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McDonald's Nuggets: Most improved college teams (so far)

McDonald's Nuggets: Most improved college teams (so far)

Dan McDonald also names his Transfer of the Week and his 2021 and 2022 Commits of the Week.

 • Dan McDonald
Scouting Maryland Hoops: Terps roster, rankings, stat comparison Part II

Scouting Maryland Hoops: Terps roster, rankings, stat comparison Part II

Rutgers Hoops is all set to tip off against Maryland and TKR has all your pregame needs right here!

 • Richie O'Leary
Scouting Maryland Basketball: Terps' roster, rankings, stat comparison

Scouting Maryland Basketball: Terps' roster, rankings, stat comparison

Rutgers Hoops is all set to tip off against Maryland and TKR has all your pregame needs right here!

 • Richie O'Leary
Scouting report: Maryland

Scouting report: Maryland

Maryland comes to town as the eighth-ranked team in the country, but all indications say this will be a tight one.

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 • David Sisk
Starting Five: Maryland heating up, Florida State scores in 2021

Starting Five: Maryland heating up, Florida State scores in 2021

Is Maryland a legitimate Final Four contender? How good is Florida State's newest recruiting score? That and much more.

 • Eric Bossi
Scouting Maryland

Scouting Maryland

Minnesota faces a young and very talented Maryland team Tuesday that can shoot and rebound with anyone.

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 • David Sisk
Sting Factor: Tyger Campbell

Sting Factor: Tyger Campbell

How badly does Tyger Campbell's commitment to UCLA sting other programs?

 • Corey Evans
Hoophall Highlights: Maryland commit Eric Ayala

Hoophall Highlights: Maryland commit Eric Ayala

Game highlights of the four-star guard Eric Ayala.

 • Krysten Peek
HoopHall Classic: Which college should be the most excited?

HoopHall Classic: Which college should be the most excited?

Which schools should be pleased with the performances in the HoopHall Classic? Eric Bossi has the list.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Bossi's Sunday HoopHall Classic Takeaways

Starting Five: Bossi's Sunday HoopHall Classic Takeaways

Bol Bol stated his case for top of the class honors and leads Eric Bossi's Starting Five from the HoopHall Classic.

 • Eric Bossi
What's the impact of five-star Keldon Johnson's Kentucky commitment?

What's the impact of five-star Keldon Johnson's Kentucky commitment?

Saturday night, five-star wing Keldon Johnson ended his recruitment

 • Eric Bossi
The Deep Three: Who's cruisin', dreamin', hurtin' after October?

The Deep Three: Who's cruisin', dreamin', hurtin' after October?

Unveiling our newest monthly series, The Deep Three, we wrap up October and look ahead to November in three categories.

 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Quentin Grimes, Florida, Wendell Moore, Miami

Twitter Tuesday: Quentin Grimes, Florida, Wendell Moore, Miami

The recruitment of five-star guard Quentin Grimes is discussed in this week's Twitter Tuesday.

 • Corey Evans
IMG Academy Guard Headed to the B1G

IMG Academy Guard Headed to the B1G

Maryland reaches into Florida and gets a commitment from a four-star combo guard.

 • Russ Wood
Four-star guard Eric Ayala commits to Maryland

Four-star guard Eric Ayala commits to Maryland

Maryland added a third member to their 2018 recruiting class Oct. 14 in four-star guard Eric Ayala.

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 • Pat Donohue
Maryland adds Rivals150 guard Eric Ayala

Maryland adds Rivals150 guard Eric Ayala

Rivals150 guard Eric Ayala committed to Maryland on Saturday.

 • Corey Evans
Conference Call: Weekend's biggest official visits in each league

Conference Call: Weekend's biggest official visits in each league

Corey Evans goes over the headliners of weekend visitors across the country.

 • Corey Evans
Eric Ayala 'very comfortable' in College Park during official visit

Eric Ayala 'very comfortable' in College Park during official visit

Four-star guard Eric Ayala recaps his official visit to Maryland.

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 • Pat Donohue
Conference Call: Weekend's biggest official visits in each league

Conference Call: Weekend's biggest official visits in each league

Corey Evans goes over the headliners of weekend visitors across the country.

 • Corey Evans
4-star guard after UM official visit: "It was great," decision coming soon

4-star guard after UM official visit: "It was great," decision coming soon

This standout 4-star took his official visit to Miami this weekend. Don't miss his take, his top 3 and where UM fits in.

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 • Matt Shodell
Conference Call: Most important weekend visitors

Conference Call: Most important weekend visitors

We take a look at the most important basketball visits in this week’s conference rundown.

 • Corey Evans
Rival Views: The biggest priorities in 2018 recruiting

Rival Views: The biggest priorities in 2018 recruiting

What are the biggest, most pressing 2018 needs in recruiting? Eric Bossi and Corey Evans have Rival Views.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Terps guard target Eric Ayala gearing up for official visits

Terps guard target Eric Ayala gearing up for official visits

IMG Academy four-star guard Eric Ayala begins the first of his five official visits Sept. 22.

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 • Pat Donohue
Irma doesn’t slow hoops recruiting effort

Irma doesn’t slow hoops recruiting effort

Cane coaches visited this four-star guard on Monday, sitting down with his family and making their case to try and land

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 • Matt Shodell
Twitter Tuesday: Kansas, 2019 projections, Arizona, Maryland

Twitter Tuesday: Kansas, 2019 projections, Arizona, Maryland

In this week’s #TwitterTuesday, topics surrounding Kansas, Missouri, Arizona, Maryland and more are addressed.

 • Eric Bossi
Ayala has nine

Ayala has nine

About a week ago Eric Ayala, '18 G tweeted his pared school listing. We discuss it and G'Town's involvement.

 • Ron Bailey
4-star: UM will need a guard

4-star: UM will need a guard

SG Eric Ayala has the Hurricanes in his final nine and breaks down where things stand.

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 • CaneSport.com
Eric Ayala remains in the 2018 class, cuts list to nine

Eric Ayala remains in the 2018 class, cuts list to nine

Eric Ayala decides to remain in the 2018 class as he cuts his list to nine.

 • Corey Evans
Top Nine Coming For Ayala, Still Between HS & College

Top Nine Coming For Ayala, Still Between HS & College

Cincinnati & others continue to work on four-star guard Eric Ayala, but first, where will he play this fall?

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 • Jason Stamm
Conference call: Primed for fall recruiting success

Conference call: Primed for fall recruiting success

The July live periods have concluded, and now these programs are primed to capitalize on the recruiting trail this fall.

 • Corey Evans
Ayala still weighing all options, including Terps

Ayala still weighing all options, including Terps

Four-star guard Eric Ayala continues to weight all of his options, including joining the Terps for 2017.

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 • Pat Donohue
Four-star Eric Ayala still undecided on reclassification decision

Four-star Eric Ayala still undecided on reclassification decision

Four-star guard Eric Ayala is still undecided on whether he will reclassify into the 2017 class.

 • Corey Evans
Under Armour/Oladipo: Which prospects were coaches watching?

Under Armour/Oladipo: Which prospects were coaches watching?

Corey Evans kept an eye on which coaches paid special attention to which prospects at a pair of East Coast events.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: All-First Live Period Team

Bossi's Best: All-First Live Period Team

Five-star prospects lived up to the hype during July's first live period. They highlight Rivals' All-Live Period Team.

 • Eric Bossi
TwitterTuesday: Hoosiers' big day, Buckeyes' next move, more

TwitterTuesday: Hoosiers' big day, Buckeyes' next move, more

Indiana's big day, Ohio State's point guard pursuit and more in today's Twitter Tuesday.

 • Corey Evans
Under Armour Finals: Championship Saturday awards and recruiting notes

Under Armour Finals: Championship Saturday awards and recruiting notes

Saturday at the UA Finals featured several standout performances. Rivals.com hands out awards to the day's best.

 • Dan McDonald
Under Armour Finals: Who the head coaches were watching

Under Armour Finals: Who the head coaches were watching

See who some of the nation's most successful head coaches were watching this week at the Under Armour Finals.

 • Eric Bossi
TwitterTuesday: Barrett's FIBA dominance; July sleepers

TwitterTuesday: Barrett's FIBA dominance; July sleepers

The class of 2019's top player dominated Team USA; plus Miami, Butler, Cincy strategies and a weak 2018 class.

 • Corey Evans
TwitterTuesday: Georgia Tech targets, UNC strategy, FIBA stars

TwitterTuesday: Georgia Tech targets, UNC strategy, FIBA stars

Sleeper point guards for 2018, Maryland's shopping list and more in today's Twitter Tuesday.

 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Top shooters, futures at Ohio State, South Carolina

Twitter Tuesday: Top shooters, futures at Ohio State, South Carolina

The Twitter Tuesday mailbag answers questions about top shooters, recruiting at Ohio State, South Carolina and more.

 • Corey Evans
Ayala will make reclassification decision later this summer

Ayala will make reclassification decision later this summer

The biggest question surrounding four-star guard Eric Ayala's recruitment is when, not where, he will head to college.

 • Corey Evans
Pangos All-American Camp: Eric Ayala nears a decision

Pangos All-American Camp: Eric Ayala nears a decision

See the latest news from the Pangos All-American Camp, including an update on Eric Ayala's reclassification decision.

 • Corey Evans
Four-star Ayala ponders move to 2017; Syracuse in the mix

Four-star Ayala ponders move to 2017; Syracuse in the mix

Class of 2018 four-star guard Eric Ayala may be headed to college sooner than we thought.

 • Corey Evans
Under Armour: Devon Dotson makes a statement

Under Armour: Devon Dotson makes a statement

Top 40 Devon Dotson makes a statement to end the final spring evaluation period in Indianapolis.

 • Corey Evans
We-R1 Continues Winning Ways at UAA II

We-R1 Continues Winning Ways at UAA II

Delaware based WeR1 defeated Illinois Wolves at UAA IIin a true team effort, bringing their record to an impressive 7 -1

 • Joshua Doering
Video: Delaware's Eric Ayala talks recruitment

Video: Delaware's Eric Ayala talks recruitment

We caught up with Delaware native Eric Ayala who now plays for Putnam Science Academy (CT). The talented guard caught

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 • Ron Bailey
Twitter Tuesday: Exploring the transfer market

Twitter Tuesday: Exploring the transfer market

Transfer season is heating up. See the latest on several talented players who could be on the move in Twitter Tuesday.

 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Targets for Florida, Virginia, Syracuse, more

Twitter Tuesday: Targets for Florida, Virginia, Syracuse, more

We are back for another #TwitterTuesday as we address some of the potential dominoes that could fall this spring.

 • Corey Evans
Eric Ayala's takeway from Terps win over Buckeyes 'key' for recruitment

Eric Ayala's takeway from Terps win over Buckeyes 'key' for recruitment

Putnam Science (Conn.) four-star guard Eric Ayala took a recent impromptu trip to Maryland.

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 • Pat Donohue
Four-star Ayala considering reclassifying to 2017

Four-star Ayala considering reclassifying to 2017

Four-star shooting guard Eric Ayala is a heralded 2018 recruit. But a move up to the 2017 class could be in store.

 • Corey Evans
Hoophall Classic: Sunday standouts and predictions

Hoophall Classic: Sunday standouts and predictions

The nation's top point guard Trevon Duval was among the Sunday standouts at the Hoophall Classic.

 • 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
Corey Evans: Where Does UConn Go From Here?

Corey Evans: Where Does UConn Go From Here?

Who are the Huskies looking at after missing out on Hamidou Diallo?

 • Aman Kidwai
2018 Guard Eric Ayala on UConn

2018 Guard Eric Ayala on UConn

Eric Ayala is another talented prospect from Putnam Academy who is already very familiar with Kevin Ollie and UConn.

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 • William S. Paxton
Eric Ayala talks Terps at National Hoops Fest

Eric Ayala talks Terps at National Hoops Fest

Putnam Science (Conn.) four-star guard Eric Ayala continues to rack up offers, talks Terps and more.

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 • Scott Greene
National Hoops Fest: Four-star Brandon Slater fulfilling potential

National Hoops Fest: Four-star Brandon Slater fulfilling potential

Four-star junior Brandon Slater was one of many elevating their game at the National Hoops Festival on Sunday.

 • Eric Bossi
NHSF:  Putnam Science vs. Gray Collegiate

NHSF: Putnam Science vs. Gray Collegiate

Gray Collegiate versus Putnam Science is poised to be a prime, #NHSHF matchup.

 • Ron Bailey
NHSHF:  Westtown vs. Putnam Science

NHSHF: Westtown vs. Putnam Science

It's Pennsylvania vs Connecticut when Westtown goes agasint Putnam Science this Saturday in the NHSHF.

 • Ron Bailey
Starting Five: Decision date looms for four-star Kimani Lawrence and more

Starting Five: Decision date looms for four-star Kimani Lawrence and more

Decision dates set for Kimani Lawrence and some other elite prospects, plus some big visits to track this weekend.

 • Eric Bossi
UAA Finals: 17U Clutch Performers

UAA Finals: 17U Clutch Performers

Trevon Duval, considered the top point guard in the Class of 2017, was locked in on Friday afternoon at the UAA Finals

 • Terrence Payne
UConn Men's Basketball Class of 2018 Big Board

UConn Men's Basketball Class of 2018 Big Board

Find out who the early UConn targets are for the class of 2018.

