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Top Performers: Jordan Brand Classic

Top Performers: Jordan Brand Classic

At The Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, a gaggle of the nation's elite recruits, both signed and unsigned, went to work

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 • Zach Smart
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: 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
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: Competitors shine on first day of Chipotle Nationals

Jordan's Takeaways: Competitors shine on first day of Chipotle Nationals

Five-star Cameron Boozer scored 20 points and hauled in 10 rebounds on Thursday night.

 • Jason Jordan
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
Five programs that should be pleased by the McDonald's All-American Game

Five programs that should be pleased by the McDonald's All-American Game

Five-star North Carolina signee Ian Jackson scored a game-high 21 points on Tuesday.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: All eyes on the transfer portal

Rivals Roundtable: All eyes on the transfer portal

Kanaan Carlyle averaged more than 11 points per game for Stanford this season.

 • Staff
Jordan's Takeaways: Day one of the Pete Hollis Classic

Jordan's Takeaways: Day one of the Pete Hollis Classic

Four-star Chase McCarty committed to Houston in October.

 • Jason Jordan
Five-star C Derik Queen commits to home-state Maryland

Five-star C Derik Queen commits to home-state Maryland

The top uncommitted prospect in the 2024 class came off the board on Wednesday, when five-star center Derik Queen

 • Rob Cassidy
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
I've Got Five On It: Five uncommitted 2024 standouts

I've Got Five On It: Five uncommitted 2024 standouts

Five-star Karter Knox is ranked No. 14 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Rob Cassidy
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
Cassidy's Takeaways: Final thoughts on the Hoophall Classic

Cassidy's Takeaways: Final thoughts on the Hoophall Classic

Liam McNeeley made a case to be included in the McDonald's All-American Game.

 • Rob Cassidy
Hoophall Classic: Cassidy's Day 2 takeaways

Hoophall Classic: Cassidy's Day 2 takeaways

Jeremiah Green showed off his versatility on Saturday in Massachusetts.

 • Rob Cassidy
Four 2024 standouts that are on every coach's holiday wish list

Four 2024 standouts that are on every coach's holiday wish list

Five-star V.J. Edgecombe is ranked No. 5 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Jason Jordan
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
Decision Dossier: Five-star Derik Queen

Decision Dossier: Five-star Derik Queen

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

 • 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's Takeaways: Day one at the Sunshine Classic

Jordan's Takeaways: Day one at the Sunshine Classic

Kansas State commit David Castillo pumped in three 3-pointers and 11 points in the third quarter.

 • 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
Rivals Roundtable: Breaking down the Early Signing Period

Rivals Roundtable: Breaking down the Early Signing Period

The Early Signing Period began last week in college basketball.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Early Signing Period: The best uncommitted prospects left in 2024 class

Early Signing Period: The best uncommitted prospects left in 2024 class

Six of the top 15 prospects in the 2024 Rivals150 remain uncommitted.

 • Rob Cassidy
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
Storylines to monitor during the Early Signing Period

Storylines to monitor during the Early Signing Period

Five-star Ian Jackson is committed to North Carolina but rumors about St. John's involvement won't go away.

 • Rob Cassidy
Hoosier Insider: The latest on Derik Queen, other Hoosier targets

Hoosier Insider: The latest on Derik Queen, other Hoosier targets

Rounding up the latest on Derik Queen and a couple of 2025 prospects Indiana is keeping tabs on.

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 • Mason Williams
Rivals Roundtable: Thoughts on high-profile recruitments in 2024 class

Rivals Roundtable: Thoughts on high-profile recruitments in 2024 class

Five-star Asa Newell is ranked No. 16 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Rob Cassidy and 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
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest on Harper, Fland, Queen, more

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest on Harper, Fland, Queen, more

Five-star Derik Queen is expected to sign in the Early Signing Period next month.

 • 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 Roundtable: Programs that are rolling, Liam McNeeley, big visits

Rivals Roundtable: Programs that are rolling, Liam McNeeley, big visits

Will Arkansas lock down Rakease Passmore and end up having a scary good month of October?

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Rivals Roundtable: New coaching staffs, big visits, more

Rivals Roundtable: New coaching staffs, big visits, more

Jason Jordan and Rob Cassidy dive into new coaching staffs that have impressed with their recruiting approaches.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Twitter Thursday: Kansas State, Dylan Harper and Rutgers, Indiana

Twitter Thursday: Kansas State, Dylan Harper and Rutgers, Indiana

Indiana fans are on commitment watch for five-star Liam McNeeley.

