Advertisement
Daishen's News
Three-Point Play: Returning players, grassroots, Rafael Castro

Three-Point Play: Returning players, grassroots, Rafael Castro

Five-star 2022 prospect Dariq Whitehead impressed over the weekend in a scrimmage setting.

8/4/20
 • Eric Bossi
Three-Point Play: Why Mick Cronin scored big with Peyton Watson

Three-Point Play: Why Mick Cronin scored big with Peyton Watson

Peyton Watson is Mick Cronin's most important commit to date at UCLA.

7/28/20
 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Storylines to follow in the second half of 2020

Evans Seven: Storylines to follow in the second half of 2020

What will happen with Oklahoma State's appeal now that Cade Cunningham announced he is staying put?

7/10/20
 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Mailbag: Going pro, UK, Michigan, Oklahoma

Wednesday's Mailbag: Going pro, UK, Michigan, Oklahoma

Analyst Corey Evans dips into his Twitter Tuesday mailbag and addresses more timely questions.

7/1/20
 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Jon Kuminga, Michigan State, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Jon Kuminga, Michigan State, more

Jon Kuminga is taking his time announcing his plans for the fall.

6/24/20
 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Mac McClung, Michigan, Penn State, more

Twitter Tuesday: Mac McClung, Michigan, Penn State, more

Analyst Corey Evans also dips into his mailbag and answers a question about the G League.

5/26/20
 • Corey Evans
Final 2020 Rivals150 rankings: Cunningham stays No. 1

Final 2020 Rivals150 rankings: Cunningham stays No. 1

With the elite all-star games canceled, no one was able to overtake Cade Cunningham at No. 1.

5/18/20
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down final five-stars of 2020 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down final five-stars of 2020 class

We tip off our latest rankings update with a release of our 29 five-stars, including a countdown of the top 10.

5/18/20
 • Eric Bossi
Three-Point Play: Rylan Griffen, Ramean Hinton, Kai Sotto

Three-Point Play: Rylan Griffen, Ramean Hinton, Kai Sotto

Kai Sotto is the latest high school prospect to pass on college ball. Eric Bossi has more in today's Three-Point Play.

5/12/20
 • Eric Bossi
McDonald's Nuggets: NCAA & NBA ties; recruiting trend; more

McDonald's Nuggets: NCAA & NBA ties; recruiting trend; more

Dan McDonald also unveils his 2020 Commit of the Week and his Transfer of the Week.

5/8/20
 • Dan McDonald
Twitter Tuesday: Jonathan Kuminga, UK, mid-major recruits

Twitter Tuesday: Jonathan Kuminga, UK, mid-major recruits

Corey Evans discusses Kentucky, Pitt and more in today's Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

5/5/20
 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Changes of heart, Daishen Nix, 2021 class

Three-Point Play: Changes of heart, Daishen Nix, 2021 class

Corey Evans discusses an unexpected side effect of the coronavirus pandemic in today's Three-Point Play.

4/30/20
 • Corey Evans
G League strikes again with five-star Daishen Nix

G League strikes again with five-star Daishen Nix

The G League has struck again, this time with five-star point guard Daishen Nix.

4/28/20
 • Eric Bossi
UCLA Hoops Recruiting Will Pave the Road To Success

UCLA Hoops Recruiting Will Pave the Road To Success

UCLA basketball is on the move!

Premium content
4/27/20
 • Rick Kimbrel
UCLA Hoops Back On the Path To Success

UCLA Hoops Back On the Path To Success

UCLA hoops on the right track.

Premium content
4/27/20
 • Rick Kimbrel
Mick Cronin NLI Presser- Part 3

Mick Cronin NLI Presser- Part 3

Mick Cronin meets the press - part 3

4/16/20
 • Rick Kimbrel
Mick Cronin On UCLA's NLI Day

Mick Cronin On UCLA's NLI Day

The Michael Price Family UCLA Men's Head Basketball Coach, Mick Cronin, happy with today's results.

4/15/20
 • Rick Kimbrel
Mick Cronin On Team Chemistry

Mick Cronin On Team Chemistry

Mick Cronin talks about meshing chemistry.

Premium content
4/13/20
 • Rick Kimbrel
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.

4/1/20
 • Eric Bossi
Help On Its Way For UCLA Hoops

Help On Its Way For UCLA Hoops

UCLA men's hoops trending in the right direction.

