Mailbag: New blood welcomed at Louisville
Louisville is coming off a disappointing season. Will a healthy roster and an influx of freshmen talent like Derrick Caracter turn things around this
Video: Caracter battles on the hardwood
Video: Caracter battles on the hardwood
Exposure helps Miami juniors
O.J. Mayo deserves a couple of thank you cards. Huge crowds of fans and coaches came to see Rivals.com's top prospect for the Miami Tropics in the cla
AMP: Caracter, Sosa primed for U of L
Louisville basketball signees Edgar Sosa (New York, N.Y.) and Derrick Caracter (Elizabeth, N.J.) put on a show at Freedom Hall Saturday night for the
Derby Festival Breakdown: Black team
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- It's not the McDonald's All-Star game, but this year's version of Kentucky Derby Festival All-Star Classic wasn't far off. Saturday
Wild finish highlights Adidas Derby Classic
Drawing more than 14,000 fans, the 2006 adidas Derby Festival All-Star Classic tipped-off at Louisville's Freedom Hall Friday night. With 13 of Rivals
Fantasy Football
Today is National Signing Day for football and the recruiting world is celebrating it's unofficial national holiday and the Super Bowl is this weekend
Whats Pitino hearing about Derrick Caracter
One of the most asked questions by Louisville basketball fans these days has been about the status of star New Jersey recruit Derrick Caracter. Everyo
Day two of action from the NPT
BARRINGTON, R.I. - Saturday at the National Prep School Tip-Off Showcase was the day that all eyes wanted to see as five-star prospects Paul Harris an
National Prep Tip-Off Showcase kicks off
BARRINGTON, R.I. - The first day of the National Prep Tip-Off Showcase at St. Andrew's School is in the books and one of the event's top match-ups - H
National Prep Tip-off Showcase is loaded
Barrington, Rhode Island is the place to be this weekend as the National Prep Tip-off Showcase gets things started for the majority of the top prep sc
Caracter Heads Out of State
NJ Hoops #2 Senior leaves St. Patrick's for prep school.
Eastern events on tap this weekend
Times have changed in the past couple of years when it comes to september events. Just a few short years ago, division I college coaches would flock
Earl Clark talks about visit to Louisville
Earl Clark, the nation's No. 15-rated player and the No. 1 player in the state of New Jersey, returned from his official visit to the University of Lo
Caracter Photo Gallery
Photos Frosh year through Press Conference
Caracter Talks About His Decision
"I just felt that Pitino was the best guy for me."
Caracter Bio
Caracter has had arguably the most publicized career of any NJ prep player.
Caracter Makes the Announcement
The decision came down to picking from two great coaches, Pitino at Louisville and John Calipari at Memphis.
Caracter is a Card
It wasn't a very good secret but Derrick Caracter has picked his college. The 6-foot-8, 275-pound big man from St. Patrick's High School in New Jersey
How big is Caracters commitment Huge.
When the University of Louisville and Rick Pitino picked up an official commitment from power forward Derrick Caracter Thursday afternoon, the celebra
Caracter commits!
One of the most celebrated basketball recruits in New York City, Derrick Caracter will join Rick Pitino at the University of Louisville in the fall of
Caracter To Announce on Thursday
The skilled big man was a 1st Team All State selection last year by NJ Hoops after averaging 15.4 ppg, 10 rpg
Derrick Caracter sets official press conference
A surefire McDonald's All-American and super recruit for the last five seasons in New York City, Derrick Caracter is ready to end the collegiate recru
Caracter returns from Louisville visit
After making his second unofficial visit to the Bluegrass State and the University of Louisville campus this weekend, Cardinal fans will have to wait
Can Pitino close the deal with Caracter
One of the biggest targets in Rick Pitino's 2005-06 recruiting class is Derrick Caracter, a 6-foot-9, 275-pound power forward from Fanwood, New Jersey
July Rewind: Shoe camps
Rivals.com will release it's newest and freshest class of 2006 rankings this week and as the hoops team reviews their notes, it's important to look ba
Vegas Coaches Corner
The Big Time Event in Las Vegas, Nev., pitted four of its top teams Spiece Indy Heat, D-1 Greyhounds, SoCal All Stars and the New York Panthers in a s
Derrick Caracter updates his college choices
The rumor going around Louisville and New York City last week was that Derrick Caracter, the 6-foot-8 power forward from New Jersey, was on the verge
Lance Thomas Stars In Vegas AAU Action
6'8", Forward, Lance Thomas from St. Benedict's in NJ proved to be the headliner in a star-studded cast of high school talent at the Reebok Big Time
Las Vegas is loaded with talent
LAS VEGAS- The Big Time Tournament in Las Vegas tipped off Friday morning and the action, like the weather, was at a torrid pace. The opening day was
ABCD Camp: Final thoughts, stats on Jersey kids
Reebok ABCD Camp almost always is guard-oriented. This year was no different, as players such as O.J. Mayo, Mike Conley, Eugene Harvey and Isiah Thoma
Clark and Caracter train for success
In their pursuit to add weight and strength, football players have increasingly sought the help of professional strength trainers. A whole new industr
ABCD: Harris shines in Senior Game loss
Paul Harris put on an impressive show saturday evening at the Reebok ABCD Senior All Star game in Teaneck, NJ, but despite a valiant 4th quarter effor
Reebok ABCD Photo Gallery 5
This year's Reebok ABCD Camp wrapped up Saturday in Teaneck, N.J. Many of the nation's top prep prospects were assembled for the event, including Greg
Derrick Caracter ABCD Player Eval
The Reebok ABCD Camp in Teaneck NJ was once again the camp of choice for Derrick Caracter. Here is a look at how Caracter performed with strengths, w
ABCD Camp: Senior All-Star quick hits
TEANECK -- From the steady diet of 3-pointers, driving layups, slam dunks and offensive rebounds by Paul Harris to the swift crossover drives by Chine
Caracter admits defeat to Oden
It was the match-up everyone was waiting for, Greg Oden vs. Derrick Caracter. Last year at the ABCD camp Caracter got the upper hand, but could he do
ABCD: Big time battle
TEANECK, N.J. - Greg Oden and Derrick Caracter met up again at the ABCD camp and the marquee match-up packed the house while O.J. Mayo was completely
Reebok ABCD Photo Gallery 2
Images from the second day of competition at the Reebok ABCD Camp on the campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J. This exclusive Cats
Fab Class for Rutgers
Star prospects talking about a package deal in-state.
ABCD Camp: Talent-laden event opens with a bang
TEANECK, N.J. – The Reebok ABCD Camp tipped off here Wednesday on the campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University with some of the nation's elite prep ba
Reebok ABCD Photo Gallery 1
Images from the opening day of team competition in the Reebok ABCD Camp at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J. The photo gallery includes
Update on Derrick Caracter at ABCD
Teaneck, NJ- At the ABCD camp Derrick Caracter has finally named a favorite and even talked about a package deal with some Jersey buddies. Stayed tune
ABCD Camp preview: Why this week is so important
When the clock hits 2 p.m. and the curtain goes up on the Reebok ABCD Camp today at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Rothman Center in Teaneck, N.J.,
ABCD Camp preview: All eyes on Caracter
For the college basketball recruiting junkie, the most wonderful time of the year is here: the July sneaker camps. Beginning today and running through
Rivals Round Table on ABCD campers, Part 1
By now, there's a good chance you are aware of Earl Clark. You likely know all about Derrick Caracter. All signs point toward you being up-to-date on
Video: Derrick Caracter quick clip
Video: Derrick Caracter quick clip
Caracter planning to visit Louisville next weekend
Derrick Caracter, a 6-foot-8, 275-pound power forward from New Jersey said Sunday evening that he is planning an unofficial visit to the University of
ACC-elerated recruiting
The commitment floodgates swung open in May, especially in the Atlantic Coast Conference. They came at a frantic pace. Some landed guys on back-to-bac
Sunday Player Notes from the Bob Gibbons TOC
Antonio Pena, Earl Clark, Taylor King and other potential 'Nova prospects hit the Dean E. Smith Center court Sunday on the final day of the 2005 Bob G
All-SoCal TOC final
In two very surprising upsets over the Spiece Indy Heat and the Playaz, the H-Squad AAU club is set to play in an all Southern California championship
TOC Saturday scouting reports
The pool play games in the 17-under division of the Tournament of Champions continued to be run away affairs for the most part. Here are some more sc
Weight, schools are down for Caracter
Power forward/center Derrick Caracter and his New York Panthers took apart their first round opponent at the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions Frida
TOC Friday night scores and highlights
Rivals.com was parked in the Dean E. Smith Center on the campus of the University of North Carolina on Friday night for the start of the Bob Gibbons T
Discussing recruiting with Jay Gomes
The list of players Rutgers has targeted for the Class of 2006 is clear and well-documented, especially those who call New Jersey home. Of the 25 or s
Summer summary: Eugene Harvey
With the busy spring AAU season having come and gone, it's time to look at what some of New Jersey's top 2006 recruits will be doing once the hectic s
Champions crowned in DC
The Charlie Weber DC Hoop Fest concluded on Sunday afternoon with a set of four championship games played at Catholic University. The NY Panthers' De
Stars, sleepers shine in DC
Both the big name players and several lesser-knowns let it all hang out in front of a large college coaching contingent on Saturday at the Charlie Web
Arkansas tourney is the Real Deal
Forty of the top AAU teams across the country will make the pilgrimage to Fayetteville, Ark. for the first ever Real Deal on the Hill. Amongst the tea
Playaz Spring Fling results/notes
The Playaz Spring Fling ended with the two most talented teams duking it out in the final on Sunday. In the final reckoning it was Austin Freeman (pi
Playaz Spring Fling Player Notes Class of 06 Pt2
Here is Part Two of the Class of 2006 Player Evaluations from the 2005 Playaz Spring Fling held April 1-3 in scenic Teaneck NJ.
Playaz Spring Fling Kicks off AAU season
Every year the first weekend in April is huge for college basketball. College coaches and fans alike descend on the site of the Final Four for the hu
PrimeTime Shootout Notebook
Rivals.com provides a look at some of the top junior and senior performers from the 2005 PrimeTime Shootout in Trenton, NJ as well as a brief recap of
PrimeTime Shootout Friday night
Rivals.com kicks off coverage of the 2005 PrimeTime Shootout with all the action from Friday night. Haddonfield got a big game from their mammoth jun
Friday Night Prime Time at the Prime Time Shootout
Plenty of D1 prospects were in action at the Prime Time Shootout in Trenton on Friday night - including some players that Villanova is tracking ... re
PrimeTime Shootout preview
One of the nation's most highly anticipated high school events comes back to Trenton, NJ this weekend as the 27th annual Prime Time Shootout is set t
Caracter names a favorite
The No. 6 ranked player in the class of 2006 Derrick Caracter could not play for St. Patricks High School in Elizabeth, N.J., until the second semeste
Battle By The Boardwalk: Calhoun, Fisher, Vier
After a slow start Saturday in the Battle By The Boardwalk, Raritan's Qa'rraan Calhoun dominated to the tune of 26 points. ... St. Patrick sophomore C
Caracter names four
The No. 6 ranked player in the class of 2006 Derrick Caracter could not play with his St. Patricks High School team out of Elizabeth, N.J., at the Bea
High School Primer: Jersey News Notes
The New Jersey high school winter sports season kicks into high gear Friday night, and that means a full slate of boys basketball games. But before we
Heavy Hitters on Thomas Early
6-foot-8 210 pound forward Lance Thomas from St. Benedict's HS in Newark, NJ is one of the nation's top prospects in the Class of 2006. He teamed wit
Recruits take in MidKnight Madness
Many of the best young players in the state turn out for Rutgers MidKnight Madness
Caracter Likes Five
Derrick Caracter, the No. 6 ranked player in the class of 2006, has had some impressive performances this summer against the likes of the No. 1 ranked
