All-Decade: Most exciting players
ZIon Williamson leads Eric Bossi's list of the most exciting players of the decade.
Starting Five: Williams shines at JBC, plenty of good point guards left
Five-star forward Emmitt Williams went large at the JBC, point guards aplenty and more in the Starting Five.
Class of 2018 Position Rankings: Point guards
We’ve brought back the position rankings to basketball and we reintroduce them this week, starting with PG.
Rivals Roundtable: Impact freshmen, rookies, NCAA rules
The Rivals.com basketball recruiting team is back with a roundtable on a variety of topics.
Greg Gantt ready to make his move as next hot prospect from N.C.
UConn has jumped into the mix, but Providence and South Carolina have done early legwork.
2017 NBA Mock Draft: How Rivals ranked top prospects
Did Rivals get it right when ranking top NBA Draft prospects in high school? There were many more hits than misses.
Bossi's Best: Lead guards in the 2017 NBA Draft class
Kentucky's De'Aaron Fox is one of the top lead guards in the 2017 NBA Draft class.
Rival Views: Is NC State a good coaching job?
Is NC State a good job? Eric Bossi and Corey Evans debate that topic in this week's Rival Views.
Bossi's Best: Freshman tracker
Eric Bossi's Freshman Tracker returns with a new player in the No. 1 spot.
Rival Views: The nation's most irreplaceable freshman
Who is the most irreplaceable freshman in college basketball? Rivals.com's Eric Bossi and Corey Evans debate.
Bossi's Best: College hoops freshman tracker
Eric Bossi is back with his freshman tracker as teams start 2017 in conference play. Who has been the best?
Bossi's Best: Washington's Fultz leading Freshman Tracker
Markelle Fultz has had a great start to his freshman season. Eric Bossi looks at the top 10 freshmen so far in 2016-17.
Bossi's Best: Ten freshmen that need to have big seasons
Former five-star Josh Jackson is one of several freshmen that are going to be counted on to have big debut seasons.
NC State adds major 2016 piece
NC State has signed major interior help in Omer Yurtseven.
2016 Rivals basketball team rankings
Kentucky, Duke and Michigan State still rule the roost in the updated 2016 team rankings thanks to their mega classes.
Point guard Darius Perry's list of options continues to grow
PG Darius Perry emerged as a legitimate option for high-major programs last summer. He spoke recently with Rivals.
2016 McDonald's AA rosters announced
The 2016 McDonald’s All-American team was announced on Sunday night.
Early signing period: Winners and losers
By signing five-star Malik Monk, Kentucky was a big winner in the early signing period. Eric Bossi looks at the hits and misses.
Talent spread: Top prospects by conference
Thanks to prospects like Duke-bound five-star Harry Giles, the ACC leads the way in elite incoming talent.
Scouting videos: Dennis Smith Jr. at Big Shots
NC State senior point guard commit Dennis Smith Jr. thrilled Wolfpack fans when he verbally committed Sept. 10.
Starting Five: Adebayo on cusp
Five-star Bam Adebayo wrapped up his final visit at NC State and is close to making a decision. Eric Bossi has the latest.
Dennis Smith enjoying being NC State commit
FAYETTEVILLE — Senior star point guard Dennis Smith Jr. once joked that he wanted to set a record for most unofficial visits to NC State during
Weekend visits preview 10/2
Rawle Alkins will be one of four five-star seniors visiting N.C. State this weekend. Eric Bossi previews visits nationwide.
Dennis Smith Jr. knew it was time
Life-long NC State fan Dennis Smith Jr. still remembers getting his Wolfpack offer Dec. 28, 2013. That helped lead to his news Thursday.
NC State for Dennis Smith
Early on it looked like Dennis Smith would stay local for college. A five-star prospect from North Carolina, he took dozens of visits to North Carolin
Dennis Smith creating recruiting history at NC State
New NC State verbal commit Dennis Smith Jr. morphed into a star his sophomore year, and eventually became the No. 4 overall player in the country by R
Nations best PG picks the Pack
Mark Gottfried and the N.C. State program received big-time news when the nation's top point guard, Dennis Smith, committed.
