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NBA Finals: A look back at the recruitments of Lakers players

NBA Finals: A look back at the recruitments of Lakers players

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was a five-star prospect and a bright spot in the Mark Fox era at Georgia.

9/30/20
 • Rob Cassidy
A closer look at 2020's No. 1 ranked player Jalen Green

A closer look at 2020's No. 1 ranked player Jalen Green

National basketball analyst takes a close look at 2020's No. 1 player Jalen Green.

7/5/18
 • Eric Bossi
2010 NBA Draft: When they were prospects

2010 NBA Draft: When they were prospects

Rivals.com's No. 1-ranked prospect was the No. 1 selection in the 2010 NBA Draft on Thursday. But John Wall was not the only player that Rivals.com sa

6/26/10
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Even with so much talent, Barnes still faces challenges

Even with so much talent, Barnes still faces challenges

With the news that J'Covan Brown has been cleared to play for Texas in 2009, the expectations for the Longhorn hoops team have gone through the roof.

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8/25/09
 • Chip Brown
McClellan Hooked on One Program

McClellan Hooked on One Program

TexasHoops.com number two ranked player in the state in the 2011 class, Sheldon McClellan has made a decision to stop the recruiting process. The 6-f

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5/4/09
 • Blue Zertuche
Meyers Mailbag: UL looks to replace lost big man

Meyers Mailbag: UL looks to replace lost big man

Where does Louisville turn now that its prized 2010 recruit Jeremy Tyler is headed to Europe? Will Avery Bradley impact the Texas program as a freshma

5/2/09
 • Jerry Meyer
Video: Avery Bradley at the Nike Hoop Summit

Video: Avery Bradley at the Nike Hoop Summit

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Avery-Bradley-Highlights-2-49250

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4/17/09
 • Dallas Jackson
Villanovas stay at No. 1 could be short-lived

Villanovas stay at No. 1 could be short-lived

With the release of the final 2009 prospect rankings and the splintering of the former No. 1 recruiting class of Memphis, there is a new look to the r

4/16/09
 • Jerry Meyer
Final 2009 Rivals150 sees several moves

Final 2009 Rivals150 sees several moves

Wednesday marks the first day of the spring signing period, but the recruitment of John Wall, Xavier Henry and several other top uncommitted prospects

4/15/09
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
World stars surprise USA at Nike Hoop Summit

World stars surprise USA at Nike Hoop Summit

Serbia's Milan Macvan scored 23 points as the World Select junior basketball team surprised the USA Junior National Select team with a 97-89 victory o

4/12/09
 • Associated Press
Meyers Mailbag: Big names waiting on Wall

Meyers Mailbag: Big names waiting on Wall

Now that DeMarcus Cousins has committed to Kentucky, which direction will the John Wall domino fall? How about a comparison for five-star 2010 prospec

4/9/09
 • Jerry Meyer
Big men push East over the West

Big men push East over the West

Keith Gallon had an outstanding offensive showing as the game's leading scorer, but it wasn't enough to match the combined effort of the East's big me

4/1/09
 • Jerry Meyer
Buzz of uncertainty at McDs practice

Buzz of uncertainty at McDs practice

The third day of practice at the McDonald's All American Game was buzzing over the uncertainty swirling around Lance Stephenson and Memphis recruits D

3/31/09
 • Jerry Meyer
2011 Guard Gaining Interest

2011 Guard Gaining Interest

The Seattle/Tacoma area has been a hotbed for hoops talent in recent years, and the 2011 class will look to continue that trend with the likes of a lo

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3/31/09
 • Ryan Lawson
McDs practice: Monday standouts

McDs practice: Monday standouts

Both the East and West squads spent a healthy portion of Monday's practice playing five-on-five. Over the two days of practice, future Texas shooting

3/30/09
 • Jerry Meyer
McDs: Initial Observations

McDs: Initial Observations

The McDonald's All American practices began Sunday in the brand new University of Miami practice facility. Amongst all the talented prospects partici

3/29/09
 • Jerry Meyer
Offense wont be a problem for UT hoops in 2009-10

Offense wont be a problem for UT hoops in 2009-10

Even with Damion James and Dexter Pittman contemplating their futures, one thing is sure: Texas will not struggle with offense next season. On the way

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3/23/09
 • Chip Brown
The BIG Review: Duke steals one from UT

The BIG Review: Duke steals one from UT

You figured the home cooking would go Duke's way - you just didn't think it would help determine the outcome of a phenomenal battle of wills in the fi

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3/21/09
 • Chip Brown
Meyers midweek report

Meyers midweek report

Recently North Carolina has had a strong presence on the recruiting trail. Tuesday night four-star prospect Casey Prather put on a show for one of th

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2/25/09
 • Jerry Meyer
Star in the Making: Bradley shows off in Big D

Star in the Making: Bradley shows off in Big D

Texas basketball signee Avery Bradley showed why there's so much buzz building about him and Texas commit Tristan Thompson played his first game with

2/21/09
 • David McNabb
2009 McDonalds All-Americans

2009 McDonalds All-Americans

The official list is out for the 32nd annual McDonalds All-American Game and NYCHoops.net has got it. Here is the official list of this years McDonal

2/18/09
 • Rivals
2009 Jordan Brand All-American Team

2009 Jordan Brand All-American Team

Here is a look at the 20 participants in the 2009 Jordan Brand Classic in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m. EST.

2/16/09
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Jordan Brand All-American Team Announced

Jordan Brand All-American Team Announced

NEW YORK, NY (February 10, 2009) – Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, Inc., announced today during a special ESPNU Selection Show that the top-five ran

2/10/09
 • Press Release
Wall ready to shine in Jordan game

Wall ready to shine in Jordan game

It won't be easy for the No. 1 player in the nation John Wall to miss out on the opportunity to play in the McDonald's All American Game. Because he

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2/10/09
 • Jerry Meyer
Meyers midweek report

Meyers midweek report

Vanderbilt signee John Jenkins continues his scoring barrage on middle Tennessee. Read about Jenkins' exploits and news related to other top prospect

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2/4/09
 • Jerry Meyer
Hoopfest: Saturday

Hoopfest: Saturday

Saturday's action stretched into Sunday at the Bill Keightley Marshall County Hoopfest. The highlight of the long day of basketball was the thrilling

12/7/08
 • Jerry Meyer
Busy weekend of hoops

Busy weekend of hoops

December is one of the busiest months of the year for basketball recruiting fans. This weekend starts a busy and star-filled month of tournaments and

12/5/08
 • Justin Young
National Prep Showcase: day two

National Prep Showcase: day two

The second day of the National Prep Showcase had a barn burner of a game between Findlay and St. Mark's with Nate Lubick and Avery Bradley coming up b

11/22/08
 • Jerry Meyer
National Prep Showcase: day one

National Prep Showcase: day one

SMITHFIELD, R.I.- In a day marked by blow outs at the National Prep Showcase, Freddie Riley h

11/22/08
 • Jerry Meyer
Early signing period conference breakdown

Early signing period conference breakdown

The Big 12 was the clear winner of the conferences during the early signing period. Seven teams from the conference rank among the top 25 recruiting c

11/21/08
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Joseph starts strong with Findlay

Joseph starts strong with Findlay

Findlay Prep in Nevada has a loaded roster including Cory Joseph the younger brother of Gopher Devoe Joseph. Playing with a roster of future division

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11/19/08
 • Ryan James
Texas signs a star-studded hoops class

Texas signs a star-studded hoops class

During his time in Austin, Rick Barnes has taken the Texas basketball to heights never seen before, and with the help of a stellar group of assistants

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11/12/08
 • Jason Suchomel
Barnes likes UTs depth, chemistry and leadership

Barnes likes UTs depth, chemistry and leadership

Yes, D.J. Augustin is now playing for the Charlotte Bobcats, but Rick Barnes probably rips the rearview mirror out of his cars because he never looks

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11/4/08
 • Chip Brown
Five-star commit raves about trip to Austin

Five-star commit raves about trip to Austin

The Texas men's basketball program secured a big time commitment on September 17th with the announcement by five-star guard Avery Bradley that he inte

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9/29/08
 • Gerry Hamilton
Fastbreak Friday: Big weekend in the ACC

Fastbreak Friday: Big weekend in the ACC

With Kenny Boynton among the group of elite prospects on campus, the final weekend in September has been circled on the recruiting calendar at Georgia

9/26/08
 • Justin Young
Weekly Wrap: Changes in team rankings

Weekly Wrap: Changes in team rankings

The recruiting period has offered a number of changes and commitments each week. The past seven days shook up the team rankings, while the class of 20

9/25/08
 • Justin Young
Bradley: Where I’ve always wanted to go

Bradley: Where I’ve always wanted to go

The Texas program secured a huge commitment on Wednesday when five-star guard Avery Bradley picked the Longhorns. In doing so, the 6-foot-2.5, long-ar

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9/18/08
 • Gerry Hamilton
Horns pick up five-star commit

Horns pick up five-star commit

The Texas Longhorns' 2009 recruiting class is coming together nicely. First was Duncanville sharp shooting wing Shawn Williams and on Wednesday the Ho

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9/17/08
 • Gerry Hamilton
Bradley makes the call

Bradley makes the call

Down to only UCLA and Texas, five-star shooting guard Avery Bradley has made the call. Hurricane Ike cancelled Henderson (Nev.) Findlay Prep standout'

9/17/08
 • Jerry Meyer
Fastbreak Friday: Busy weekend for visits

Fastbreak Friday: Busy weekend for visits

With a star-studded group that includes five-star forward Renardo Sidney in town, it may be the biggest recruiting weekend in the history of one Pac-1

9/12/08
 • Justin Young
Bradley closing in on commitment

Bradley closing in on commitment

Five-star prospect Avery Bradley has a lot going on right now. First, he just transferred from Tacoma (Wash.) Bellermine Prep to Henderson (Nev.) Fin

9/3/08
 • Jerry Meyer
Nike USA Select Sweep in Brazil

Nike USA Select Sweep in Brazil

Nike's USA Select Team finished it's Brazil tour this evening with a 4-0 undefeated record. The team won it's final game against Paulistano. (Photo:

8/23/08
 • Kevin Foley
2008 Nike Global Challenge Highlights

2008 Nike Global Challenge Highlights

Team USA is cruising its way to a gold medal in Beijing and based on the talent that was on display at the second annual Nike Global Challenge, Americ

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8/19/08
 • Jed Tai
Nike Select Team Heads to Brazil

Nike Select Team Heads to Brazil

Beaverton, Oregon (August 13, 2008) – Nike Elite Youth Basketball has selected nine players who will represent the United States and travel to Brazil

8/13/08
 • Rivals
Nike Global Games: final day

Nike Global Games: final day

In an all-USA finals at the Nike Global Challenge, Avery Bradley continued his torrid scoring to lead his squad to a convincing victory. Rivals.com's

8/11/08
 • Jerry Meyer
Nike Global Games: semifinals

Nike Global Games: semifinals

A championship game between two USA teams is set for Sunday in the Nike Global Challenge, and John Wall commented on his highly scrutinized recruitmen

8/10/08
 • Jerry Meyer
Nike Global Games: quarterfinals

Nike Global Games: quarterfinals

The Nike Global Challenge, which includes three USA teams and five international teams, got under way Friday with an impressive showing by Demarcus Co

8/9/08
 • Jerry Meyer
The best of the basketball travel season

The best of the basketball travel season

The basketball travel season is coming to an end this month and Rivals.com recruiting analyst Justin Young looks back at the best of July. Who was the

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8/8/08
 • Justin Young
Vegas events top performers: 2009 Class

Vegas events top performers: 2009 Class

There were a vast number of top prospects in action last week in Las Vegas at the Reebok Summer Championships, adidas Super 64 and The Main Event. Wit

7/30/08
 • Jerry Meyer
Las Vegas: Day Five

Las Vegas: Day Five

LAS VEGAS -- The race around Sin City is over. After five days of exciting action at three tournaments, the non-stop action of grassroots basketball i

7/26/08
 • Justin Young
Las Vegas: Day Three

Las Vegas: Day Three

LAS VEGAS -- The West Coast guards owned the spotlight on Thursday at the Reebok Summer Championships. A number of sleepers emerged and several young

7/25/08
 • Justin Young
Vegas day one breakdown

Vegas day one breakdown

LAS VEGAS- The Reebok Summer Championships got off to a rousing start with its eight team Create and Finish Cup during pool play. Kenny Boynton's sec

7/23/08
 • Jerry Meyer
Las Vegas: Day One

Las Vegas: Day One

LAS VEGAS -- The opening games of the marathon week of three major tournaments tipped off with a bang at the Reebok Summer Championships on Tuesday. R

7/23/08
 • Justin Young
2008 Nike Global Challenge

2008 Nike Global Challenge

World's Elite High School Basketball Talent Coming to Portland Area for 2008 Nike Global Challenge Teams include Serbia, Lithuania, Senegal, Puerto Ri

7/22/08
 • Rivals
Handicapping the Vegas week

Handicapping the Vegas week

The Reebok Summer Championships has the stars. The adidas Super 64 has the depth. The Main Event has the future. And Rivals.com will be on hand for al

7/21/08
 • Justin Young
Bradley tearing it up in July

Bradley tearing it up in July

Avery Bradley has seen his stock rise meteorically since the April period with a number of terrific showings on the spring AAU circuit. Entering the J

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7/16/08
 • Gerry Hamilton
Gary Ward talks Bradley and Gaddy

Gary Ward talks Bradley and Gaddy

The most dynamic backcourt in high school basketball hails from the city of Tacoma, Wa. at Bellarmine Prep. On the AAU circuit, Gary Ward coaches the

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7/1/08
 • Gerry Hamilton
UA making progress with Avery Bradley

UA making progress with Avery Bradley

Despite all of the troubles the UA has faced this off-season, the Wildcats have been able to stay in the hunt with some of the top prospects in the co

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6/30/08
 • Tim Schultz
The Paul Pierce Nike Skills Academy

The Paul Pierce Nike Skills Academy

The Paul Pierce Nike Skills Academies feature the top 20 high school players. The athletes have the opportunity to receive personal instruction from t

6/21/08
 • Rivals
Bradleys list set

Bradleys list set

Avery Bradley has seen some major changes take place this spring. Not only has the 6-foot-3, 175-pound shooting guard from Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma,

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6/5/08
 • Shay Wildeboor
Lists arent identical for Bradley and Gaddy

Lists arent identical for Bradley and Gaddy

There is no doubting that five-star shooting guard Avery Bradley is excited about his fellow teammate and five-star Abdul Gaddy's desire to play with

6/4/08
 • Jerry Meyer
Bradley has top eight; visit looming

Bradley has top eight; visit looming

Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma, WA is home to one of the top high school backcourts in the nation. Top 2009 prospects Abdul Gaddy and Avery Bradley combine

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6/2/08
 • Gerry Hamilton
Is KU an option for Five-Star Gaddy

Is KU an option for Five-Star Gaddy

Abdul Gaddy just announced that he has backed out of his commitment to Arizona. He's the No. 2 point guard and five-star recruit in the class of 2009.

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5/30/08
 • Shay Wildeboor
Gaddy makes a change

Gaddy makes a change

The turmoil around the Arizona program has finally cost the Wildcats their five-star point guard Abdul Gaddy. Not only has Gaddy, a 6-foot-3, 170-poun

5/30/08
 • Jerry Meyer
Abdul Gaddy talks decommitment

Abdul Gaddy talks decommitment

2009 Bellarmine Prep point guard Abdul Gaddy decided to decommit from Arizona, citing the recent coaching changes within the program. He spoke to GOAZ

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5/29/08
 • Rahsaan Gethers
Bradley names top five

Bradley names top five

After playing stellar basketball over the spring period, Avery Bradley of Tacoma (Wash.) Bellarmine Prep secured a slot as a five-star prospect and ha

5/20/08
 • Jerry Meyer
Top performers from the Cactus Classic

Top performers from the Cactus Classic

With a star-studded field of 32 on the country's top travel teams, there was plenty of talent on had at the Arizona Cactus Classic to evaluate. Rivals

5/14/08
 • Jerry Meyer
Arizona Cactus Classic School Lists

Arizona Cactus Classic School Lists

The 2008 Arizona Cactus Classic showcases some of the best talent in the class of 2009 and beyond. We spoke to many of these players at the Cactus Cla

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5/11/08
 • Tim Schultz
Cactus Classic: Day one

Cactus Classic: Day one

With a star-studded field of 32 on the country's top travel teams, the Arizona Cactus Classic got off to a strong start Friday night. Although his sq

5/10/08
 • Jerry Meyer
Arizona Cactus Classic Preview: Pool D

Arizona Cactus Classic Preview: Pool D

The third annual Arizona Cactus Classic tips off on Friday, May 9, and the tournament pools have been released. Throughout the week, we'll break down

5/6/08
 • Josh Gershon
April rewind: 2009 prospects in the news

April rewind: 2009 prospects in the news

Over the course of the month of April, Rivals.com covered and evaluated prospects like John Wall at the Boo Williams Invitational, Real Deal on the Hi

5/2/08
 • Justin Young
Vegas action

Vegas action

Rivals.com bounced around from gym to gym catching the action from the Las Vegas Spring Showcase and Double Pump Spring Classic over the weekend. And

4/27/08
 • Jerry Meyer
Self offers shooting guard

Self offers shooting guard

When thinking about the future, it's always nice to have a number of options to consider. That is certainly the case for Avery Bradley, the 6-foot-3,

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4/11/08
 • Shay Wildeboor
Shooting for attention: Examining the 2009 SGs

Shooting for attention: Examining the 2009 SGs

The shooting guard position in the class of 2009 has a number of high-profile stars uncommitted to a college. With five-star players like Lance Stephe

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4/8/08
 • Justin Young
Bradley ready to go all out

Bradley ready to go all out

The Seattle-Tacoma area continues to produce high level basketball prospects and Avery Bradley will be the most recruited player in the class of 2009

3/27/08
 • Justin Young
The Avery Bradley Sweepstakes

The Avery Bradley Sweepstakes

One of the most asked questions on the Northwest scene is who will win the Avery Bradley Sweepstakes? Although that question might not be answered unt

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2/29/08
 • Tymon Norman
Husky Bid to Upset WSU Comes Up Short

Husky Bid to Upset WSU Comes Up Short

At 12-0, the No. 4 ranked Washington State Cougars were ripe for an upset heading into their Pac-10 conference opener at Washington. And the Huskies

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1/6/08
 • Jon Grobins
Three New Schools Emerge for Bradley

Three New Schools Emerge for Bradley

It has only been three weeks from the last time Husky Digest caught up with Avery Bradley of Tacoma (WA) but much has happened for the talented guard

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8/24/07
 • Bruno Chu
Bradley in High Demand

Bradley in High Demand

The 2009 class from the state of Washington figures to be one stocked full of talent especially at the guard positions. With so many quality prospects

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8/3/07
 • Bruno Chu
Tuesday in Vegas

Tuesday in Vegas

LAS VEGAS - Tuesday was the third day of action in the three big tournaments in Vegas. Five-star prospect Terrence Jennings was all over the rim in h

7/24/07
 • Jerry Meyer
NIKE Hoop Jamboree: Vol. 2

NIKE Hoop Jamboree: Vol. 2

The NIKE Hoop Jamboree might have been a little low in star power, but the field of talent was deep, especially in the 2009 class. In this second rec

6/19/07
 • Jerry Meyer
NMDC underclassmen wrap up

NMDC underclassmen wrap up

With such a large number of top prospects involved in the three different age divisions of the NIKE Memorial Day Classic, it is a daunting task to cov

6/4/07
 • Jerry Meyer
Portland Legends boast sophomore talent

Portland Legends boast sophomore talent

The Portland Elite Legends lose the services of elite prospect Kyle Singler for the upcoming travel circuit, but the Legends do have some promising 20

1/25/07
 • Jerry Meyer