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Efton Reid's future is bright, but also a mystery

Efton Reid's future is bright, but also a mystery

The center has received plenty of offers, but the college route isn't a certainty for Reid.

 • Jamie Shaw
Three-Point Play: Josh Hall, NBA Draft, 2023 class

Three-Point Play: Josh Hall, NBA Draft, 2023 class

Eric Bossi previews the 2023 class in today's Three-Point Play.

 • Eric Bossi
NY to NBA: Local Draftees and New Pros

NY to NBA: Local Draftees and New Pros

NYCHoops.net has recapped the activity of local players at the NBA draft.

 • Marley Paul
Prep signee Jalen Lecque remains in NBA Draft

Prep signee Jalen Lecque remains in NBA Draft

The lure of the NBA Draft has been strong with prep point guard Jalen Lecque for over a year.

 • Jacey Zembal
NYers at 2019 NBA Combine

NYers at 2019 NBA Combine

The biggest event of the pre-draft process took place this week as the 2019 NBA Combine took place in Chicago,

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 • Marley Paul
Jalen Lecque sorting through various options

Jalen Lecque sorting through various options

NC State prep signee Jalen Lecque played on the big stage at the NBA Combine in Chicago on Thursday.

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 • Jacey Zembal
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UNC, Kansas, Baylor, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UNC, Kansas, Baylor, more

What kind of recruiting momentum did Cole Anthony's commitment give North Carolina?

 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: Give Mike Anderson a chance; Lecque enters Draft

Starting Five: Give Mike Anderson a chance; Lecque enters Draft

In this week's Starting Five, national basketball analyst Eric Bossi says give Mike Anderson a fair chance.

 • Eric Bossi
Jalen Lecque formally enters NBA Draft

Jalen Lecque formally enters NBA Draft

NC State signee Jalen Lecque explored his eligibility for the 2019 NBA Draft, starting the process April 2.

 • Jacey Zembal
Top NY Standouts @ Empire Invitational

Top NY Standouts @ Empire Invitational

The Empire Invitational, one of the best local high school events on the calendar, wrapped up its 2019 edition on

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 • Marley Paul
Five-star signee Jalen Lecque puts on show for NC State fans

Five-star signee Jalen Lecque puts on show for NC State fans

The chance to watch NC State senior signee Jalen Lecque was one of the most anticipated developments in years last week.

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 • Jacey Zembal
Three-Point Play: Darius Garland dominoes, Gonzaga, Murray State

Three-Point Play: Darius Garland dominoes, Gonzaga, Murray State

Corey Evans follows the ripple effects from Darius Garland's injury, talks Gonzaga and examines Murray State's PG run.

 • Corey Evans
Is Jalen Lecque next to skip college, go straight to the NBA?

Is Jalen Lecque next to skip college, go straight to the NBA?

Check out what Jalen Lecque himself, NBA scouts and Corey Evans is saying about the possibility.

 • Corey Evans
Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the ACC

Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the ACC

Louisville's early signing class is one of the ACC's best thanks to the addition of Samuell Williamson.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Villanova's slow start, big decisions coming

Starting Five: Villanova's slow start, big decisions coming

Is it too early to be concerned about defending national champion Villanova's slow start? That and more.

 • Eric Bossi
The Evans Awards: National Prep Showcase

The Evans Awards: National Prep Showcase

Jalen Lecque was one of several standouts over the weekend at the National Prep Showcase.

 • Corey Evans
Early Signing Period: Top players committed by conference

Early Signing Period: Top players committed by conference

We give a rundown on the top five prospects and a sleeper headed to each power league.

 • Eric Bossi
Early Signing Period: Prospect announcement guide

Early Signing Period: Prospect announcement guide

Here is the schedule for Wednesday's expected signings.

 • Eric Bossi
Battle in the Apple Showcase

Battle in the Apple Showcase

New York, NY - The next generation of basketball stars are bound for Brooklyn as the inaugural Battle in the Apple...

 • Ashley Blackwood
Starting Five: Late entrant in the race for 4-star Zeke Nnaji?

Starting Five: Late entrant in the race for 4-star Zeke Nnaji?

A blueblood is looking to get involved, late, with Zeke Nnaji. Eric Bossi discusses that and more in the Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
Jalen Lecque's coach strongly believes he'll shine at NC State

Jalen Lecque's coach strongly believes he'll shine at NC State

New York Rens traveling team coach Andy Borman is excited about what the future holds for Jalen Lecque.

