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At just 15 years old, Tyran Stokes trying to live up to hype

At just 15 years old, Tyran Stokes trying to live up to hype

The young prospect already has offers from Alabama, Louisville, Texas A&M and others.

12/16/22
 • Travis Graf
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.

6/2/21
 • Rob Cassidy
Tyler Nickel is a prolific scorer - and programs are taking notice

Tyler Nickel is a prolific scorer - and programs are taking notice

The junior forward is already rewriting the Virginia record books.

2/19/21
 • Jamie Shaw
Bossi's Best: 10 prospects that will fit in nicely with new teams

Bossi's Best: 10 prospects that will fit in nicely with new teams

Will McClendon is wholly suited for the style of play that Mick Cronin wants from his players at UCLA.

8/19/20
 • Eric Bossi
All-Decade: Dynamic duos

All-Decade: Dynamic duos

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

11/20/19
 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Which five-star is next to pop?

Rivals Roundtable: Which five-star is next to pop?

Among the topics this week are Duke’s newest commit Jalen Johnson and which five-star could be next to pop.

7/6/19
 • Eric Bossi, Dan McDonald and Russ Wood
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.

9/26/18
 • Corey Evans
Five-star junior Anthony Edwards is a big timer

Five-star junior Anthony Edwards is a big timer

Junior shooting guard Anthony Edwards may be 2020's best player.

8/28/18
 • Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Predictions for the evaluation period

Evans Seven: Predictions for the evaluation period

At the top of the list? A couple of elite prospects - Anthony Edwards and Cole Davis - will make some noise.

7/11/18
 • 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
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.

2/7/18
 • Eric Bossi
Intro: Wing Cam'Ron Fletcher has huge potential in 2020

Intro: Wing Cam'Ron Fletcher has huge potential in 2020

Four-star sophomore Cam'Ron Fletcher could be the next big time wing out of St. Louis.

12/15/17
 • Eric Bossi
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.

9/6/17
 • Eric Bossi
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.

6/22/17
 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Wings in the 2017 NBA Draft

Bossi's Best: Wings in the 2017 NBA Draft

Rivals' 2017 NBA Draft preview continues with a look at the top wing prospects on the board.

6/20/17
 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Top shooters, futures at Ohio State, South Carolina

Twitter Tuesday: Top shooters, futures at Ohio State, South Carolina

The Twitter Tuesday mailbag answers questions about top shooters, recruiting at Ohio State, South Carolina and more.

6/20/17
 • Corey Evans
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.

6/19/17
 • Eric Bossi
Conference Call: NBA Draft top prospects and sleepers

Conference Call: NBA Draft top prospects and sleepers

Which players will be selected high in the upcoming NBA Draft, and who are sleepers to track?

6/16/17
 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Five big winners from the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery

Bossi's Best: Five big winners from the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery

The Celtics and Lakers emerged from the NBA Draft Lottery as clear winners, but they were not the night's biggest winner

5/16/17
 • Eric Bossi
How they were built: Duke, the hot hand

How they were built: Duke, the hot hand

Duke enters March Madness as the hottest team in the country, but this season was far from easy for the Blue Devils.

3/14/17
 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Freshman tracker

Bossi's Best: Freshman tracker

Eric Bossi's Freshman Tracker returns with a new player in the No. 1 spot.

2/15/17
 • Eric Bossi
Conference Call: How top 2016 class in each league is faring

Conference Call: How top 2016 class in each league is faring

How are the top recruiting classes in each league faring so far? We grade them out.

1/27/17
 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: College hoops freshman tracker

Bossi's Best: College hoops freshman tracker

Eric Bossi is back with his freshman tracker as teams start 2017 in conference play. Who has been the best?

1/4/17
 • Eric Bossi
Duke adds fourth five-star to 2016 class

Duke adds fourth five-star to 2016 class

Duke's already strong 2016 recruiting class has added even more firepower in five-star Marques Bolden.

5/19/16
 • Eric Bossi
2016 Rivals basketball team rankings

2016 Rivals basketball team rankings

Kentucky, Duke and Michigan State still rule the roost in the updated 2016 team rankings thanks to their mega classes.

4/13/16
 • Eric Bossi
Hoop Summit: Decision near for No. 1 Jackson

Hoop Summit: Decision near for No. 1 Jackson

Top-ranked senior Josh Jackson is ready to make a college decision and could announce as soon as Monday.

