Researching the Rankings
The final Rivals150 basketball recruiting rankings for the class of 2006 are complete. You've rehashed them, you've reread them, you've agreed, you've
AMP: Derby Classic game goes OT
Louisville and Kentucky basketball fans were treated to some high flying action at the Kentucky Derby Festival Classic this past weekend. Five future
Derby Festival Breakdown: Black team
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- It's not the McDonald's All-Star game, but this year's version of Kentucky Derby Festival All-Star Classic wasn't far off. Saturday
Wild finish highlights Adidas Derby Classic
Drawing more than 14,000 fans, the 2006 adidas Derby Festival All-Star Classic tipped-off at Louisville's Freedom Hall Friday night. With 13 of Rivals
West runs shoots past East
San Diego, Calif.-True to their practice form, the West squad used pinpoint passing and sharp three-point shooting in an aggressive, fast paced style
McDonalds third practice breakdown
Two different teams and two different styles of practice punctuated the last day of practice before the McDonald's All Star game. The East squad only
McDonalds first practice breakdown
San Diego, Calif.-The McDonald's All American Game practices began Sunday afternoon at the San Diego State University Recreation Center. Both squads
Viney takes center stage in California playoffs
While Cal takes the court this afternoon against UCLA in the Pac-10 Tournament finale, Golden Bear fans should keep their eye on the prep scene. As th
UNC and OSU combine for 6 All-Americans
UNC and Ohio State landed two of the greatest recruiting classes ever this fall and it showed with the recent release of the rosters for the McDonald'
2006 McDonalds All-Americans
The 2006 McDonald's All-American teams have been officially announced this week and leading the way is Greg Oden the No. 1 player in the countr
This Week in the WAC
During the 2005-06 College Basketball season, one of the top features fans across the west coast will be able to read is Bear Territory's "This Week
Getting to know Q
After a player commits to a school, attention can sometimes redirect to who the next big commit might be. I decided to spend my Sunday finding out a
New faces emerge as 5-stars in latest rankings
After being present at every major tournament from March through July, Rivals.com is set to release the updated rankings for the class of 2006. As is
July Rewind: Shoe camps
Rivals.com will release it's newest and freshest class of 2006 rankings this week and as the hoops team reviews their notes, it's important to look ba
Double Trouble
LAS VEGAS, NEV. - Is there a hotter team in the country right now than that of EBO? Led by the Lopez twins, Brook and Robin, and Trevon Willis, EBO cl
EBO takes adidas Super 64 again
LAS VEGAS, NEV. - For the second year in a year, EBO won the adidas Super 64 tournament. It was just too much of Robin and Brook Lopez inside and the
The Weekly Spin: Las Vegas is the place to be
Every year the summer hoops extravaganza that hits Las Vegas in late July multiplies. Whether it is a new tournament, format change, expanded gym loca
EBO wins Showtime
SUWANEE, GA. - It's tough to stop a train that's been rolling on full steam. EBO played extremely well and battled through a tough Charlotte Royals te
Video: Cali big man rocks the rim
Video: Cali big man rocks the rim
Stars are shining at Showtime Nationals
SUWANEE, Ga.-After an uneventful opening night the National Showtime Championships reached full speed Wednesday with some of the nation's top prospect
Adidas camp wraps up
SUWANEE, Ga.--The adidas Superstar camp wrapped up Friday and several of the country's top prospects, including North Carolina commitment Wayne Elling
Adidas Superstar camp: Day 3
SUWANEE, Ga.--The action at the adidas Superstar camp picked up Thursday with the number of games extending from two to three a day. Several prospects
Reynolds, Gordon steal show in NBPA Camp finale
RICHMOND, Va.-The last day turned out to be the best day Sunday morning and afternoon at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.
USA Red takes Bronze
The USA Red squad bounced back from a lopsided semifinal loss to the USA Blue squad to post a convincing 92-77 win over Russia to take the Bronze Meda
Blue vs. White for Gold at ISI
After an event full of blowouts, the Gold Medal game at the International Sports Invitational in San Diego, Calif., is set for what will hopefully be
Oden and Mayo dominate at the ISI
O.J. Mayo paced the USA Blue squad with 25 points in a win over Russia at the International Sports Invitational in San Diego, Calif. In an other pool
More wins for the USA
The USA Blue squad was able to get into the act Wednesday night at the International Sports Invitational in San Diego after being idle Tuesday. All t
Movement marks Class of 2006 update
With a host of major tournaments being held from March through the last weekend of May, there have been several players emerge on the national scene a
USA teams cruise to wins in the ISI
Both the USA Red squad and White squad cruised to victories in the opening day of the International Sports Invitational in San Diego, Calif. Several
Video: Brook Lopez sneek peek
Video: Brook Lopez sneek peek
Star power is strong at Real Deal on Saturday
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - When the schedules came out for the Real Deal on the Hill, the three o'clock hour on Saturday was the must-see time for college c
Arkansas tourney is the Real Deal
Forty of the top AAU teams across the country will make the pilgrimage to Fayetteville, Ark. for the first ever Real Deal on the Hill. Amongst the tea
Lopez twins commit to Stanford
In what could be the second coming of the Collins twins, Fresno, Calif., 6-foot-11 twin brothers, Brook Lopez (photo on right), and Robin Lopez, both
An evening of high school hoops
Saturday offered an opportunity to catch up with several of the top high school players in the west at two different Southern California locations. Ou
The Gibbons Report: weekend tournaments abound
It now appears that there will be almost as many Martin Luther King Weekend high school events as there were post-Christmas holiday tournaments. Some
Oak Hill on Top of the World
Coach Steve Smith's Oak Hill Academy Warriors of Mouth of Wilson, Va., won the championship of the Top of the World Challenge in Norwalk, Calif., and,
Bruins secure commitment from highly rated junior
Coach Ben Howland’s UCLA Bruins extend their outstanding recruiting success with a commitment last night from one of the nation’s top forward prospect
Top west coast prospects to play in Saturday event
Three of the top juniors in the west will be among the players on display during the adidas/EA Sports Fall Showcase Saturday, October 30, at Redwood H
Top West underclassmen on display over weekend
Some of the elite underclassmen from out West flocked to the Southern California city of Cypress over the weekend. Those who showed up to take a peek
Lopez Twins Have a Favorite
After a very strong summer, including dominating performances at the adidas Super 64 while leading the EBO AAU squad to the championship, twins Brook
Rivals.com 2006 basketball rankings
The 2004 AAU season was more challenging to cover than ever, with adidas, Nike and Reebok hosting major tournaments throughout the country from May to
Champions crowned at Super 64 and Big Time
The adidas Super 64 and Big Time Tournament in Las Vegas (Nev.) wrapped up Monday night with EBO/ EA Sports which featured Robin Lopez (pictured) and
Saturday at adidas Super 64
Rivals.com had a good look at many top prospects Saturday at the adidas Super 64 in Las Vegas, Nev. Some of the better prospects were underclassmen a
Adidas Super 64 begins on Thursday
The inaugural adidas Super 64 will begin July 22nd in Las Vegas (Nev.) and last through July 26th with two separate pools of 64 and 36 teams competi
Day Two from adidas National Championship
Day two at the adidas National Championship in Atlanta (Ga.) saw the weather hot and the basketball scorching as Gerald Green and Jovan Adams (picture
Final thoughts from the adidas superstar camp
The inaugural adidas superstar camp in Atlanta (Ga.) came to a conclusion Saturday with an all-star game held for upper and lower classmen. Most of th