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Midseason Report: How former Rutgers Basketball players are performing

Midseason Report: How former Rutgers Basketball players are performing

Here's a look at how former Rutgers Basketball players are performing in their new homes midway through the season.

 • Alec Crouthamel
How Alabama's starting lineup will look after Chris Youngblood's return

How Alabama's starting lineup will look after Chris Youngblood's return

Nate Oats will have plenty of options when sorting out Alabama's starting lineup

 • Tony Tsoukalas
How to watch: No. 2  Alabama basketball travels to No. 13 Purdue

How to watch: No. 2 Alabama basketball travels to No. 13 Purdue

Here’s everything you need to know about No. 2 Alabama's trip to No. 13 Purdue

 • Tony Tsoukalas
How to watch: Alabama basketball opens its season against UNC Asheville

How to watch: Alabama basketball opens its season against UNC Asheville

The most talented roster in Alabama basketball history will make its debut Monday night.

 • Tony Tsoukalas
A look at the past five teams to make consecutive Final Fours

A look at the past five teams to make consecutive Final Fours

Alabama men’s basketball will celebrate history Friday night as it takes aim at another Final Four run.

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 • Tony Tsoukalas
Cliff O to Choose

Cliff O to Choose

Clifford Omoruyi is set to end what has become one of the most hotly contested transfer recruiting battles of 2024.

 • Zach Smart
Pair of Hilltop Visitors

Pair of Hilltop Visitors

it's a big transfer visit weekend for Georgetown Basketball. Who is expected?

 • Ron Bailey
Clifford Omoruyi Puts North Carolina in His Top 12

Clifford Omoruyi Puts North Carolina in His Top 12

Clifford Omoruyi who is one of the top big men in the transfer portal has put North Carolina in his Top 12.

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 • David Sisk
Portal Proceedings:  Hoyas Make Cliff Omoruyl's Cut

Portal Proceedings: Hoyas Make Cliff Omoruyl's Cut

Cliff Omoruyl likes the Hoyas enough to included them in his final 12 transfer list. Who is he?

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 • Zach Smart
Friday Thoughts: Plenty of Portal Activity

Friday Thoughts: Plenty of Portal Activity

Hubert Davis and his staff are beginning to go full speed ahead into the transfer portal with several contacts this week

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 • David Sisk
Despite player exodus, Rutgers staff is focused on important offseason

Despite player exodus, Rutgers staff is focused on important offseason

Antonio Chol was the first player to declare his entry into the transfer portal and he was soon followed by fellow 2022

 • Mark Remsa
A Closer Look at Best Available Big Men in the Portal

A Closer Look at Best Available Big Men in the Portal

North Carolina may be in the market for a center. There are plenty of quality ones to consider in the transfer portal.

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 • David Sisk
Kentucky reaches out to Rutgers' Clifford Omoruyi

Kentucky reaches out to Rutgers' Clifford Omoruyi

Clifford Omoruyi is one of the top players in the transfer portal. He has reportedly heard from Kentucky.

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 • David Sisk
Rutgers Football 3-2-1: Lots of storylines as spring ball begins

Rutgers Football 3-2-1: Lots of storylines as spring ball begins

TKR is back with another 3-2-1, this time talking about Rutgers Football as spring ball kicks off today.

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 • Richie O'Leary
NEW RELEASE: Hoops transfer portal top 60 unveiled for 2024

NEW RELEASE: Hoops transfer portal top 60 unveiled for 2024

We release the initial top 60 of the 2024 hoops transfer portal ranking, with a pair of Stanford players in prime spots.

 • Jacey Zembal
Hotly Pursued Center Cliff Omoruyi on UConn's Transfer Portal Radar

Hotly Pursued Center Cliff Omoruyi on UConn's Transfer Portal Radar

UConn is already starting to look into the transfer portal as they are showing interest in big man Cliff Omoruyi.

 • Zach Smart
TKR Pod: Mawot Mag & Cliff Omoruyi to the Portal + New Targets to Watch

TKR Pod: Mawot Mag & Cliff Omoruyi to the Portal + New Targets to Watch

The TKR pod reacts to Cliff Omoruyi and Mawot Mag entering the portal plus they talk new transfer names to watch.

 • Richie O'Leary and Mike Broadbent
Rutgers big man Cliff Omoruyi set to enter Transfer Portal

Rutgers big man Cliff Omoruyi set to enter Transfer Portal

Rutgers Basketball's Cliff Omoruyi is set to enter the transfer portal.

