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All-Decade: Dynamic duos

All-Decade: Dynamic duos

Here's a year-by-year look at how the top duos in each class fared.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Five biggest five-star surprises in the last five years

Starting Five: Five biggest five-star surprises in the last five years

Which five-star prospects have made the most surprising decisions in the last five years?

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Passing up the Bluebloods to stay home

Bossi's Best: Passing up the Bluebloods to stay home

How has it worked out for stars like Trae Young who stayed closer to home rather than play for a traditional power?

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Programs that could get a big boost from 2018 class

Evans Seven: Programs that could get a big boost from 2018 class

These schools might be enjoying less-than-stellar campaigns this season, but hope is on the horizon.

 • Corey Evans
Iona Prep junior Wills garnering plenty of interest

Iona Prep junior Wills garnering plenty of interest

Four-star guard from New York high school is getting interest from colleges across the nation.

 • Dan McDonald
Conference Call: Perception-changing commitments

Conference Call: Perception-changing commitments

They're not considered national powers, but these programs could take a big step forward by pulling recruiting shockers.

 • Corey Evans
2017 NBA Mock Draft: How Rivals ranked top prospects

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.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: A personal look at the 2017 NBA Draft class

Starting Five: A personal look at the 2017 NBA Draft class

Eric Bossi takes a personal look at the 2017 NBA Draft class.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Super sophomores

Bossi's Best: Super sophomores

National analyst Eric Bossi breaks down 10 of the country's most improved sophomores for the 2016-17 season.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: New head coaches on the recruiting trail

Bossi's Best: New head coaches on the recruiting trail

National analyst Eric Bossi examines how some relatively new head coaches are faring on the recruiting trail.

 • Eric Bossi
Freshman Trackers: First-year players making noise in Pac-12

Freshman Trackers: First-year players making noise in Pac-12

Eric Bossi's Freshman Tracker looks at six first-year players that are making a big impact in the Pac-12.

 • Eric Bossi
2015 Basketball Team Rankings

2015 Basketball Team Rankings

Commits: C Skal Labissiere (No. 1), PG Jamal Murray (No. 9), PG Isaiah Briscoe (No. 10), SG Charles Matthews (No. 48), SG Mychal Mulder (JC

 • Eric Bossi
Freshman tracker: Simmons continues to impress

Freshman tracker: Simmons continues to impress

LSU's Ben Simmons continues to sit atop the Rivals.com Freshman Tracker, but a pair of Big Ten post players are making a strong push.

 • Eric Bossi
Freshman tracker: Top 10

Freshman tracker: Top 10

LSU forward Ben Simmons tops Rivals' inaugural freshman tracker. See which other impressive first-year players made our top 10.

 • Eric Bossi
Brown displays talent in blowout win

Brown displays talent in blowout win

Troy Brown's talents were on full display Tuesday as his led his team to a blowout win. Eric Bossi has more on the five-star.

 • Eric Bossi
Early signing period: Winners and losers

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.

 • Eric Bossi
Three schools emerging for Nembhard

Three schools emerging for Nembhard

Four-star R.J. Nembhard, the No. 33 prospect in the 2017 class, has several teams interested, but three are starting to emerge.

 • Dan McDonald
Video: Can Cal make a Pac-12 run

Video: Can Cal make a Pac-12 run

Can Cal parlay its surprising 2015 class into a run at the Pac-12 title next season? Rivals.com's Eric Bossi breaks it down.

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Cuonzo Discusses New Signees Rabb and Jolly

Cuonzo Discusses New Signees Rabb and Jolly

Lindsay sits down with Cuonzo Martin to discuss Cal's two (for now) 2015 signees, Ivan Rabb and Tyson Jolly.

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 • Lindsay Brauner
Jaylen Brown Commits to Cal

Jaylen Brown Commits to Cal

Jaylen Brown, Rivals #3 2015 Hoops prospect in the country, has committed to Cal.

 • Lindsay Brauner
adidas Gauntlet: Jenkins rises

adidas Gauntlet: Jenkins rises

De'Riante Jenkins' decision to reclassify to 2016 is paying dividends. Eric Bossi has the latest from the adidas Gauntlett.

 • Eric Bossi
Assessing the 2015 five-stars

Assessing the 2015 five-stars

Do five-stars like Ben Simmons, come with some risk? Eric Bossi looks at the 2015 crop and predicts what we'll see in college.

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Ivan Rabb Stays Local

Ivan Rabb Stays Local

For the past month it was apparent that California would be the landing spot of Ivan Rabb. It was simply a matter of time before he made his decision.

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 • Alex Kline
Cal lands signature recruit

Cal lands signature recruit

California landed a huge piece to their 2015 class when five-star big man Ivan Rabb announced that he would be staying home.

 • Eric Bossi
Rabb back-to-back POY

Rabb back-to-back POY

Ivan Rabb capped his historic prep career by earning back-to-back NorCal Player of the Year honors.

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Diallo leads East to McDonalds win

Diallo leads East to McDonalds win

Big man Cheick Diallo secured MVP honors at the McDonald's game with 18 points and 14 rebounds as the East overcame the West.

 • Eric Bossi
Rabb talks Cal, Arizona

Rabb talks Cal, Arizona

Ivan Rabb says the No.1 thing he's waiting on is to talk to his mom but ultimately the decision between Arizona and Cal is his.

 • Krysten Peek
Barnes Vols new head man

Barnes Vols new head man

---->---->Rick Barnes remembers the trip across Interstate 40 in 1974, traveling to Knoxville from his home in Hickory, North Carolin to see, as he ca

 • Grant Ramey
McDs: East squad has big day

McDs: East squad has big day

Five-star Cheick Diallo was among the standouts during a busy day in the leadup to the McDonald's All American game.

 • Eric Bossi
McDonalds week off  running

McDonalds week off running

No. 1 prospect Ben Simmons was among several players who impressed during Monday's practice at the McDonald's All American Game.

 • Eric Bossi
Decision expected soon

Decision expected soon

Bishop O'Dowd players expect their 5-star teammate's decision to come during McDonald's All-American game festivities.

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 • Lindsay Brauner
Rabb not quite ready for commitment

Rabb not quite ready for commitment

Ivan Rabb was planning on announcing his college decision on Saturday, but the five-star PF decided that he wasn't quite ready.

 • Eric Bossi
Rabb on his Cal visit, impending decision

Rabb on his Cal visit, impending decision

GoldenBearReport sits down with Ivan Rabb following Bishop O'Dowd's playoff win over St. Francis for a must-read 1-on-1.

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 • Lindsay Brauner
Mailbag: Thoughts on Bryant, Maker

Mailbag: Thoughts on Bryant, Maker

Our first of two recruiting mailbags this week answers your questions about Thomas Bryant, NBA-bound Wildcats and more.

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 • T.J. Walker
Cal Visit Report: Rabbs mother has nothing but praise

Cal Visit Report: Rabbs mother has nothing but praise

Anyone holding their breath to see how 5-star Bishop O'Dowd big man Ivan Rabb liked his official Cal visit this weekend? His mom, Tami Rabb, is here t

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 • Lindsay Brauner
Starting Five: Big weekend at Cal

Starting Five: Big weekend at Cal

Cal may be in position to land five-star Ivan Rabb, who visited Berkeley this weekend. Eric Bossi discusses in Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
1-on-1 with new Cal hoops commit Davon Dillard

1-on-1 with new Cal hoops commit Davon Dillard

For new Cal commit Davon Dillard, Cal head coach Cuonzo Martin stood out amongst other college coaches who wanted him. Not because of his coaching sty

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 • Lindsay Brauner
Cal lands Rivals150 wing

Cal lands Rivals150 wing

Sunday was a good day for the Cal Bears. First they beat Oregon State, then they landed Rivals150 small forward Davon Dillard.

 • Eric Bossi
Rabb Sizzles on Senior Night

Rabb Sizzles on Senior Night

Ivan Rabb scored 25 points to lead Oakland Bishop O'Dowd to an 84-48 win over San Leandro on Friday night on senior night. 

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 • Brandon Tatera
BSR TV: Rabb breaks down his finalists

BSR TV: Rabb breaks down his finalists

Five-star power forward Ivan Rabb spoke with Rivals.com Saturday about his final five and a decision timeline.

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 • Edward Lewis
Notes: Ball still solid; a pair of five-stars still at five

Notes: Ball still solid; a pair of five-stars still at five

Check out notes on UCLA commit Lonzo Ball and top targets Stephen Zimmerman and Ivan Rabb from Nike X Saturday.

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 • Edward Lewis
McDonalds rosters finalized

McDonalds rosters finalized

McDonald's All-America teams are out, and Rivals' No. 1 player Ben Simmons is teaming up with No. 2 player Jaylen Brown.

 • Eric Bossi
Ivan Rabb Right on Track

Ivan Rabb Right on Track

With two official visits already out of the way, the hunt for Ivan Rabb continues as three more schools are expected to receive officials from the 6-f

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 • Alex Kline
Hoophall Classic: Monday

Hoophall Classic: Monday

The nation's top player, Ben Simmons, lived up to the hype Monday at the Hoop Hall Classic. Several other 5-stars also impressed.

 • Eric Bossi
Giles makes his case

Giles makes his case

Five-star Harry Giles made his case for the No. 1 overall ranking in the talent-filled Bass Pro Tournament of Champions.

 • Eric Bossi
Rabb sorting out possibilities

Rabb sorting out possibilities

Ivan Rabb, the No. 7 player in 2015, has three more official visits before making a decision. Eric Bossi talked to the forward.

 • Eric Bossi
Rabb adjusting to tough schedule

Rabb adjusting to tough schedule

Five-star Kentucky power forward target Ivan Rabb is being challenged by an elite high school basketball schedule.

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 • T.J. Walker
Checking in with Ivan

Checking in with Ivan

We catch up with Ivan Rabb following one of his best games of the season to talk Cal, and paint the picture of what a match up of nationally relevant

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 • Lindsay Brauner
Swanigan has up-and-down game in Lexington

Swanigan has up-and-down game in Lexington

He struggled in the second half, but Caleb Swanigan had a strong start Friday in front of John Calipari.

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 • T.J. Walker
The First Soldier

The First Soldier

Stepping as lightly as possible on the chiseled concrete that ushered visitors into Harmon Gymnasium, the sixteen-year-old Bay Area native looked nerv

 • Lindsay Brauner
Notes: Alford inks two on Signing Day

Notes: Alford inks two on Signing Day

UCLA's signing day went as expected Wednesday, with both of the Bruins' commitments signing letters of intent.

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 • Edward Lewis
Brown tops list of undecided Rivals150 prospects

Brown tops list of undecided Rivals150 prospects

Jaylen Brown, the nation's No. 2 prospect, is among those uncommitted as the early period dawns. Find out who else is available.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals150 point guards commit

Rivals150 point guards commit

Jalen Poyser and Paris Austin, two of the best available point guards for 2015, came off the board. Eric Bossi has the details.

 • Eric Bossi
Rabb sees UK campus, Blue-White game

Rabb sees UK campus, Blue-White game

Five-star power forward Ivan Rabb visited Kentucky over the weekend and saw Monday's Blue-White Scrimmage.

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 • T.J. Walker
Starting Five: List trimming for pair of 5-stars

Starting Five: List trimming for pair of 5-stars

Ivan Rabb has cut his list to five, and he's not the only top-10 prospect who has narrowed his focus. Get more in Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
Recruiting Windup: 10/25

Recruiting Windup: 10/25

In this edition of the Recruiting Windup, we look at two of the top-ten seniors cutting their college list, as well as a father-son related commitment

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 • Alex Kline
Rabb and the Hoyas

Rabb and the Hoyas

The Georgetown Hoyas went hard at Class of 2015 standout Ivan Rabb. Did they make the 6'11" frontcourt star's final five team cut?

 • Ron Bailey
Five-Star Ivan Rabb Sets Kansas Visit

Five-Star Ivan Rabb Sets Kansas Visit

Ivan Rabb, the No. 7 ranked player in the 2015 class, has scheduled an official visit to Kansas. Jayhawk Slant has the breaking news inside.

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Rabb Enjoyed KU In-Home; More In-Homes Coming

Rabb Enjoyed KU In-Home; More In-Homes Coming

When it comes to his recruitment, Ivan Rabb has a detailed plan in place. A select group of programs have been invited to Oakland, Calif., to meet wit

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Rabb considering multiple factors in recruiting

Rabb considering multiple factors in recruiting

Power forward Ivan Rabb's list of prospective schools includes Kentucky, and he also has a list of criteria to consider.

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 • T.J. Walker
Simmons still atop class of 2015 ranks

Simmons still atop class of 2015 ranks

Several made a run at the top spot in the class of '15 Rivals150, but LSU pledge Ben Simmons is still No. 1 after a busy summer.