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 • Jacey Zembal
Jalen Lecque could thrive at NC State

Jalen Lecque could thrive at NC State

Rivals.com recruiting analyst Eric Bossi likes the fit for new NC State point guard commit Jalen Lecque.

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 • Jacey Zembal
NC State lands 5-star Jalen Lecque

NC State lands 5-star Jalen Lecque

NC State landed its first commit for the class of 2019 with five-star senior point guard Jalen Lecque.

 • Jacey Zembal
Five-star point guard Jalen Lecque headed to NC State

Five-star point guard Jalen Lecque headed to NC State

NC State has landed five-star point guard Jalen Lecque.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Zeke Nnaji trims list, big decisions coming

Starting Five: Zeke Nnaji trims list, big decisions coming

Zeke Nnaji releases a top five, plus some big decisions are on tap this week.

 • Eric Bossi
Jalen Lecque sets decision date

Jalen Lecque sets decision date

NC State’s year-long pursuit of reclassed senior point guard Jalen Lecque will be coming to an end.

 • Jacey Zembal
Sting Factor: Impact of James-to-Tennessee on Duke, Clemson, MSU

Sting Factor: Impact of James-to-Tennessee on Duke, Clemson, MSU

The guard is a big get for Tennessee. How does his commitment affect Clemson, Duke, and Michigan State?

 • Corey Evans
Rivals150 NYers: Transfer Trends, Stock-Up, Stock-Down

Rivals150 NYers: Transfer Trends, Stock-Up, Stock-Down

The Rivals.com basketball staff made its latest changes to the prospect rankings this week, updating the 2019

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 • Marley Paul
Evans Seven: Programs with the most on the line this weekend

Evans Seven: Programs with the most on the line this weekend

Jaemyn Brakefield's trip to Ole Miss is one of several big-time visits lined up this weekend.

 • Corey Evans
Rivals Rankings Week: Predicting 2019's five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Predicting 2019's five-stars

The Rivals hoops team takes a stab at predicting where these 22 elite players will end up playing in college.

 • Eric Bossi
Recruit and Reload: Each Big 12 team's biggest need, best fit

Recruit and Reload: Each Big 12 team's biggest need, best fit

Analyst Eric Bossi breaks down the individual needs and best fits for the Big 12 teams' recruiting efforts.

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Programs hosting significant visits this weekend

Evans Seven: Programs hosting significant visits this weekend

Texas A&M and Texas Tech are among the programs to watch as they try to lure prospects to the Lone Star State.

 • Corey Evans
NYer Jalen Lecque talks about his final seven

NYer Jalen Lecque talks about his final seven

It's been nearly two years now since 6'4" guard Jalen Lecque '19 left New York for the bright lights of prep school and

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 • Mike Libert
Starting Five: Elite 2020 guards set Memphis visit

Starting Five: Elite 2020 guards set Memphis visit

Two top 5 2020 players announce a key visit, plus a four-star is back on the market and much more.

 • Eric Bossi
Rival Views: Which team stands to raise its profile the most?

Rival Views: Which team stands to raise its profile the most?

Dean Wade and the Kansas State Wildcats are poised to elevate their national profile this season.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Most mysterious recruitments of 2019

Bossi's Best: Most mysterious recruitments of 2019

These 10 high-profile players from the class of 2019 are keeping everyone guessing.

 • Eric Bossi
Where does Kentucky stand with recruits after July?

Where does Kentucky stand with recruits after July?

The live periods are over, and recruiting has been fluid. Find out inside where UK stands with its 2019 prospects.

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 • David Sisk
Eric Bossi's Summer Jam blog: Wednesday

Eric Bossi's Summer Jam blog: Wednesday

National analyst Eric Bossi blogs live from the Summer Jam, including a report on coveted guard Harlond Beverly.

 • Eric Bossi
NIKE Peach Jam: All-NY Team

NIKE Peach Jam: All-NY Team

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC —The NIKE EYBL Peach Jam concluded without any New York teams in the Final Four or the championship

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 • DeAnte Mitchell
NY Teams @ Peach Jam (Day 3)

NY Teams @ Peach Jam (Day 3)

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC —Day three of the Nike Peach Jam sent the PSA Cardinals and New York Rens home, and the New York

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 • DeAnte' Mitchell
Peach Jam: Five-star Jalen Lecque shines

Peach Jam: Five-star Jalen Lecque shines

The five-star guard is a must-watch player for fans and coaches at Nike's Peach Jam.