Premium content
3/23/20
 • Rick Kimbrel
Bruin Hoops Fans Have A Lot To Look Forward To

Bruin Hoops Fans Have A Lot To Look Forward To

Good days for UCLA basketball ahead!

Premium content
3/20/20
 • Rick Kimbrel
Bossi's Best: Class of 2020's impact defenders

Bossi's Best: Class of 2020's impact defenders

The defensive prowess of these 10 players should carry over to the college game next season.

2/26/20
 • Eric Bossi
Master Class: Top 100 high school players, Nos. 21-40

Master Class: Top 100 high school players, Nos. 21-40

Nearly half of our next segment have already committed to a college program.

2/20/20
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans
Starting Five: Moncrieffe sets decision, Cronin breaking through at UCLA

Starting Five: Moncrieffe sets decision, Cronin breaking through at UCLA

Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe will announce Friday and pick between Oklahoma State and a pair of Big East schools.

2/17/20
 • Eric Bossi
McDonald's Nuggets: An idea for postseason; UCLA; more

McDonald's Nuggets: An idea for postseason; UCLA; more

Dan McDonald also addresses a big prospect in Georgia and offers up his Wagers of the Week.

2/7/20
 • Dan McDonald
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.

1/28/20
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
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.

1/27/20
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Rosters released for McDonald's All-American Game

Rosters released for McDonald's All-American Game

The rosters for the 2020 McDonald's All-American Game have been released. Who made the game?

1/23/20
 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Programs that should trend upward next year

Evans Seven: Programs that should trend upward next year

Caleb Love should be just what the doctor ordered at UNC next season.

1/10/20
 • Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: Final Four revisions, 2020 predictions, more

Rivals Roundtable: Final Four revisions, 2020 predictions, more

Which player in the 2020 class is going to shake things up?

1/4/20
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Three-Point Play: Ziaire Williams, Pitt, 2020 PGs

Three-Point Play: Ziaire Williams, Pitt, 2020 PGs

The rich get richer with the addition of Ziaire Williams to the Sierra Canyon lineup.

12/31/19
 • Eric Bossi
Tarkanian Classic: The Bossi Awards

Tarkanian Classic: The Bossi Awards

UCLA-bound Daishen Nix headlines Eric Bossi's award winners from the Tarkanian Classic.

12/22/19
 • Eric Bossi
Tarkanian Classic: Nix makes his case, big men duel

Tarkanian Classic: Nix makes his case, big men duel

Five-star Daishen Nix and dueling seven-footers highlighted opening day of the Tarkanian Classic.

12/18/19
 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Help is on the way for these programs

Evans Seven: Help is on the way for these programs

We outline how a member of the 2020 class is the perfect remedy in erasing issues at certain powerhouse programs.

12/13/19
 • Corey Evans
Early Signing Period: Winners and losers

Early Signing Period: Winners and losers

Duke, Kentucky and a chunk of the Big 12 had big early signing periods. Memphis? Not so much.

11/18/19
 • Eric Bossi
McDonald's Nuggets: 2020 prospects who'll be impactful

McDonald's Nuggets: 2020 prospects who'll be impactful

These 10 prospects' commitments should translate to good - or even great - things for their respective programs.

11/15/19
 • Dan McDonald
Early Signing Period Live Blog

Early Signing Period Live Blog

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

11/13/19
 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Feelin' blue: Duke, UNC, Kentucky sit atop team rankings

Feelin' blue: Duke, UNC, Kentucky sit atop team rankings

Three blueblood programs have to feel good about their state of affairs as the Early Signing Period tips off.

11/13/19
 • Eric Bossi
Early Signing Period: Talent spread

Early Signing Period: Talent spread

Who are the top talents expected to sign during the Early Signing Period?

11/12/19
 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Elite 14 storylines

Starting Five: Elite 14 storylines

Bryce Thompson was one storyline at the Elite 14. Eric Bossi has more in the Starting Five.

11/11/19
 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Decisions loom as signing period approaches

Twitter Tuesday: Decisions loom as signing period approaches

Updates on Mark Williams, Isaiah Jackson, Earl Timberlake and more.