4/8/16
 • Eric Bossi
Penny Hardaway discusses Jayson Tatum's game, and why he will be successful

Penny Hardaway discusses Jayson Tatum's game, and why he will be successful

Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway was an NBA great in the mid 1990’s to mid 2000’s. He knows a great player when he sees one.

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4/1/16
 • Clint Jackson
Tatum named Gatorade National Player of the Year

Tatum named Gatorade National Player of the Year

Jason Tatum has had a completely wonderful experience in basketball so far in his young life.

3/31/16
 • Clint Jackson
McD's AA: Josh Jackson leads week's top performers

McD's AA: Josh Jackson leads week's top performers

There were several outstanding performances in Chicago this week. Eric Bossi picks out the top 10.

3/31/16
 • Eric Bossi
McD's AA recap: Jacksons in action

McD's AA recap: Jacksons in action

No. 1 Josh Jackson and five-star Frank Jackson shared MVP honors at the McDonald's All-American Game.

3/31/16
 • Eric Bossi
Marques Bolden talks Kentucky, Duke and TCU

Marques Bolden talks Kentucky, Duke and TCU

The No. 16 overall prospect is still undecided and doesn't plan on making a decision anytime soon.

3/30/16
 • Krysten Peek
Jayson Tatum discusses Duke and Marques Bolden

Jayson Tatum discusses Duke and Marques Bolden

Rivals.com caught up with the No. 3 overall prospect, Jayson Tatum at media day for the McDonald's All-American game.

3/29/16
 • Krysten Peek
McD's AA: Tuesday notes

McD's AA: Tuesday notes

Bam Adebayo was one of Tuesday's standouts at McDonald's All-American game practice.

3/29/16
 • Eric Bossi
McD's AA: Monday practice

McD's AA: Monday practice

Josh Jackson had a terrific practice, plus more observations from Chicago.

3/28/16
 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Jolly opens it up

Starting Five: Jolly opens it up

Four-star senior shooting guard Tyson Jolly has asked Cal for his release.

3/21/16
 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: UNC Attacking 2018

Starting Five: UNC Attacking 2018

North Carolina is going hard after local talent from the class of 2018. Plus the rise of Charles O'Bannon and the

2/1/16
 • Eric Bossi
HoopHall: Ball shines again

HoopHall: Ball shines again

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- UCLA-bound senior point guard Lonzo Ball had a near epic triple-double while leading his two

1/19/16
 • Eric Bossi
2016 McDonald's AA rosters announced

2016 McDonald's AA rosters announced

The 2016 McDonald’s All-American team was announced on Sunday night.

1/17/16
 • Eric Bossi
Bass Pro tourney: Trio of stars stand out in Springfield

Bass Pro tourney: Trio of stars stand out in Springfield

Rivals.com's Eric Bossi has all the news and analysis of the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions in Missouri.

1/15/16
 • Eric Bossi
City of Palms: Wileys motor doesnt stop

City of Palms: Wileys motor doesnt stop

Five-star center Austin Wiley showcased his non-stop motor on the second day of the City of Palms Classic.

12/21/15
 • Russ Wood
Hoop Fest starts on Thursday, features UK targets

Hoop Fest starts on Thursday, features UK targets

Kentucky fans can watch some top 2017 targets while also taking in some of the top players in the class of 2016 at the Marshall County Hoop Fest.

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12/2/15
 • T.J. Walker
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.

11/25/15
 • Eric Bossi
Talent spread: Top prospects by conference

Talent spread: Top prospects by conference

Thanks to prospects like Duke-bound five-star Harry Giles, the ACC leads the way in elite incoming talent.

11/11/15
 • Eric Bossi
No. 2 Giles commits to Duke

No. 2 Giles commits to Duke

Harry Giles, the No. 2 player in the nation, committed to Duke on Friday, giving the Devils three top 10 commitments for 2016.

11/6/15
 • Eric Bossi
Weekend visits preview 10/30

Weekend visits preview 10/30

The nation's No. 2 player, Harry Giles, is taking an official visit to Duke. Eric Bossi previews the weekend's biggest visits.

10/30/15
 • Eric Bossi
Tacos, tornados  Tatum

Tacos, tornados Tatum

The story of how Duke closed the deal with Jayson Tatum and his mother, Brandy Cole, is a very interesting tale. Devils Illustrated's Clint Jackson sa

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10/29/15
 • Clint Jackson
USA Basketball: Top wings

USA Basketball: Top wings

Josh Jackson is the No. 1 player in 2016, and he played like it at USA Basketball's mini-camp. Eric Bossi has the top 10 wings.