Robinson discusses his six finalists
Douglas County (Ga.) SG Brandon Robinson is down to six finalists: Louisville, UNC, FSU, Maryland, Georgia and Georgia Tech.
Adidas Nation: What we learned
What did we learn at Adidas Nations? Lonzo Ball can compete with anyone, says Eric Bossi, who has plenty more observations.
Alkins shines at Adidas Nations
Five-star shooting guard Rawle Alkins cut his list to 10 on Saturday, then went out and produced Sunday at the Adidas Nations.
Adidas Nations: Saturday A.M. news and notes
Dennis Smith willed his team to a win on Saturday. Eric Bossi has more on Smith and other news from Adidas Nation.
With UK offer in hand, Bam weighs options
Edrice "Bam" Adebayo has seen his stock explode lately. What does a Kentucky offer mean for the power forward's recruitment?
Calipari can track UK targets on Twitter
John Calipari is one of basketball's most active tweeters. But which Kentucky recruiting targets does he follow on Twitter?
Adidas Uprising: Smith rises up
There were several elite point guards on display in Las Vegas on Wednesday, and Dennis Smith may have been the best.
Las Vegas events loaded with nations top talent
Thon Maker will be among the elite talent in Las Vegas this week, as the final of July's three live periods tips off Wednesday.
Dennis Smith Jr. appreciates NC States persistence
RICHMOND, Va. — It didn't take Fayetteville (N.C.) Trinity Christian senior point guard Dennis Smith Jr. too long to figure out which colleges w
Previewing Adidas, UA and more
DeAndre Ayton, the No. 1 player in 2017, is one of several players Rivals will be tracking as we cover four major events.
How does Kentucky offer impact Smith
Dennis Smith Jr. had to wait for a Kentucky offer. Now that he has one, how will it impact the five-star's recruitment?
Tatum makes his pick
It's been one heck of a Sunday for five-star small forward Jayson Tatum, and Duke's had a pretty good day too.
Atlanta adidas: Smith shines again
Dennis Smith Jr. proved at the Atlanta adidas event on Wednesday that he is deserving of his recent promotion in the Rivals150.
Jackson remains No. 1 for 2016
Josh Jackson was able to remain the No. 1 player in the class of 2016. See the new five-stars and updated rankings here.
Smith breaks out late at Curry camp
When it came to one-on-one at the Steph Curry camp, no one could keep up with Dennis Smith. Eric Bossi has a final report.
Simmons shines at Curry Select
Five-star guard Kobi Simmons is standing out among standouts at the Stephen Curry Select 30 camp. Eric Bossi has a report.
Dennis Smith Jr. puts on show
GREENSBORO — Kanayo Obi-Rapu Jr. created a special way to honor his late friend and prep teammate Josh Level a year ago.
Video reel: Dennis Smiths junior season
Fayetteville (N.C.) Trinity Christian junior point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has proven to be a transcendent talent the last four years on the varsity le
Southern Jam Fest Recap
The Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest this past weekend was an event to remember. Plenty of high level talent all was showcased at Boo Williams Sportsplex.
Dennis Smith Jr. puts on show
HAMPTON, Va. — The one-two punch of NC State recruiting targets Dennis Smith Jr. and Edrice Adebayo proved too tough for the field at Hoop Group
Dennis Smith Jr., Edrice Adebayo video highlights
INDIANAPOLIS - NC State has zeroed in on star juniors Dennis Smith Jr. and Edrice Adebayo this past year,and it is easy to see why.
EYBL: Youth movement in Houston
Javonte Smart was playing up two age levels at the EYBL on Saturday but you wouldn't have known it from watching his game.
EYBL: Vanderbilt, Fox hold serve in Houston
Jarred Vanderbilt and Houston Hoops held serve in front of a hometown crowd Friday at the EYBL's weekend stop in Houston.
No timetable for Smith
Dennis Smith, the No. 1 point guard in 2016, has no timetable as he is pursued by Kentucky, Kansas, Duke, Louisville and others.
