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Rivals Roundtable: Upcoming season, exciting recruits, recruiting struggles

Rivals Roundtable: Upcoming season, exciting recruits, recruiting struggles

Mike Woodson is 63-40 in three seasons at Indiana.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Cooper Flagg headlines look at five one-and-done NBA locks

Cooper Flagg headlines look at five one-and-done NBA locks

Five-star Cooper Flagg made waves this week at a USA Basketball scrimmage.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on the 2024 rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on the 2024 rankings

Chase McCarty will be a star early on at Houston, says Rob Cassidy.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Rivals Rankings Week: Duke finishes with No. 1 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Duke finishes with No. 1 class

Five-star Cooper Flagg headlines Duke's top-ranked 2024 recruiting class.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Rankings Week: Final 2024 position rankings released

Rivals Rankings Week: Final 2024 position rankings released

Rutgers-bound Dylan Harper is the top shooting guard in the 2024 class, and No. 3 overall.

 • Jason Jordan
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines surrounding the final 2024 Rivals150

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines surrounding the final 2024 Rivals150

The Rivals150 for the 2024 class has been finalized, with five-star Cooper Flagg retaining his spot atop the rankings.

 • Rob Cassidy
Jordan Awards: Chipotle Nationals

Jordan Awards: Chipotle Nationals

Five-star Duke signee Cooper Flagg led Montverde Academy to the Chipotle Nationals title over the weekend.

 • Jason Jordan
Jordan's Takeaways: Chipotle Nationals Day 2

Jordan's Takeaways: Chipotle Nationals Day 2

Duke-bound Darren Harris continues to dominate.

 • Jason Jordan
How the McDonald's All-American Game will impact the Rivals150 rankings

How the McDonald's All-American Game will impact the Rivals150 rankings

Five-star Cooper Flagg took a clear leadership role during the McDonald's All-American Game week.

 • Rob Cassidy
Cassidy Awards: McDonald's All-American Game

Cassidy Awards: McDonald's All-American Game

Five-star Dylan Harper impressed Tuesday night in the McDonald's All-American Game.

 • Rob Cassidy
NY & Metro McDAAG Burger Boys

NY & Metro McDAAG Burger Boys

 A number of the local area and Metro area's top-shelf national talents culminated their storied careers in the

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 • Zach Smart
Video: Cooper Flagg highlights from McDonald's All-American practice

Video: Cooper Flagg highlights from McDonald's All-American practice

Five-star Duke signee Cooper Flagg has lived up to his ranking during practices for the McDonald's All-American Game.

 • Staff
Cassidy's Takeaways: Sunday's McDonald's All-American practice

Cassidy's Takeaways: Sunday's McDonald's All-American practice

Five-star Duke signee Cooper Flagg impressed Sunday at McDonald's All-American Game practice.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: Louisville, G League, McDonald's All-American Game

Rivals Roundtable: Louisville, G League, McDonald's All-American Game

Topics dealing with everything from Louisville’s coaching hire to next week’s McDonald’s All-American Game.

 • Staff
Prospects that will own March Madness in 2025

Prospects that will own March Madness in 2025

Duke-bound Cooper Flagg will be the talk of March Madness in 12 months, says Jason Jordan.

 • Jason Jordan
Potential NBA All-Stars in HS ranks

Potential NBA All-Stars in HS ranks

Cooper Flagg is among the current high school players who could have a spot in the NBA All-Star Game very soon.

 • Jason Jordan
Montverde Dominates the McKillop Classic

Montverde Dominates the McKillop Classic

In the final game of the Bob McKillop Classic at Hofstra University the No. 1 Montverde Academy Eagles took on the No.

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 • Brian Reichert
Jordan Awards: Bob McKillop Invitational

Jordan Awards: Bob McKillop Invitational

Five-star Derik Queen impressed over the weekend at the Bob McKillop Invitational.

 • Jason Jordan
Bob McKillop Invitational: Top players from opening night

Bob McKillop Invitational: Top players from opening night

Cooper Flagg ended up with 20 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and three steals in the win Friday night.

 • Jason Jordan
McDonald's All-American Game rosters announced

McDonald's All-American Game rosters announced

Five-star Duke signee Cooper Flagg is ranked No. 1 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Rob Cassidy
The Cassidy Awards: Hoophall Classic

The Cassidy Awards: Hoophall Classic

Five-star Cooper Flagg, the top-ranked prospect in the 2024 Rivals150, shined at the Hoophall Classic.

 • Rob Cassidy
Hoophall Classic: Takeaways from the opening day

Hoophall Classic: Takeaways from the opening day

Cooper Flagg once again put a show when he's in the national spotlight.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: Prominent recruitments, Flagg vs. Bailey, stock risers

Rivals Roundtable: Prominent recruitments, Flagg vs. Bailey, stock risers

Four-star Kiyan Anthony's father is a Syracuse legend, but Anthony is far from a lock to sign with the Orange.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
I've Got Five On It: Takeaways from a month on the road

I've Got Five On It: Takeaways from a month on the road

Five-star Airious Bailey impressed at the City of Palms Classic in December.

