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UA Elite 24 Scrimmage Standouts

UA Elite 24 Scrimmage Standouts

The Elite 24 is a great basketball tradition presented by Under Armour and we admit it was exciting to see it come back

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 • Zach Smart
On the Up: 2024+2025

On the Up: 2024+2025

Several rising seniors and recently departed seniors eager to make a quick-hit impact at the next level have made a

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 • Zach Smart
2022 NBA Draft: How Rivals viewed the first-round picks

2022 NBA Draft: How Rivals viewed the first-round picks

Top pick Paolo Banchero was rated by Rivals as the No. 2 prospect in the 2021 class.

 • Rob Cassidy
All-Decade: Memorable recruiting battles

All-Decade: Memorable recruiting battles

Eric Bossi recaps the most memorable recruiting battles of the last decade.

 • Eric Bossi
All-Decade: Rivals All-2010s team

All-Decade: Rivals All-2010s team

Late blooming Anthony Davis earns a spot on Eric Bossi's All-Decade team after a great finish to his high school career.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Top 10 one-and-done players of the past 10 years

Bossi's Best: Top 10 one-and-done players of the past 10 years

Analyst Eric Bossi breaks down the fabulous freshmen, including Kentucky's Anthony Davis.

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Predictions for the evaluation period

Evans Seven: Predictions for the evaluation period

At the top of the list? A couple of elite prospects - Anthony Edwards and Cole Davis - will make some noise.

 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: Summer changes coming?

Starting Five: Summer changes coming?

Is change coming to summer hoops? What's being discussed? And can it work?

 • Eric Bossi
Bahamas product Kai Jones finds time to shine in June

Bahamas product Kai Jones finds time to shine in June

Playing alongside teammate Nassir Little - the nation's second-ranked senior - has helped the forward develop.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Sleepers who could rise to become NBA first-rounders

Evans Seven: Sleepers who could rise to become NBA first-rounders

Don't be surprised if these players step up next season and become genuine NBA prospects.

 • Corey Evans
NBA Draft: Eric Bossi's Big Board

NBA Draft: Eric Bossi's Big Board

DeAndre Ayton is the the top prospect on Eric Bossi's final NBA Draft big board.

 • Eric Bossi
NBA Draft: Nation's top prospects make their picks

NBA Draft: Nation's top prospects make their picks

The nation's top basketball prospects make their picks for tonight's NBA Draft.

 • Corey Evans
The Deep Three: Arizona, USC and Michigan cruisin' in month of May

The Deep Three: Arizona, USC and Michigan cruisin' in month of May

On the flip side, the ACC and Wake Forest will be glad to put the month in the rear-view mirror.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: The 10 toughest beats of the last five years

Bossi's Best: The 10 toughest beats of the last five years

A look back at some major recruiting upsets and how the different programs fared afterward.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Players that will be missed most next season

Rivals Roundtable: Players that will be missed most next season

The Rivals Roundtable returns with a look at players who will be missed most or perhaps not as much as you might think.

 • Rivals.com
Who will prospects be watching once March Madness begins?

Who will prospects be watching once March Madness begins?

The stars of tomorrow are excited to watch the stars of today in the NCAA Tournament.

 • Corey Evans
Prospects project tourney's Most Outstanding Player

Prospects project tourney's Most Outstanding Player

Jalen Brunson, Marvin Bagley and Miles Bridges all get votes from the elite prospects we polled.

 • Corey Evans
Prospects fill their brackets, predict Final Four, national champs

Prospects fill their brackets, predict Final Four, national champs

If you haven't filled out your bracket yet you might want to consider what these elite young players see happening.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: 2017-18 All-Americans

Bossi's Best: 2017-18 All-Americans

Kansas star Devonte Graham earns a spot after a stellar senior season.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Storm clouds continue to loom over NCAA

Starting Five: Storm clouds continue to loom over NCAA

Uncertainty rules the college hoops world, and Arizona is at the forefront. Plus, KU keeps rolling and more.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: How seven schools might try to fill their stars' shoes

Evans Seven: How seven schools might try to fill their stars' shoes

These seven programs will each have some unique challenges as they try to fill some very important shoes next season.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Sooners' Trae Young still leading freshman tracker

Bossi's Best: Sooners' Trae Young still leading freshman tracker

While Trae Young maintains his stranglehold on the top spot, there are three newcomers on this updated list.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Five things to watch in the new year

Starting Five: Five things to watch in the new year

Eric Bossi discusses five top storylines for 2018.

