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Patrick Ewing's five highest-ranked recruits at Georgetown

Patrick Ewing's five highest-ranked recruits at Georgetown

Ewing, a Hall of Famer as a player, was fired by Georgetown on Thursday.

3/9/23
 • Rob Cassidy
Eulogizing six high-profile teams that have exited the NCAA tournament

Eulogizing six high-profile teams that have exited the NCAA tournament

The 2021-22 college basketball season ended for several high-profile teams over the weekend, including Kentucky.

3/22/22
 • Rob Cassidy
Basketball notes: Akinjo enters NBA Draft, Arizona back to Maui in 2022

Basketball notes: Akinjo enters NBA Draft, Arizona back to Maui in 2022

Arizona point guard James Akinjo plans to test the NBA Draft waters after one season with the Wildcats.

4/1/21
 • Matt Moreno
Rivals Roundtable: Live eval periods, fast risers and draft decisions

Rivals Roundtable: Live eval periods, fast risers and draft decisions

Should Stanford's Tyrell Terry pull out of the draft?

6/20/20
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Teams hurt by NBA departures - and how they reload

Evans Seven: Teams hurt by NBA departures - and how they reload

Kentucky will see an exodus of talent, but the Wildcats will also have a major infusion of talent (What else is new?).

4/17/20
 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Race for No. 1, Tyrin Lawrence, Georgetown transfers

Three-Point Play: Race for No. 1, Tyrin Lawrence, Georgetown transfers

Corey Evans examines the race for the top spot in the 2020 Rivals150 in today's Three-Point Play.

1/2/20
 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Pitt, UCLA, Big East

Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Pitt, UCLA, Big East

Corey Evans answers questions about Kentucky, Pitt, UCLA and more.

12/31/19
 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Team rankings, reclassifications

Wednesday's Leftovers: Team rankings, reclassifications

Zion Harrison may jump ahead to the 2020 class.

12/11/19
 • Corey Evans
This and That:  Mount St. Mary’s

This and That: Mount St. Mary’s

James Akinjo's all around game and G'Town's pressure are discussed from last night's win over MSM.

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11/7/19
 • Ron Bailey
Akinjo at Hoya Media Day

Akinjo at Hoya Media Day

We have breakout session comments of James Akinjo from G'Town's Media Day.

11/4/19
 • Ron Bailey
Week 2 Pro City schedule

Week 2 Pro City schedule

Today and tomorrow stands as Week 2 of the 2019 DC Pro City Kenner League slate.  The schedule follows:Saturday1p Hoop

7/13/19
 • Ron Bailey
Evans Seven: April's big winners

Evans Seven: April's big winners

Kyle Guy and the Virginia Cavaliers enjoyed an NCAA title, but they weren't the only ones who had reason to celebrate.

4/26/19
 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: Michigan State lands four man; shine and shame; Sean Miller

Starting Five: Michigan State lands four man; shine and shame; Sean Miller

Michigan State landed a power forward, weekend shine and shame, Sean Miller's comments and more.

3/11/19
 • Eric Bossi
Hoyas withstand run, earn victory

Hoyas withstand run, earn victory

The Hoyas were up 13, then found themselves only two points ahead of CCSU. Ewing's team then turned on the gas.

11/11/18
 • Ron Bailey
This and That:  Eastern Shore

This and That: Eastern Shore

Josh LeBlanc and defensive pressure during G'Town's win over UMES are discussed, while quotes are provided.

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11/8/18
 • Ron Bailey
Learning Hoyas start with win

Learning Hoyas start with win

The game was not issue free, but G'Town came was victorious versus UMES. Think learning opportunity. .

11/7/18
 • Ron Bailey
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Auburn, Florida, Georgetown, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Auburn, Florida, Georgetown, more

The Twitter Tuesday mailbag spilled over in Wednesday again. Can Auburn land Jaylin Williams?

9/5/18
 • Corey Evans
Nike Pro City Kenner starts this weekend

Nike Pro City Kenner starts this weekend

It's here!  This year's Nike Pro City Kenner League starts Saturday. 

7/5/18
 • Ron Bailey
Twitter Tuesday: Josh Green, Florida, under-the-radar classes

Twitter Tuesday: Josh Green, Florida, under-the-radar classes

The spring travel ball season is now behind us as and by the time that the July evaluation periods begin, a slew of

5/29/18
 • Corey Evans
Timberlake from DC Adidas Gauntlet

Timberlake from DC Adidas Gauntlet

What's going on with Earl Timberlake? The Class of 2020 G/F is a factor for Team Loaded on Adidas' Gold Gauntlet.

5/9/18
 • Ron Bailey
Rivals150: Thoughts on the final ranking for the class of 2018

Rivals150: Thoughts on the final ranking for the class of 2018

R.J. Barrett holds on to the top spot, but Nassir Little made a strong case for himself down the stretch.

4/16/18
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Akinjo announces Hoyas are for him

Akinjo announces Hoyas are for him

Confirmation is here. James Akinjo is a Hoya!

4/16/18
 • Ron Bailey
Georgetown lands Rivals150 guard James Akinjo

Georgetown lands Rivals150 guard James Akinjo

Georgetown picks up the commitment of four-star guard James Akinjo.

4/16/18
 • Corey Evans
Duke's class tops rankings as late signing period begins

Duke's class tops rankings as late signing period begins

Duke's 2018 class leads the way, thanks to prospects like R.J. Barrett. Storylines for the late signing period.

4/11/18
 • Eric Bossi
Late Signing Period: Commit predictions for unsigned Rivals150 prospects

Late Signing Period: Commit predictions for unsigned Rivals150 prospects

There are 10 Rivals150 prospects that are still recruitable in the 2018 class. Where will they end up?

4/11/18
 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Latest on Romeo, Akinjo, Calloo, OK State

Twitter Tuesday: Latest on Romeo, Akinjo, Calloo, OK State

Does E.J. Montgomery's commit to UK affect Romeo Langford? That, and more of your questions in Twitter Tuesday.

4/10/18
 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: Williams shines at JBC, plenty of good point guards left

Starting Five: Williams shines at JBC, plenty of good point guards left

Five-star forward Emmitt Williams went large at the JBC, point guards aplenty and more in the Starting Five.

4/9/18
 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Villanova, James Akinjo, Virginia, Ohio State

Twitter Tuesday: Villanova, James Akinjo, Virginia, Ohio State

The recruitment of four-star PG James Akinjo, Villanova's hot-shooting and more are tackled in today's Twitter Tuesday.

4/3/18
 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: UConn, Matthew Hurt, Penn State, Memphis

Twitter Tuesday: UConn, Matthew Hurt, Penn State, Memphis

Where will five-star junior Matthew Hurt land? What early steps is Dan Hurley taking to solidify the UConn roster?

3/27/18
 • Corey Evans
Looking at Akinjo

Looking at Akinjo

Want to learn more about James Akinjo the player and his recruitment? We have it.

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3/23/18
 • Ron Bailey
James Akinjo is back on the market

James Akinjo is back on the market

The top 150 2018 player and point guard just decommitted from UCONN. Could Minnesota be in the hunt?

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3/21/18
 • David Sisk
Bossi's Best: Top six coaching jobs that became available for 2018

Bossi's Best: Top six coaching jobs that became available for 2018

Despite all of the recent drama, the Louisville job is still one that many coaches would covet.

3/21/18
 • Eric Bossi
Who has the most to gain as UConn decides on new direction?

Who has the most to gain as UConn decides on new direction?

Several programs might be able to take advantage of a down time in Storrs.

3/10/18
 • Corey Evans
UConn Pod: UConn Men's Basketball with Rivals' Corey Evans

UConn Pod: UConn Men's Basketball with Rivals' Corey Evans

The latest on UConn Men's Basketball with Rivals expert Corey Evans.

12/4/17
 • The UConn Report
Kevin Ollie Pleased With His Recruiting Results

Kevin Ollie Pleased With His Recruiting Results

Kevin Ollie is focused on his team's success on the recruiting trail over anything happening at other schools.

9/27/17
 • William S. Paxton
Four-star guard Akinjo commits to UConn

Four-star guard Akinjo commits to UConn

UConn found its point guard of the future in James Akinjo on Monday.

9/11/17
 • Corey Evans
James Akinjo Commits to UConn

James Akinjo Commits to UConn

The Huskies have their first commitment for the class of 2018.

9/11/17
 • William S. Paxton
Class of 2018 point guard James Akinjo summer highlights

Class of 2018 point guard James Akinjo summer highlights

Game highlights of the four-star point guard James Akinjo.

9/5/17
 • Krysten Peek
Stock up: 15 who could crash the 2018 Rivals150

Stock up: 15 who could crash the 2018 Rivals150

Based off of the merit of strong July performances, there's a group of rising seniors pushing for the 2018 Rivals150.

8/4/17
 • Eric Bossi
Hardwood Classic: James Akinjo's recruitment has taken off

Hardwood Classic: James Akinjo's recruitment has taken off

LAWRENCE, Kans. -- Just a week ago, point guard James Akinjo was helping the Oakland Soldiers hoist the championship

7/23/17
 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Takeaways: Hardwood Classic Saturday

Bossi's Takeaways: Hardwood Classic Saturday

At the Hardwood Classic, Eric Bossi eyed some high profile guys who could be close to committing.

7/22/17
 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: July thoughts

Rivals Roundtable: July thoughts

The first evaluation period of July is in the rear-view mirror and the Rivals.com hoops staff offers its opinion.

7/19/17
 • Rivals.com
Bossi's Best: All-First Live Period Team

Bossi's Best: All-First Live Period Team

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

7/19/17
 • Eric Bossi
Peach Jam: What We Learned

Peach Jam: What We Learned

What we learned from our time at Nike's premier event, the Peach Jam.

7/18/17
 • Eric Bossi
Peach Jam: Who were college coaches watching?

Peach Jam: Who were college coaches watching?

Which college coaches were tracking what prospects? Eric Bossi kept a close eye on it and has a list.

7/17/17
 • Eric Bossi
Peach Jam observations: Five-stars Jalen Smith, Tre Jones headline Saturday

Peach Jam observations: Five-stars Jalen Smith, Tre Jones headline Saturday

The play of five-stars Jalen Smith and Tre Jones headlined Saturday at the Peach Jam.

7/16/17
 • Eric Bossi
Akinjo continues to set the pace

Akinjo continues to set the pace

It is a talented collection of guards in the 2018 class, but James Akinjo continues to outplay the field.

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7/15/17
 • Douglas Benton
Peach Jam: Addressing Marvin Bagley rumors, observations

Peach Jam: Addressing Marvin Bagley rumors, observations

The father of 2018's top player Marvin Bagley addressed rumors about possible reclassification at the Peach Jam.

7/15/17
 • Eric Bossi
Scouting James Akinjo

Scouting James Akinjo

Salesian is looking to make a second trip to the Open Division behind strong play from James Akinjo.

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1/12/17
 • Douglas Benton
Tark Classic Friday: Shaq's son, Shareef O'Neal, in battle of bigs

Tark Classic Friday: Shaq's son, Shareef O'Neal, in battle of bigs

Top 30 junior Shareef O'Neal, the son of legendary Shaq, continued to make his own name at the Tarkanian Classic.

12/17/16
 • Eric Bossi