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Rivals150, 7-foot-1 center Dennis Evans is moving up in 2023 class

Rivals150, 7-foot-1 center Dennis Evans is moving up in 2023 class

Already a prolific shot blocker, Evans' offensive game is showing rapid improvement.

 • Travis Graf
Colleges taking notice of Kel'el Ware's size, talent

Colleges taking notice of Kel'el Ware's size, talent

The 7-footer continues to show that he has basketball instincts along with a big frame.

 • Jamie Shaw
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
Starting Five: Return paying off for P.J. Washington; Devon Dotson soaring

Starting Five: Return paying off for P.J. Washington; Devon Dotson soaring

Kentucky's P.J. Washington is playing at an All-America level and freshman Devon Dotson is flourishing at Kansas.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: One-and-done not going away as soon as expected

Starting Five: One-and-done not going away as soon as expected

Adam Silver indicated changes are not imminent during All-Star weekend. Plus, key weekend visits and more.

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Which prospects are 'unicorns' of the HS hoops world?

Evans Seven: Which prospects are 'unicorns' of the HS hoops world?

These unicorns aren't necessarily mythical creatures - they're just genetic freaks who have unlimited potential.

 • Corey Evans
Joel Embiid primed to have monster season for Philly

Joel Embiid primed to have monster season for Philly

Oh, what could have been for Joel Embiid and the University of Kansas had the No. 3 pick in the 2014 NBA draft returned.

 • Shay Wildeboor
Bossi's Best: The top NBA Draft factories of the one-and-done era

Bossi's Best: The top NBA Draft factories of the one-and-done era

It's no surprise that Kentucky leads the way in first-round picks in the NBA's one-and-done era, but what team is No. 2?

 • Eric Bossi
No. 1 player picks Kansas

No. 1 player picks Kansas

Andrew Wiggins, the No. 1 prospect in America, will take his big-time talent and big-time expectations to the Jayhawks.

 • Eric Bossi
UK on top, although Kansas lands Wiggins

UK on top, although Kansas lands Wiggins

Kentucky didn't land Andrew Wiggins, who went to Kansas, but remains on top in our latest team rankings.

 • Eric Bossi
JBC National Game Top Performers

JBC National Game Top Performers

The National game at the <i>Jordan Brand Classic</i> featured some of the most talented players but even amongst the stars, some shine brighter than o

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 • Nigel Wingate
Selden, Embiid enjoy All-Star game experience

Selden, Embiid enjoy All-Star game experience

An upset stomach didn't deter Wayne Selden from throwing his body onto the press row table in an attempt to save a ball headed out of bounds, crashing

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 • Janice Collier
Embiid captures state championship

Embiid captures state championship

This past season, the Rock School in Gainesville, Fla., captured its first state championship in school history. Kansas signee Joel Embiid, who averag

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Mailbag: Sweet future for Canes

Mailbag: Sweet future for Canes

Jim Larranaga has built a surprising contender in Miami. Is that sustainable? Check this week's mailbag.

 • Eric Bossi
2013 Jordan Brand Classic Team Announced

2013 Jordan Brand Classic Team Announced

BROOKLYN, NY - Today, Jordan Brand announced its star-filled roster for the 12th Annual Jordan Brand Classic, taking place on April 13 in Brooklyn at

 • Press Release
Embiid continues to develop, grow as a player

Embiid continues to develop, grow as a player

Still relatively new to the game, Joel Embiid has gone from unranked big man to one of the top prospects in the 2013 class.

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Mailbag: Austin making a move

Mailbag: Austin making a move

Brandon Austin will move up the Rivals rankings, but will he end up a McDonald's All-American? Eric Bossi has the answer.

 • Eric Bossi
Senior Profile: Joel Embiid

Senior Profile: Joel Embiid

The last player to join KU's 2013 class, Joel Embiid, committed just one day before the first day of the early signing period. Embiid, a four-star pro

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Kansas Basketball Inks Two More

Kansas Basketball Inks Two More

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Center Joel Embiid and forward Brannen Greene have signed National Letters of Intent to play basketball at Kansas, coach Bill Self an

 • Shay Wildeboor
Embiid: I Cant Wait To Get To Kansas

Embiid: I Cant Wait To Get To Kansas

Joel Embiid, despite taking up the game of basketball less than two years ago, signed a National Letter-of-Intent with the University of Kansas on Thu

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 • Shay Wildeboor
SEC is luring talent better than most

SEC is luring talent better than most

Aaron Harrison is part of the SEC's talent haul. Eric Bossi looks at which conference has done the best job.

 • Eric Bossi
Embiid is the big man KU wanted

Embiid is the big man KU wanted

On Tuesday morning, Joel Embiid verbally committed to the University of Kansas.

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Embiid has a chance to be special at KU

Embiid has a chance to be special at KU

A key piece to KU's 2013 recruiting class was just added moments ago. Joel Embiid, a four-star prospect from The Rock School in Gainesville, Fla., ver

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Embiid makes news as signing period nears

Embiid makes news as signing period nears

The early signing period is here. Get the latest, including a decision for four-star center Joel Embiid.

 • Eric Bossi
Joel Embiid Bound for Kansas

Joel Embiid Bound for Kansas

Kansas already had a stellar four-man signing class prepared for Wednesday. On Tuesday morning, the rich got richer as the Jayhawks dipped into Florid

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 • Alex Kline
Embiid commits to KU

Embiid commits to KU

Just moments ago, Joel Emiid, one of the top uncommitted big men in the 2012 class, reached a final decision.

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Embiid to decide sooner than expected

Embiid to decide sooner than expected

Four-star big man Joel Embiid has decided to go public with his decision sooner than expected.

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Mailbag: When will Muhammad return

Mailbag: When will Muhammad return

How long will Shabazz Muhammad be out? Eric Bossi handles that question and more in his latest mailbag.

 • Eric Bossi
Previewing the Aaron Gordon visit and more

Previewing the Aaron Gordon visit and more

Five-star wing Isaiah Whitehead is the latest 2014 prospect to include Kentucky on a shortened list.

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 • Corey Albertson
Five-star leads a West Coast contingent

Five-star leads a West Coast contingent

Five-star Aaron Gordon will visit Kentucky this weekend, but does his heart belong to the Pac-12? Find out in Weekly Whispers.

 • Eric Bossi
Schuyler to Stanford

Schuyler to Stanford

For Schuyler Rimmer, it's his second go-around on the recruiting trail. On Thursday, he made his final college decision with the intent of signing nex

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 • Alex Kline
Schools headed to visit Joel Embiid

Schools headed to visit Joel Embiid

Of the five programs left standing for Joel Embiid, two are scheduled to visit the Rock School in Gainesville, Fla., in the next 48-hours. Embiid is a

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Big Man Joel Embiid Ready To Decide

Big Man Joel Embiid Ready To Decide

Having recently completed his fifth and final official visit, has Joel Embiid reached the decision making phase of his recruitment?

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Marquette Gets 4-Star SG

Marquette Gets 4-Star SG

With a few important schools departing the Big East next year, Marquette is working on one of its strongest classes ever. On Friday afternoon, Buzz Wi

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 • Alex Kline
Rivals150 guard headed to Marquette

Rivals150 guard headed to Marquette

JaJuan Johnson, the nation's No. 63 prospect, announced Friday his decision to attend Marquette.

 • Eric Bossi
Big man talks Florida visit

Big man talks Florida visit

At this point last year most people weren't familiar with Joel Embiid. Now the three-star rated prospect is one of the most sought after uncommitted b

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 • Russ Wood
Mailbag: Could Wiggins play in the pros

Mailbag: Could Wiggins play in the pros

What kind of pro would Andrew Wiggins be right now? Eric Bossi answers that and more in his latest mailbag.

 • Eric Bossi
Weekend visits: High on Illini

Weekend visits: High on Illini

Four-star Tyler Roberson is one of the Rivals150 big men visiting Villanova this weekend. Eric Bossi has more in his preview of weekend visits.

 • Eric Bossi
Recruiting Weekend Windup

Recruiting Weekend Windup

With a number of Rivals150 hoops stars visiting schools this weekend, an important decommitment took place Friday and a leader has emerged in the for

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 • Alex Kline
Embiid visits UVa, UF looms

Embiid visits UVa, UF looms

Center Joel Embiid talked to CavsCorner about his official visit to Virginia last weekend.

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 • Brad Franklin
Selden Commits to Kansas; Recruiting Rundown

Selden Commits to Kansas; Recruiting Rundown

It took one official visit to get him off the board. Wayne Selden entered the Kansas Fog on Friday night and left the Big-12 school will a clear idea

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 • Alex Kline
Kansas lands third top-30 player

Kansas lands third top-30 player

With a pledge from guard Wayne Selden on Monday, Kansas has locked up four Rivals150 perimeter players in the class of 2013.

 • Eric Bossi
Midnight Madness Visitor List

Midnight Madness Visitor List

Kentucky, Syracuse, St. John's, San Diego State, Purdue, Providence, NC State, Maryland, Marquette, Kansas, Baylor and more will kick off the season i

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 • Alex Kline
Madness: First practices bring out star prospects

Madness: First practices bring out star prospects

Find out where Marcus Lee and other top prospects visited during Midnight Madness.

 • Eric Bossi
Randles visit to Florida highlights weekend

Randles visit to Florida highlights weekend

Florida will host two 5-star commits this weekend. Can help sway top prospect Julius Randle, who will also be in Gainesville?

 • Eric Bossi
Weekend Visit Madness: 10/5

Weekend Visit Madness: 10/5

Florida, Ohio State and Texas have major recruiting weekends ahead with a ton of important visitors on campus. One weekend before Midnight Madness beg

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 • Alex Kline
Mailbag: Harrison twins keep everyone guessing

Mailbag: Harrison twins keep everyone guessing

Five-star twins Aaron and Andrew Harrison will announce their college choice Thursday. Where might they be headed?

 • Eric Bossi
The Workout: Durham is on the map

The Workout: Durham is on the map

Juwan Durham hasn't even started his freshman season, but he put himself on the map at The Workout as a player to monitor.

 • Eric Bossi
Cards recruiting in Gainesville

Cards recruiting in Gainesville

Louisville coaches were in Florida this weekend to see a tremendous 17-year-old prospect work out. Check out Eric Bossi's report on which schools flew

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 • Eric Bossi
The Workout: Big names in it for Embiid

The Workout: Big names in it for Embiid

Joel Embiid took up basketball only a year ago. And judging from his performance at The Workout, he is a quick study.

 • Eric Bossi
Top 10: Seniors outside the Rivals150

Top 10: Seniors outside the Rivals150

Oregon State commit Hallice Cooke is one of the top prospects in the 2013 class not ranked in the Rivals150.

 • Eric Bossi
Basketball Recruiting Hotboard

Basketball Recruiting Hotboard

The Inside the Gators Hoop Recruiting Hot Board is an in-depth look at some of the top high school basketball prospects with an interest in the Univer

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 • Russ Wood
Breaking down UCLAs recruits in Las Vegas

Breaking down UCLAs recruits in Las Vegas

Five-star shooting guard Isaac Hamilton was one of many top UCLA targets to participate in Las Vegas this weekend.

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 • Edward Lewis