 • Eric Bossi
UA Elite 24 Coming Saturday

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

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Breaking Down UNCs 2015 Targets

Breaking Down UNCs 2015 Targets

Clint Jackson breaks many of the 2015 prospects that have received offers from UNC, while also talking about the recruitment and motives of each playe

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 • Clint Jackson
Elite power forward talks Kansas

Elite power forward talks Kansas

North Augusta, S.C. -- One of the most coveted prospects in the 2015 class, Ivan Rabb is being heavily pursued by some of the nation's top college bas

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Zimmerman stays positive at Peach Jam

Zimmerman stays positive at Peach Jam

Stephen Zimmerman gave John Calipari a test during the ESPYS. Did the five-star center get the right answer?

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 • T.J. Walker
Peach Jam: Briscoe rises up

Peach Jam: Briscoe rises up

Five-star Isaiah Briscoe helped the Playaz to a big win at the Peach Jam. Dan McDonald has a report from the talent-laden event.

 • Dan McDonald
Peach Jam: Davis scores 36 in morning session

Peach Jam: Davis scores 36 in morning session

N. Augusta, SC. -- Day No. 3 of the EYBL Nike Peach Jam kicked off bright and early on Friday morning and didn't disappoint. Jayhawk Slant is here to

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Will Matthews steer friend Rabb to UK

Will Matthews steer friend Rabb to UK

Ivan Rabb has become good friends with Kentucky commit Charles Matthews. Could that sway the 6-10 forward to UK?

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 • T.J. Walker
Five-Star Big Man Opens Up About Visits

Five-Star Big Man Opens Up About Visits

North Augusta, S.C. -- The first full session of the 2014 EYBL Nike Peach Jam kicked off early on Thursday morning. With two members of the Kansas coa

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Matthews not concerned with national ranking

Matthews not concerned with national ranking

No matter his recruiting ranking, Kentucky commit Charles Matthews is focused on improvement before college.

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 • T.J. Walker
Peach Jam gets underway Wednesday

Peach Jam gets underway Wednesday

Stephen Zimmerman is a Peach Jam rookie and just one of the Kentucky targets converging on this week's Nike EYBL Finals.

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 • T.J. Walker
Part 1: Cal staff kicks off Summer Eval Period

Part 1: Cal staff kicks off Summer Eval Period

Broderick Jones was just one of the many prospects California was evaluating over the weekend.

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 • John Foletta
Projecting how many players Cal hoops will take and who leaves early

Projecting how many players Cal hoops will take and who leaves early

Former Cal basketball-er Jeff Powers takes a hard look at the Bears' roster and answers two burning question: How many players will Cal hoops take? An

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 • Jeff Powers
Mailbag offers updates on Brown, Tatum, more

Mailbag offers updates on Brown, Tatum, more

This week's second hoops recruiting Q&A explores whether all Kentucky's eggs are in the Jaylen Brown basket.

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 • T.J. Walker
Mailbag offers latest on top UK basketball targets

Mailbag offers latest on top UK basketball targets

Where does Kentucky stand with Malik Newman and other top targets? A status report in our hoops recruiting mailbag.

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 • T.J. Walker
HOT BOARD: Breaking down Cals hoops prospects

HOT BOARD: Breaking down Cals hoops prospects

2015 wing Roman Davis is receiving a long look from the Bears.

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 • John Foletta
Simmons jumps to top spot for class of 2015

Simmons jumps to top spot for class of 2015

It's time to update the class of 2015 Rivals150. Could Malik Newman hold off Ben Simmons for the top spot? Find out inside.

 • Eric Bossi
Cal first major offer for Oakland Soldiers Carlos Johnson

Cal first major offer for Oakland Soldiers Carlos Johnson

Cal first major offer for versatile Oakland Soldiers small forward Carlos Johnson.

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 • Grant Marek
Nike Elite 100: Breaking down the class of 2017

Nike Elite 100: Breaking down the class of 2017

Led by 6-foot-7, 242-pound, Cody Riley, the class of 2017 prospects at the Nike Elite 100 Camp were an impressive group.

 • Eric Bossi
Blue and Grey recruiting roundup

Blue and Grey recruiting roundup

This photo, depicts two Hoya targets, oral commit Noah Dickerson (right, defending) and Ivan Rabb (center), in EYBL Hampton play. We have more on the

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 • Ron Bailey
Pangos All-American camp kicks off in Long Beach

Pangos All-American camp kicks off in Long Beach

Friday's action from the Pangos All-American camp featured a duel between Tyler Dorsey and Isaiah Briscoe.

 • Eric Bossi
EYBL: Diallo dominant on Sunday in Minnesota

EYBL: Diallo dominant on Sunday in Minnesota

Class of 2015 5-star Cheick Diallo showed again why he may soon crack the nation's top five with a dominant EYBL performance.

 • Eric Bossi
Crawford continues to shoot

Crawford continues to shoot

Bryant Crawford has put in some shooting work, and it shows, particularly when necessary. Read more about that, plus his EYBL - Minneapolis play and

 • Ron Bailey
EYBL Minnesota: Newman impresses again

EYBL Minnesota: Newman impresses again

The Minnesota EYBL stop featured Malik Newman, Stephen Zimmerman and other big-time prospects. Eric Bossi shares his thoughts.

 • Eric Bossi
Ivan Rabb pushing for No. 1 ranking

Ivan Rabb pushing for No. 1 ranking

HAMPTON, Va. &mdash; Rivals.com's No. 2-ranked overall player in the class of 2015 Ivan Rabb has had a hectic last seven days.

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 • Jacey Zembal
A Profile look at Ivan Raab

A Profile look at Ivan Raab

Class of 2015 Ivan Rabb has distinguished himself as an high school aged basketball player. Senior Writer Robert Stephens discusses with Rabb and the

 • Robert Stephens
Rabb tours today

Rabb tours today

Ivan Rabb is set to be on Georgetown's campus today. Find our more here!

 • Ron Bailey
UNC official in works for Zimmerman

UNC official in works for Zimmerman

Stephen Zimmerman talks about his development as a player and the possibility of an official visit to Chapel Hill.

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 • Patrick O'Brien
EYBL Hampton: Zimmerman stands tall

EYBL Hampton: Zimmerman stands tall

Seven-footer Stephen Zimmerman backed up his five-star rating at EYBL Hampton. Dan McDonald reports on a talent-laden event.

 • Dan McDonald
Rabb Breaks it Down

Rabb Breaks it Down

Five-star 2015 power forward Ivan Rabb speaks with THI about his upcoming visit to Chapel Hill this coming week.

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 • Clint Jackson
Rabb sets unofficial visit

Rabb sets unofficial visit

That's Ivan Rabb in action. The Hoyas are working hard to recruit him, and have scored a coup so to speak.

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 • Ron Bailey
Sunday Conversation With Ivan Rabb

Sunday Conversation With Ivan Rabb

Dallas, Texas -- Early on Sunday afternoon, Jayhawk Slant sat down with five-star power forward Ivan Rabb inside Fieldhouse USA in Dallas, Texas, site

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Martin, staff target new prospects

Martin, staff target new prospects

St. Louis native Jayson Tatum is just one of the new targets Cal is eyeing

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 • John Foletta
EYBL recap: Day Two

EYBL recap: Day Two

Will Dedric Lawson definitely follow his brother to Memphis? We checked in on him and other prospects on day two of the EYBL.

 • Andy Drukarev
Nike EYBL Talent Loaded

Nike EYBL Talent Loaded

The Nike EYBL, which starts this weekend, will give programs like UNC a chance to see some of the top talent across the country.

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 • Patrick O'Brien
Rabb state tourney update

Rabb state tourney update

Ivan Rabb, long a Georgetown recruiting target, recently played for the California Open Division State Title. Find out more about his performance, as

 • Ron Bailey
Stability reigns atop class of 2015 Rivals150

Stability reigns atop class of 2015 Rivals150

The end of hoops season brings plenty of change to the class of 2015 Rivals150, but everyone is still chasing Malik Newman.

 • Eric Bossi
USC one and done in 2015

USC one and done in 2015

Out West, The class of 2015 is absolutely stacked with basketball talent. There are 19 players in the Rivals 150 from California alone. But USC might

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 • Chris Swanson
California big man likes five

California big man likes five

Class of 2015 four-star big man Chimezie Metu blossomed during his junior season, and now he's closing in on making a decision.

 • Eric Bossi
Weekend Rewind: 2/2

Weekend Rewind: 2/2

While the Super Bowl and Syracuse-Duke took up much attention from the weekend in sports, a few important recruiting tidbits took place that impact th

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 • Alex Kline