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Coach K's recruits who ranked in top 5 during the Rivals era

Coach K's recruits who ranked in top 5 during the Rivals era

From Kyrie Irving to Zion Williamson to Paolo Banchero, Coach K has been a force on the recruiting trail.

 • Rob Cassidy
Ruot Bijiek coming into his own, and programs are taking notice

Ruot Bijiek coming into his own, and programs are taking notice

The 6-foot-8 junior from Iowa has a handful of offers, and his list continues to grow.

 • Jamie Shaw
Rivals Crossover 2014: No. 1s Da'Shawn Hand vs. Jahlil Okafor

Rivals Crossover 2014: No. 1s Da'Shawn Hand vs. Jahlil Okafor

Neither of these players have developed into superstars, but one has clearly been more successful than the other.

 • Mike Farrell and Eric Bossi
All-Decade: Best recruiters

All-Decade: Best recruiters

Kentucky's John Calipari and Duke's Mike Krzyzewski have separated themselves from the rest on this list.

 • Corey Evans
All-Decade: Ranking the No. 1 prospects from 2010-19

All-Decade: Ranking the No. 1 prospects from 2010-19

Andrew Wiggins tops Eric Bossi's look at the No. 1 prospects of the 2010s.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Top 10 one-and-done players of the past 10 years

Bossi's Best: Top 10 one-and-done players of the past 10 years

Analyst Eric Bossi breaks down the fabulous freshmen, including Kentucky's Anthony Davis.

 • Eric Bossi
ARS Rescue Rooter National Hoopfest: Stock up and help on the way

ARS Rescue Rooter National Hoopfest: Stock up and help on the way

FIve-star Cade Cunningham put on a show at the National Hoopfest.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Impact of No. 1 players on programs they chose

Bossi's Best: Impact of No. 1 players on programs they chose

Analyst Eric Bossi looks back at the No. 1 players of the past 10 years and what they meant to their programs.

 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Texas Tech, Georgia, Duke, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Texas Tech, Georgia, Duke, more

Analyst Corey Evans also weighs in on three five-star prospects and their progress on the recruiting trail.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Players who were tough to slot in the new rankings

Evans Seven: Players who were tough to slot in the new rankings

These players are all talented, but how will that talent translate in the future? There's the rub.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: What does it take to build an NCAA champion?

Bossi's Best: What does it take to build an NCAA champion?

Analyst Eric Bossi looks at some winning trends and how the past 10 champions' talent ranked coming out of high school.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Where does Duke's 2018 class rank all-time?

Bossi's Best: Where does Duke's 2018 class rank all-time?

The Blue Devils are already top 10 in Rivals era, and have a chance to jump even higher.

 • Eric Bossi
Tre Mitchell looks like an elite big man in 2019 class

Tre Mitchell looks like an elite big man in 2019 class

College programs are starting to get excited about the 6-foot-9 center.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Highest-ranked prospects that signed with Duke

Bossi's Best: Highest-ranked prospects that signed with Duke

In today's Bossi's Best, Eric Bossi looks at the 10 highest-ranked players to sign with Duke in the Rivals.com era.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Most memorable package deals

Bossi's Best: Most memorable package deals

Jahlil Okafor and Tyus Jones highlight our look at memorable "package deals" of the Rivals.com era.

 • Eric Bossi
Great debates: Comparing Rivals' No. 1s and No. 2s over the years

Great debates: Comparing Rivals' No. 1s and No. 2s over the years

When debating the top two players in a class, how often has Rivals been right?

 • Corey Evans
Tracking the Rivals.com No. 1s in the one-and-done era

Tracking the Rivals.com No. 1s in the one-and-done era

How does Skal Labissiere, 2015's No. 1 prospect, compare to his predecessors in the one-and-done era?

 • Eric Bossi
Top 10 classes of one-and-done era

Top 10 classes of one-and-done era

John Calipari has dominated the one-and-done era of recruiting. How many UK teams rank among the top 10 classes of the era.

 • Eric Bossi
Blue Devil Insight

Blue Devil Insight

What's up with this Grayson Allen guy, who scored 30 points against VCU, thereby helping propel Duke to today's 2K Classic championship against G'Town

 • Ron Bailey
Chicago helped UKs Ulis hone skills

Chicago helped UKs Ulis hone skills

When Kentucky takes on UCLA Saturday in Chicago, point Tyler Ulis will be returning to the city that helped shape him.

 • Brett Dawson
Checking in on top 2014 recruits

Checking in on top 2014 recruits

A look at how Kentucky's top recruiting targets from the Class of 2014 are faring, both in UK blue and elsewhere.

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 • T.J. Walker
Coach says sky is the limit for NU commit Morrow

Coach says sky is the limit for NU commit Morrow

According to his high school coach, newest 2015 Nebraska commit Ed Morrow has only scratched the surface in his development.

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 • Robin Washut
Class of 2014 Team Recruiting Rankings

Class of 2014 Team Recruiting Rankings

Thanks in part to landing the nation's top prospect in Jahlil Okafor, stands atop the final 2014 team recruiting rankings.

 • Eric Bossi
Okafor tops final 2014 rankings

Okafor tops final 2014 rankings

Jahlil Okafor held onto the top spot in our final 2014 rankings. Eric Bossi highlights the big movers throughout the Rivals150.

 • Eric Bossi
Class of 2014: Five-star risk factors

Class of 2014: Five-star risk factors

Stanley Johnson seems like a safe bet, but no one is a sure thing. Check out the risk factors for each of the 2014 five-stars.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting five: Howards choice, race for No. 1

Starting five: Howards choice, race for No. 1

Franklin Howard gives Syracuse another talented piece for 2015, says Eric Bossi, who also touches on the race for No. 1 in 2014.

 • Eric Bossi
Okafor captures MVP to wrap up McDonalds week

Okafor captures MVP to wrap up McDonalds week

Jahlil Okafor captured McDonald's All-American MVP honors and may have locked up the top spot in the rankings in the process.

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 • Eric Bossi
McDonalds AA: West looks to be best

McDonalds AA: West looks to be best

With practices in the books, Rashad Vaughn and the West look like the stronger squad at the McDonald's All-American game.

 • Eric Bossi
McDonalds game: Practice

McDonalds game: Practice

The wings at practice for the McDonald's All-America game stood out, with UNLV-bound Rashad Vaughn leading the way on Monday.

 • Eric Bossi
McDonalds All-American Game on SiriusXM

McDonalds All-American Game on SiriusXM

NEW YORK, NY - <i>The High School Basketball Network</i> (The HSB Network) has again inked a deal to broadcast the <i>McDonald's All-American Games</i

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Jordan Brand Classic Roster Announced

Jordan Brand Classic Roster Announced

For the second consecutive year, Barclays Center will be serving as the host venue for the 13th annual <i>Jordan Brand Classic</i>. The nation's premi

 • Press Release
Cunningham getting closer to Michigan State offer

Cunningham getting closer to Michigan State offer

Tom Izzo and Dane Fife were in Chicago on Thursday to watch 2014 Rivals150 wing Josh Cunningham.

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 • Paul Konyndyk
Reviewing the Hoophall Classic

Reviewing the Hoophall Classic

The Hoophall Classic offered top talent all weekend, including five-star Emmanuel Mudiay, Eric Bossi shares notes on the event.

 • Eric Bossi
Hoophall: Alexander leads star-studded cast

Hoophall: Alexander leads star-studded cast

Five-star Cliff Alexander turned in a dominating performance at the star-studded Hoophall Classic. Eric Bossi has that and more.

 • Eric Bossi
Mudiay and Pinson shine in North Carolina

Mudiay and Pinson shine in North Carolina

The five-star duel between Emmanuel Mudiay and Theo Pinson was among the highlights at a loaded Under Armour Showcase.

 • Eric Bossi
RANIER BEACH BEATS WHITNEY AT LSI

RANIER BEACH BEATS WHITNEY AT LSI

West Linn led as long as they could but Bishop Gorman pulled away with just 2 minutes left to repel the Lions who will play for 3rd place today.

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 • Dirk Knudsen
LSI FEATURES NATIONAL VS NW POWERS IN FINAL FOUR

LSI FEATURES NATIONAL VS NW POWERS IN FINAL FOUR

There are 4 teams left in the Winners bracket at the annual LSI Hoops Tourney and Tonight is going to pit National Powerhouses against NW Powers! Thi

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 • Dirk Knudsen
Okafor Leads Star Studded Tourney On Live Stream

Okafor Leads Star Studded Tourney On Live Stream

The Les Schwab Invitational Basketball Tournament presented by Express Employment is now ON! And if you can not be there watch it LIVE right now!

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 • Dirk Knudsen
City of Palms: Reaves takes off

City of Palms: Reaves takes off

Josh Reaves had a big night at the City of Palms Classic. Dan McDonald reports on other prospects at the talent-rich tournament.

 • Dan McDonald
Chicago Elite Classic showcases major talent

Chicago Elite Classic showcases major talent

KU-bound Cliff Alexander proved to be too much for a pair of two five-star big men in Chicago. Daniel Hamilton also stood out.

 • Eric Bossi
Five-star Houstonian makes his pick

Five-star Houstonian makes his pick

One of the last uncommitted class of 2014 5-stars is off the board as Justise Winslow announced Thursday he is headed to Duke.

 • Eric Bossi
Notes: Randles hot start; Calipari on recruiting

Notes: Randles hot start; Calipari on recruiting

Notes: Kentucky's Julius Randle is racking up big numbers early; John Calipari talks Class of 2014 recruiting.

 • Aaron Smith
Okafor  Jones choose Duke

Okafor Jones choose Duke

Duke basketball got the news its been waiting on for quite some time Friday when the No. 1 and No. 5 players in the country, Jahlil Okafor and Tyus Jo

 • Brian McLawhorn
Jahlil Okafor/Tyus Jones Join Forces

Jahlil Okafor/Tyus Jones Join Forces

When two elite level players want to form a package deal, things usually fall apart in the end. For Tyus Jones and Jahlil Okafor - two top players nat

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 • Alex Kline
Duke hauls in big-time package deal

Duke hauls in big-time package deal

Five-stars Tyus Jones and Jahlil Okafor actually followed through with their plans to unite in college, signing with Duke.

 • Eric Bossi
Snider flips back to hometown squad

Snider flips back to hometown squad

The nation's No. 31 player Quentin Snider ended his roller coaster recruitment on Friday and signed with Louisville.

 • Eric Bossi
What you need to know on signing day

What you need to know on signing day

Kentucky coach John Calipari is in a familiar spot as the signing period begins, atop the team recruiting rankings.

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 • Corey Albertson
News and notes from signing day

News and notes from signing day

The early signing period begins today, and Rivals.com's Eric Bossi and his team will keep a running blog of news and notes from day.

 • Eric Bossi
Okafor to choose on Friday

Okafor to choose on Friday

Rival.com's No. 1 recruit, Jahil Okafor, along with No. 4 Cliff Alexander and No. 5 Tyus Jones, will sign their letters Friday.

 • Eric Bossi
National Signing Week Preview

National Signing Week Preview

With National Signing Week in Basketball running from this Wednesday to the follow Wednesday, there is no question that with so many uncommitted recru

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 • Alex Kline
USA Basketball: What We Learned

USA Basketball: What We Learned

Rashad Vaughn and Kelly Oubre will make a devastating duo at Findlay Prep. What else did we see at USA Basketball's camp?

 • Eric Bossi
Okafor talks final four schools, including Kentucky

Okafor talks final four schools, including Kentucky

Video: Rivals' No. 1 2014 player, center Jahlil Okafor, talks about his final four schools, including Kentucky.

 • Eric Bossi
USA Basketball: Stone dominates

USA Basketball: Stone dominates

Diamond Stone, the No. 4 player in the 2015 class, dominated the interior during Saturday's USA Basketball evening session.

 • Eric Bossi
USA Basketball: Moore taking off

USA Basketball: Moore taking off

Doral Moore, whose stock blew up this summer, impressed in all aspects in the Saturday morning session at USA Basketball.

 • Eric Bossi
Visit season has rumor mill runnng at full strength

Visit season has rumor mill runnng at full strength

Rumors are flying about top prospects such as Jahlil Okafor. Eric Bossi has the latest on the nation's No. 1 player and more.

 • Eric Bossi
Kentucky lands four-star point guard

Kentucky lands four-star point guard

Kentucky received a verbal commitment from four-star point guard Tyler Ulis, the 33rd-ranked prospect in the country, Friday night.

 • Eric Bossi
Okafors coach talks UK visit, Tyler Ulis

Okafors coach talks UK visit, Tyler Ulis

Kentucky's Alumni Charity Game made a good impression on top 2014 recruit Jahlil Okafor, his AAU coach says.

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 • T.J. Walker
College hoops visit season heats up

College hoops visit season heats up

Malik Newman, the No. 1 prospect in 2015, will be at Mississippi State this weekend. Who else is hosting big-time visits?

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 • Eric Bossi
Five top targets visiting for alumni game

Five top targets visiting for alumni game

Five Kentucky targets with offers are visiting this weekend for Monday's alumni game, including 2014 center Jahlil Okafor.

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 • Corey Albertson
Baylor visit reviewed

Baylor visit reviewed

Baylor made its pitch to No. 1 rated Jahlil Okafor. Find out where the Bears stand in this epic recruiting race.

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 • Kevin Lonnquist
2014 Rivals150 full of UK targets

2014 Rivals150 full of UK targets

California wing Stanley Johnson made a move in the latest edition of the 2014 Rivals150, released Wednesday.

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 • Corey Albertson
Okafor retains hold on top spot in Rivals150

Okafor retains hold on top spot in Rivals150

The summer produced plenty of changes in the Rivals150, but one thing remains the same: Jahlil Okafor stands above the rest.

 • Eric Bossi
UK targets taking visits

UK targets taking visits

Five-star center Jahlil Okafor was just one of several 2014 Kentucky targets who took an official visit this past weekend.

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 • Corey Albertson
Weekend Warriors: 8/29-8/31 Visitors

Weekend Warriors: 8/29-8/31 Visitors

With College Football back, this will be the first big weekend for recruits to make official and unofficial visits. In the first edition of Weekend Wa

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 • Alex Kline
Basketball visit season kicks off

Basketball visit season kicks off

No. 1 overall prospect Jahlil Okafor and No. 2 Tyus Jones are visiting Baylor. Find out who's going where as visit season starts.

 • Eric Bossi
No. 1 coming to Baylor

No. 1 coming to Baylor

This weekend, Baylor's men's basketball program will host the nation's No. 1 rated player in post Jahlil Okafor. We give you a preview.

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 • Kevin Lonnquist
Calipari misses on Mudiay; whats next

Calipari misses on Mudiay; whats next

John Calipari missed on Emmanuel Mudiay, but that doesn't mean all is lost for Kentucky's pursuit of a point guard in 2014.

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 • Corey Albertson
Jones visiting without Okafor

Jones visiting without Okafor

Five-star point guard Tyus Jones is visiting Kentucky next month, but he's doing so without the other half of a package deal.

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 • Corey Albertson
Huskers among leaders for Aussie standout Bolden

Huskers among leaders for Aussie standout Bolden

Through a close family relationship, Nebraska looks to be one of the leaders for 2014 Australian rising star Jonah Bolden.

 • Robin Washut
Top prospect Okafor has always talked about Kentucky

Top prospect Okafor has always talked about Kentucky

Jahlil Okafor is said to be leaning toward Duke, but his AAU coach says the top 2014 player always has considered UK.

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 • T.J. Walker
UK misses on Victor, adding a PG target

UK misses on Victor, adding a PG target

Jahlil Okafor told Rivals that he is planning a decision sometime soon. Will UK be able to secure an official visit in time?

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 • Corey Albertson
Okafor wants to choose before season

Okafor wants to choose before season

Top-rated prospect Jahlil Okafor brought energy to the court this summer, and now he will do the same to his college choice.

 • Rivals
Adidas Nations: Victor close to decision

Adidas Nations: Victor close to decision

At the Adidas Nations finals, Craig Victor said he expects to announce in the next week or two. Which schools have a chance?

 • Eric Bossi
Hoops recruiting QA roundup

Hoops recruiting QA roundup

Last week's recruiting chat featured some great questions about John Calipari's strategy in 2014. Here's a look back.

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 • Corey Albertson
Las Vegas: What We Learned

Las Vegas: What We Learned

During an intense weekend in Las Vegas, we learned that Jahlil Okafor deserves to keep his No. 1 ranking in the class of 2014.

 • Eric Bossi
Johnson plays headliner in Las Vegas

Johnson plays headliner in Las Vegas

Five-star Stanley Johnson used the Las Vegas stage to demonstrate the major improvements he has made to his game recently.

 • Eric Bossi
Five-stars everywhere at Fab 48 in Vegas

Five-stars everywhere at Fab 48 in Vegas

Tyler Dorsey was one of five 5-stars on one court at the Fab 48, and he rose to the occasion. Get the scoop on that and more.

 • Eric Bossi
Oubre, Jones shine at AAU Gold Super Showcase

Oubre, Jones shine at AAU Gold Super Showcase

The first night of the AAU Gold Super Showcase in Orlando was loaded, but no one stood out more than five-star Kelly Oubre.

 • Corey Albertson
Summer Jam, GASO: What We Learned

Summer Jam, GASO: What We Learned

One thing we learned during stops at two recent events:Five-star Diamond Stone is the top low-post scorer in the 2015 class.

 • Eric Bossi
Will Jones, Okafor  Winslow join forces

Will Jones, Okafor Winslow join forces

It's been examined. It's been dissected. And it's been deemed as close to fact as possible. Tyus Jones and Jahlil Okafor are likely destined for the s

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 • Brian McLawhorn
Jones, Okafor still hope to be package deal in college

Jones, Okafor still hope to be package deal in college

Tyus Jones and Jahlil Okafor plan to be a package deal in college. Does Kentucky have a shot to land both?

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 • Brett Dawson
Peach Jam: Johnson picks up Pulley

Peach Jam: Johnson picks up Pulley

In need of win after losing two games on Thursday, Howard Pulley received a huge second half from 2015 point guard Jarvis Johnson.

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 • Ryan James
Class of  2015 rankings: Change at the top

Class of 2015 rankings: Change at the top

Malik Newman is the new man on top as we expand our class of 2015 hoops rankings to a top 100. Who else rose and who fell?

 • Eric Bossi
Wildcat targets top new 2014 Rivals150

Wildcat targets top new 2014 Rivals150

Kentucky target Myles Turner is the biggest story in the updated Rivals150, rising all the way to a top-ten ranking.

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 • Corey Albertson
Rivals150 update: Okafor retains top spot

Rivals150 update: Okafor retains top spot

A lull in national events is a good time to revamp the Rivals150 for 2014. One thing remains the same: Jahlil Okafor is No. 1.

 • Eric Bossi
Brunson settling in as high-end point guard

Brunson settling in as high-end point guard

The son of a former NBA player, point guard Jalen Brunson is gaining a lot of attention on the recruiting circuit.

 • Eric Bossi
Eight For Jahlil Okafor

Eight For Jahlil Okafor

On Wednesday, the nations top rising senior narrowed down his list of school options. Chicago native Jahlil Okafor will choose between eight schools,

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 • Alex Kline
EYBL Minneapolis: Saturday

EYBL Minneapolis: Saturday

Day two of the EYBL Minneapolis Session seemed to revolve around one Tyus Jones who led his team to a pair of wins.

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 • Ryan James
Alexanders inspired play lifts Mac Irvin Fire in EYBL

Alexanders inspired play lifts Mac Irvin Fire in EYBL

EAGAN, Minn. - Jahlil Okafor went down with an ankle sprain and Cliff Alexander stepped up for Mac Irvin Fire during the final weekend of EYBL regular

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 • Paul Konyndyk
EYBL Blog: PK from Minneapolis

EYBL Blog: PK from Minneapolis

EAGEN, Minn. - Updates from Paul Konyndyk on Okafor, Alexander, Ulis and more from the Nike EYBL.

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 • Paul Konyndyk
EYBL Mpls Preview: PGs

EYBL Mpls Preview: PGs

GI kicks off a week of Gopher slanted EYBL previews, tonight, starting with the point guards.

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 • Ryan James
EYBL: The Minnesota Numbers

EYBL: The Minnesota Numbers

The EYBL's third session took place last weekend in Dallas with several Gopher recruits taking part. Tyus Jones and Tyler Ulis put up great numbers.

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 • Ryan James
Chatman displays versatility in EYBL

Chatman displays versatility in EYBL

Kameron Chatman's versatility made the difference as the 6-foot-6 wing led ICP Elite to a victory in the EYBL stop in Texas.

 • Eric Bossi
Cunningham pounces on opportunity

Cunningham pounces on opportunity

Josh Cunningham has moved into the national top 100, and he seized an important opportunity at the Hensley Memorial Run-N-Slam.

 • Eric Bossi
Looney hears from Izzo, plays big at Spiece

Looney hears from Izzo, plays big at Spiece

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - A starter list of News and Notes from Day One of the 2013 Spiece Run-N-Slam:

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 • Paul Konyndyk
Lyles stars Friday night at Spiece

Lyles stars Friday night at Spiece

Trey Lyles made his AAU season debut in grand fashion at the Spiece Run-N-Slam Friday night in Fort Wayne, Ind.

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 • Corey Albertson
Going Deep on MSU basketball recruiting

Going Deep on MSU basketball recruiting

Reporting the latest on MSU basketball recruiting, after a weekend of MSU scouting in Virginia.

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 • Paul Konyndyk
One on One with Jahlil Okafor

One on One with Jahlil Okafor

Devils Illustrated scored an exclusive one-on-one interview with 6-foot-11 Jahlil Okafor, the top center in the class of 2014. He spoke about his recr

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 • Clint Jackson
Kentucky targets dominate EYBL Boo Williams

Kentucky targets dominate EYBL Boo Williams

Stanley Johnson was among the top 2014 prospects who impressed John Calipari and staff at the Nike EYBL Boo Williams session.

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 • Corey Albertson
Jones stars on Saturday at Boo Williams

Jones stars on Saturday at Boo Williams

Point guard Tyus Jones proved he's a pure winner with two big games at Saturday in the Nike EYBL in front of John Calipari.

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 • Corey Albertson