 • Eric Bossi
Freshman Tracker: Trae Young may be country's best player

Freshman Tracker: Trae Young may be country's best player

Trae Young is making a strong case for national player of the year honors.

 • Eric Bossi
Freshman Tracker: Marvin Bagley III making waves

Freshman Tracker: Marvin Bagley III making waves

Marvin Bagley III has had a great start to his debut season, but he's not the only freshman that impressed in November.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Impact freshmen, rookies, NCAA rules

Rivals Roundtable: Impact freshmen, rookies, NCAA rules

The Rivals.com basketball recruiting team is back with a roundtable on a variety of topics.

 • Rivals.com
Conference Call: Freshman of the Year in each league

Conference Call: Freshman of the Year in each league

How will the elite members of the class of 2017 fare as freshmen? We go league-by-league.

 • Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: College hoops season comes into focus

Rivals Roundtable: College hoops season comes into focus

As tip-off for the college basketball season creeps closer, Rivals.com's basketball staff field a trio of questions.

 • Rivals.com
Rivals Roundtable: More on Marvin Bagley's big decisions

Rivals Roundtable: More on Marvin Bagley's big decisions

The decision of Marvin Bagley III to reclassify to 2017 and attend Duke this year is the focus of today's roundtable.

 • Rivals.com
New Rivals 2017 basketball team rankings released

New Rivals 2017 basketball team rankings released

Thanks to a late addition, there's a new No. 1 in the 2017 team rankings.

 • Eric Bossi
Sting Factor: Aftermath of Marvin Bagley's decision

Sting Factor: Aftermath of Marvin Bagley's decision

The nation's top player in the class of 2018, Marvin Bagley III, announced his college choice on ESPN's SportsCenter.

 • Eric Bossi
Projections for 2018 NBA Draft lottery picks

Projections for 2018 NBA Draft lottery picks

With the 2017 NBA Draft in the books, Eric Bossi makes his projections for 2018's draft lottery picks.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: The top NBA Draft factories of the one-and-done era

Bossi's Best: The top NBA Draft factories of the one-and-done era

It's no surprise that Kentucky leads the way in first-round picks in the NBA's one-and-done era, but what team is No. 2?

 • Eric Bossi
Conference Call: Top 2018 draft prospect for each league

Conference Call: Top 2018 draft prospect for each league

These six players will be in the news when next year's NBA Lottery takes place.

 • Corey Evans
Rival Views: Top NBA Draft pick in 2018

Rival Views: Top NBA Draft pick in 2018

Rivals experts debate which current high school senior could be the top pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: Duval at Duke, Bamba predictions, more

Rivals Roundtable: Duval at Duke, Bamba predictions, more

The Rivals.com basketball recruiting analyst team weighs in on three pressing 2017 hoops recruiting topics.

 • Rivals.com
Rival Views: Biggest impact available prospect

Rival Views: Biggest impact available prospect

Rivals experts debate which available 2017 prospect could make the biggest impact on a program next season.

 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: NBA scouts talk class of 2017

Starting Five: NBA scouts talk class of 2017

After three weeks of All-Star games, how do NBA scouts feel about the class of 2017?

 • Eric Bossi
Jordan Brand Classic: Five-stars Lonnie Walker and Brian Bowen share MVP

Jordan Brand Classic: Five-stars Lonnie Walker and Brian Bowen share MVP

Miami bound Lonnie Walker of the West got a win and shared MVP honors with Brian Bowen at the Jordan Brand Classic.

 • Eric Bossi
Jordan Brand Classic: Thursday standouts and notes

Jordan Brand Classic: Thursday standouts and notes

News and notes from Thursday at the Jordan Brand Classic.

 • Eric Bossi
Making the case: Five-star point guard Trevon Duval

Making the case: Five-star point guard Trevon Duval

Class of 2017's top point guard, Trevon Duval, is in decision-making mode. Where do his finalists stand?

