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Degree in hand, Nate Pierre-Louis takes aim at a pro career

Degree in hand, Nate Pierre-Louis takes aim at a pro career

The former Owls guard talked to OwlScoop.com about the NBA and what he sees for the 2020-21 Temple team.

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 • Sam Cohn
Evans Seven: Programs taking their recruiting to a new level

Evans Seven: Programs taking their recruiting to a new level

Bruce Pearl has been making noise at Auburn by signing five-star Sharife Cooper and other top prospects.

 • Corey Evans
Peach Jam: Breakout players, teams on Opening Night

Peach Jam: Breakout players, teams on Opening Night

Eric Bossi and Corey Evans take Rival Views of the Wednesday action at Nike's Peach Jam.

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 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: College coaches who NBA might try to lure to pros

Evans Seven: College coaches who NBA might try to lure to pros

John Calipari leads the list of seven coaches who might get some looks from NBA front offices in the coming years.

 • Corey Evans
Winners, losers from NBA Draft deadline

Winners, losers from NBA Draft deadline

Here's a look at four programs with big holes to fill -- and four that can breathe a sigh of relief.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Lance Ware's versatility, talent a big draw for some big programs

Lance Ware's versatility, talent a big draw for some big programs

The Rivals100 sophomore forward discusses Louisville, Michigan, Villanova and Oregon.

 • Corey Evans
Final 2018 position rankings released

Final 2018 position rankings released

Rivals.com's Rankings Week continues today with the final position rankings for the class of 2018.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Players that will be missed most next season

Rivals Roundtable: Players that will be missed most next season

The Rivals Roundtable returns with a look at players who will be missed most or perhaps not as much as you might think.

 • Rivals.com
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
The Deep Three: Jay Wright's cruisin' and Louisville's dreamin'

The Deep Three: Jay Wright's cruisin' and Louisville's dreamin'

Who's hurtin'? Virginia, Syracuse and the Pac-12 Conference.

 • Corey Evans
Villanova vs. Michigan: Top prospects make predictions

Villanova vs. Michigan: Top prospects make predictions

Instead of us giving our own predictions, we asked some of those from the high school ranks.

 • Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: Final Four thoughts, lookbacks

Rivals Roundtable: Final Four thoughts, lookbacks

Today's Rivals Roundtable centers around the Final Four, including looking back at spotlight players as HS players.

 • Rivals.com
McDonald's AA Game: Ranking the week's top performers

McDonald's AA Game: Ranking the week's top performers

With an abundance of talent on display, North Carolina commit Nassir Little stood out as elite among the elite.

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: What if Final Four studs went to different programs?

Evans Seven: What if Final Four studs went to different programs?

These players almost went down different basketball paths. How would that have affected the respective teams?

 • Corey Evans
Rival Views: Which individual matchup will be most intriguing?

Rival Views: Which individual matchup will be most intriguing?

These Sweet 16 matchups could go a long way in determining whether the players' teams end up in the Elite Eight.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Who will prospects be watching once March Madness begins?

Who will prospects be watching once March Madness begins?

The stars of tomorrow are excited to watch the stars of today in the NCAA Tournament.

 • Corey Evans
Prospects project tourney's Most Outstanding Player

Prospects project tourney's Most Outstanding Player

Jalen Brunson, Marvin Bagley and Miles Bridges all get votes from the elite prospects we polled.

 • Corey Evans
Prospects fill their brackets, predict Final Four, national champs

Prospects fill their brackets, predict Final Four, national champs

If you haven't filled out your bracket yet you might want to consider what these elite young players see happening.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: 2017-18 All-Americans

Bossi's Best: 2017-18 All-Americans

Kansas star Devonte Graham earns a spot after a stellar senior season.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: A look at Louisville; 2018 title favorites

Rivals Roundtable: A look at Louisville; 2018 title favorites

Another topic on the table: Which seniors need to produce right away as freshmen in college?