Rivals.com 2006 basketball rankings
The 2004 AAU season was more challenging to cover than ever, with adidas, Nike and Reebok hosting major tournaments throughout the country from May to
2006 Basketball Board: Power Forwards
The coaching staff has targeted the interior in the class of 2005, nabbing two forwards to date and could add two more before the basketball season ge
Top match-ups highlight Big Time on Sunday
Head-to-head matchups with some of the nation's top prospects highlighted the Sunday action at the Big Time Tournament in Las Vegas. Among those squar
Fridays action from the Big Time Tournament
Basketball fans in search of high major prospects, run-ins with the nation’s top college coaches and some serious basketball needed to look no further
Reebok Big Time Tournament Preview
336 teams including Spiece Indy Heat, Michigan Hurricanes, Illinois Wolves and the SoCal All-Stars led by Marcus Johnson (pictured) are slated for Son
ABCD Camp: Final Thoughts
TEANECK, N.J. - The 2004 Reebok ABCD game is in the books. Rivals.com had a chance to see a number of the top prospects in the country and we came awa
ABCD Camp: All-Star Sunday
TEANECK, N.J. - It was all-star Sunday at the Reebok ABCD camp at Farleigh Dickinson University and the stars came out to play, particularly in the un
ABCD Camp: Recap of N.J. players, Rutgers targets
New Jersey long has been known for producing top-notch high school basketball talent and this year is no different. With players like Lance Thomas on
ABCD Camp: Saturday Report
TEANECK, N.J. - Saturday was why the shoe camp all-star camps are so appealing to coaches, fans and talent evaluators. The top names went head to head
ABCD: School Lists, Vol. 1
Teaneck, N.J. - There are 229 players at the Reebok ABCD camp this season and there are nearly as many college coaches in the stands in Rothman Center
Caracter changing schools
NJ Hoops #1 Junior leaving Scotch Plains
On the Bounce with Coach Meyer, Youth Festival
In this first installment of <i>On the Bounce with Coach Meyer</i>, Rivals.com National Scouts Jerry Meyer evaluates players off the North and East te
Round Three at the Youth Festival
All eyes at the USA Basketball Youth Development Festival turn to the semifinal round tonight now that the third round of preliminary games are over.
USA Youth Development Festival Begins
The USA Basketball 2004 Youth Development Festival began Thursday, and Rivals.com was there when the four regional teams practiced in the evening. Th
Just a Minute With Justin Young
Wow, what a weekend in the recruiting world. In this edition of Just a Minute, RivalsHoops.com National Recruiting Analyst takes a look at the haul fo
Brockman, Brown Spark Big US Win in France
In day one of pool play at the Junior World Championships in Doaui, France, the United States squad sent a message to the field with their 87-48 win o
US Junior Team Kicks Off Play in France
Players like Carmelo Anthony, Tony Parker and Andrei Kirilenko have all shined at the Douai Junior World Championship in Doaui, France. Now a squad of
Rivals.com updated 2006 basketball rankings
While the 2005 class is largely devoid of quality big men, the same can’t be said of the 2006 group. In fact, the top five spots in the new Rivals.com
On the Bounce with Coach Meyer
Quite a few top 2006 prospects played up on the 17-under AAU circuit in the month of April. In this installment of <i>On the Bounce with Coach Meyer<
Video: Young phenom hangs with the best
Video: Young phenom hangs with the best
Caracter Lists Four
Derrick Caracter, the No. 3 ranked player in the class of 2005, is a large presence in the lane at 6-foot-8, 287-pounds. Caracter, from Elizabeth, Ne
Saturday at the Kingwood
The coaches showed up in mass Saturday for the Kingwood Classic. Most every staff in the country had two coaches watching the action. Severalundercla
Long live the Kingwood Classic
The Kingwood Classic, is being held in Houston for the tenth straight year. Event organizer Hal Pastner has put together the largest event of it‘s kin
RivalsHoops.com releases Top 50 for 2006
The RivalsHoops.com 2006 inaugural ranking is led by 6-foot-11, 225-pound center Greg Oden from Indianapolis, Indiana. The top five players consists o
Does Martin Brothers Have Any Sleepers This Year
A year ago, Indiana fans had never heard of Jessan Gray-Ashley until the days leading up to his official visit to Bloomington and commitment in early
Freshman Star Suspended
Derrick Caracter, a 6-8, 285 pound freshman power forward/center from St. Patrick H.S. in Elizabeth, N.J., was placed on ...
St. Pats Knocks Off St. Benedicts
ELIZABETH, N.J. -- St. Patrick's executed flawlessly in a pivotal fourth quarter surge, pulling away from St. Benedict's for a 74-63 victory on Saturd