10/29/19
 • Corey Evans
McDonald's Nuggets: Analysis of first-year coaches' recruiting

McDonald's Nuggets: Analysis of first-year coaches' recruiting

This week’s edition looks at first-year coaches and their recruiting, weekend visits and important commitments.

10/18/19
 • Dan McDonald
Askew, Ware to see Lexington this weekend

Askew, Ware to see Lexington this weekend

Devin Askew and Lance Ware are taking officials together this weekend. Coincidence? We think not.

Premium content
10/4/19
 • David Sisk
Rivals Roundtable: '20 team recruiting, surprises, commit watch

Rivals Roundtable: '20 team recruiting, surprises, commit watch

The race for 2020's team recruiting title is tinted in blue.

9/28/19
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Programs hosting big visits this weekend

Evans Seven: Programs hosting big visits this weekend

Rivals150 guard Hassan Diara will visit Georgia, which is also hosting a huge football game.

9/20/19
 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: High-stakes recruitments

Bossi's Best: High-stakes recruitments

Josh Christopher is one of several prospects who will change the fate of programs recruiting him.

9/18/19
 • Eric Bossi
McDonald's Nuggets: New Rivals150, a big visit, commits

McDonald's Nuggets: New Rivals150, a big visit, commits

Dan McDonald dishes up his weekly insights, including his thoughts on the new Rivals150 and Josh Christopher.

9/6/19
 • Dan McDonald
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 position rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 position rankings

The Rivals.com analyst team weigh in on the updated position rankings.

9/5/19
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Wednesday's Leftovers: North Carolina, UCLA, Hunter Dickinson

Wednesday's Leftovers: North Carolina, UCLA, Hunter Dickinson

Corey Evans looks over the Wednesday Leftovers and answers questions about North Carolina, Hunter Dickinson and more.

9/4/19
 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Teams outside the top 10 that could make a move

Bossi's Best: Teams outside the top 10 that could make a move

Day'Ron Sharpe is a great start for North Carolina.

8/28/19
 • Eric Bossi
McDonald's Nuggets: Daishen Nix, Georgia, Oklahoma, Utah

McDonald's Nuggets: Daishen Nix, Georgia, Oklahoma, Utah

Dan McDonald reacts to Daishen Nix's commitment to UCLA in this week's McDonald's Nuggets.

8/23/19
 • Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Biggest questions heading into Early Signing Period

Evans Seven: Biggest questions heading into Early Signing Period

Cade Cunningham's decision is one of several key storylines to track heading into the Early Signing Period.

8/23/19
 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UK, Va. Tech, LSU, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UK, Va. Tech, LSU, more

Analyst Corey Evans also addresses questions about Earl Timberlake and Villanova.

8/21/19
 • Corey Evans
Five-star Daishen Nix headed to UCLA

Five-star Daishen Nix headed to UCLA

UCLA has landed a major target in 2020 five-star Daishen Nix.

8/20/19
 • Eric Bossi
Three-Point Play: Daishen Nix, Cameron Matthews, Ty Berry

Three-Point Play: Daishen Nix, Cameron Matthews, Ty Berry

Eric Bossi takes a deep-dive into Daishen Nix's top five in today's Three-Point Play.

8/20/19
 • Eric Bossi
Why Kentucky made the cut for Daishen Nix

Why Kentucky made the cut for Daishen Nix

If you want details on Daishen Nix's list, we have it straight from his high school and AAU coach, Greg Lockridge.

Premium content
8/19/19
 • David Sisk
Evans Seven: Teams with no 2020 commits that should have a big fall

Evans Seven: Teams with no 2020 commits that should have a big fall

Memphis is hoping to pull in five-star Jalen Green.

8/9/19
 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: N'Faly Dante, Daishen Nix, J.T. Thor

Three-Point Play: N'Faly Dante, Daishen Nix, J.T. Thor

Eric Bossi takes a deep dive into the recruitment of three standout prospects in today's Three-Point Play.

8/6/19
 • Eric Bossi
Fantastic 40: What Bossi liked

Fantastic 40: What Bossi liked

Eric Bossi checks in with what he liked from the first night of the Fantastic 40.

8/2/19
 • Eric Bossi
Five-star Daishen Nix narrowing list soon

Five-star Daishen Nix narrowing list soon

The best passer in high school ball, Nix appears to be waiting on a Kentucky offer before cutting an official list.