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: How seven schools might try to fill their stars' shoes

Evans Seven: How seven schools might try to fill their stars' shoes

These seven programs will each have some unique challenges as they try to fill some very important shoes next season.

 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: Weekend college hoops observations

Starting Five: Weekend college hoops observations

Taking a spin around college hoops, where Kentucky, Purdue and Jalen Brunson are impressing.

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Who would love to have these top seniors the most?

Evans Seven: Who would love to have these top seniors the most?

Which schools could plug some holes - and get to the next level - with these elite players from the class of 2018?

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Top 10 candidates for 2017-2018 All-America

Bossi's Best: Top 10 candidates for 2017-2018 All-America

National analyst Eric Bossi reveals 10 players worthy of preseason All-America consideration.

 • Eric Bossi
How they were built: The defending NCAA Tournament champions

How they were built: The defending NCAA Tournament champions

Villanova, the defending NCAA Tournament champions, is back for an encore performance.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Player of the year candidates

Bossi's Best: Player of the year candidates

National basketball analyst Eric Bossi breaks down the top five contenders for National Player of the Year honors.

 • Eric Bossi
Elite Eight Recruiting Flashback: Kansas vs. Villanova

Elite Eight Recruiting Flashback: Kansas vs. Villanova

Rivals.com takes a look back at how Kansas and Villanova were built heading into Saturday's Elite Eight showdown.

 • Krysten Peek and Eric Bossi
Sweet 16 Recruiting Flashback: Villanova vs. Miami

Sweet 16 Recruiting Flashback: Villanova vs. Miami

Looking back at how Miami and Villanova were built as the teams head into a Sweet 16 showdown.

 • Krysten Peek and 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
Copeland gets a BIG EAST preseason nod

Copeland gets a BIG EAST preseason nod

Many in the BIG EAST believe Isaac Copeland is on the rise. An award he received today confirms it.

 • Ron Bailey
Who says Hoya guards dont get love

Who says Hoya guards dont get love

Eybeballs are watching D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera this season.

 • Ron Bailey
Smith is getting sized up

Smith is getting sized up

Justin Smith has received some Georgetown recruiting love. We have what he was told, the kind of player he is, and who the other current suitors are.

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 • Ron Bailey
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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 • Eric Bossi
Familiar ties make NU a leader for rising star Brown

Familiar ties make NU a leader for rising star Brown

With a former Chicago Simeon teammate already on board, NU is making a serious push for 2018 guard Marquis "Kezo" Brown.

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 • Robin Washut
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
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
Hoophall: Star-studded Saturday

Hoophall: Star-studded Saturday

Five-star guard Brandon Ingram showed why he's one of the nation's top uncommitted prospects at Saturday's Hoophall Classic.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Good weekend for new ACC coaches

Starting Five: Good weekend for new ACC coaches

Rebuilding in the ACC can be daunting, but Buzz Williams is off to strong start on the recruiting trail. Eric Bossi has more.

 • Eric Bossi
Brown sets high goals

Brown sets high goals

Jaylen Brown showed he could be the No. 1 player in 2015, writes Eric Bossi, who reviews Saturday's USA Basketball action.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Surprise visits for 5-star Briscoe

Starting Five: Surprise visits for 5-star Briscoe

Five-star Isaiah Briscoe has official visits set to a couple of surprising schools. Eric Bossi explains in Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
Brunson Talks Villanova

Brunson Talks Villanova

Yesterday, Rivals Class of 2015, five-star Stevenson (Ill.) High School point guard, Jalen Brunson gave a verbal commitment to Villanova and last nigh

 • Dan McAndrew
Jalen Brunson Bound for Villanova

Jalen Brunson Bound for Villanova

The recruitment of Jalen Brunson was an interesting one full of endless possibilities. When it came down to it, Brunson's presence on the court would

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 • Alex Kline
Five-star Brunson picks Villanova

Five-star Brunson picks Villanova

Five-star guard Jalen Brunson committed to Villanova, returning to the city where his father Rick played college and NBA ball.