 • Eric Bossi
Five storylines to follow during the late signing period

Five storylines to follow during the late signing period

What will Michael Porter Jr. and the Missouri Tigers do for an encore? We look at five late signing period storylines.

 • Corey Evans
Porter holds on to No. 1 spot in final class of 2017 rankings

Porter holds on to No. 1 spot in final class of 2017 rankings

Michael Porter Jr. finishes the 2017 rankings cycle as the No. 1 player in the land.

 • Eric Bossi
Rival Views: Early 2018 title favorite

Rival Views: Early 2018 title favorite

Which program is best positioned to win the 2018 national title? Rivals basketball experts debate.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
McDonald's All-American Game: Ranking the week

McDonald's All-American Game: Ranking the week

Highlights, interviews, predictions and top performers from a whirlwind week in Chicago.

 • Eric Bossi
McDonald's All-American Game: Porter wins MVP in West win

McDonald's All-American Game: Porter wins MVP in West win

2017's top player Michael Porter Jr. earned MVP honors at the McDonald's All-American Game.

 • Eric Bossi
McDonald's All-American Game: Five to watch Wednesday night

McDonald's All-American Game: Five to watch Wednesday night

The McDonald's All-American Game tips off Wednesday night. Which five players could show out?

 • Eric Bossi
2018 Hoops Offer List

2018 Hoops Offer List

(FREE) Breaking down the soon-to-be seniors who hold an Oklahoma basketball offer.

 • Joe DuVall
Starting Five: McDonald's All-American Game week is here

Starting Five: McDonald's All-American Game week is here

McDonald's All-American Game has arrived, and Eric Bossi covers the storylines that he is watching the closest?

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: What to watch this spring

Rivals Roundtable: What to watch this spring

Our analysts weigh in on topics such as which prospects (Zion Williamson) they want to see most in action this spring.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Krysten Peek
Rival Views: Five-star commitment facing the most pressure to deliver

Rival Views: Five-star commitment facing the most pressure to deliver

Which five-star prospect will face the most pressure to live up to the hype? Eric Bossi and Corey Evans debate.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Nation's top player Michael Porter headlines McDonald's All-American roster

Nation's top player Michael Porter headlines McDonald's All-American roster

Maybe the highest honor a high school player can get is being selected to the McDonald's All-American Game. Sunday

 • Eric Bossi
Hoophall Classic: Whose fans should be excited by Saturday action?

Hoophall Classic: Whose fans should be excited by Saturday action?

Fans of Arizona, Georgetown, Notre Dame, Temple and USC should be encouraged by Saturday action at the Hoophall.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Duke, KU among teams with big interest in Hoophall Classic

Duke, KU among teams with big interest in Hoophall Classic

The winter's premier prep event will catch the eye of five prominent programs. We break them down.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans
Class of 2017 updated rankings: A new No. 1 takes over

Class of 2017 updated rankings: A new No. 1 takes over

Michael Porter Jr. overtook DeAndre Ayton for the No. 1 spot in the class of 2017.

 • Eric Bossi
West Coast Week: What we learned

West Coast Week: What we learned

Michael Porter Jr. is emerging as the best player in 2017 and three other takeaways from a week out West.

 • Eric Bossi
Cats Confidential with DeAndre Ayton at Hoophall West

Cats Confidential with DeAndre Ayton at Hoophall West

Courtney Hudson talks with Arizona signee and No. 1 recruit DeAndre Ayton

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 • Courtney Hudson
Early signing period breakdown: Pac-12

Early signing period breakdown: Pac-12

The early signing period was a strong one for the Pac-12, which landed the top two players in the country.

 • Eric Bossi
2017 Arizona signee breakdown: DeAndre Ayton

2017 Arizona signee breakdown: DeAndre Ayton

Breaking down the top prospect in Arizona's 2017 class DeAndre Ayton

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 • Matt Moreno and Jordyn Owen
Early Signing Breakdown: A conference-by-conference look

Early Signing Breakdown: A conference-by-conference look

ACC, Pac-12 off to good starts in early basketball signing period. Eric Bossi breaks down the best of each league.