Dennis Smith Jr. knows who is watching
Fayetteville (N.C.) Trinity Christian junior point guard Dennis Smith Jr. only needs to take a quick glance toward the rows of college coaches to know
Late help for the Pack
After deciding to stay in the 2015 class rather than reclassify to 2016, SF Shaun Kirk committed to N.C. State on Monday night.
adidas Gauntlett: Team Loaded lives up to the name
5-stars Dennis Smith and Edrice Adebayo lived up to the hype on Sunday at the adidas Gauntlet. Eric Bossi recaps the action.
adidas Gauntlet: Peters elevates game
Three-star PG Lamar Peters has elevated his game. Eric Bossi has more on Peters and others from Friday's adidas Gauntlet event.
NC State pursuing numerous players in Rivals150
NC State is pursuing eight of the top 20 players in the Rivals.com class of 2016, which was updated today.
PG battle highlights Gauntlet
The adidas Gauntlet saw a matchup of five-star PGs - Kobi Simmons and Dennis Smith - in front of the top coaches.
New Rivals150: Race for No. 1
The Rivals150 ranking has been updated heading into the spring evaluation season, and wing Josh Jackson has company at the top.
Monk flies high at The Warmup
Five-star guard Malik Monk was one of several standout prospects over the weekend at The Warmup presented by MADE Hoops.
Dennis Smith aiming for No. 1 spot
KNIGHTDALE — Fayetteville (N.C.) Trinity Christian junior point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is aiming to be the No. 1 player in the class of 2016.
Video reel: Adebayo, Smith at Super 60
KNIGHTDALE — Two of NC State major recruiting priorities in the class of 2016 played against each other in the Super 60 Showdown at Knightdale (
Recruiting Roundup: 2/23
With the high school season nearing an end and AAU approaching, lists are being cut, visits are being taken and commitments are in the process of happ
Clints Mailbag
THI basketball recruiting analyst Clint Jackson is back for another edition of the popular mailbag segment when he answers readers' questions about U
Dennis Smith taking in sights, sounds of NC State
GREENSBORO — Fayetteville (N.C.) Trinity junior point guard Dennis Smith Jr. knows he's a phone call away from watching games all throughout the
Dennis Smith Jr. enjoying fruits of own labor
Star junior point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has played with rapper J. Cole of Fayetteville, N.C., and has had Raleigh native John Wall of the Washington
NHSHF: Five-star Smith dominates
Class of 2016 five-star Dennis Smith was under the weather but dominated Sunday at the National High School Hoops Festival.
Dennis Smith Jr. Talks Recruitment
Fayetteville (NC) Trinity Christian guard Dennis Smith Jr., one of the nation's top juniors, talks about his recruiting, UNC, and how things are goin
BB Recruiting Podcast
Dennis Smith's visit last Friday. lots of prospects, and the impact of the Wainstein Report are topics in this week's edition.
Maker jumps to top spot in 2016 Rivals150
Thon Maker has risen to the top of the class of 2016 Rivals150, but several are close behind in what looks like a loaded class.
Starting Five: Pearl starts fast
Bruce Pearl is back on the recruiting trail, and that's good news for Auburn. Get the latest on that and more in Starting Five.
UA Elite 24 Coming Saturday
Under Armour Basketball announced it is bringing the <i>UA Elite 24</i> - the nation's premier high school basketball showcase - back to Brooklyn, NY
Adidas Nations: What we learned
The two USA 2016 squads shined at Adidas Nations due to top point guard play from the likes of Lonzo Ball. Eric Bossi has more.
Adidas Nations Sunday: Smith goes big
Dennis Smith showed why he is the top 2016 point guard with a dominating performance at Adidas Nations. Eric Bossi has a recap.
Five-star guard Smith giving Arizona a look
Five-star 2016 guard Dennis Smith has Arizona among his list of options. Get an update on the top-five recruit inside.
Adidas Nations: Jeter previews decision
Discussion about Chase Jeter's upcoming decision dominated Friday's action at Adidas Nations. Eric Bossi has more.
Jackson, Giles lead expanded 2016 rankings
Dennis Smith is the lone new face in the top five of the updated 2016 hoops rankings. Eric Bossi breaks down the changes inside.