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 • Jeff Dorsett
Pangos AA: Preston goes big

Pangos AA: Preston goes big

Five-star Billy Preston put on an offensive display on Saturday at the Pangos All-American camp.

 • Eric Bossi
Southern Jam Fest Championship Sunday Recap

Southern Jam Fest Championship Sunday Recap

See what happened on Championship Sunday as the Hoop Group Southern Jam Fest in Hampton came to a conclusion...

 • Matthew Hatfield
Eric Ayala Still Reps Delaware

Eric Ayala Still Reps Delaware

While he left Sanford H.S. before this season to transfer to Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut, 6'3" guard Eric

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 • Mike Libert
Eric Ayala Discusses Interest from UConn, Syracuse, Maryland, and Others

Eric Ayala Discusses Interest from UConn, Syracuse, Maryland, and Others

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Eric Ayala is a combo guard from Putnam Science Academy on UConn's radar.

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 • William S.
Ayala has ties to Terps

Ayala has ties to Terps

Hockessin (Del.) Sanford School three-star guard Eric Ayala had a big summer and the Terps have remained active in his recruitment.

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 • Pat Donohue
Top 25 Delaware Players 2015 – 2016 Preseason

Top 25 Delaware Players 2015 – 2016 Preseason

As we head into the later part of the summer basketball season, 25 Delaware juniors and seniors have made their presence felt. Here is <i>DEPreps.com<

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 • Curtis Watkins
Big East School Goes Hard @ DE Swingman

Big East School Goes Hard @ DE Swingman

Eric Ayala is probably the top Delaware player in his class. The rising sophomore has been turning heads since he hit the hardwood as a freshmen at Sa

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 • Maurice Wingate
St. Johns Targets Eleven @ UA Camp

St. Johns Targets Eleven @ UA Camp

The first annual <i>Under Armour All-America Camp</i> is taking place this week at Queens University in Charlotte, NC. St. John's coaching staff was i

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 • Maurice Wingate
UA: Eight breakout players

UA: Eight breakout players

Who will break out at the Under Armour All-America Camp Powered by Rivals.com? Eric Bossi says Jeriah Horne is one to watch.

 • Eric Bossi
2015 UA All-America Basketball Camp roster

2015 UA All-America Basketball Camp roster

Class of 2016 No. 1 player Josh Jackson and 2017 No. 1 DeAndre Ayton will be at the UA All-America camp. Full roster here.

 • Rivals.com
Delaware SG Taking Big East Visit

Delaware SG Taking Big East Visit

Rising star Eric Ayala, who plays with Delaware based WE R1, spoke with <i>RedStormReport.com</i>. The discussion centered on upcoming visits.

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 • Stacey Davis
Delaware Top 35 Sophomores

Delaware Top 35 Sophomores

The Delaware High School Basketball season is officially in our rear view mirror but here are 35 of the top rising juniors to look out for during the

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 • Curtis Watkins
Delaware Top 25 Basketball Players

Delaware Top 25 Basketball Players

There's been a competitive field of high school basketball players this season in the state of Delaware. Here are the top 25 players regardless of cla

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 • Curtis Watkins
Ayala remains high on Terps

Ayala remains high on Terps

Hockessin (De.) Sanford School sophomore guard Eric Ayala continues to hear from some of the top schools on the East Coast, including Maryland.

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 • Scott Greene
DEPrepss Top 35 Sophomores Pre-season

DEPrepss Top 35 Sophomores Pre-season

The Class of 2017 in the state of Delaware is loaded with talent but the cream has already risen to the top. Here is <i>DEPreps</i>'s Pre-Season Top 3

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 • Curtis Watkins
Pangos All-East Frosh/Soph Camp Report

Pangos All-East Frosh/Soph Camp Report

The 7th annual <i>Pangos All-East Frosh/Soph Camp</i> was held recently (October 25-26) at RiverWinds Center (NJ). This event featured 150-plus top 20

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 • Dinos Trigonis
2014 Pangos All-East Recap

2014 Pangos All-East Recap

The <i>Pangos All-East Camp</i> concluded with the Top 30 and Top 60 Cream of the Crop all-star games. Here are the Top 10 prospects I viewed during t

 • Horace Neysmith
Delaware guard hearing from Terps

Delaware guard hearing from Terps

After earning MVP honors at the recent Super60Elite, Delaware guard Eric Ayala is set to visit the Terps.

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 • Scott Greene