 • Rob Cassidy
Five prospects who are making the case to climb the rankings

Five prospects who are making the case to climb the rankings

Four-star Travis Perry ranks No. 92 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Jason Jordan
Edgecombe Down to 3

Edgecombe Down to 3

That is right, NYC Hoops and Rivals fans. 6’5” SG VJ Edgecombe LuHi ‘24 who is a 5-star prospect and, in our

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 • Brian Reichert
Montverde Mows Down Stepinac

Montverde Mows Down Stepinac

The City of Palms event in Fort Myers Florida features multiple powerhouse programs ranked in the top ten this season.

 • Brian Reichert
Cassidy Awards: City of Palms Classic

Cassidy Awards: City of Palms Classic

Five-star Dylan Harper shined at the City of Palms Classic.

 • Rob Cassidy
Jordan Awards: Sunshine Classic

Jordan Awards: Sunshine Classic

Five-star Derik Queen is ranked No. 15 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Jason Jordan
Jordan's Takeaways: Surprises dominate second day at Sunshine Classic

Jordan's Takeaways: Surprises dominate second day at Sunshine Classic

Jordan’s Takeaways: Day two at the Sunshine ClassicDonnie Freeman, IMG Academy, 2024Freeman was the master of the two

 • Jason Jordan
Jordan Awards: 5 For The Fight National Hoopfest

Jordan Awards: 5 For The Fight National Hoopfest

Five-star Duke signee Cooper Flagg was virtually unstoppable at the 5 For The Fight National Hoopfest.

 • Jason Jordan
Jordan's Takeaways: Day 1 at 5 for the Fight National Hoopfest

Jordan's Takeaways: Day 1 at 5 for the Fight National Hoopfest

Arizona State signee Amier Ali impressed with his defense on Monday.

 • Jason Jordan
Rivals Roundtable: Top storylines from the Early Signing Period

Rivals Roundtable: Top storylines from the Early Signing Period

Michigan scored one of the biggest wins of the Early Signing Period when it landed Khari Rooths.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Early Signing Period: Superlatives for the 2024 class

Early Signing Period: Superlatives for the 2024 class

Travis Perry gave the Early Signing Period a rare dose of drama as he unexpectedly signed with Kentucky.

 • Rob Cassidy
ACC Spotlight: How recruiting for the class of 2024 is shaping up

ACC Spotlight: How recruiting for the class of 2024 is shaping up

Five-star Cooper Flagg is a key part of Duke's top-ranked recruiting class.

 • Jason Jordan
NSD LIVE: Early Signing Period news and analysis

NSD LIVE: Early Signing Period news and analysis

The Early Signing Period for basketball opened today and we had all the news, notes and analysis right here.

 • Rob Cassidy
Early Signing Day: Winners and Losers

Early Signing Day: Winners and Losers

Duke, as expected, comes away as the biggest winner but there are some surprise entrants on that list.

 • Rob Cassidy
Five programs that will enjoy the Early Signing Period

Five programs that will enjoy the Early Signing Period

Five-star Dylan Harper could sign during the early signing window.

 • Rob Cassidy
Five coaches that should be excited about the Early Signing Period

Five coaches that should be excited about the Early Signing Period

Kentucky's John Calipari has reason to celebrate the Early Signing Period this year.

 • Jason Jordan
Decision Dossier: Four-star center Patrick Ngongba

Decision Dossier: Four-star center Patrick Ngongba

Patrick Ngongba is expected to make his announcement on Saturday, with Kansas State and Duke as the top contenders.

 • Rob Cassidy
NYCHoops.net Weekly Round Up! (10/31)

NYCHoops.net Weekly Round Up! (10/31)

That’s right NYCHoops.net fans we are back with another brand new weekly roundup. This week’s article we have a bunch

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 • Brian Reichert
Duke's Scheyer continues his collection of five-stars

Duke's Scheyer continues his collection of five-stars

Cooper Flagg became Duke coach Jon Scheyer's 10th five-star recruit already.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rich get richer: Duke lands No. 1 overall prospect Cooper Flagg

Rich get richer: Duke lands No. 1 overall prospect Cooper Flagg

Flagg made what had long been rumored official with his public commitment to the Blue Devils.

 • Rob Cassidy
Mailbag: UConn recruiting, Alabama's big-time targets, Kiyan Anthony

Mailbag: UConn recruiting, Alabama's big-time targets, Kiyan Anthony

Four-star center Patrick Ngongba is ranked No. 25 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Rob Cassidy
Decision Dossier: Breaking down Cooper Flagg's recruitment

Decision Dossier: Breaking down Cooper Flagg's recruitment

The top player in the 2024 class just finished a visit to Duke. His only other visit was to UConn.