Smith lands UNC offer
In-state 2016 guard Dennis Smith Jr. made his way to Chapel Hill on Tuesday, and came away with an offer from the Tar Heels.
Dennis Smith Jr. driven to succeed
Fayetteville (N.C.) Trinity Christian junior point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has always expected success.
Brown dominates at ScoutsFocus
After a terrific showing last weekend, big man Zach Brown picked up where he left off and impressed at the ScoutsFocus camp.
Woods talks Top 100, UNC visit
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA--- Seventh Woods talks about competing against the best at the Top 100 Camp and his thoughts on UNC.
Smith sets up UNC visit
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.--- Top 20 Class of 2016 phenom Dennis Smith discusses the Top 100 Camp and an upcoming UNC visit.
Smith Jr. talks Duke
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Dennis Smith has become a hot commodity in the world of basketball recruiting and Duke appears to be the school that covets him
Adidas Gauntlet: Smith steps up
Dennis Smith was the star of one of the best games at the Adidas Gauntlet this weekend. Get a full report on all the prospects.
Smith talks Wake offer
What does Fayetteville (NC) Trinity 2016 point guard Dennis Smith, Jr. have to say about his offer from Wake Forest and more?
Hoops: U-M watching North Carolina point guard
<I>"They say what's done in the dark will come out in the light."</I> So said Fayetteville, N.C. Trinity Christian standout point guard Dennis Sm
Starting Five: Refresh to rankings coming
In this week's Starting Five, Eric Bossi talks rankings, the lack of love for pointguard Damontrae Jefferson and much more.
Scouting videos: Dennis Smith Jr. sophomore year
Fayetteville (N.C.) Trinity Christian sophomore point guard Dennis Smith Jr. put on a show this season in leading his squad to a NCISAA 1-A state titl
Smith leaving his mark
Making a splash in front of the right people can do worlds for your stock as a basketball prospect. For Dennis Smith Jr., the 6-2 point guard from Fay
What we learned on the live weekend
Class of 2016 guard Dennis Smith is a five-star, but he may actually be ranked too low. What else did we learn last weekend?
Talent flocks to N.C. showcase camps
Class of 2016 5-star Dennis Smith was just one of many talented prospects on hand for two recent big events in North Carolina.
Fayetteville Phenom - Dennis Smith Jr.
The class of 2016 is already looking to be an incredible bunch of gifted basketball prospects. Names like Harry Giles, Thon Maker, Seventh Woods, Jays
Dennis Smith Jr. adjusting smoothly to new attention
RED SPRINGS — Talented point guard Dennis Smith Jr. hasn't picked up any new offers since NC State stepped up and delivered his first ACC offer,
Dennis Smith Jr. excited about NC State offer
Dennis Smith Jr. set the HighSchoolOT.com Holiday Invitational ablaze with his play and went home with a coveted offer from his favorite school.
Dennis Smith Jr. explodes for 29 in 4th quarter
Fayetteville (N.C.) Trinity Christian needed a spark last Friday in the second half of its Holiday Invitational semifinals game against HCYA. Dennis S
Video reel: Trinity Christian vs. Hammond School
The HighSchoolOT.com Holiday Invitational was filled with some outstanding games, including when Fayetteville (N.C.) Trinity Christian battled Columbi
Smith nets 42 in win
ON-SITE STORY ... NC 2016 Dennis Smith may have taken on celeb status after scoring 42 points in the HSOTHI. What did he have to following his great
High School OT tourney: Booker, Woods shine
Kentucky-bound guard Devin Booker put up 42 points at the High School OT tourney, Thursday, but someone matched his effort.
Stars come out at HSOT Day One
RALEIGH--- Updates from the first day of the HighSchoolOT Holiday Invitational Thursday.
Smith and Parker impress at HSOTHI
ON-SITE STORY ... Who are Fayetteville (NC) Trinity 2016 guards Dennis Smith, Jr. and Kwe Parker? What do they have to say about Wake and more?
Scouting videos: Dennis Smith Jr. over last year
Fayetteville (N.C.) Trinity Christian sophomore point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has been one of the top players in his class of 2016 for a number of year