 • Eric Bossi
Jalen Brunson Chooses Villanova

Jalen Brunson Chooses Villanova

Rivals Class of 2015, five-star Stevenson (Ill.) High School point guard Jalen Brunson announced today his intention to attend Villanova University an

 • Eric Watkins
5-star PG sets decision date

5-star PG sets decision date

five-star point guard Jalen Brunson will announce his college decision Wednesday. He is picking between Illinois and Villanova.

 • Eric Bossi
Brunsons visits turn to Philadelphia

Brunsons visits turn to Philadelphia

Rick Brunson spoke with OwlScoop.com Wednesday night about his son Jalen's recruitment.

 • John Di Carlo
Brunson and others line up to visit Illinois

Brunson and others line up to visit Illinois

Coveted point guard Jalen Brunson from Lincolnshire (Ill.) Stevenson makes his long awaited official visit to the Illinois campus.

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 • Brad Sturdy
GoldandBlack.com video: Jalen Brunson

GoldandBlack.com video: Jalen Brunson

Get a look at what Purdue, and everyone else, sees in five-star point guard Jalen Brunson here in this Ultimate Ticket GoldandBlack.com video from las

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 • GoldandBlack.com staff
Relationship giving Purdue a chance with Brunson

Relationship giving Purdue a chance with Brunson

Because of Purdue's long-standing relationship with Jalen Brunson, the Boilermakers are in the thick of the hunt enough for the five-star point guard

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 • Brian Neubert
Scouting Report: Morrow, Thomas, Williams, Brunson

Scouting Report: Morrow, Thomas, Williams, Brunson

Scouting reports on Tyler Williams, Edward Morrow, Elijah Thomas and Jalen Brunson.

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 • Adam Grosbard
Mac Irvin Fire come home with title

Mac Irvin Fire come home with title

The Mac Irvin Fire won the Las Vegas Classic title thanks to late-game heroics from Jalen Brunson. Get a full report inside.

 • Eric Bossi
Vegas: Grimes finishing July strong

Vegas: Grimes finishing July strong

"If you are going to go out, go out in a big way" seemed to be the motto of Nate Grimes on Saturday as he posted 25 points and 5 blocks.

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 • Ryan James
Fab 48 Showcase: Morrow explodes

Fab 48 Showcase: Morrow explodes

Minnesota Head Coach Richard Pitino watched Ed Morrow explode as well as Kevin Dorsey and Dupree McBrayer play well.

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 • Ryan James
Fab 48: Five-star Brunson shines in Vegas

Fab 48: Five-star Brunson shines in Vegas

Jalen Brunson made his case to be the top PG in the class of 2015 at the Fab 48. Get the latest on his visit plans and more.

 • Eric Bossi
GoldandBlack.com video: Jalen Brunson

GoldandBlack.com video: Jalen Brunson

Get a look at Class of 2015 blue-chipper Jalen Brunson in action from one of his game's at last week's Peach Jam in South Carolina here in this Ultima

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 • GoldandBlack.com staff
Brunson Filling Peach Baskets

Brunson Filling Peach Baskets

Standing room was not even available for Houston Hoops versus Mac Irvin FIRE. A sizzling 34 point performance from Jalen Brunson helped the FIRE roas

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 • Andrew Force
Brunson burns up Peach Jam, talks MSU

Brunson burns up Peach Jam, talks MSU

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Jalen Brunson, one of the top guards in the country, discussed what he likes about MSU, Thursday at the Peach Jam.

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 • Jim Comparoni
NBPA Top 100: What we learned

NBPA Top 100: What we learned

Five-star Ben Simmons made a convincing case that he should be the nation's top prospect while dominating the NBPA Top 100 Camp.

 • Eric Bossi
Hoops Recruiting: Class of 2015, where things stand

Hoops Recruiting: Class of 2015, where things stand

Michigan still has three offers out to prospects in the 2015 class, all guards, but there are more targets emerging. Here's the latest on the rising s

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 • Chris Balas
Watson excited to see Nebraska in person

Watson excited to see Nebraska in person

Nebraska locked up a big time 2015 prospect for an unofficial visit this weekend in St. Joseph's (Ill.) point guard Glynn Watson.

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 • Robin Washut
What we learned at Pangos All-American Camp

What we learned at Pangos All-American Camp

Steve Enoch exploded onto the scene at the Pangos All-American Camp last weekend. Get inside for a look at what else we learned.

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 • Eric Bossi
Hoops: Jalen Brunson continues to shine, loves Beilein

Hoops: Jalen Brunson continues to shine, loves Beilein

Michigan might not be the frontrunner for Lincolnshire, Ill., Stevenson point guard Jalen Brunson (6-1, 175, Rivals.com's No. 14 rising senior nationa

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 • Chris Balas
EYBL Minneapolis: Saturday

EYBL Minneapolis: Saturday

EYBL session four kicked off Saturday with Gopher targets Ed Morrow, Chris Clarke, and Alex Illikainen standing out.

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 • Ryan James
Brunson explains Purdue making the cut

Brunson explains Purdue making the cut

Jalen Brunson might be the best point guard in his class and is certainly one of the most sought-after players in <i>any</i> class. One of this longes

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 • Brian Neubert/Jacey Zembal
Brunson breaks down Kansas interest

Brunson breaks down Kansas interest

Five-star point guard Jalen Brunson recently narrowed his list of schools to eight, and Kansas made the cut. Jayhawk Slant sat down with Brunson to di

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 • Shay Wildeboor
EYBL Dallas: What we learned

EYBL Dallas: What we learned

Australian post Ben Simmons could be the No. 1 player in 2015, says Eric Bossi, who reviews the Dallas stop of the EYBL tour.

 • Eric Bossi
Briscoe makes grade at Dallas EYBL

Briscoe makes grade at Dallas EYBL

Five-star point guard Isaiah Briscoe earned high marks for his work at the Dallas EYBL over the weekend. Get a full recap.

 • Eric Bossi
Breaking down Jalen Brunsons top eight

Breaking down Jalen Brunsons top eight

Illinois made the cut for 5-star guard Jalen Brunson but what's going on with each of the 8 schools? Here's a breakdown of the 8 schools and how Bruns

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 • Brad Sturdy
KU Makes The Cut For Jalen Brunson

KU Makes The Cut For Jalen Brunson

Jalen Brunson recently took a big step forward in his recruitment. This past weekend, the No. 14 ranked player in the 2015 class narrowed his list of

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Brunson, Walker Cut Lists to 8

Brunson, Walker Cut Lists to 8

It is that time of the year when the junior class begins focusing on their recruitment, cutting down their list, setting up official and unofficial vi

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 • Alex Kline
Nowell, others showout at Spiece

Nowell, others showout at Spiece

Freshman Jaylen Nowell arrived on the national scene Saturday at the Bill Hensley Memorial Run-N-Slam. Eric Bossi updates.

 • Eric Bossi
Dominant opening

Dominant opening

SACRAMENTO - There are plenty of Indiana story lines to take from the first session of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League, including a priority re

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
Swish N Dish: Day 1 highlights

Swish N Dish: Day 1 highlights

MEQUON, Wis. - A 6-foot-8 2015 forward on the rise and a 2015 point guard newly back on the market were among the interesting performers Friday night,

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
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
Potential big movers in 2015

Potential big movers in 2015

Antonio Blakeney is one of 11 2015 prospects that our Eric Bossi thinks will make a big jump in the upcoming rankings.

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 • Eric Bossi
Brunson and Cashaw form dynamic duo

Brunson and Cashaw form dynamic duo

Stevenson High guards Jalen Brunson and Connor Cashaw update their recruitment here.

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 • Mark Whited
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
Mailbag: Latest on Turner

Mailbag: Latest on Turner

What's the latest with five-star big man Myles Turner? Eric Bossi answers that and more in his latest mailbag.