 • Krysten Peek
NY Teams @ Peach Jam (Day 2)

NY Teams @ Peach Jam (Day 2)

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC —More head coaches are starting to pop up as the competition intensifies. Day two of the Nike Peach

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 • DeAnte Mitchell
NY Teams @ NIKE Peach Jam (Day One)

NY Teams @ NIKE Peach Jam (Day One)

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC —The level of competition at the 2018 Nike Peach Jam was through the roof on Wednesday. Four NY teams

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 • DeAnte' Mitchell
Four NY Teams @ NIKE Peach Jam

Four NY Teams @ NIKE Peach Jam

One of the biggest tournaments in summer basketball will have heavy New York flavor this year as the state sends 4

 • Marley Paul
Evans Seven: Rising seniors that will draw the most coaches in July

Evans Seven: Rising seniors that will draw the most coaches in July

Five-star Cole Anthony will have a lot of eyeballs on him this month.

 • Corey Evans
Five programs that should feel the best about the 2019 rankings

Five programs that should feel the best about the 2019 rankings

Thanks to where they stand with five-star Vernon Carey, the Blue Devils should feel good about the 2019 rankings.

 • Eric Bossi
Making the Case: Who could jump into final top 10 of 2019 class?

Making the Case: Who could jump into final top 10 of 2019 class?

Our analysts target three players who might deserve to be among the truly elite when final rankings are set in April.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Where things stand with top Kentucky basketball targets heading into July

Where things stand with top Kentucky basketball targets heading into July

The Kentucky staff will be on the road for the multiple live events. Find out who they will watch and where they stand.

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 • David Sisk
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
NBPA Top 100: Word association from Thursday

NBPA Top 100: Word association from Thursday

Word association from Thursday as Hunter Dickinson and Scottie Lewis stand out at the NBPA Top 100.

 • Corey Evans
Q&A: Jalen Lecque breaks down his various options

Q&A: Jalen Lecque breaks down his various options

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — NC State has been actively recruiting reclassed junior Jalen Lecque since last September.

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 • Will Eudy
Five-star PG Jalen Lecque discusses NBA options, recruiting

Five-star PG Jalen Lecque discusses NBA options, recruiting

Jalen Lecque has become one of the most watched prospects.

 • Corey Evans
USA Basketball: What the coaches saw on Saturday

USA Basketball: What the coaches saw on Saturday

We look at the standouts from Saturday's first session at the USA Basketball under-18 trials.

 • Corey Evans
NC State remains strong with Jalen Lecque

NC State remains strong with Jalen Lecque

HAMPTON, Va. — Arden (N.C.) Christ School reclassed junior Jalen Lecque has some important decisions to make.

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 • Jacey Zembal
Word association: Corey Evans from Saturday's EYBL Hampton

Word association: Corey Evans from Saturday's EYBL Hampton

We take a look back at the top standouts from Saturday at the Nike EYBL Hampton.

 • Corey Evans
Jalen Lecque has a lot to decide

Jalen Lecque has a lot to decide

From deciding classification, to his recruiting process, to playing more point guard, Lecque has a lot on his plate.

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 • David Sisk
EYBL Atlanta: Five-star Jalen Lecque has decisions to make

EYBL Atlanta: Five-star Jalen Lecque has decisions to make

Will the point guard prep for a year or enroll as a 2018 player? Stay tuned.

 • Eric Bossi
EYBL Atlanta: Bossi's Saturday notes and takeaways

EYBL Atlanta: Bossi's Saturday notes and takeaways

EMERSON, Ga. --

 • Eric Bossi
Five programs with buzz at the live period in Indianapolis

Five programs with buzz at the live period in Indianapolis

The national champions won't be slowing down any time soon.

 • Corey Evans
Cats offer Lecque: The latest on recruiting and his development

Cats offer Lecque: The latest on recruiting and his development

Kentucky offered five-star point guard Jalen Lecque this week. Here's what you should know about the elite prospect.