 • Rob Cassidy
NYCHoops.net Weekly Roundup! (10/23)

NYCHoops.net Weekly Roundup! (10/23)

We are another week closer to the official start of the 2023–24 basketball season. While the prospects finish up their

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 • Brian Reichert
Making the Case: Where can Cooper Flagg win the most from Day 1?

Making the Case: Where can Cooper Flagg win the most from Day 1?

Five-star Cooper Flagg is the top-ranked prospect in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Jason Jordan
Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend

Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend

Five-star V.J. Edgecombe is one of three high-profile basketball prospects set to visit Duke this weekend.

 • Jason Jordan
I've Got Five On It: Where things stand with top uncommitted seniors

I've Got Five On It: Where things stand with top uncommitted seniors

Top 2024 prospect Cooper Flagg is down to Duke and UConn and he'll take a second official visit to Durham this weekend.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2024 position rankings breakdown

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2024 position rankings breakdown

Boogie Fland's ability to slash and finish is part of the reason he is the top-ranked point guard in his class.

 • Jason Jordan
Cassidy Awards: Hoop Exchange Fall Festival

Cassidy Awards: Hoop Exchange Fall Festival

Guard Jalen Lee's showing this past weekend helped propel him into the updated Rivals150.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines surrounding 2024 Rivals150 update

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines surrounding 2024 Rivals150 update

Five-star Cooper Flagg remains atop the 2024 Rivals150 rankings.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Rankings Week: Top 10 Countdown for 2024 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Top 10 Countdown for 2024 class

It's another Rivals Rankings Week and we started things off today with a countdown of the top 10 in 2024.

 • Rob Cassidy
Cassidy's Takeaways: Hoop Exchange Fall Festival

Cassidy's Takeaways: Hoop Exchange Fall Festival

Five-star Cooper Flagg has visits scheduled to Kansas and Duke.

 • Rob Cassidy
Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend

Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend

Five-star Cooper Flagg will be visiting UConn this weekend.

 • Jason Jordan
Five-star wing Kon Knueppel chooses Duke

Five-star wing Kon Knueppel chooses Duke

The Blue Devils beat out in-state Marquette and Wisconsin to land one of the best shooters in the 2024 class.

 • Rob Cassidy
Cooper Flagg, No. 1 ranked player in 2024, schedules visit to Kansas

Cooper Flagg, No. 1 ranked player in 2024, schedules visit to Kansas

Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 ranked player in the 2024 class, has scheduled an official visit to Kansas.

 • Shay Wildeboor
An Array of Options with Movement, Locally & Nationally

An Array of Options with Movement, Locally & Nationally

An essential element of the arduous, year round, and hyper-competitive recruiting enterprise is knowing the talent

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 • Zach Smart
Rivals Roundtable: Addressing top 2024 recruiting storylines

Rivals Roundtable: Addressing top 2024 recruiting storylines

Our duo of Cassidy and Jordan addresses which upcoming recruiting visit could be a game-changer, and more.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Superlatives for 2024 recruiting cycle

Superlatives for 2024 recruiting cycle

Ace Bailey's commitment to Rutgers was a shocker, and it helped make the Scarlet Knights the Most Surprising Team.

 • Rob Cassidy
When might Cooper Flagg visit Kansas?

When might Cooper Flagg visit Kansas?

Cooper Flagg, the 6-foot-8, 195-pound small forward from Montverde (FL) Academy plans to visit Kansas in the future.

 • Shay Wildeboor
Five prospects that dazzled this summer

Five prospects that dazzled this summer

Four-star Vyctorius Miller impressed at the Under Armour Elite 24 event in Atlanta.

 • Jason Jordan
UConn Basketball set to host No. 1 recruit in the country in Cooper Flagg

UConn Basketball set to host No. 1 recruit in the country in Cooper Flagg

The nation's top recruit in the 2024 class, Cooper Flagg is set to take a visit to UConn campus very soon.