 • Rob Cassidy
I've Got Five On It: Big-name programs still looking for first 2024 commit

I've Got Five On It: Big-name programs still looking for first 2024 commit

Indiana hopes to be closing in on a few big fish, including top target Liam McNeeley.

 • Rob Cassidy
Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend

Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend

Derik Queen is one of three high-profile prospects visiting Indiana this weekend.

 • Jason Jordan
Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend

Top hoops prospects taking big visits this weekend

Five-star point guard Jalil Bethea is visiting Kansas this weekend.

 • Jason Jordan
Huge recruiting weekend on tap for Bill Self, Kansas

Huge recruiting weekend on tap for Bill Self, Kansas

This weekend, Kansas will play host to three five-star prospects from the 2024 class.

 • Shay Wildeboor
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
Three Five-Star prospects set to visit Kansas in the coming days

Three Five-Star prospects set to visit Kansas in the coming days

Three of the nation’s top prospects in the 2024 class will officially visit Kansas in the coming days.

 • Shay Wildeboor
Five key visits to watch in the coming weeks

Five key visits to watch in the coming weeks

Five-star point guard Darius Acuff is scheduled to officially visit Michigan in September.

 • Jason Jordan
Jordan's Takeaways: Under Armour Elite 24 in Atlanta

Jordan's Takeaways: Under Armour Elite 24 in Atlanta

Flory Bidunga will officially announce where he’s headed for college next season during halftime of Saturday’s game.

 • Jason Jordan
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
Stock Risers: Five centers that made the most of grassroots season

Stock Risers: Five centers that made the most of grassroots season

Senegal-born big man Moustapha Thiam has progressed impressively since coming to the United States.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
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
I've Got Five On It: Five lingering recruiting questions

I've Got Five On It: Five lingering recruiting questions

Five-star Dylan Harper is assumed to be a Rutgers lean, but for how long?

 • Rob Cassidy
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: Top dogs, notable players at each position

Rivals Rankings Week: Top dogs, notable players at each position

Top center Flory Bidunga is an elite rim protector and rebounder.

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

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines surrounding 2024 Rivals150 update

Five-star Dylan Harper is the new No. 1 prospect in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Rob Cassidy
Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper to participate in Team USA camp this weekend

Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper to participate in Team USA camp this weekend

Some of the top basketball players throughout the 2022, 2023 and 2024 classes are headed to Team USA camp this weekend.

 • Richie O'Leary
Five prospects on the brink of five-star status

Five prospects on the brink of five-star status

Four-star Derik Queen is ranked No. 30 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Jason Jordan
Southern Jam Fest: Top 10 performers

Southern Jam Fest: Top 10 performers

Five-star North Carolina commit Ian Jackson is ranked No. 5 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Jason Jordan
Rivals Roundtable: Transfer portal, next rankings update

Rivals Roundtable: Transfer portal, next rankings update

Derik Queen and Drake Powell could be in for rankings bumps

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
The Zembal Awards: Under Armour Association

The Zembal Awards: Under Armour Association

Class of 2025 standout Efeosa Oliogu impressed at the Under Armour Association near Charlotte.

 • Jacey Zembal
Zembal's Takeaways: Sunday at the Under Armour Association

Zembal's Takeaways: Sunday at the Under Armour Association

Class of 2025 guard Tyler Jackson impressed over the weekend at the Under Armour Association.

 • Jacey Zembal
DMV Warm Up Showcase Provides Great Bump

DMV Warm Up Showcase Provides Great Bump

Travel team ball for high schoolers has returned. On tap this weekend is the DMV Warm Up Showcase!

 • Ron Bailey
Smart Locker:  Ewing Took it to South

Smart Locker: Ewing Took it to South

Marvel Allen is NOT the only Dirty South player G'Town has had recruiting success with.

 • Ron Bailey
Breaking down the recruitment of four-star Derik Queen

Breaking down the recruitment of four-star Derik Queen

Four-star Derik Queen is ranked No. 30 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Travis Graf
Queen is Shinning

Queen is Shinning

Derik Queen continues to impress and be pursued.