 • Justin Rowland
Five teams with momentum after first live eval period

Five teams with momentum after first live eval period

Kentucky, Michigan making noise as the 2019 cycle takes shape.

 • Eric Bossi
Live period Dallas Friday: The stars come out

Live period Dallas Friday: The stars come out

Five-stars like Cole Anthony backed up the hype in front of coaches at the EYBL Friday night.

 • Corey Evans
St. John's Live Period Primer (April)

St. John's Live Period Primer (April)

The hectic April recruiting period heads into its busiest stretch as the evaluation periods arrive on the month’s final

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 • Marley Paul
2019 Rivals150: Analysts weigh in on updated rankings

2019 Rivals150: Analysts weigh in on updated rankings

The top five remains unchanged in the 2019 Rivals150, but there were plenty of changes elsewhere in the rankings.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Jalen Lecque weighing options

Jalen Lecque weighing options

There have been lots of recruiting buzz swirling around Jalen Lecque. His father let us know where it all stands.

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 • David Sisk
Is Jalen Lecque NY's Top Guard?

Is Jalen Lecque NY's Top Guard?

Last summer, New York junior guard Jalen Lecque’s recruitment took off almost as high as his vertical leap.

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 • Maurice Wingate
St. John’s 2019 Hot Board: Ten players to know

St. John’s 2019 Hot Board: Ten players to know

The closing touches on the 2018 class are being finalized in the coming weeks, which means it's time to check in on the

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 • Marley Paul
Targets Play on SJU Campus, New Offer Made

Targets Play on SJU Campus, New Offer Made

Hours after St. John’s offseason began, coaches and players returned to the gym. But they weren’t playing or

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 • Marley Paul
2020 Rivals150 Roundtable: Analysts break down big decisions

2020 Rivals150 Roundtable: Analysts break down big decisions

The class of 2020 is expanded to 75 in our latest release.

 • Eric Bossi
2019 Rivals150 Roundtable: Analysts break down big decisions

2019 Rivals150 Roundtable: Analysts break down big decisions

Florida big man Vernon Carey Jr. stays put at No. 1, but there is some movement below him, including nine new entrants.

 • Eric Bossi
New Yorkers in the updated Rivals 150

New Yorkers in the updated Rivals 150

Unbeknownst to many, twelve New Yorkers made it into the updated Rivals 150 national rankings for 2018 and 2019.

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 • Maurice Wingate
Five-star junior Jalen Lecque full of options

Five-star junior Jalen Lecque full of options

Arden (N.C.) Christ School junior point guard Jalen Lecque has transformed over the last year.

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 • Jacey Zembal
Lecque On The Radar

Lecque On The Radar

Soaring 2019 wing Jalen Lecque, who has many suitors, an now he's on UNC's radar.

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 • Clint Jackson
The Deep Three: Bobby Hurley, UCLA, Georgia cruisin'

The Deep Three: Bobby Hurley, UCLA, Georgia cruisin'

Did anyone have a better December than Bobby Hurley? We review the month to see who is cruising, hurting and hoping.

 • Corey Evans
John Wall Invitational: Evans' Wednesday Takeaways

John Wall Invitational: Evans' Wednesday Takeaways

Jalen Lecque discusses a potential reclassification where Coby White shows just how potent he is of a scorer.

 • Corey Evans
Holiday Hoopsgiving: Five-star prospects put on a show

Holiday Hoopsgiving: Five-star prospects put on a show

A pair of five-star 2019 prospects showed out at the Holiday Hoopsgiving event.

 • Dan McDonald
Five-star Lecque talks UNC, stars in big win

Five-star Lecque talks UNC, stars in big win

Jalen Lecque scored 23 points in Christ School's 70-62 win over Spartanburg Day and Zion Williamson. 

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 • Rivals.com
Jalen Lecque becoming key NC State priority in 2019

Jalen Lecque becoming key NC State priority in 2019

GREENSBORO — Arden (N.C.) Christ School reclassed junior Jalen Lecque is adjusting to North Carolina quite smoothly.

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 • Jacey Zembal
Phenom National Showcase: What we learned

Phenom National Showcase: What we learned

Phenom National High School Showcase provided some eye-opening lessons.