 • Eric Bossi
Early signing period: Top storylines

Early signing period: Top storylines

College basketball's early signing period begins Wednesday. What are the key storylines to track?

 • Eric Bossi
Five-Star P.J. Washington talks final three

Five-Star P.J. Washington talks final three

PF P.J. Washington, the nation's No. 17 prospect, gives a recruiting update on Kentucky, North Carolina and Arizona.

 • Krysten Peek
USA Basketball: What we learned

USA Basketball: What we learned

A package deal for Duke looks possible, plus we'll have a real a battle for the No. 1 player in 2017 class.

 • Eric Bossi
Six questions to be answered at USA Basketball fall minicamp

Six questions to be answered at USA Basketball fall minicamp

Eric Bossi breaks down six questions he wants to see answered in Colorado Springs this weekend.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Looking at recruiting in the major conferences

Bossi's Best: Looking at recruiting in the major conferences

The Pac-12 is off to a great start, but expect the ACC to close strong.

 • Eric Bossi
Ayton's announcement: Nation's top player picks Arizona

Ayton's announcement: Nation's top player picks Arizona

The nation's top player in the class of 2017, DeAndre Ayton made his choice Tuesday.

 • Eric Bossi
No. 1 ranked DeAndre Ayton to announce tonight

No. 1 ranked DeAndre Ayton to announce tonight

In what can only be described and surprising and unexpected, DeAndre Anyton, the No. 1 ranked player in the 2017 class,

 • Shay Wildeboor
Ayton, Porter remain atop updated 2017 Rivals150

Ayton, Porter remain atop updated 2017 Rivals150

Rivals.com has updated its 2017 basketball rankings with several new five-stars and entrants into the Rivals150.

 • Eric Bossi
Class of 2017 All-Summer Team: Predicting where they'll go

Class of 2017 All-Summer Team: Predicting where they'll go

Five-star PG Collin Sexton headlines the Rivals.com Class of 2017 All-Summer Team.

 • Eric Bossi
Nations Saturday: Duval above all

Nations Saturday: Duval above all

Five-star point guard Trevon Duval came up big when he was most needed.

 • Eric Bossi
Skipping college? Top high school prospects discuss other options

Skipping college? Top high school prospects discuss other options

The top high school players talk with Rivals.com about the lure of skipping college for big bucks overseas.

 • Eric Bossi
No. 1 Ayton thriving with target on his back

No. 1 Ayton thriving with target on his back

DeAndre Ayton discusses the big-time programs after him and the speculation that he may skip college.

 • Eric Bossi
No. 1 ranked DeAndre Ayton focused on three

No. 1 ranked DeAndre Ayton focused on three

For DeAndre Ayton, the No. 1 ranked player in the 2017 class, three schools have emerged as the frontrunners in his

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 • Shay Wildeboor
All-First Live Period Team

All-First Live Period Team

Five-star point guard Trae Young is the MVP of July's first live period.

 • Eric Bossi
Big game hunting at the Peach Jam

Big game hunting at the Peach Jam

It's possible that three No. 1 players played at the Peach Jam in DeAndre Ayton, Marvin Bagley and R.J. Barrett.

 • Eric Bossi
Nike Peach Jam Top NY Performers (Day 1)

Nike Peach Jam Top NY Performers (Day 1)

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - The PSA Cardinals, NY Rens and the Albany City Rocks had games during the opening day of the Nike

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 • Maurice Wingate
Rivals150: Ayton still No. 1, new five-stars

Rivals150: Ayton still No. 1, new five-stars

Rivals.com has updated its 2017 basketball rankings with several new five-stars and entrants into the top 150.

 • Eric Bossi
Video: DeAndre Ayton at the Pangos All-American Camp

Video: DeAndre Ayton at the Pangos All-American Camp

The No. 1 prospect in the 2017 class DeAndre Ayton will visit Arizona later this month. See him in action in this video

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 • Matt Moreno
Ayton planning to see Arizona this month on an unofficial visit

Ayton planning to see Arizona this month on an unofficial visit

2017's top prospect DeAndre Ayton plans on seeing Arizona this month as the Wildcats continue to turn up the interest

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 • Matt Moreno
Pangos AA Camp: Ayton stands tall

Pangos AA Camp: Ayton stands tall

DeAndre Ayton (pictured) earned game MVP honors in the Pangos finale Sunday, and Trevon Duval was camp MVP.