 • Eric Bossi
Illini coach watches 2015 PG Jalen Brunson

Illini coach watches 2015 PG Jalen Brunson

Illinois coach John Groce was back in Chicago on Friday for another look at 2015 point guard Jalen Brunson.

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 • Doug Bucshon
Hoops Recruiting: Scouting Jalen Brunson

Hoops Recruiting: Scouting Jalen Brunson

Michigan remains strong for Class of 2015, four-star point guard Jalen Brunson of Lincolnshire, Ill., Stevenson. We recently sent one of our talent ev

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 • Chris Balas
Top Illini hoops targets in 2015

Top Illini hoops targets in 2015

Basketball recruiting analyst Brad Sturdy breaks down the top Illinois recruiting targets in the class of 2015, including 5-star Carlton Bragg.

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 • Brad Sturdy
A special visit

A special visit

Stevenson (Ill.) High School point guard Jalen Brunson spoke with OwlScoop.com about his upcoming visit to Temple.

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 • John Di Carlo
Four-Star Guard To Visit Villanova

Four-Star Guard To Visit Villanova

Villanova hosts an unofficial visit from a Rivals.com Class of 2015, four-star guard this Saturday when 6'0", 175 lb …

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 • Eric Watkins
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
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
Hoops: Jalen Brunson taking his time

Hoops: Jalen Brunson taking his time

Class of 2015 point guard Jalen Brunson of Lincolnshire, Ill. Stevenson is one of the priorities on Michigan's wish list, having earned offers from U-

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 • Chris Balas
Brunson hearing from Iowa

Brunson hearing from Iowa

After a strong sophomore season at Stevenson High School in the Chicago area, Jalen Brunson has emerged as one of the top point guard prospects in the

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 • Tom Kakert
Rare battle of big men highlights Summer Jam

Rare battle of big men highlights Summer Jam

In a battle of top 10 2014 prospects, Cliff Alexander bested Myles Turner on day one of the of the Under Armour Summer Jam.

 • Eric Bossi
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
Notes: Diallo dialed in at James Academy

Notes: Diallo dialed in at James Academy

Five-star Charles Matthews was the first 2015 guard to earn an offer from Kentucky, something that he takes very seriously.

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 • Corey Albertson
Brunson recaps Illini visit

Brunson recaps Illini visit

Four-star point guard Jalen Brunson was on campus in Champaign this weekend for an unofficial visit to Illinois.

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 • Doug Bucshon
Hoops: 2015 Point Guard Jalen Brunson talks Michigan offer

Hoops: 2015 Point Guard Jalen Brunson talks Michigan offer

Lincolnshire, Ill. Stevenson rising junior point guard Jalen Brunson said last week it wouldn't be long before he visited the Michigan campus, and he

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 • Chris Balas
Brunson, Winston light up Izzo Shootout

Brunson, Winston light up Izzo Shootout

Jalen Brunson was red hot, but Cassius Winston's team prevailed while MSU coaches watched closely.

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 • Jim Comparoni
PG Brunson still taking his time

PG Brunson still taking his time

Four-star PG Jalen Brunson (2015) updates his recruitment from NBPA Top 100 Camp.

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 • Brad Franklin
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
Hoops: 2015 Point Guard Jalen Brunson plans U-M visit

Hoops: 2015 Point Guard Jalen Brunson plans U-M visit

Michigan will extend offers to a few class of 2015 prospects Saturday, but several others will be in line for them if and when they visit campus. That

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 • Chris Balas
NBPA Camp: Day One in Review

NBPA Camp: Day One in Review

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Day one of NBPA Top-100 Camp showed off a wide variety of talent at all positions. While most players are still gaining chemistr

 • Alex Kline
2013 Elite 100 features some standouts

2013 Elite 100 features some standouts

Skal Labissiere was one of the many standouts at the Nike Elite 100 tournament.

 • Eric Bossi
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