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 • Ron Bailey
Rivals Roundtable: Thoughts on upcoming grassroots season

Rivals Roundtable: Thoughts on upcoming grassroots season

Dink Pate continues to impress. Will he make a case for being in the top 10 of the 2024 class?

 • Rob Cassidy and Travis Graf
Friday Recruiting Notebook: Jan. 27

Friday Recruiting Notebook: Jan. 27

News and notes surrounding the Indiana basketball program.

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 • Alec Lasley
Hoyas Need and are Chasing Bigs

Hoyas Need and are Chasing Bigs

G'Town & Donnie Freeman are discussed, as are more big man prospects such as Jerry Deng , and GU's frontcourt issues.

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 • Zach Smart
Prospects Started Season Well

Prospects Started Season Well

Hoyas sginee Marvel Allen, along with prospects Boogie Flland, Derik Queen & Cooper Flagg started '22-23 well.

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 • Zach Smart
Montverde's Queen Continues to Attract Hoyas

Montverde's Queen Continues to Attract Hoyas

The Hoyas like '24 big Derik Queen. A lot.

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 • Zach Smart
Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Indiana, Guy Fieri

Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Indiana, Guy Fieri

Rob Cassidy dives into the Twitter Tuesday mailbag and answers questions about Kentucky and Indiana.

 • Rob Cassidy
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Buzz surrounding some top 2024 prospects

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Buzz surrounding some top 2024 prospects

Boogie Fland has scheduled his first official visit - to UNC. But his recruitment likely still has many turns to come.

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

Wood's Takeaways: Hoop Exchange Fall Festival

Four-star Derik Queen is ranked No. 30 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Russ Wood
Class of 2024 Rivals150 Rankings: Where Indiana basketball targets rank

Class of 2024 Rivals150 Rankings: Where Indiana basketball targets rank

A breakdown of the prospects with Indiana offers, where they land in the rankings and scouting notes on the top targets.

 • Alec Lasley
2024 top-25 center Derik Queen sets official visit to Indiana

2024 top-25 center Derik Queen sets official visit to Indiana

Class of 2024 top-25 center Derik Queen has scheduled his official visit to Indiana.

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 • Alec Lasley
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Visits in full swing across the country

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Visits in full swing across the country

Four-star Brandon Williams is set to announce his commitment on Sept. 19.

 • Rob Cassidy
DeShawn Harris-Smith commits to Maryland

DeShawn Harris-Smith commits to Maryland

Four-star DeShawn Harris-Smith committed to Maryland on Wednesday.

 • Travis Graf
Balimore's Queen Gets GU Love

Balimore's Queen Gets GU Love

As a big bodied, 6-foot-9 and 230-pound forward with a funky sling shot jumper and an evolving arsenal of one on one

 • Ron Bailey
Indiana Basketball: Key takeaways from the first July live period

Indiana Basketball: Key takeaways from the first July live period

The main takeaways from the first July live session surrounding the Indiana basketball program.

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 • Alec Lasley
Throwback Summer Warm Up Delivered

Throwback Summer Warm Up Delivered

Last weekend Brian Inge and The St. James threw an old school grassroots confab, one where competition ruled the day.

 • Ron Bailey
July Live Evaluation Period: Key players to watch

July Live Evaluation Period: Key players to watch

Some of the key targets that have storylines to follow as we head into the first live session of July.

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 • Alec Lasley
Class of 2024 Rivals125 Rankings: Where Indiana basketball targets rank

Class of 2024 Rivals125 Rankings: Where Indiana basketball targets rank

A breakdown of all the class of 2024 prospects that Indiana has offered in the Rivals125 rankings.

 • Alec Lasley
Scouting Report: Derik Queen

Scouting Report: Derik Queen

Montverde (Fla) big man Derik Queen is one of the top players in the 2024 class and someone who already holds an offer

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 • Alec Lasley
Kentucky's next batch of elite basketball targets

Kentucky's next batch of elite basketball targets

Take a look at Kentucky's next batch of elite basketball recruiting targets.

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 • David Sisk
Rivals Roundtable: Discussing the initial 2024 rankings

Rivals Roundtable: Discussing the initial 2024 rankings

Our trio of recruiting analysts discuss the players for whom they became advocates in the 2024 rankings meetings.

 • Rob Cassidy, Dan McDonald, Jamie Shaw