 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Villanova, Talen Horton-Tucker, Saddiq Bey

Twitter Tuesday: Villanova, Talen Horton-Tucker, Saddiq Bey

Villanova's PG options; Saddiq Bey's future; predicting Talen Horton-Tucker's destination; Jared Butler's timetable.

 • Corey Evans
Jalen Lecque impressed with NC State offer

Jalen Lecque impressed with NC State offer

Arden (N.C.) Christ School reclassed junior point guard Jalen Lecque was among the top risers in the class of 2018.

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 • Jacey Zembal
Twitter Tuesday: UConn's class, Florida targets, Syracuse, more

Twitter Tuesday: UConn's class, Florida targets, Syracuse, more

Corey Evans answers questions on a variety of hoops topics, including five-star Emmitt Williams.

 • Corey Evans
Conference Call: Key weekend visitors, Sept. 15-17

Conference Call: Key weekend visitors, Sept. 15-17

College football is heating up - and so are key basketball visits across the country. Here are the most significant.

 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky's 2018 outlook, Ayo Dosunmu, Villanova

Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky's 2018 outlook, Ayo Dosunmu, Villanova

Kentucky awaiting first commit, plus details on Wake Forest and Villanova targets.

 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: Big weekend at Clemson

Starting Five: Big weekend at Clemson

Clemson fans are dreaming of what could be after a big weekend, plus commits at Mizzou, Georgetown, Washington.

 • Eric Bossi
Red Storm Checks in on Top Recruits

Red Storm Checks in on Top Recruits

St. John’s has been extremely aggressive in its pursuit of elite local prospects and, unlike in previous recruiting...

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 • Marley Paul
Gopher Prospects in Rivals 2019 Top 150

Gopher Prospects in Rivals 2019 Top 150

Rivals 2019 Top 150

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 • David Sisk
Updated, expanded 2019 rankings released

Updated, expanded 2019 rankings released

There's a new No. 1 atop the Rivals150 for 2019.

 • Eric Bossi
Pitino casting his net over the Big Apple

Pitino casting his net over the Big Apple

If he can recruit them there, he can recruit them anywhere.

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 • David Sisk
Minnesota offers 2020 New Yorker, Nate Tabor

Minnesota offers 2020 New Yorker, Nate Tabor

2020 guard, Nate Tabor, has been piling up the offers , including one from Minnesota. Read more about him inside.

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 • David Sisk
Jalen Lecque ready for new home at Christ School

Jalen Lecque ready for new home at Christ School

The state of North Carolina is always good to have an elite player or two end up moving to the state for high school.

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 • Jacey Zembal
Evans' Takeaways: What we learned from Adidas Nations

Evans' Takeaways: What we learned from Adidas Nations

Zion Williamson played like a boss (no surprise) and other observations from Houston.

 • Corey Evans
The final AAU live period review

The final AAU live period review

The 2017 AAU season just concluded. Read inside to see how Minnesota prospects fared in the final session.

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 • David Sisk
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
Isaiah Washington helping recruit Jalen Lecque to Minnesota

Isaiah Washington helping recruit Jalen Lecque to Minnesota

Jalen Lecque spoke with TGR about his relationship with Minnesota and recruitment.

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 • Brian Flinn and Matt Jessen-Howard
Peach Jam: Saturday awards

Peach Jam: Saturday awards

Rivals.com hands out awards from Saturday's action at the Peach Jam to the likes of Keldon Johnson and Jalen Smith.

 • Corey Evans
Class of 2019 Rankings: Barrett stands on top at No. 1

Class of 2019 Rankings: Barrett stands on top at No. 1

The class of 2019 rankings have been expanded to a top 125, and standing at the top of the list is R.J. Barrett.

 • Eric Bossi
Four-star Lecque describes his game and Minnesota interest

Four-star Lecque describes his game and Minnesota interest

2019 guard Jalen Lecque of New York gives TGR the latest.

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 • Matt Jessen-Howard
Nike Elite 100: Top 25 Tyrese Maxey headlines lead guard group

Nike Elite 100: Top 25 Tyrese Maxey headlines lead guard group

Tyrese Maxey was the creme of the lead guard crop at Nike's Elite 100. Eric Bossi offers a dozen of the event's best.

 • Eric Bossi
AAU Weekend in Review

AAU Weekend in Review

TGR recaps the performances of Gopher targets this past weekend.

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 • Matt Jessen-Howard