10/9/15
 • Eric Bossi
USA Basketball: Jackson shines

USA Basketball: Jackson shines

Josh Jackson, the No. 1 prospect in the 2016 Rivals150, lived up to his ranking Saturday at USA Basketball's annual mini-camp.

10/4/15
 • Eric Bossi
Weekend visits preview 9/18

Weekend visits preview 9/18

No. 2 ranked Harry Giles is visiting Wake Forest this weekend. Eric Bossi previews a busy official visit weekend nationwide.

9/18/15
 • Eric Bossi
Duke nabs second five-star in PG Jackson

Duke nabs second five-star in PG Jackson

For most of the summer, Duke seemed to be the favorite for five-star PG Frank Jackson. On Tuesday, he picked the Blue Devils.

9/1/15
 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Under Armour, Nike events

Starting Five: Under Armour, Nike events

Eric Bossi shares his thoughts on events in NYC and the Bahamas, including Trevon Duval's rise, in his Starting Five column.

8/24/15
 • Eric Bossi
Sneaker Wars: Under Armour vs. Nike

Sneaker Wars: Under Armour vs. Nike

On August 21-22nd Under Armour Elite 24 will celebrate its 10th Anniversary game at Pier 2 in Brooklyn, NY. This year's event recently has become clou

8/15/15
 • Stacey Davis
Nike announces Bahamas trip

Nike announces Bahamas trip

It's goodto be a 5-star prospect in Nike's EYBL. Harry Giles and 10 other five-stars are headed to the Bahamas for a new event.

8/12/15
 • Eric Bossi
What we learned in Las Vegas

What we learned in Las Vegas

Five-star guard Malik Monk had a great weekend in Las Vegas. Dan McDonald goes over what we learned in Sin City.

7/28/15
 • Dan McDonald
Top Performers: Best of Las Vegas tournaments

Top Performers: Best of Las Vegas tournaments

Several top players shined during a busy week of hoops in Las Vegas. Rivals recaps the best of the best, including Malik Monk.

7/26/15
 • Dan McDonald
Las Vegas: Top performers from Thursday

Las Vegas: Top performers from Thursday

Las Vegas was full of stars Thursday, and Miles Bridges was the brightest. The forward tops Eric Bossi's list of top performers.

7/24/15
 • Eric Bossi
Las Vegas events loaded with nations top talent

Las Vegas events loaded with nations top talent

Thon Maker will be among the elite talent in Las Vegas this week, as the final of July's three live periods tips off Wednesday.

7/21/15
 • Eric Bossi
Tatum makes his pick

Tatum makes his pick

It's been one heck of a Sunday for five-star small forward Jayson Tatum, and Duke's had a pretty good day too.

7/12/15
 • Eric Bossi
Duke Takes Jayson Tatum

Duke Takes Jayson Tatum

Duke has a rich history of winning, as does Jayson Tatum. Following a 23-point comeback, the St. Louis Eagles trailed by 2 in the Peach Jam semifinals

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7/12/15
 • Alex Kline
DUKE LANDS TATUM

DUKE LANDS TATUM

Jayson Tatum has committed to Duke, giving the Blue Devils the best start to the 2016 recruiting class that they could have hoped for.

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7/12/15
 • Devils Illustrated Staff
Peach Jam: Gophers in Full Force

Peach Jam: Gophers in Full Force

Minnesota targets Shamorie Ponds, Jagan Mosely, and Kevin Marfo were amongst those observed by Gopher staff on day one of the Peach Jam.

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7/9/15
 • Ryan James
Jackson remains No. 1 for 2016

Jackson remains No. 1 for 2016

Josh Jackson was able to remain the No. 1 player in the class of 2016. See the new five-stars and updated rankings here.

7/3/15
 • Eric Bossi
Mailbag: Monk, in-state recruits, more

Mailbag: Monk, in-state recruits, more

How might Kentucky's 2016-17 roster impact Malik Monk's decision? That and more in our first recruiting mailbag of the week.

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7/1/15
 • T.J. Walker
Tatum wont let recruitment linger

Tatum wont let recruitment linger

Swingman Jayson Tatum already has narrowed his list to four schools. Does that mean his recruitment will end early?