 • Richie O'Leary
WAR ROOM: Latest Recruit Scoop and Team News on Rutgers Athletics

WAR ROOM: Latest Recruit Scoop and Team News on Rutgers Athletics

Keep up with Rutgers Football and Basketball team news, recruit scoop and more.

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 • Richie O'Leary
Rutgers Basketball 3-2-1: What the staff needs to do this offseason

Rutgers Basketball 3-2-1: What the staff needs to do this offseason

TKR is back with another 3-2-1, this time talking about Rutgers Hoops as they approach the upcoming offseason.

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 • Richie O'Leary
WAR ROOM: Latest Recruit Scoop and Team News on Rutgers Athletics

WAR ROOM: Latest Recruit Scoop and Team News on Rutgers Athletics

Keep up with Rutgers Football and Basketball team news, recruit scoop and more.

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 • Richie O'Leary
2023-24 Rutgers Basketball Position Preview: Centers

2023-24 Rutgers Basketball Position Preview: Centers

After recently looking at the other positions for Rutgers Basketball this season, we now take a look at the big men.

 • Craig Epstein
Rutgers Basketball: Forecast and Recipe for Successful Season

Rutgers Basketball: Forecast and Recipe for Successful Season

Rutgers Basketball is close to returning to the hardwood, as the season kicks off on Monday versus Princeton.

 • Mark Remsa
The first ever Scarlet Open by Knights Society considered a huge success

The first ever Scarlet Open by Knights Society considered a huge success

The Knight Society and the Front Office hosted the first annual Scarlet Open at TopGolf this weekend and it was a hit.

 • Alec Crouthamel
Cliff Omoruyi returning to Rutgers for 2023-24 season

Cliff Omoruyi returning to Rutgers for 2023-24 season

Rutgers Basketball will return star big man Clifford Omoruyi for the 2023-24 season, as he withdrew from the NBA Draft.

 • Richie O'Leary
TKR POD: Omoruyi gets snubbed on NBA Combine, Asst. Coach Search Update

TKR POD: Omoruyi gets snubbed on NBA Combine, Asst. Coach Search Update

The TKR pod talks Cliff Omoruyi's NBA Combine snub, latest on assistant coach search, apparel deal and more.

 • The Knight Report Podcast
TKR Pod: Omoruyi declares for NBA draft, Rutgers Wrestling recruiting

TKR Pod: Omoruyi declares for NBA draft, Rutgers Wrestling recruiting

The TKR pod reacts to Cliff Omoruyi declaring for the NBA Draft and offer Rutgers Wrestling recruiting updates.

 • The Knight Report Podcast
2022-23 Rutgers Basketball Position by Position Preview

2022-23 Rutgers Basketball Position by Position Preview

Going position by position group breaking down what Rutgers Basketball's 2022-23 team look like.

 • Craig Epstein
3-2-1: Rutgers Basketball Preseason Edition

3-2-1: Rutgers Basketball Preseason Edition

In the latest edition of the TKR 3-2-1, we look at three players to watch, two questions and one bold predicition.

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 • Craig Epstein
Commitment Analysis: What Michigan is getting in Papa Kante

Commitment Analysis: What Michigan is getting in Papa Kante

Breaking down what Michigan is getting in 2023 four-star Papa Kante.

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 • Davis Moseley
Cliff Omoruyi primed to take over this season, in what could be final year

Cliff Omoruyi primed to take over this season, in what could be final year

Cliff Omoruyi improved over the summer, and now he has a chance to really show what he can do this upcoming season.

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 • Chris Nalwasky
TKR's Rutgers men's basketball postseason awards

TKR's Rutgers men's basketball postseason awards

Have a look at The Knight Report's 2021-22 awards for the Rutgers men's basketball team

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 • Chris Nalwasky
Clifford Omoruyi steals the show in Rutgers win over Lehigh

Clifford Omoruyi steals the show in Rutgers win over Lehigh

Omoruyi dominated with a game-high plus-15 in the +/- category

 • Chris Nalwasky
Bold predictions for the 2021-22 Rutgers men's basketball season

Bold predictions for the 2021-22 Rutgers men's basketball season

TKR dishes out a few notable predictions heading into the new season which begins on Wednesday

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 • Chris Nalwasky and Richie Schnyderite
2021 Rutgers Hoops Preseason Practice Notebook

2021 Rutgers Hoops Preseason Practice Notebook

Rutgers Basketball let the media into practice today and TKR has our longest practice notebook yet.

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 • Richard Schnyderite & Chris Nalwasky
Rutgers Cliff Omoruyi invited to Nigeria Basketball Olympic Training Camp

Rutgers Cliff Omoruyi invited to Nigeria Basketball Olympic Training Camp

Rutgers Basketball's big man Clifford Omoruyi has been invited to the Nigerian national team's Olympic training camp.

 • Richie O'Leary
Rutgers Hoops freshman class looking to play more minutes next season

Rutgers Hoops freshman class looking to play more minutes next season

Rutgers Basketball's freshmen didn't see a ton of time last season, but they will starting next season.

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 • Chris Nalwasky
Rivals Roundtable: Promising prospects, rising programs, Baylor

Rivals Roundtable: Promising prospects, rising programs, Baylor

Our trio discusses Baylor’s hopes of an undefeated season, recent performances by underclassmen and more.

 • Rob Cassidy, Dan McDonald, Russ Wood
Expect to see Johnson, Omoruyi together on the hardwood again soon for RU

Expect to see Johnson, Omoruyi together on the hardwood again soon for RU

Cliff Omoruyi developing for Rutgers, expected to share the court again with fellow center Myles Johnson

 • Chris Nalwasky
Florida Man: Predictions on an unpredictable 2020-21 season

Florida Man: Predictions on an unpredictable 2020-21 season

Will Villanova cut down the nets for the third time since 2016?

 • Rob Cassidy
Rutgers Hoops freshmen class still learning, adjusting to college game

Rutgers Hoops freshmen class still learning, adjusting to college game

Rutgers Basketball welcomed four new freshmen to the program this offseason, they talk about adjustments and more.

 • Richie O'Leary
TKR TV: Rutgers Basketball players talk offseason, ready for 2020 season

TKR TV: Rutgers Basketball players talk offseason, ready for 2020 season

The Rutgers men's basketball team talks to the media about the strange offseason, preparing for upcoming games.

 • Richie O'Leary
Three questions for Rutgers basketball entering the season

Three questions for Rutgers basketball entering the season

The Knight Report attempts to answer three key questions about this 2020 Rutgers men's basketball team.

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 • Richie O'Leary
McDonald's Nuggets: Illinois, Texas, Rutgers ready to rise

McDonald's Nuggets: Illinois, Texas, Rutgers ready to rise

Preseason All-American Ayo Dosunmu has Illinois on the rise.

 • Dan McDonald
Will Rutgers Hoops be an even deeper team next season?

Will Rutgers Hoops be an even deeper team next season?

TKR's Daniel Pierrot takes a deeper look at the Rutgers Hoops program and how much depth they have for next season.

 • Daniel Pierrot
Evans Seven: Programs likely to thrive despite pandemic hurdles

Evans Seven: Programs likely to thrive despite pandemic hurdles

It's shaping up to be an off-season like no other, but these seven teams are in position to handle the obstacles.

 • Corey Evans
Wednesday Leftovers: Kentucky; Chaundee Brown; more

Wednesday Leftovers: Kentucky; Chaundee Brown; more

Kentucky has a frontcourt problem that has yet to be solved.

 • Corey Evans
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Basketball Signee Bio: C Clifford Omoruyi

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Basketball Signee Bio: C Clifford Omoruyi

A quick bio on Rutgers newest addition center Clifford Omoruyi out of Roselle Catholic High School.

 • Richie O'Leary
McDonald's Nuggets: Bruce Pearl raids Georgia, USC's surge, more

McDonald's Nuggets: Bruce Pearl raids Georgia, USC's surge, more

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl is trying to continue his success in the state of Georgia.

 • Dan McDonald
Bossi's Best: Players who'll need to deliver as college freshmen

Bossi's Best: Players who'll need to deliver as college freshmen

No. 1 overall prospect Cade Cunningham will be asked to play at a high level at Oklahoma State right off the bat.

 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Rutgers' big win; Duke; Florida and more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Rutgers' big win; Duke; Florida and more

What will Jalen Johnson bring to Duke next season?

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Not much left in 2020, Jordan Nesbitt, two in Chicago

Three-Point Play: Not much left in 2020, Jordan Nesbitt, two in Chicago

Eric Bossi checks in on the final few undecided 2020 prospects in today's Three-Point Play.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Will USC extend hot streak?

Starting Five: Will USC extend hot streak?

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 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Analysts react to Clifford Omoruyi committing to Rutgers

Rivals Analysts react to Clifford Omoruyi committing to Rutgers

Rivals.com basketball analysts react to the new of Clifford Omoruyi committing to Rutgers Hoops.

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 • Richie O'Leary
How does Clifford Omoruyi fit in Rutgers' rotation?

How does Clifford Omoruyi fit in Rutgers' rotation?

How does Clifford Omoruyi fit in Rutgers' rotation?

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 • Chris Nalwasky
Rutgers lands top-40 center Cliff Omoruyi

Rutgers lands top-40 center Cliff Omoruyi

Top-40 center Cliff Omoruyi commits to Rutgers.

 • Corey Evans
Rutgers Hoops lands Clifford Omoruyi, No. 36 prospect in nation

Rutgers Hoops lands Clifford Omoruyi, No. 36 prospect in nation

Rutgers Basketball has landed the No. 36 overall prospect in the country in Clifford Omoruyi out of Roselle Catholic.

 • Richie O'Leary
Making the case: Top 40 big man Cliff Omoruyi

Making the case: Top 40 big man Cliff Omoruyi

The 6-foot-10 bruiser is down to Arizona State, Auburn and Rutgers.

 • Eric Bossi
Three-Point Play: Seniors, coaches forced to make adjustments

Three-Point Play: Seniors, coaches forced to make adjustments

Will Jeffers put off his visits until his season was done, and now he may have to commit sight unseen.

 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Auburn, UNC, Oregon, Seth Towns, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Auburn, UNC, Oregon, Seth Towns, more

Clifford Omoruyi is scheduled to commit on March 29.

 • Corey Evans
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.

 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Greg Brown, grad transfers, Frank Anselem

Twitter Tuesday: Greg Brown, grad transfers, Frank Anselem

Check out the latest rumblings with five-star Greg Brown and more.

 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: Big weekend for LSU, gut check time at Duke

Starting Five: Big weekend for LSU, gut check time at Duke

It was a big weekend on the recruiting trail at LSU. In Durham, it's gut check time for struggling Duke,.

 • Eric Bossi
Rutgers students, players and more show up to watch Cliff Omoruyi

Rutgers students, players and more show up to watch Cliff Omoruyi

A large amount of Rutgers fans, students, coaches and players show up to watch 2020 big man Clifford Omoruyi.

 • Craig Epstein
Three-Point Play: Arizona State, 2021 risers, teams that stand out

Three-Point Play: Arizona State, 2021 risers, teams that stand out

Alonzo Verge and the Arizona State Sun Devils are leading an entertaining Pac-12 race.

 • Eric Bossi
Sun Devils make a strong impression on Cliff Omoruyi

Sun Devils make a strong impression on Cliff Omoruyi

A potential Top-40 prospect recruiting class for the Sun Devils intrigues the four-star center

 • Hod Rabino
Kentucky and the top 100 players

Kentucky and the top 100 players

Rivals just released its Top 100 players regardless of class. All of UK's signees made it as well as a ton of prospects.

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 • David Sisk
Bossi's Best: Programs that can score big with late signings

Bossi's Best: Programs that can score big with late signings

Greg Brown is one of the top remaining unsigned prospects that several programs are pursuing.

 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Clifford Omoruyi, Texas, Louisville, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Clifford Omoruyi, Texas, Louisville, more

Analyst Corey Evans also dips into his mailbag and addresses questions about JD Davidson and Trevor Keels.

 • Corey Evans
Master Class: Top 100 high school players, Nos. 61-80

Master Class: Top 100 high school players, Nos. 61-80

The next segment of our countdown includes commits to Duke and Kentucky.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: William Jeffress, Cliff Omoroyi, MSU

Three-Point Play: William Jeffress, Cliff Omoroyi, MSU

Is there still hope for Michigan State fans this season?

 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Oklahoma, Purdue, more

Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Oklahoma, Purdue, more

Who will Kentucky add, Carter Whitt's status and more.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Updates on where top uncommitted seniors stand

Evans Seven: Updates on where top uncommitted seniors stand

These seven prospects will be watching to see how coaching and roster changes might affect their final decisions.

 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Jalen Green, Cliff Omoruyi, Pitt, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Jalen Green, Cliff Omoruyi, Pitt, more

Is Memphis losing its grip on Jalen Green?

 • Corey Evans
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 position rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 position rankings

The 2020 position rankings have been updated, and the guard positions are stacked with impressive talents.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Kentucky and Rivals new 2020 rankings

Kentucky and Rivals new 2020 rankings

Rivals newest 2020 rankings are out and we look at where Kentucky's signees and unsigned recruits came in.

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 • David Sisk
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on updated Rivals150 for 2020

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on updated Rivals150 for 2020

The decision to move Cade Cunningham into the top spot overall is just one of the issues addressed in this roundtable.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Kentucky and the HoopHall Classic

Kentucky and the HoopHall Classic

Here is all you need to know regarding Kentucky basketball recruiting from a very busy holiday weekend.

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 • David Sisk
Hoophall Classic: Saturday Rival views

Hoophall Classic: Saturday Rival views

Eric Bossi and Corey Evans take Rival Views on Saturday's action at the Hoophall Classic.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Hoophall Classic: Bossi's Saturday Blog

Hoophall Classic: Bossi's Saturday Blog

National Analyst Eric Bossi's live Saturday blog from the loaded Hoophall Classic.

 • Eric Bossi
The latest on Rutgers Hoops top target, big man Clifford Omoruyi

The latest on Rutgers Hoops top target, big man Clifford Omoruyi

Roselle Catholic big man Clifford Omoruyi and head coach Dave Boff discuss the latest in his recruitment.

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 • DeAnte Mitchell
Three-Point Play: Cliff Omaruyi, Colin Smith, upcoming commits

Three-Point Play: Cliff Omaruyi, Colin Smith, upcoming commits

All five teams on Cliff Omoruyi's list could really use him next season.

 • Corey Evans
Five Takeaways from Rutgers Hoops victory over Indiana

Five Takeaways from Rutgers Hoops victory over Indiana

Here is TKR's five takeaways from the Rutgers Hoops game against Indiana on Wednesday night.

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 • Richie O'Leary
Three-Point Play: Checking in on the top three 2020 classes

Three-Point Play: Checking in on the top three 2020 classes

Eric Bossi checks in on the top three recruiting classes for the 2020 cycle.

 • Eric Bossi
Cliff Omoruyi cuts school list to a final five

Cliff Omoruyi cuts school list to a final five

Five remain for top-60 center Cliff Omoruyi.

 • Corey Evans
Cliff Omoruyi in no rush to make a college decision

Cliff Omoruyi in no rush to make a college decision

Eight programs remain in the hunt for top-60 center Cliff Omoruyi.

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 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Pitt, UCLA, Big East

Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Pitt, UCLA, Big East

Corey Evans answers questions about Kentucky, Pitt, UCLA and more.

 • Corey Evans
Basketball recruiting notes

Basketball recruiting notes

We've got stats, scouting reports, and news after another big week of high school basketball.

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 • David Sisk
Wednesday's Leftovers: Kansas, Villanova, UConn, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Kansas, Villanova, UConn, more

Corey Evans' mailbag wasn't quite as full as Santa's, but he had some leftover mail to address again this week.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Auburn, Makur Maker, reclassification

Three-Point Play: Auburn, Makur Maker, reclassification

Why is Auburn flying under the radar? Eric Bossi discusses the Tigers in today's Three-Point Play.

 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Jalen Green, Karim Mane, Caleb Furst

Twitter Tuesday: Jalen Green, Karim Mane, Caleb Furst

Corey Evans dives into the Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

 • Corey Evans
Omoruyi is a main option for Kentucky

Omoruyi is a main option for Kentucky

If you want to know more about UK and Cliff Omoruyi, his guardian goes into great detail to fill us in.

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 • David Sisk
Wednesday's Leftovers: Ziaire Williams, Duke, Oklahoma

Wednesday's Leftovers: Ziaire Williams, Duke, Oklahoma

Fittingly, there were plenty of leftovers the week after Thanksgiving.

 • Corey Evans
2020 big man Cliff Omoruyi recaps recent Rutgers visit

2020 big man Cliff Omoruyi recaps recent Rutgers visit

2020 center Cliff Omoruyi took a break from high school hoops and academics to take a few visits recently.

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 • DeAnte Mitchell
Wednesday's Leftovers: Kentucky's next move; UNC; more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Kentucky's next move; UNC; more

Despite a stocked class, Kentucky is still hunting for more talent.

 • Corey Evans
A look at what's left in 2020

A look at what's left in 2020

Kentucky reportedly is not done with the 2020 class. We look at where they might go next.

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 • David Sisk
More on Clifford Omoruyi putting Rutgers in his top eight

More on Clifford Omoruyi putting Rutgers in his top eight

More on 2020 four-star putting Rutgers in his top eight list of schools.

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 • DeAnte Mitchell
Rivals100 big Clifford Omoruyi releases list of top eight schools

Rivals100 big Clifford Omoruyi releases list of top eight schools

Class of 2020 is four-star center Clifford Omoruyi releases his top eight list of schools.

 • Richie O'Leary
Early Signing Period: Guide to the top 25 available seniors

Early Signing Period: Guide to the top 25 available seniors

An Early Signing Period guide to the top 25 available players in the 2020 class.

 • Eric Bossi
Signing week preview: Top available centers

Signing week preview: Top available centers

With signing day less than a week away, Rivals.com looks at the top five remaining centers in the class of 2020.

 • Eric Bossi