NBA Finals: A look back at the recruitments of Lakers players
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was a five-star prospect and a bright spot in the Mark Fox era at Georgia.
Rivals Crossover Series: No. 1s in 2004, Dwight Howard vs. Adrian Peterson
The Rivals Crossover Series is a weeklong look at historic figures in football and basketball, merging our two sports.
Atlanta vs. New England: Comparing the top hoops talent
Atlanta and New England will face off in Super Bowl LI, but how do the two areas compare in producing hoops talent?
Crunching the Numbers: Recruiting rankings and the NBA Draft
Do rankings matter? With the NBA Draft on tap tonight, we've crunched the numbers to see just how accurate they are.
Just a Minute with Justin Young: Year end closeout
2004. What a year, what a year. Thirteen players announced they'd bypass college for the NBA draft. Several schools received some very surprising news
From High School to the NBA
An unprecedented number of high school seniors were drafted in the first round of the 2004 NBA Draft. Not only were eight players chosen in the first
Just A Minute - Feeling Drafty Special
In what many believe is one of the deepest prep classes ever, it comes as no surprise that 13 high school players entered the NBA draft. In this speci
Just A Minute With Justin Young
In this week's installment of Just A Minute, RivalsHoops.com National Recruiting Analyst Justin Young takes a final look at the Spiece Run N Slam, Gre
Just A Minute With Justin Young
It’s been a busy week around the recruiting nation. In this version of Just A Minute with Justin Young, we take a look at the goings on. Several playe
On the Bounce with Coach Meyer, Boo Williams
After watching 21 different teams play in the Boo Williams Invitational Tournament, it is now time to cipher through bunches of player evaluations, ne
On the Bounce with Coach Meyer, Final Four vol. 1
A lot of the talk at the Final Four has centered around the phenomena of prep players jumping straight to the NBA. Here are some thoughts from conver
USA Selects Position Breakdown
The Final Four games are not the only ball to be played in San Antonio this weekend. The USA Select team and the World Select team are making prepara
Hoop Summit Rosters
RivalsHoops.com is heady to San Antonio this weekend to provide coverage of the 7th Hoop Summit presented by Nike on April 4th at the University of Te
2004 McDonalds All American Game Recap
The chatter has changed concerning the McDonalds All American game. In times of old, water cooler discussions revolved around the promise of the incom
The LeBron Factor
It is not easy to get a gauge on the possible flock of prep player entering the draft. These guys are extremely talented and full of promise, but it
On the Bounce with Coach Meyer, vol. 1
RivalsHoops.com National Analyst Jerry Meyer had the chance to watch the participants in the adidas/EA Sports Superstar Event practice this past week.
adidas/EA Sports Superstar Game Recap
Darius Washington (pictured) scored 30 points and Dwight Howard dominated the high school and AAU seasons for the last couple of years and on Friday n
adidas/EA Sports Superstar Game Rosters
The rosters are set for tonight’s adidas/EA Sports Superstar game in Knoxville, Tennessee. Leading the way for their respective teams are two players
Just A Minute With Justin Young
It's March - basketball junkies' favorite time of the year. The four day weekends consist of 12-hour days sitting behind televisions, scribbled bracke
Capital Classic Rosters Announced
As the high school season comes to a close around the country, the rosters for the national all-star games are being released. On Tuesday, the rosters
Nike Hoop Summit Roster Announced
<img src='http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/910/143401.JPG' height=144 width=120 Align=Right>USA Basketball released their roster on Tuesday for the 20
2004 McDonalds All Americans Named
The rosters for the class of 2004 McDonalds All-American game were released on Thursday afternoon. Dwight Howard headlines the East squad while Shaun
Looking at the Preps to the Pros: Part One
Jermaine O’Neal, Tracy McGrady, Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant all started in the 2004 NBA All-Star game in Los Angeles on Sunday night. All four are a
Photo Feature: Clash of the Titans
Here is an exclusive look from inside Friday night's game between Randolph Morris (GA) of Landmark Christian and Dwight Howard of Southwest Atlanta Ch
Clash of the Titans, Round Two
The gloves were off and the stage was set for the second meeting of Dwight Howard, the No. 1 player on the Rivals150 and Randolph Morris (right), the
Howard, Morris On National TV Tonight
After the first match up between Dwight Howard and Randolph Morris, Southwest Atlanta Christian head coach Courtney Brooks said part two of the series
Leading candidates for 2004 National MVP honors
A breakdown of the leading candidates for the 2004 National Most Valuable Player award from across the country. The table below is complete with stats
Battle of the Border Recap
On a night that was supposed to feature Dwight Howard against ReSean Dickey, another big man battle shined through at the Georgia vs. South Carolina B
Clash of the Titans, Part One
RivalsHoops was in attendance for Saturday night's big time match up between Randolph Morris (right) and Dwight Howard. The two squared off in front o
Howard Making Push For NBA Top Spot
Dwight Howard, the No. 1 player on the Rivals150, is quietly making his case for the first overall selection in the NBA draft. After leading his South
Josh Smith and D. Howard tear down the house
Check the Ultimate Ticket for 9 exclusive video clips of two of the nation's most explosive athletes in Josh Smith and Dwight Howard. Watch these two
Howard Helps SACA Claim Tourney Title
If the goal for the Stone Mountain boys basketball team was showing Dwight Howard that they weren’t intimidated by the number one player in the countr
Howard Dominates Again, SACA to Finals
Dwight Howard walked over to the Berkmar huddle and started shaking hands with the players and coaches. “Good game, good game,” he said to the bewilde
SACA vs. Collins Hill Photo Gallery
It was a packed house when the nation's No. 1 player Dwight Howard and his Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy team took to the court in the opening r
Absolutely Dwight-ful: SWAC 85, Collins Hill 61
It took all of 12 seconds for Dwight Howard (right), the nation’s top prep basketball player, to show why a dozen NBA scouts traveled to Parkview HS (
Will The 2004 NBA Draft Draw Any Preps
Already the mass media is looking to grab on to the next "LeBron James." What the mass media really doesn't know is that James was the exception rat
Chapel Hill makes an impression on Howard
<table><tr><td><img src='/uploads/941/116188.jpg' height=116 width=100 border=1 Align=Left></td><td>Carolina Blue caught up with Georgia big man Dwigh
Will Howard visit UNC for Midnight Madness
<table><tr><td><img src='/uploads/941/116188.jpg' height=116 width=100 border=1 Align=Left></td><td>Dwight Howard is looking forward to his official v
Dwight Howard making plans to visit UNC
<table><tr><td><img src='/uploads/941/92552.jpg' height=128 width=100 border="1" Align=Left></td><td>Dwight Howard, the #1 rated player in the class
Nations best talks Indiana
<img src='/uploads/942/107608.jpg' width=70 border=1 Align=Right>Dwight Howard is as close to a consensus #1 player in this class as any player. Ther
The Rivals150 Released – Post Event Update
If there was any uncertainty that power forward Dwight Howard from Atlanta (GA) was the nation’s top prep player then he erased it, or better stated h
Big Time Tourney Wrap Up - Part I
The Atlanta Celtics ended up the tournament champs primarily because of their awesome three big men. One of them, of course, is Bruin recruit four sta
The Best of the Big Time
As always, the Adidas Big Time Tournament is loaded with special talent. But a couple of players really stood out - and they were on the same squad.
Wednesday at adidas Camp in Las Vegas
Kentucky Assistant Coach Reggie Hanson was in the stands to watch Randolph Morris and Dwight Howard again today. He and the rest of the onlookers wer
Adidas Big Time Tournament - Day One Summary
In a game at Durango High, the Atlanta Celtics defeated the Westchester Hawks 89-76. In that game #2 ranked Dwight Howard, #4 ranked Joshua Smith and
Howard Recovers From Injury
The Atlanta Celtics are usually a top attraction when they play at any AAU event. There are three simple reasons -- Dwight Howard, Josh Smith, and Ran
Best Player At ABCD Dwight Howard
Though he stands 6-foot-11 and 230-pounds and is probably one of the best high school players around, Dwight Howard clearly walks with his feet cement
News and Notes From the Shoe Camps
While many of the top prospects on the Duke recruiting radar will be competing this week at the annual ABCD Camp, there are a number of prospects with
News and Notes From NBA Camp
Last weekend many of the nation’s top preps gathered in Richmond, VA for the annual NBA Players Association Camp. TDD sent our resident scout/analyst
Rivals Video: Howard, Livingston, Williams
TDD and Rivals.com team up to bring our subscribers highlites of three of the most talented performers in the nation. Our team was able to capture an
Rose City Showcase: Player Evaluations 1
One of the top games at the Rose City Showcase was the Atlanta Celtics vs. the Portland Legends that went into triple overtime. This is our first pla
NBA Players Camp: Day Two Notebook
Daniel Gibson had his best game of the tournament, sparking the Mavericks to an 80-71 win over the Timberwolves. Gibson finished with a game-high 19 p
NBA Players Camp: Day One Notebook
Following are news and notes from Day One of the NBA Players Association Camp which is being held in Richmond, Virginia. Check the Ultimate Ticket for
Shaun Livingston Moves to Top of The Rivals150
Peoria, Illinois playmaker Shaun Livingston tops The Rivals150 for the month of July. The 6-foot-6, 170-pound point guard edged out power forward Dw
Dwight Howard Still Up for Grabs - UK in Mix
While Dwight Howard is no where near a decision about his future, his AAU coach has certainly noticed how Tubby Smith has developed big men, "He is o
Top Talent at Rose City Showcase
This weekend, June 13-15, some of the nation's top prep talent will be gathered in Portland, Oregon for inaugural Adidas Rose City Showcase. The tou
RivalsHoops Video: Dwight Howard
Considered by many as the nation's top prospect and ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 3 overall talent in American, Atlanta, Georgia native Dwight Howar
Big Time Talent at Rose City Showcase
It's pretty rare that the state of Oregon hosts a high school AAU basketball tournament that attracts some of the top teams and players in the country
Four hoop stars stand above the rest for 2004
During the first three months of the AAU season, four prospects have emerged as the nation’s elite for the class of 2004.