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5/28/15
 • T.J. Walker
EYBL Session 4 Preview MN

EYBL Session 4 Preview MN

Getting the local and national travelers ready for EYBL at Maple Grove starting Saturday. It's the fourth and final session before Peach Jam.

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5/22/15
 • Ryan James
Video: Scouting Jayson Tatum

Video: Scouting Jayson Tatum

Video: Scouting five-star Class of 2016 swingman and Kentucky basketball target Jayson Tatum of St. Louis.

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5/21/15
 • Jacey Zembal
Hoops mailbag: Murray, priorities and more

Hoops mailbag: Murray, priorities and more

In the first of two basketball recruiting mailbags, we're answering your questions about Jamal Murray and more UK targets.

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5/14/15
 • T.J. Walker
A look at Kentuckys 2016 offers

A look at Kentuckys 2016 offers

A look at the 10 basketball players Kentucky has offered in the Class of 2016, including high-scoring wing Malik Monk.

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5/13/15
 • T.J. Walker
EYBL: Vanderbilt, Fox hold serve in Houston

EYBL: Vanderbilt, Fox hold serve in Houston

Jarred Vanderbilt and Houston Hoops held serve in front of a hometown crowd Friday at the EYBL's weekend stop in Houston.

5/9/15
 • Eric Bossi
EYBL: Harvey finishes strong

EYBL: Harvey finishes strong

Five-star guard D.J. Harvey got off to a slow start but finished strong Saturday at the Lexington stop of the EYBL.

4/26/15
 • Russ Wood
Tatum recruitment getting very serious

Tatum recruitment getting very serious

This weekend's Nike EYBL stop is part of a hectic stretch for 2016 five-star Kentucky target Jayson Tatum.

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4/25/15
 • T.J. Walker
Five Takeaways from EYBL

Five Takeaways from EYBL

Clint Jackson compiles his thoughts and produces five impactful reflections on the Nike EYBL session that took place this past weekend in Hampton.

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4/13/15
 • Clint Jackson
Tatum  Co. Beat Boo

Tatum Co. Beat Boo

Rivals five-star recruit Jayson Tatum led the St. Louis Eagles to a convincing 81-63 win over Boo Williams in the opener of the Nike EYBL in Hampton a

4/11/15
 • Matthew Hatfield
EYBL: Big night for Tatum

EYBL: Big night for Tatum

Five-star Jayson Tatum and his St. Louis Eagles impressed with a strong showing at the Nike EYBL as the weekend got underway.

4/11/15
 • Eric Bossi
Jayson Tatum Talks

Jayson Tatum Talks

Jayson Tatum was his usual self Friday night at the EYBL, displaying his wide ranging game, and he also spoke to Clint Jackson about why UNC is one o

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4/10/15
 • Clint Jackson
New Rivals150: Race for No. 1

New Rivals150: Race for No. 1

The Rivals150 ranking has been updated heading into the spring evaluation season, and wing Josh Jackson has company at the top.

4/8/15
 • Eric Bossi
Cook sees national attention

Cook sees national attention

Forward Tyler Cook has a 5-star teammate, but he gets plenty of attention, too. The 4-star has offers from across the nation.

4/4/15
 • Dan McDonald
Recruiting Roundup: 2/23

Recruiting Roundup: 2/23

With the high school season nearing an end and AAU approaching, lists are being cut, visits are being taken and commitments are in the process of happ

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2/23/15
 • Alex Kline
First official for Tatum

First official for Tatum

Five-star Jayson Tatum will take his first official visit to Duke. The forward talks to Eric Bossi about the recruiting process.

2/17/15
 • Eric Bossi
Tatum anxious for Duke official

Tatum anxious for Duke official

It only takes a few minutes of evaluation time to see why Duke covets 2016 Jayson Tatum of St. Louis (Missouri) Chaminade Prep. The long 6-9 perimeter

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2/16/15
 • Clint Jackson
Jayson Tatum Talks UNC

Jayson Tatum Talks UNC

Jayson Tatum is one of the top prospects in the class of 2016, and Thursday night he spoke to our Clint Jackson.

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2/12/15
 • Clint Jackson
Tatum lives up to billing

Tatum lives up to billing

Five-star junior Jayson Tatum had 26 points and eight rebounds to lead St. Louis (Mo.) Chaminade to a big win in a rivalry game.

2/11/15
 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Top shooting guards

Starting Five: Top shooting guards

The best available shooting guard for 2015 is Malik Newman. Eric Bossi discusses his status, Missouri's top players and more.

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2/9/15
 • Eric Bossi
Starting five: Baylors list

Starting five: Baylors list

A pair of five-stars, Terrance Ferguson and De'Aaron Fox, visited Baylor this weekend. Eric Bossi has all the details.

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2/2/15
 • Eric Bossi
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.

1/20/15
 • Eric Bossi
5-star Jayson Tatum lives up to billing

5-star Jayson Tatum lives up to billing

OrangeandBlueNews.com was out in force for the holiday tournaments, and the top-ranked player we saw was 2016 wing Jayson Tatum from St. Louis (Mo.) C

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1/2/15
 • Doug Bucshon
Tatum focused on improvement

Tatum focused on improvement

He's already the No. 4 player in the Class of 2016, but five-star UK target Jayson Tatum is focused on improvement.

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12/15/14
 • T.J. Walker
Hoops Festival: Fultz makes his name

Hoops Festival: Fultz makes his name

Markelle Fultz didn't put up outrageous numbers, but he definitely stood out Saturday at the National High School Hoops Festival.

12/14/14
 • Eric Bossi
National Hoop Festival Recap

National Hoop Festival Recap

Hyattsville, MD - Now in its eighth year, the National High School Hoop Festival run by Keith Stevens and Team Takeover was filled with tremendous mat

12/14/14
 • Alex Kline
5-star wing set to open junior campaign

5-star wing set to open junior campaign

Five star wing Jayson Tatum from St. Louis (Mo.) Chaminade is about to start his junior year. Tatum talks team goals and recruiting in this update.

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11/26/14
 • Kedric Prince
Tatum sees KU, Mizzou; UK still in hunt

Tatum sees KU, Mizzou; UK still in hunt

Class of 2016 guard Jayson Tatum visited a pair of schools in his home state this month. Where does Kentucky stand?

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10/30/14
 • T.J. Walker
Five-Star SG Jayson Tatum Breaks Down KU Visit

Five-Star SG Jayson Tatum Breaks Down KU Visit

Jayson Tatum, the nation's No. 4 ranked player in the 2016 class, recently talked to Jayhawk Slant about visit to Kansas for <i>Late Night in the Phog

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10/20/14
 • Shay Wildeboor
Groce drops in on 5-star wing

Groce drops in on 5-star wing

A day after landing 4-star guard Jalen Coleman, John Groce was in St. Louis to check on one of this top targets in the class of 2016.

9/25/14
 • Kedric Prince
Mailbag looks at UK backcourt options

Mailbag looks at UK backcourt options

In this week's first of two recruiting mailbags, we're looking at how Isaiah Briscoe and other guards would fit at UK.

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9/25/14
 • T.J. Walker
BB Recruiting Podcast

BB Recruiting Podcast

Clint Jackson talks about an interview with Bam Adebayo, who visited Roy Williams' program this past weekend, and more in this edition.

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9/8/14
 • TarHeelIllustrated.com Staff
Maker jumps to top spot in 2016 Rivals150

Maker jumps to top spot in 2016 Rivals150

Thon Maker has risen to the top of the class of 2016 Rivals150, but several are close behind in what looks like a loaded class.

9/4/14
 • Eric Bossi
Where UK stands as hoops targets trim lists

Where UK stands as hoops targets trim lists

Forward Carlton Bragg was one of several Kentucky targets to cut his list over the weekend. A look at where UK stacks up.

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9/2/14
 • T.J. Walker
Starting Five: Five-star cuts and more

Starting Five: Five-star cuts and more

Brandon Ingram says he's open to leaving his home state, but is it a real possibility? Eric Bossi has more in Starting Five.

9/2/14
 • Eric Bossi
Bragg, Tatum Narrow Lists

Bragg, Tatum Narrow Lists

On Monday afternoon, five-star power forward Carlton Bragg, a member of the 2015 class, narrowed his list of schools to five, while another five-star

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9/1/14
 • Shay Wildeboor
Top Recruits Narrow List

Top Recruits Narrow List

Between Brandon Ingram, Carlton Bragg and Jayson Tatum, the amount of schools involved is pretty impressive. That is no longer the case, however, as a

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9/1/14
 • Alex Kline