Maryland makes a move

Where does Maryland's recruiting class stand nationally after the commitment of Charles Mitchell? Jerry Meyer has that and much more in this week's ma

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3/9/12
 â€¢ Rivals
Meyers mail: Can the Bruins bounce back

Meyers mail: Can the Bruins bounce back

Will the recent negative publicity around the program hinder Ben Howland's recruiting efforts at UCLA? Rivals.com's Jerry Meyer breaks it down in the

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3/3/12
 â€¢ Jerry Meyer
Freeman trims list to two

Freeman trims list to two

Allerik Freeman, the No. 24 ranked player in the 2013 class, has trimmed his list of schools and just two remain. <i>Jayhawk Slant</i> just spoke to F

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3/1/12
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
2013 four-star Freeman cuts list to two

2013 four-star Freeman cuts list to two

One of the top guards in the class of 2013, Allerik Freeman, has been getting wooed by schools across the country. As of Thursday, only two remain.

3/1/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Whispers: Mid-season transfers on move

Whispers: Mid-season transfers on move

While high school commitments are slow right now, mid-season transfers are busy. Former four-star prospect and Kentucky transfer Stacey Poole is close

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1/6/12
 â€¢ Jerry Meyer
Around the Big East: Hoyas plow forward

Around the Big East: Hoyas plow forward

Georgetown coach John Thompson III has three more top targets after landing D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera last weekend. More in this week's Around the Big Ea

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10/21/11
 â€¢ Jerry Meyer
Fall visits continue

Fall visits continue

While this weekend isn't quite as wild as last week's season opening visit weekend, there are still a few schools hosting big groups, including a big

10/21/11
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Around the Big 12: More movement

Around the Big 12: More movement

The talk of conference realignment continues in the Big 12, and former St. John's signee Jakarr Simpson might also be switching conferences. Eric Boss

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10/19/11
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Freeman visits K-State

Freeman visits K-State

Few out-of-state recruits truly have a feel for the Kansas landscape, and until this weekend, four-star guard Allerik Freeman, a North Carolina produc

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10/17/11
 â€¢ Robert Cassidy
Prospects talk Midnight Madness visits

Prospects talk Midnight Madness visits

Rivals150 No. 1 recruit Shabazz Muhammad told Rivals.com that Kentucky boosted its standing with him after Midnight Madness. More on Muhammad and othe

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10/17/11
 â€¢ Jerry Meyer
Late Night Visit Was Huge Hit For Freeman

Late Night Visit Was Huge Hit For Freeman

Relaxing in Emporia, Kan., on Sunday night, Allerik Freeman still couldn't believe what he witnessed on Friday night.

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10/17/11
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
Season tips off with massive visit lists

Season tips off with massive visit lists

It also marks the start of college basketball and what is usually the single biggest recruiting weekend of the Fall. We break down who will be where,

10/14/11
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Freeman ready for Late Night visit to KU

Freeman ready for Late Night visit to KU

Allerik Freeman, one of the top prospects in the 2013 class, will arrive in Lawrence on Friday for his weekend visit to Kansas. For the latest update

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10/11/11
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
Freeman recalls great experience at UNC

Freeman recalls great experience at UNC

Charlotte combo guard Allerik Freeman spoke with us about his weekend trip to North Carolina.

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9/11/11
 â€¢ Adam Powell
Big 12 breakdown: The Smart sweepstakes

Big 12 breakdown: The Smart sweepstakes

The state of Texas is currently the source of most of the headlines in the Big 12, and it's no different when it comes to hoops recruiting. Marcus Sma

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8/19/11
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Notebook: Orlando Super Showcase

Notebook: Orlando Super Showcase

The first day of the Super Showcase provided a good opportunity for MusketeerScoop to check on some 2013 prospects. Take a look at a recap from the da

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7/23/11
 â€¢ Rick Broering
Freeman lands K-State offer

Freeman lands K-State offer

His Rivals.com page lists 16 scholarship offers, and Allerik Freeman estimates the number to be closer to twenty. That's only to say there's no use at

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7/19/11
 â€¢ Robert Cassidy
Scouting video: Allerik Freeman in 4-A playoffs

Scouting video: Allerik Freeman in 4-A playoffs

Charlotte (N.C.) Olympic High junior shooting guard Allerik Freeman has become one of the hottest recruits in the state. Click here to watch him in hi

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7/3/11
 â€¢ Jacey Zembal
Freeman will ease into process

Freeman will ease into process

Allerik Freeman says he isn't focused on recruiting right now but knows that will change.

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6/29/11
 â€¢ Brad Franklin
Freeman adding offers left and right

Freeman adding offers left and right

In the class of 2013, few prospects have been hotter with college coaches over the past few months than Allerik Freeman. Eric Bossi has more on Freema

6/28/11
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
NBAPA Top 100 roster released

NBAPA Top 100 roster released

Nate Britt, Jr. is headed to this year's NBAPA Top 100 Camp. He's joined by a slew of Hoya recruiting targets.

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6/14/11
 â€¢ Ron Bailey
Nike Elite 100 perimeter prospects breakdown

Nike Elite 100 perimeter prospects breakdown

The Nike Elite 100 camp at Saint Louis University was packed with talent over the weekend. Class of 2013 four-star Nick King was among the standout pe

6/13/11
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Allerik Freeman hopes to visit NC State

Allerik Freeman hopes to visit NC State

Charlotte Olympic junior guard Allerik Freeman earned rave reviews this past weekend at the Nike Elite 100 camp in St. Louis, Mo. He also picked up ne

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6/13/11
 â€¢ Jacey Zembal
EYBL session off to fast start in L.A.

EYBL session off to fast start in L.A.

The final leg of Nike's EYBL kicked off Saturday in Harbor City, Calif., at the Hangar Athletic Xchange just outside of Los Angeles. Team Takeover is

5/29/11
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
2013 Intro: Allerick Freeman

2013 Intro: Allerick Freeman

Take a closer look at Allerick Freeman in another of our 2013 player intros.

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5/24/11
 â€¢ Clint Jackson
Freeman getting National Attention

Freeman getting National Attention

Sophomore Allerik Freeman of Olympic High School in Charlotte, NC is making himself known on the national level.

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4/22/11
 â€¢ Deana King
Virginia offers Freeman

Virginia offers Freeman

Tony Bennett and UVa have verbally offered 2013 combo guard Allerik Freeman.

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4/21/11
 â€¢ Brad Franklin
Battle of the Classes recap

Battle of the Classes recap

Last weekend, several standouts from the states of North and South Carolina played a series of all-star games to establish which state was best. North

10/29/10
 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
Weekend Warriors: Madness arrives

Weekend Warriors: Madness arrives

Five-star shooting guard Ben McLemore of St. Louis is expected to be part of a star-filled group heading to Kansas tonight for its Late Night festivit

10/15/10
 â€¢ Eric Bossi