TDDs TOC Player Evaluations: Part One
The 10th annual Tournament of Champions proved to be one of the most eventful renditions in recent years as several Duke prospects took the opportunit
Wrapping up the final day of the TOC
Looking at various stat lines and notes from the final day from the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC and the Tournament of Champions.
J.R. Smith visiting UNC on Monday
<table><tr><td></td><td>The Tournament of Champions ended today with championships being won. But, the big news for UNC fans is that J.R. Smith will
Day 2 at the Tournament of Champions
<table><tr><td></td><td>Carolina Blue hit the road once again for Day 2 of the Tournament of Champions as several UNC prospects were in action, and we
Dwight-ful Showing By Celtics, Howard In Day 2
Make no mistake about it, Dwight Howard is the real deal. With his imposing 6-10 frame and the possibility of having him suit up as a Blue Devil, Duke
Big Recruiting Weekend For Blue Devils
With so many top players making their way to the triangle area this weekend for the annual Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions, it’s hard not to imagi
Dwight Howard cuts his list down to seven
<table><tr><td><img src='/uploads/941/92552.jpg' height=128 width=100 border=1 Align=Left></td><td>Dwight Howard says he likes "UNC a lot especially
Dwight Howard talks about future
RivalsHoops’ top prospect for the 2004 class, Dwight Howard from Southwest Atlanta (GA) Christian High School, has close to 20 scholarship offers and
Howard Is Annointed No. 1 By RivalsHoops.com
Dwight Howard is a special forward in the 2004 class. Howard, a 6-foot-10 multi-skilled big man from the state of Georgia, is also a hard worker
Felton to Visit Nations Top Player
Atlanta (GA) Southwest Atlanta Christian power forward Dwight Howard is not only the best basketball player in America for 2004, but he is a cla
Coach K Noticed In Houston By Top Prospect
While in Houston competing in Adidas Texas Classic, Atlanta Celtic big man and Rivals.com top ranked player Dwight Howard had a number of high major p
Dwight Howard Clearly the Man in 2004
While taking in the adidas Texas Classic this weekend, head coach Mike Krzyzewski had an opportunity to check out a number of high major prospects. H
Dwight Howard: Rivals Top Choice
Coming into the 2002-2003 season, many college coaches thought that Dwight Howard, Southwest Atlanta (GA) Christian School's 6-10 big man, was a major
Howard: Education First
Southwest Atlanta (GA) Christian School's Dwight Howard might be the best player in the 2004 class. He is big, strong, and skilled. And many NBA teams
The Accolades Continue For Dwight Howard
<img src='/uploads/1021/44304.gif' alt='Basketball Update Image' align=right border=1 hspace=3 vspace=3>By now Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy big
Best Big Man In 2004
<img src='/uploads/910/81328.jpg' alt='Dwight Howard 100 x120' align=right border=1>Southwest Atlanta (GA) Christian School might be considered small
Atlantas Howard is almost too good to be true
Courtney Brooks would love to clone Dwight Howard. Then, the way the Southwest Atlanta Christian basketball coach figures it, he would have a team fil
Battle of the Titans in Georgia Goes to Howard
<img src='/uploads/1021/44304.gif' alt='Basketball Update Image' align=right border=1 hspace=3 vspace=3>Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy superstar
Is This Prospect The Man in 04 for Duke
<img src='/uploads/1021/44304.gif' alt='Basketball Update Image' align=right border=1 hspace=3 vspace=3>Early on as the landscape of the class of 2004
Howard Getting Big Time Attention
<img src='/uploads/1021/44304.gif' alt='Basketball Update Image' align=right border=1 hspace=3 vspace=3>As the Blue Devils continue to evaluate the to
RivalsHoops: 2004 Southeast Top 20
<img src='/uploads/885/61342.JPG' alt='Mike Williams FP100' align=right border=1>Check out the RivalsHoops.com 2004 Southeast Top 20. Get a quick prev
2002 Adidas ABCD Camp Roster - II
Part two of the adidas ABCD camp roster.
Could the Devils Go Down to Georgia in 04
Things have yet to solidify as far as the Duke recruiting strategy for the class of 2004. With the Blue Devils heavily involved with three of the top
Georgia State Playoffs Underway
The state of Georgia high school playoffs are underway ... details in this story ...