 • Zach Smart
Guards Galore On NY AAU Circuit

Guards Galore On NY AAU Circuit

New York has long been a traditional breeding ground for guards. On the AAU circuit this summer, New York-based teams

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 • Zach Smart
Seen, Heard, and Witnessed Around NYC

Seen, Heard, and Witnessed Around NYC

The dog days of summer have heated up in and around New York City, with some of the biggest tournaments and showcase

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 • Zach Smart
Ian Jackson is a Summer Classic

Ian Jackson is a Summer Classic

New York City was buzzing last night as the Slam Summer Classic Volume 5 took place at Rucker Park. The Classic

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 • Brian Reichert
SEC Offer For New Heights Guard

SEC Offer For New Heights Guard

Having registered his presence as a big, shifty guard who plays with an abundance of energy.  New Heights Lightning

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 • Zach Smart
Young National Stock Risers

Young National Stock Risers

Through Peach Jam and other massive stages for a number of young prospects dripping with potential, several 2025 and

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 • Zach Smart
Prep Route Not Bad After All

Prep Route Not Bad After All

For the past decade, prep school has been an avenue that many New York City coaches were known to frown upon.  There

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 • Zach Smart
I've Got Five On It: Programs set to make noise on the recruiting trail

I've Got Five On It: Programs set to make noise on the recruiting trail

Missouri is in contention for four-star shooting guard Annor Boateng.

 • Rob Cassidy
Five of the toughest defensive assignments in the country

Five of the toughest defensive assignments in the country

Five-star Cooper Flagg is the top-ranked prospect in the 2025 class.

 • Jason Jordan
Rivals Roundtable: Reflections on the live period so far

Rivals Roundtable: Reflections on the live period so far

Iowa commit Cooper Koch impressed at the adidas 3SSB Championships.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Peach Jam: Storylines that emerged from the annual event

Peach Jam: Storylines that emerged from the annual event

Cooper Flagg put on a show that announced himself as the marquee prospect in all of high school basketball.

 • Rob Cassidy
The Cassidy Awards: Peach Jam

The Cassidy Awards: Peach Jam

Five-star Cooper Flagg is the top-ranked prospect in the 2025 class.

 • Rob Cassidy
Peach Jam: Cooper Flagg backs up No. 1 ranking

Peach Jam: Cooper Flagg backs up No. 1 ranking

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – Thursday brought another full day of action at the 2023 Peach Jam, but for Rivals it was time to

 • Rob Cassidy
Storylines to track at Nike Peach Jam

Storylines to track at Nike Peach Jam

Five-star Cameron Boozer is ranked No. 2 in the 2025 Rivals150.

 • Jason Jordan
Rivals Roundtable: Recruiting locks, July live period questions

Rivals Roundtable: Recruiting locks, July live period questions

Is Cooper Flagg a lock to end up at Duke?

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Wood's Takeaways: NBPA Top 100 Camp

Wood's Takeaways: NBPA Top 100 Camp

The NBPA Top 100 Camp started Wednesday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and Derik Queen impressed.

 • Russ Wood
Rivals Roundtable: Addressing 2024, 2025 prospects after Rivals150 updates

Rivals Roundtable: Addressing 2024, 2025 prospects after Rivals150 updates

Rivals analyst Rob Cassidy is especially intrigued by Karter Knox's recruitment.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines surrounding 2025 Rivals150 update

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines surrounding 2025 Rivals150 update

Forward Cooper Flagg is the new No. 1 prospect in the 2025 Rivals150 rankings.

 • Rob Cassidy
Kentucky contacts new 2025 prospects for the first time

Kentucky contacts new 2025 prospects for the first time

Thursday was the first day UK coaches could call rising juniors and they took full advantage.

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 • David Sisk
Tracking which 2025 prospects heard from UConn Basketball

Tracking which 2025 prospects heard from UConn Basketball

Tracking all the class of 2025 prospects that the UConn Basketball staff reached out to so far.

 • Richard O'Leary
Rivals Roundtable: Biggest questions for upcoming rankings release

Rivals Roundtable: Biggest questions for upcoming rankings release

Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan will unveil the new Rivals rankings next week. What will be the biggest storylines?

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Checking in on UConn Hoops targets on the AAU Circuit

Checking in on UConn Hoops targets on the AAU Circuit

Checking in to see how several UConn Basketball targets performed on the AAU Circuit this past weekend.

 • Ben Butcher
Recruiting Rumor Mill: First 2023 live period in the books

Recruiting Rumor Mill: First 2023 live period in the books

Rob Cassidy weighs in with three Futurecasts from the road, including a prediction on Cooper Flagg's landing spot.

 • Rob Cassidy
Checking in to see how several UConn targets performed on the AAU scene

Checking in to see how several UConn targets performed on the AAU scene

The AAU season continued this week as the EYBL traveled to Phoenix and UConn coaches were on hand.

 • Richard O'Leary
A look at recent offers for UConn Basketball in the class of 2025

A look at recent offers for UConn Basketball in the class of 2025

Taking a look at several class of 2025 prospects that received new offers from UConn Hoops recently.

 • Ben Butcher
Cassidy's Takeaways: Recruiting whispers from Phoenix

Cassidy's Takeaways: Recruiting whispers from Phoenix

Four-star Trent Perry is ranked No. 74 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: Thoughts on live recruiting period

Rivals Roundtable: Thoughts on live recruiting period

Flory Bidunga continues to show he can change games with his defensive prowess.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan