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Ranking the Contenders: Paolo Banchero

Ranking the Contenders: Paolo Banchero

Washington was the perceived favorite for the five-star forward, but his recruitment is a wide-open, national affair.

7/8/20
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Teams hurt by NBA departures - and how they reload

Evans Seven: Teams hurt by NBA departures - and how they reload

Kentucky will see an exodus of talent, but the Wildcats will also have a major infusion of talent (What else is new?).

4/17/20
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Ten who could have boosted stock in NCAA tourney

Bossi's Best: Ten who could have boosted stock in NCAA tourney

Eric Bossi targets 10 underclassmen who could have made impressions - and eyes their potential replacements.

3/25/20
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Ziaire Williams, Josh Christopher, Duke

Twitter Tuesday: Ziaire Williams, Josh Christopher, Duke

There are three programs to monitor in the recruitment of five-star Ziaire Williams.

3/17/20
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Early Signing Period, Memphis, 2019 class

Three-Point Play: Early Signing Period, Memphis, 2019 class

Corey Evans examines the lack of buzz and drama surrounding the Early Signing Period in college basketball.

11/14/19
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Duke losing a key piece in Boogie Ellis

Duke losing a key piece in Boogie Ellis

Duke's No. 1 recruiting class is taking a hit with the loss of Boogie Ellis.

5/2/19
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: April's big winners

Evans Seven: April's big winners

Kyle Guy and the Virginia Cavaliers enjoyed an NCAA title, but they weren't the only ones who had reason to celebrate.

4/26/19
 â€¢ Corey Evans
McDonald's Nuggets: Evolving recruiting world, Memphis, more

McDonald's Nuggets: Evolving recruiting world, Memphis, more

Analyst Dan McDonald also has a recruiting update on a hot graduate transfer and looks at the big gets for UNC and Duke.

4/26/19
 â€¢ Dan McDonald
Blue Devils land Cassius Stanley

Blue Devils land Cassius Stanley

Cassius Stanley gave Duke its second commitment in four days, helping makeup the No. 1 class according to Rivals.com.

4/22/19
 â€¢ Brian McLawhorn
Duke scores another 2019 with Cassius Stanley

Duke scores another 2019 with Cassius Stanley

Four-star Los Angeles wing Cassius Stanley is headed to Durham.

4/22/19
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Jordan Brand Classic: Big-timers set to decide

Jordan Brand Classic: Big-timers set to decide

The Jordan Brand Classic is set to showcase many of 2019's top-ranked players this weekend.

4/20/19
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
What's the impact of five-star Matthew Hurt's Duke choice?

What's the impact of five-star Matthew Hurt's Duke choice?

Five-star Matthew Hurt is headed to Duke. What's the impact of his decision for the Blue Devils and his other finalists?

4/19/19
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Kansas, Pitt, Nebraska, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Kansas, Pitt, Nebraska, more

Analyst Corey Evans addresses some questions left over from his Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

4/17/19
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Late Signing Period: Predictions on unsigned Rivals150 prospects

Late Signing Period: Predictions on unsigned Rivals150 prospects

On the first day of the late signing period, Rivals.com analysts predict top remaining players choices.

4/17/19
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Hot topics for the late signing period

Rivals Roundtable: Hot topics for the late signing period

Rivals analysts tackle some of the pressing questions that need to be answered regarding spring signings.

4/17/19
 â€¢ Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Starting Five: LSU, Duke, Cincinnati, A&M, more

Starting Five: LSU, Duke, Cincinnati, A&M, more

Will Wade is back on the job in Baton Rouge. Eric Bossi discusses that and more in this week's Starting Five.

4/15/19
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Programs in position to land top talent this spring

Evans Seven: Programs in position to land top talent this spring

These seven programs can go a long way toward positioning themselves for strong seasons next year.

4/12/19
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Which way are seven top recruits likely leaning?

Evans Seven: Which way are seven top recruits likely leaning?

With the late signing period a month away, analyst Corey Evans sizes up the recruitments of seven top prospects.

3/15/19
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Strong finishes: Which programs could make a run in the 2019 team rankings?

Strong finishes: Which programs could make a run in the 2019 team rankings?

Which teams outside the top 10 of the 2019 team rankings could make runs between now and the late signing period?

1/28/19
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Biggest McDonald's All-American roster snubs

Evans Seven: Biggest McDonald's All-American roster snubs

CJ Walker and Jahmius Ramsey were among the more notable roster snubs of this year's McDonald's All-American Game.

1/24/19
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Hoophall Classic: Latest with top 35 senior Cassius Stanley

Hoophall Classic: Latest with top 35 senior Cassius Stanley

Top 35 senior shooting guard Cassius Stanley is down to a final three of Kansas, Oregon and UCLA.

1/22/19
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Rival Views: Who impressed most at Monday's Hoophall Classic

Rival Views: Who impressed most at Monday's Hoophall Classic

National analysts Eric Bossi and Corey Evans have Rival Views when it comes to the answers.

1/22/19
 â€¢ Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: NCAA's summer plan, USC, Hoophall preview

Three-Point Play: NCAA's summer plan, USC, Hoophall preview

Eric Bossi unloads on the NCAA's unfair summer plan and previews the Hoophall Classic.

1/15/19
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Programs poised to add some key additions

Evans Seven: Programs poised to add some key additions

These seven teams could make major improvements with some key moves through the end of the late signing period.

1/11/19
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Top programs with recruiting needs this winter

Evans Seven: Top programs with recruiting needs this winter

Kentucky, North Carolina and Kansas are among the major programs that will be trying to plug some holes this winter.

12/7/18
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Cassius Stanley breaks down final three of UCLA, Oregon and Kansas

Cassius Stanley breaks down final three of UCLA, Oregon and Kansas

Stanley goes in-depth on his final three schools and discusses whether there's room for others to get involved.

12/2/18
 â€¢ Krysten Peek
Top 40 big man Zeke Nnaji makes his pick, what's the impact?

Top 40 big man Zeke Nnaji makes his pick, what's the impact?

One of the top available prospects in the class of 2019, four-star big man Zeke Nnaji is headed to Arizona.

11/23/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the Pac-12

Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the Pac-12

Corey Evans hands out grades for every program, and USC earns a spot at the head of the class.

11/22/18
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Early Signing Period: Winners and losers

Early Signing Period: Winners and losers

The Early Signing Period comes to a close Wednesday, so we review the winners and losers.

11/21/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: North Carolina, Kansas, Jalen Green, more

Twitter Tuesday: North Carolina, Kansas, Jalen Green, more

Eric Bossi dives into the Twitter Tuesday mailbag to answer questions about North Carolina, Kansas, Indiana and more.

11/20/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the Big 12

Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the Big 12

Five-star Will Baker headlines an impressive early signing haul from the Texas Longhorns.

11/19/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Where the top uncommitted prospects could land in late period

Where the top uncommitted prospects could land in late period

There are 13 programs that are legitimately involved with at least two five-stars or three top-50 standouts.

11/15/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Live Early Signing Period Blog

Live Early Signing Period Blog

Tune into the the live Hoops Signing Week Blog for the latest news on signing day.

11/14/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Starting Five: Early Signing Period storylines

Starting Five: Early Signing Period storylines

There should be a few surprises in store this week as the early signing period will open with uncertainty.

11/12/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Weekend features big visits from local prospects

Evans Seven: Weekend features big visits from local prospects

Memphis and Miami are among the schools who will be selling their programs to local prospects.

10/26/18
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Where things stand with 2019's uncommitted Rivals150 guards

Where things stand with 2019's uncommitted Rivals150 guards

National Basketball Analyst Eric Bossi takes a look at where things stand with the undecided 2019 Rivals150 guards.

10/22/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Another weekend loaded with important visits

Evans Seven: Another weekend loaded with important visits

Five-star prospects will be visiting campuses across the country, from Kansas to Indiana to Kentucky to North Carolina.

9/28/18
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Starting Five: Breaking down Cassius Stanley's top three

Starting Five: Breaking down Cassius Stanley's top three

As expected, it was a bit of a busy weekend as we hit the heart of official visit season. In this week's Starting Five

9/24/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Four-Star Guard Cassius Stanley down to three

Four-Star Guard Cassius Stanley down to three

Four-star guard Cassius Stanley has narrowed his list of schools and just three remain.

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9/21/18
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
Cassius Stanley sets Late Night In the Phog visit

Cassius Stanley sets Late Night In the Phog visit

Cassius Stanley, the No. 31 ranked player in the 2019 class, has scheduled an official visit to Kansas.

9/13/18
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2019 shooting guard rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2019 shooting guard rankings

Josh Green, who tops our updated shooting guard rankings, is the latest Australian import to shine on the hardwood.

9/13/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Rivals Rankings Week: Five programs that should be pleased

Rivals Rankings Week: Five programs that should be pleased

USC, Kentucky, Villanova, Texas A&M and Virginia seem to be building for bright futures.

9/12/18
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Most interesting recruiting battles heading into fall

Bossi's Best: Most interesting recruiting battles heading into fall

These recruiting battles each promise some intriguing twists and turns ahead.

8/29/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Las Vegas Wednesday: Top 35 Cassius Stanley plans to commit in fall

Las Vegas Wednesday: Top 35 Cassius Stanley plans to commit in fall

Cassius Stanley discusses his recruitment, the next step within it and when a decision will come.

7/26/18
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Team Takeover Captures 2018 Peach Jam Crown

Team Takeover Captures 2018 Peach Jam Crown

Team Takeover - which features a trio of Paul VI prospects and Virginia flavor - won the Nike EYBL Peach Jam on Sunday.

7/15/18
 â€¢ Matthew Hatfield
Starting Five: USA Basketball is golden again

Starting Five: USA Basketball is golden again

The USA wins gold again in FIBA play and five-stars are cutting their lists. Eric Bossi discusses in his Starting Five.

7/9/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Five programs that should feel the best about the 2019 rankings

Five programs that should feel the best about the 2019 rankings

Thanks to where they stand with five-star Vernon Carey, the Blue Devils should feel good about the 2019 rankings.

7/4/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Pangos AA Camp Q&A: Stanley talks trimmed-down list

Pangos AA Camp Q&A: Stanley talks trimmed-down list

Five-star 2019 guard Cassius Stanley recently trimmed his list to six schools and we talked with him about that and more

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6/4/18
 â€¢ Matt Moreno
What I liked: Eric Bossi from Pangos All-American Camp

What I liked: Eric Bossi from Pangos All-American Camp

What did National Basketball Analyst Eric Bossi like most on the opening night of Pangos All-American Camp?

6/2/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Rival Views: Which 'football' schools deserve more hoops love?

Rival Views: Which 'football' schools deserve more hoops love?

Rivals analysts argue that LSU and USC sports fans might be well-served to watch the progress of their basketball teams.

5/17/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Five teams with momentum after first live eval period

Five teams with momentum after first live eval period

Kentucky, Michigan making noise as the 2019 cycle takes shape.

4/24/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Dallas Sunday: Who the college coaches were watching

Dallas Sunday: Who the college coaches were watching

Which players were coaches watching on Sunday?

4/23/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Five-star Cassius Stanley taking recruiting process in stride

Five-star Cassius Stanley taking recruiting process in stride

The junior guard is talking his time with recruiting and doesn't plan to narrow things down until the summer.

1/27/18
 â€¢ Krysten Peek
Conference Call: Bluebloods might miss on these 2019 targets

Conference Call: Bluebloods might miss on these 2019 targets

It is no longer a fair assumption that an elite prospect will pledge to a blueblood program.

11/24/17
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Cassius Stanley dishes on UCLA, Arizona, Maryland, more

Cassius Stanley dishes on UCLA, Arizona, Maryland, more

The 2019 five-star guard breaks down a few of the schools that are in the mix and expectations for his junior season.

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10/31/17
 â€¢ Krysten Peek
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.

9/15/17
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Five-star West Coast wing still hoping to visit Maryland

Five-star West Coast wing still hoping to visit Maryland

Five-star guard Cassius Stanley is high on Maryland.

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8/4/17
 â€¢ Pat Donohue
Under Armour/Oladipo: Which prospects were coaches watching?

Under Armour/Oladipo: Which prospects were coaches watching?

Corey Evans kept an eye on which coaches paid special attention to which prospects at a pair of East Coast events.

7/21/17
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Under Armour Finals: Who the head coaches were watching

Under Armour Finals: Who the head coaches were watching

See who some of the nation's most successful head coaches were watching this week at the Under Armour Finals.

7/13/17
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Camp Chatter: What top prospects at NBPA Top-100 Camp were saying

Camp Chatter: What top prospects at NBPA Top-100 Camp were saying

Top prospects at the NBPA Top-100 Camp weigh in on which of their peers have impressed the most.

6/17/17
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Explosive 2019 five-star wing planning July visit to Maryland

Explosive 2019 five-star wing planning July visit to Maryland

2019 Cali. five-star SG Cassius Stanley hopes to visit Maryland next month.

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6/17/17
 â€¢ Scott Greene
Rivals Roundtable: Top talent-producing regions

Rivals Roundtable: Top talent-producing regions

The Rivals.com recruiting analyst team weighs in on the nation's top talent-producing regions.

6/13/17
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Five-star Stanley updates status on schools in pursuit

Five-star Stanley updates status on schools in pursuit

California guard Cassius Clay has his eye on some blue blood programs.

6/8/17
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Pangos All-American Camp: Award Ceremony

Pangos All-American Camp: Award Ceremony

We dish out our awards from the Pangos All-American Camp as Cole Anthony and Charles Bassey lead the way.

6/5/17
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Pangos All-American Camp: Eric Ayala nears a decision

Pangos All-American Camp: Eric Ayala nears a decision

See the latest news from the Pangos All-American Camp, including an update on Eric Ayala's reclassification decision.

6/4/17
 â€¢ Corey Evans
Under Armour Indy Friday: Baker and Norris make statements

Under Armour Indy Friday: Baker and Norris make statements

Sophomore wing Joey Baker and junior forward Miles Norris were among those making noise on Friday in the UAA.

4/29/17
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Bol Bol makes his return

Starting Five: Bol Bol makes his return

Five-star junior Bol Bol made his season debut and things look as good as ever at Northwestern.

1/23/17
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Future Star: Cassius Stanley

Future Star: Cassius Stanley

THI introduces new on the radar in the class of 2019, Southern California scorer Cassius Stanley.

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1/3/17
 â€¢ Clint Jackson
Rancho Mirage: Junior forward Jordan Brown backs up five-star status

Rancho Mirage: Junior forward Jordan Brown backs up five-star status

Don't forget five-star big man Jordan Brown when talking 2018's top players.

12/28/16
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Stanley ready for the big time

Stanley ready for the big time

Class of 2019 guard Cassius Stanley can 'wow' you on YouTube, and his spotlight is about to grown even brighter.

6/14/16
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Nike Elite 100: Wing standouts

Nike Elite 100: Wing standouts

Aundre Hyatt was just one of the standout wings at the Nike Elite 100.

6/14/16
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Freshman faces: Early 2019 standouts

Freshman faces: Early 2019 standouts

Here is a glimpse of some of the top high school freshmen in the nation, including Texas big man Charles Bassey.

5/20/16
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Day 2 EYBL Hampton Notes

Day 2 EYBL Hampton Notes

Day 2 of the Nike EYBL in Hampton produced some storylines and more closes finishes as several prospects impressed.

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5/15/16
 â€¢ Matthew Hatfield
EYBL Indianapolis: Ayton, Anthony headline plethora of talent

EYBL Indianapolis: Ayton, Anthony headline plethora of talent

Cole Anthony, the son of former NBA guard Greg Anthony, was one of Saturday's stars from the EYBL Indianapolis stop.

4/24/16
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
East Coast vs. West Coast @ Nike EYBL

East Coast vs. West Coast @ Nike EYBL

BROOKLYN, NY - The much anticipated matchup between the PSA Cardinals and California Supreme highlighted the opening

4/17/16
 â€¢ Maurice Wingate
Summer Tip-Off: Family affair for Ball

Summer Tip-Off: Family affair for Ball

Lonzo Ball is taking a family-centric approach to the national travel season. Eric Bossi has more the Summer Tip-Off event.

7/12/15
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Pangos: Thompson steps up

Pangos: Thompson steps up

Class of 2016 big man Taurean Thompson saw his stock rise at Pangos over the weekend and will be in line for a big ratings bump.

6/1/15
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Pangos: Thompson steps up

Pangos: Thompson steps up

Class of 2016 big man Taurean Thompson saw his stock rise at Pangos over the weekend and will be in line for a big ratings bump.

6/1/15
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Pangos: Thompson steps up

Pangos: Thompson steps up

Class of 2016 big man Taurean Thompson saw his stock rise at Pangos over the weekend and will be in line for a big ratings bump.

6/1/15
 â€¢ Eric Bossi