Premium content
7/28/19
 • Krysten Peek
Does Five-Star guard Daishen Nix plan to visit Kansas?

Does Five-Star guard Daishen Nix plan to visit Kansas?

Where does Kansas stand with Daishen Nix, the No. 14 ranked player in the 2020 class? We’ve got the very latest inside.

7/25/19
 • Shay Wildeboor
Three-Point Play: Reggie Perry, three spotlight teams, recruits to watch

Three-Point Play: Reggie Perry, three spotlight teams, recruits to watch

Reggie Perry is a player to watch in the SEC, three programs in the spotlight and prospects set to emerge.

7/9/19
 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Most important week of the summer begins

Starting Five: Most important week of the summer begins

Coaches will be flocking to the Peach Jam and other big events around the country.

7/8/19
 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: July storylines to track

Starting Five: July storylines to track

July traditionally can shape the recruiting year. What should we look for in 2019?

7/1/19
 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Indiana, Kansas, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Indiana, Kansas, more

Analyst Corey Evans also addresses the latest developments with four-star center Hunter Dickinson.

6/26/19
 • Corey Evans
Arizona among schools most involved with 5-star PG Daishen Nix

Arizona among schools most involved with 5-star PG Daishen Nix

Arizona remains one of the schools staying most involved with 2020 point guard Daishen Nix heading into the summer

Premium content
6/24/19
 • Matt Moreno
Nix waiting on one more call

Nix waiting on one more call

Daishen Nix doesn't have a UK offer yet, but his coach talked a lot about the Big Blue to us and how Nix could fit. .

Premium content
6/21/19
 • David Sisk
NBA Draft: Projecting 2020 lottery picks

NBA Draft: Projecting 2020 lottery picks

Five-star James Wiseman could hear his name called first next June.

6/20/19
 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UNC, Kentucky, Bama, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UNC, Kentucky, Bama, more

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

6/19/19
 • Corey Evans
NBPA Top 100: Bossi's five things to know

NBPA Top 100: Bossi's five things to know

Makur Maker clarified his future and UVA picked up a commitment on opening night of NBPA Top 100 Camp.

Premium content
6/13/19
 • Eric Bossi
Kentucky and Rivals 2020 rankings (11-54)

Kentucky and Rivals 2020 rankings (11-54)

Today we look at the eight players ranked between No. 11 & 54 in the 2020 Class that have Kentucky interest.

Premium content
6/12/19
 • David Sisk
Minnesota and Rivals new 2020 rankings

Minnesota and Rivals new 2020 rankings

Rivals newest Class of 2020 rankings came out today, and there are six names Minnesota fans need to pay attention to.

Premium content
6/11/19
 • David Sisk
Kentucky and Rivals newest 2020 rankings: The top ten

Kentucky and Rivals newest 2020 rankings: The top ten

Rivals just released its 2020 rankings. Today we take a look at the UK prospects who cracked the top ten.

Premium content
6/11/19
 • David Sisk
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on 2020 rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on 2020 rankings

The decision to move Cade Cunningham into the No. 2 spot is just one of the issues addressed in this roundtable.

6/11/19
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Five-star Daishen Nix welcomes suitors nationwide

Five-star Daishen Nix welcomes suitors nationwide

Five-star guard Daishen Nix has taken an official visit and two unofficials recently.

Premium content
6/7/19
 • Corey Evans
Rivals' Pangos All-American recap and other notes

Rivals' Pangos All-American recap and other notes

The Pangos All-American Camp plus the beginning of June unofficial visits gave us a busy weekend.

Premium content
6/3/19
 • David Sisk
Pangos AA Camp: Five things learned on Saturday

Pangos AA Camp: Five things learned on Saturday

Terrence Clarke, Isa Silva and Daishen Nix lead the top learning points from Saturday's Pangos All-American Camp.

Premium content
6/2/19
 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Texas Tech, Jimmy Whitt, elite 2020 talent

Three-Point Play: Texas Tech, Jimmy Whitt, elite 2020 talent

Eric Bossi looks at a productive weekend for Texas Tech, examines Jimmy Whitt's return to Arkansas and more.

5/28/19
 • Eric Bossi
Looking back at the spring sessions

Looking back at the spring sessions

With the spring AAU season in the book, here is a look at how each UK prospect performed.

Premium content
5/27/19
 • David Sisk
Rivals Roundtable: Rankings, Michigan, new coaches

Rivals Roundtable: Rankings, Michigan, new coaches

Who should new Michigan coach Juwan Howard target in the 2020 class?

5/25/19
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Nike EYBL: Who the coaches were watching on Saturday

Nike EYBL: Who the coaches were watching on Saturday

Five-star Jalen Johnson drew quite a crowd on Saturday.

4/28/19
 • Dan McDonald
Pangos Easter Classic: Daishen Nix not backing down

Pangos Easter Classic: Daishen Nix not backing down

Five-star Daishen Nix enjoys a boosted profile but isn't relaxing.

4/18/19
 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Class of 2020 point guards, Final Four sleepers

Rivals Roundtable: Class of 2020 point guards, Final Four sleepers

Class of 2020 point guard Daishen Nix should be in high demand, according to our analysts.

3/9/19
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Grind Session Championship: Best thing, which schools are happy

Grind Session Championship: Best thing, which schools are happy

Five-star Daishen Nix highlighted day on of the Grind Session High School World Championship.

3/8/19
 • Eric Bossi
Three-Point Play: Barry Brown, NC State commit, latest on Daishen Nix

Three-Point Play: Barry Brown, NC State commit, latest on Daishen Nix

Barry Brown has been a stud, NC State dips into 2021 and the latest on five-star Daishen Nix in the Three-Point Play.

2/19/19
 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on updated Rivals150 for 2020

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on updated Rivals150 for 2020

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

1/30/19
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Bossi's Best: Prospects on the verge of upward mobility

Bossi's Best: Prospects on the verge of upward mobility

Eric Bossi spotlights 10 players who could see positive movement in the upcoming rankings update.

1/16/19
 • Eric Bossi
Tarkanian Classic: Bossi Awards

Tarkanian Classic: Bossi Awards

Who earned awards from National Basketball Analyst Eric Bossi at the Tarkanian Classic?

12/23/18
 • Eric Bossi
Tarkanian Classic: Bossi's Thursday takeaways

Tarkanian Classic: Bossi's Thursday takeaways

At the Tarkanian Classic, Daishen NIx is making a major push for five-star status and national acclaim.

12/21/18
 • Eric Bossi
Nix not rushing his recruitment, UA staying in contact

Nix not rushing his recruitment, UA staying in contact

Arizona remains an option for 2020 point guard Daishen Nix who is in no rush to make a decision at this stage

Premium content
11/26/18
 • Matt Moreno
Rivals Roundtable: Zeke Nnaji, Champions Classic, West prospects

Rivals Roundtable: Zeke Nnaji, Champions Classic, West prospects

How concerned should Zeke Nnaji's five finalists be about North Carolina's entrance into his recruitment?

11/10/18
 • Staff
2020 prospect Daishen Nix making his move

2020 prospect Daishen Nix making his move

The Alaska native has flown under the radar for a while, but he's definitely been garnering attention lately.

11/7/18
 • Eric Bossi
Elite 14: Eric Bossi's Saturday Takeaways

Elite 14: Eric Bossi's Saturday Takeaways

Drew Timme was among several big time talents who hit the floor on Saturday at the Elite 14.

11/3/18
 • Eric Bossi
Elite 14: Eric Bossi's Friday Takeaways

Elite 14: Eric Bossi's Friday Takeaways

Daishen Nix showed why he's one of 2020's top five point guards on Friday night.

11/3/18
 • 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.

10/24/18
 • Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: Best 2019 recruiting battle; more

Rivals Roundtable: Best 2019 recruiting battle; more

Rivals' three analysts bring back loads of opinions from an action-packed July.

8/4/18
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Eric Bossi's Las Vegas blog: Wednesday

Eric Bossi's Las Vegas blog: Wednesday

National Basketball Analyst Eric Bossi is live from Las Vegas with Wednesday night action.

7/25/18
 • Eric Bossi
Nix gaining traction in his recruitment

Nix gaining traction in his recruitment

Three-star 2020 guard Daishen Nix is starting to see the wheels on his recruitment move faster heading into July

Premium content
7/12/18
 • Matt Moreno
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on updated Rivals150 for 2020

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on updated Rivals150 for 2020

Jalen Green remains on top of the 2020 Rivals150, but there were plenty of changes elsewhere in the rankings.

7/6/18
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald