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Florida Man: Early Signing Period thoughts

Florida Man: Early Signing Period thoughts

As far as confirmed announcements go, Thursday will bring one from four-star guard Trey Alexander.

 • Rob Cassidy
What to watch for: USF vs. FSU

What to watch for: USF vs. FSU

USF to face FSU in the Orange Bowl Classic in Sunrise, Florida.

 • Russ Wood
Five-star senior Precious Achiuwa in no hurry

Five-star senior Precious Achiuwa in no hurry

Five-star Precious Achiuwa hasn't set any visits yet.

 • Eric Bossi
Hoophall Classic: Senior stock boosters

Hoophall Classic: Senior stock boosters

Which seniors used the Hoophall Classic to boost their stock with Rivals.com's Eric Bossi and Corey Evans?

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the ACC

Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the ACC

Louisville's early signing class is one of the ACC's best thanks to the addition of Samuell Williamson.

 • Eric Bossi
Early Signing Period: Prospect announcement guide

Early Signing Period: Prospect announcement guide

Here is the schedule for Wednesday's expected signings.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Decision time for Boogie?

Starting Five: Decision time for Boogie?

One of the top remaining guards in the class of 2019, Boogie Ellis has completed his official visits.

 • Eric Bossi
Seminoles land commitment from four-star 7-footer Koprivica

Seminoles land commitment from four-star 7-footer Koprivica

Four-star center Balsa Koprivica, a 7-foot, 240-pounder, commits to Florida State late Friday.

 • Ira Schoffel
Where things stand with 2019's uncommitted Rivals150 centers

Where things stand with 2019's uncommitted Rivals150 centers

Where do top centers like 2019's No. 1 player Vernon Carey Jr. stand in their recruitments?

 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Kofi Cockburn, UNC, Oklahoma

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Kofi Cockburn, UNC, Oklahoma

Five-star Kofi Cockburn has a ways to go before he commits, but here's the latest on where he stands.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Another weekend of big visits for Duke, other programs

Evans Seven: Another weekend of big visits for Duke, other programs

Top prospects across the nation continue to take big visits this fall.

 • Corey Evans
Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2019 center rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2019 center rankings

Vernon Carey Jr. is the top player among the centers and also is ranked as the No. 1 overall player in the 2019 class.

 • Eric Bossi
A Monster Florida Recruiting Class on Tap?

A Monster Florida Recruiting Class on Tap?

Florida has three official visitors and one commit on campus this weekend. Get an in-depth look at 2019 UF targets.

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 • Russ Wood
Illini offer four-star center Balsa Koprivica

Illini offer four-star center Balsa Koprivica

Illinois extended an offer to Rivals150 big man Balsa Koprivica from Florida prep power Montverde Academy. 

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 • Doug Bucshon
NEW RELEASE: Updated 2019 Rivals150 with analysts' opinions

NEW RELEASE: Updated 2019 Rivals150 with analysts' opinions

Vernon Carey remains on top of the 2019 Rivals150, but there were plenty of changes elsewhere in the rankings.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Koprivica recaps surprise official visit to Baylor

Koprivica recaps surprise official visit to Baylor

Five-star Balsa Koprivica took a surprise trip to Waco last week.

 • Corey Evans
Christ the King plays up vs Montverde

Christ the King plays up vs Montverde

What happens when the #1 high school basketball team in the City goes up against the #1 team in the nation?

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 • Maurice Wingate
2019 Rivals150 Roundtable: Analysts break down big decisions

2019 Rivals150 Roundtable: Analysts break down big decisions

Florida big man Vernon Carey Jr. stays put at No. 1, but there is some movement below him, including nine new entrants.

 • Eric Bossi
2019 five-star center Balsa Koprivica highlights

2019 five-star center Balsa Koprivica highlights

Game highlights of the top 10 player in the 2019 class Balsa Koprivica.

 • Krysten Peek
Rivals Roundtable: Transfer rules, surprise visits, next big commit

Rivals Roundtable: Transfer rules, surprise visits, next big commit

The Rivals.com basketball recruiting crew returns this weekend with a roundtable discussion of some recent hoops topics.

 • Rivals.com
Conference Call: Key weekend visitors, Sept. 15-17

Conference Call: Key weekend visitors, Sept. 15-17

College football is heating up - and so are key basketball visits across the country. Here are the most significant.

 • Corey Evans
Class of 2019 Rankings: Barrett stands on top at No. 1

Class of 2019 Rankings: Barrett stands on top at No. 1

The class of 2019 rankings have been expanded to a top 125, and standing at the top of the list is R.J. Barrett.

 • Eric Bossi
Five-star transferring to a school closer to Florida

Five-star transferring to a school closer to Florida

One of Florida's top recruiting targets is moving to a high school closer to Gainesville.

 • Russ Wood
Five-star center, Koprivica, changes high schools

Five-star center, Koprivica, changes high schools

Five-star center Balsa Koprivica is changing high schools and AAU programs. He’ll also skip the July live period.

 • Russ Wood
Five-star center, Koprivica, changes high schools

Five-star center, Koprivica, changes high schools

Five-star center Balsa Koprivica is changing high schools and AAU programs. He’ll also skip the July live period.

 • Russ Wood
West Coast emphasis for 2019 five-star Koprivica

West Coast emphasis for 2019 five-star Koprivica

Could five-star junior Balsa Koprivica be looking west for college?

 • Corey Evans
New Virginia Tech basketball offer: Balsa Koprivica

New Virginia Tech basketball offer: Balsa Koprivica

Virginia Tech has offered Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) University 2019 center Balsa Koprivica. Here's a quick look at him.

 • Tim Sullivan
Balsa The Baller

Balsa The Baller

It doesn't take any sort of experienced basketball talent evaluator to see that Balsa Koprivica has what it takes to

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 • Clint Jackson
Barrett holds on to top spot in 2019 rankings expansion

Barrett holds on to top spot in 2019 rankings expansion

The class of 2019 has been expanded to 100 players, and there is little change at the top.

 • Eric Bossi
Class of 2019 updated rankings: Barrett moves to No. 1

Class of 2019 updated rankings: Barrett moves to No. 1

A new No. 1 prospect highlights Rivals' latest rankings release for the class of 2019, which expands to 75 players.

 • Eric Bossi
Underclassmen Shine At The Workout

Underclassmen Shine At The Workout

Sarasota, FL - The 11th annual THEworkout , hosted by Team Florida, attracted many of the state's best players to Saraso

 • Russ Wood
Bassey headlines Rivals.com's first 2019 basketball rankings

Bassey headlines Rivals.com's first 2019 basketball rankings

Charles Bassey debuts as Rivals.com's No. 1 prospect in what is shaping up to be an exceptional 2019 class.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: New rankings coming

Starting Five: New rankings coming

Rankings for 2019 and 2018 are coming this week. Will wing R.J. Barrett be No. 1 in 2019?

 • Eric Bossi
Class of 2019 All-Summer team

Class of 2019 All-Summer team

Who were the most impressive rising sophomores on the summer camp circuit? R.J. Barrett tops the list.

 • Eric Bossi
All-Rivals Team: Top players from the final live period

All-Rivals Team: Top players from the final live period

Wabissa Bede headlines our group of 13 standout performers from the final live evaluation period.

 • Eric Bossi
Vegas Saturday: Koprivica an elite prospect

Vegas Saturday: Koprivica an elite prospect

The grind of travel and games began to show on Saturday, but that didn't slow elite 2019 prospect Balsa Koprivica.

 • Eric Bossi
Peach Jam: Green's day

Peach Jam: Green's day

Five-star point guard Quade Green had himself a day at the Peach Jam. Get the scoop on Saturday's action.

 • Eric Bossi
Names to know from EYBL Hampton 15U division

Names to know from EYBL Hampton 15U division

High flying Christian Brown was one of many class of 2019 players catching our eye during 15U play at the Hampton EYBL.

 • Eric Bossi
April Basketball 'Live Period' Florida Storylines

April Basketball 'Live Period' Florida Storylines

After another full weekend of evaluating high school basketball recruits, Florida head coach Mike White and his staff

 • Russ Wood