 • Eric Bossi
Breaking down 2017's top ranked player DeAndre Ayton

Breaking down 2017's top ranked player DeAndre Ayton

Eric Bossi breaks down 7-footer DeAndre Ayton and his chances of maintaining the No. 1 spot in the class of 2017.

 • Eric Bossi
Mr. Wendell: Carter impressive at Atlanta EYBL

Mr. Wendell: Carter impressive at Atlanta EYBL

Five-star Wendell Carter made a statement at the Nike EYBL. See the latest on him and other top prospects.

 • Dan McDonald
Hampton EYBL: College predictions on top 12 performers

Hampton EYBL: College predictions on top 12 performers

Many of the nation's top prospects impressed at the Hampton EYBL stop. Eric Bossi predicts their college destinations.

 • Eric Bossi and Krysten Peek
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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 • Matthew Hatfield
No. 1 prospects Ayton and Bagley back up billing at EYBL Hampton

No. 1 prospects Ayton and Bagley back up billing at EYBL Hampton

HAMPTON, Va. -- Five-star big men Marvin Bagley and DeAndre Ayton showed why they rank No. 1 in 2018 and 2017.

 • Eric Bossi and Krysten Peek
Porter and Young put on five-star show at Hampton EYBL

Porter and Young put on five-star show at Hampton EYBL

Five-stars Michael Porter and Trae Young put on a Friday night show at the Hampton EYBL stop.

 • Eric Bossi and Krysten Peek
Hatfield's Hoops Nuggets - Volume 39

Hatfield's Hoops Nuggets - Volume 39

It's the return of Hatfield's Hoops Nuggets with Volume 39, emptying out the notebook with all the latest news and notes

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 • Matthew Hatfield
Second live period recap

Second live period recap

Need an easy link to all of our second live period coverage? Find it here.

 • Eric Bossi
2017 Hoops Offer List - UPDATED

2017 Hoops Offer List - UPDATED

Breaking down the Oklahoma basketball offers from the class of 2017 and the Sooners' chances.

 • Joe DuVall
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.

 • Eric Bossi
UK targets abound at Indianapolis EYBL event this weekend

UK targets abound at Indianapolis EYBL event this weekend

Kentucky coach John Calipari has taken no breaks since the end of the season, and things are just heating up for the

 • T.J. Walker
Top Performers from EYBL: Bamba, Bagley, Porter shine

Top Performers from EYBL: Bamba, Bagley, Porter shine

Krysten Peek breaks down her starting five along with other news and analysis from the EYBL's stop in Brooklyn, N.Y.

 • Krysten Peek
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

 • Maurice Wingate
EYBL Brooklyn: 5-star talent on display

EYBL Brooklyn: 5-star talent on display

The nation's top two ranked big men went head to head at the EYBL.

 • Krysten Peek
Ayton wants college experience, doesn't plan to play overseas

Ayton wants college experience, doesn't plan to play overseas

The class of 2017's No. 1 player, DeAndre Ayton, discusses his future with Rivals.com's Eric Bossi.

 • Eric Bossi
Hoop Summit: Team USA is loaded with top-end talent

Hoop Summit: Team USA is loaded with top-end talent

The USA Team at this week's Hoops Summit in Portland is loaded with talent. Eric Bossi picks his starting five.

 • Eric Bossi
2017 Recruiting: Five teams eyeing big years

2017 Recruiting: Five teams eyeing big years

Several basketball programs are off to fast starts in the 2017 recruiting cycle. Eric Bossi breaks down the top five.

 • Eric Bossi
Ayton reclaims No. 1 status in 2017

Ayton reclaims No. 1 status in 2017

The old No. 1 is the new No. 1 in the Rivals150 for 2017.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Illini land 4-star legacy

Starting Five: Illini land 4-star legacy

Four-star PG Da'Monte Williams is staying local, and new rankings are on the way. Eric Bossi breaks down that and more.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Busy Weekend

Starting Five: Busy Weekend

Who did Kansas and Cal have on visits? Who is ready to decide? That and more in this week's Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi