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Evans Seven: Five-stars poised to step forward next season

Evans Seven: Five-stars poised to step forward next season

These college freshmen should get a chance to make more noise as sophomores.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Early Signing Period, Memphis, 2019 class

Three-Point Play: Early Signing Period, Memphis, 2019 class

Corey Evans examines the lack of buzz and drama surrounding the Early Signing Period in college basketball.

 • Corey Evans
Evans' Takeaways: Scottie Lewis turns heads at Nike Skills

Evans' Takeaways: Scottie Lewis turns heads at Nike Skills

Florida freshman Scottie Lewis turned a lot of heads at the Nike Skills Academy.

 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Peach Jam, Mizzou, Kentucky, more

Twitter Tuesday: Peach Jam, Mizzou, Kentucky, more

We have a pinch-hitter for the Twitter Tuesday mailbag. Eric Bossi answers questions about the Peach Jam and more.

 • Eric Bossi
NBA Draft: Projecting 2020 lottery picks

NBA Draft: Projecting 2020 lottery picks

Five-star James Wiseman could hear his name called first next June.

 • Eric Bossi
Kentucky adds Johnny Juzang and makes jump in team rankings

Kentucky adds Johnny Juzang and makes jump in team rankings

Kentucky added a fifth to their 2019 class in top 35 wing Johnny Juzang.

 • Eric Bossi
Kentucky and the final 2019 rankings

Kentucky and the final 2019 rankings

Rivals final 2019 rankings are out. Kentucky has four ranked signees and three unsigned prospects on the list.

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 • David Sisk
Twitter Tuesday: Indiana, Duke, Cole Anthony, Arizona

Twitter Tuesday: Indiana, Duke, Cole Anthony, Arizona

Corey Evans answers questions about Indiana, Duke, Cole Anthony and Arizona in this week's Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

 • Corey Evans
McD AAG: Ranking the top performers from the week

McD AAG: Ranking the top performers from the week

After a week in Atlanta, we rank top performers from the McDonald's All-American Game.

 • Eric Bossi
In depth with Kentucky five-stars Kahlil Whitney and Tyrese Maxey

In depth with Kentucky five-stars Kahlil Whitney and Tyrese Maxey

The McDonald's All Americans dish on the latest with Kentucky targets Jaden McDaniels and Matt Hurt.

 • Krysten Peek
Starting Five: McDonald's All-American Game storylines

Starting Five: McDonald's All-American Game storylines

Which storylines are most important at this week's McDonald's All-American Game.

 • Eric Bossi
Three-Point Play: Five-star dilemma, St. John's, make-or-break week

Three-Point Play: Five-star dilemma, St. John's, make-or-break week

Eric Bossi breaks down five programs that can't afford any slip-ups this week.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Who can step in for departing stars next year?

Bossi's Best: Who can step in for departing stars next year?

Stars will be leaving top programs at the end of this season. These 2019 prospects might try to fill their shoes.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Struggling team, Hoop Summit, blueblood targets

Rivals Roundtable: Struggling team, Hoop Summit, blueblood targets

Which team could still make a run? Who would you add to the Hoop Summit roster? Which blueblood needs a recruiting win?

 • Staff
Kentucky and the new Rivals 2019 rankings

Kentucky and the new Rivals 2019 rankings

Rivals released its updated 2019 Top 150 today, and it is full of Wildcat prospects. Find out more, inside.

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 • David Sisk
Kentucky well represented in the McDonald's All-American Game

Kentucky well represented in the McDonald's All-American Game

Kentucky will be well-represented in the McDonald's All-American Game. Find out who made it inside.

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 • David Sisk
2019 McDonald's All-American Game rosters announced

2019 McDonald's All-American Game rosters announced

The 2019 McDonald's All-American Game rosters were announced on Thursday afternoon.

 • Eric Bossi
Hoophall review

Hoophall review

There were a ton of prospects and stories from the Hoophall Classic. Here is the latest on what we have learned.

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 • David Sisk
Evans Seven: Programs that would love to use 2019 recruits right now

Evans Seven: Programs that would love to use 2019 recruits right now

These teams would see their chances of success skyrocket if they could put 2019 commits in their lineups this season.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: NCAA's summer plan, USC, Hoophall preview

Three-Point Play: NCAA's summer plan, USC, Hoophall preview

Eric Bossi unloads on the NCAA's unfair summer plan and previews the Hoophall Classic.

 • Eric Bossi
Recruiting week in review

Recruiting week in review

Want to find out how some of the Cats' top prospects did last weekend? Check it out inside along with the latest videos.

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 • David Sisk
Five-star Kahlil Whitney is '100 percent' solid to Kentucky

Five-star Kahlil Whitney is '100 percent' solid to Kentucky

Five-star Kentucky commit Kahlil Whitney is the total package on the perimeter.

 • Corey Evans
Prospects week in review

Prospects week in review

There were plenty of Kentucky prospects in action last week. We give you a complete update along with some videos inside

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 • David Sisk
Evans Seven: Bold predictions for 2019

Evans Seven: Bold predictions for 2019

Corey Evans makes seven bold predictions for 2019, including Zion Williamson's draft future.

 • Corey Evans
Recruiting week in review

Recruiting week in review

Last week's action included a list, milestones, and John Calipari sitting courtside.

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 • David Sisk
Weekend review

Weekend review

This past week will be known for cheat sheet numbers and prime-time matchups. Find out what happened, inside.

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 • David Sisk
Recruiting notes and performance reviews

Recruiting notes and performance reviews

This was a busy weekend for Kentucky recruits and UK coaches going to see them. Here is the latest.

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 • David Sisk
Evans Seven: Top programs with recruiting needs this winter

Evans Seven: Top programs with recruiting needs this winter

Kentucky, North Carolina and Kansas are among the major programs that will be trying to plug some holes this winter.

 • Corey Evans
Wednesday Leftovers: Dishing on Kentucky, Jahvon Quiverly, more

Wednesday Leftovers: Dishing on Kentucky, Jahvon Quiverly, more

Analyst Corey Evans dishes up some answers to questions left over from Twitter Tuesday.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Arizona, North Carolina, surprising true freshman

Three-Point Play: Arizona, North Carolina, surprising true freshman

Which programs stand a chance of toppling Arizona from atop the team recruiting rankings?

 • Eric Bossi
Early Signing Period: Winners and losers

Early Signing Period: Winners and losers

The Early Signing Period comes to a close Wednesday, so we review the winners and losers.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Dontaie Allen officially becomes a Wildcat

Dontaie Allen officially becomes a Wildcat

Today was a huge day for Dontaie Allen. The newest UK commit told us this morning exactly how big.

 • David Sisk
What to expect from the Early Signing Period

What to expect from the Early Signing Period

Here is the latest update on UK's signees, commits, prospects, and two names they don't know the are recruiting yet.

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 • David Sisk
Tyrese Maxey officially becomes a Wildcat

Tyrese Maxey officially becomes a Wildcat

Tyrese Maxey officially became the first Kentucky Wildcat in the 2019 Class when he signed Wednesday morning.

 • David Sisk
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
Starting Five: Early Signing Period storylines

Starting Five: Early Signing Period storylines

There should be a few surprises in store this week as the early signing period will open with uncertainty.

 • Eric Bossi
The followup from Carey's visit

The followup from Carey's visit

Vernon Carey enjoyed his time at Big Blue Madness. Calipari is following it up with his own visit today.

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 • David Sisk
The big picture

The big picture

How many players will John Calipari need to sign in this class? Maybe history will give us some answers.

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 • David Sisk
Evans Seven: Teams with most important weekend visits

Evans Seven: Teams with most important weekend visits

A jam-packed weekend of visitors as top programs roll out their midnight madness festivities.

 • Corey Evans
Big Blue Madness Preview

Big Blue Madness Preview

We can confirm fourteen prospects that will be at Big Blue Madness. We look at each one inside.

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 • David Sisk
Kentucky is a dream come true for Kahlil Whitney

Kentucky is a dream come true for Kahlil Whitney

From choosing his dream school to what he's focused on improving, Kahlil Whitney covered all bases in Colorado.

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 • Clint Jackson
USA Basketball: Eric Bossi's Saturday takeaways

USA Basketball: Eric Bossi's Saturday takeaways

Top-five senior Jaden McDaniels' play leads Eric Bossi's takeaways from Saturday at USA Basketball's minicamp.

 • Eric Bossi
USA Basketball Friday: Upperclassmen notables

USA Basketball Friday: Upperclassmen notables

Bryan Antoine, James Wiseman and Isaiah Stewart lead the notable performers column from USA Basketball Friday.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Another weekend loaded with important visits

Evans Seven: Another weekend loaded with important visits

Five-star prospects will be visiting campuses across the country, from Kansas to Indiana to Kentucky to North Carolina.

 • Corey Evans
iS8/Nike Fall Tip-Off Classic (9/23)

iS8/Nike Fall Tip-Off Classic (9/23)

SOUTH JAMAICA, NY – Saturday was a day filled with forfeits but NYCHoop.net was able to see two games. In one game the

 • Maurice Wingate
Rivals Roundtable: Duke's recent misses, next to commit, more

Rivals Roundtable: Duke's recent misses, next to commit, more

Rivals analysts Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald give their opinions on hot topics in hoops recruiting.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Coaches Survey: Who is the best prospect in the 2019 class?

Coaches Survey: Who is the best prospect in the 2019 class?

We surveyed 25 power conference coaches to see who they thought was the best prospect in the 2019 class.

 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Isaiah Stewart, Illinois, Scottie Lewis, more

Twitter Tuesday: Isaiah Stewart, Illinois, Scottie Lewis, more

Corey Evans predicts Scottie Lewis' destination in this week's Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

 • Corey Evans
Kentucky's top story lines from the new 150

Kentucky's top story lines from the new 150

We look at the six biggest stories from Rivals new Top 150 and the projections of where UK's prospects will go.

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 • David Sisk
Rivals Rankings Week: Five programs that should be pleased

Rivals Rankings Week: Five programs that should be pleased

USC, Kentucky, Villanova, Texas A&M and Virginia seem to be building for bright futures.

 • Corey Evans
Kentucky and Rivals updated Top 150

Kentucky and Rivals updated Top 150

Rivals just released its newest 2019 Top 150. See how Kentucky's commits and prospects were impacted.

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 • David Sisk
Rivals Rankings Week: Analysts discuss 2019 Rivals150 update

Rivals Rankings Week: Analysts discuss 2019 Rivals150 update

There are plenty of storylines about the 2019 class for the Rivals analysts to revisit.

 • Eric Bossi
The fall recruiting calendar filling up

The fall recruiting calendar filling up

The season for official visits and in-home visits is getting ready to take off. We look at what UK has planned.

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 • David Sisk
Bossi's Best: 10 players who are trending upward

Bossi's Best: 10 players who are trending upward

These players have made a case for improving their rankings in next week's updated 2019 Rivals150.

 • Eric Bossi
The Deep Three: Who's cruisin', dreamin', hurtin' after August?

The Deep Three: Who's cruisin', dreamin', hurtin' after August?

John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats had a good August.

 • Corey Evans
"Kahlil always wanted to go to Kentucky"

"Kahlil always wanted to go to Kentucky"

Kahlil Whitney's mother talks about why UK is the right fit, and how he stayed on the straight and narrow to get there.

 • David Sisk
Impact Analysis: Kahlil Whitney

Impact Analysis: Kahlil Whitney

What should UK fans expect from Kahlil Whitney? We look at his game, how he will fit at Kentucky, and how he got hot.

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 • David Sisk
Evans: Whitney is a "junkyard dog"

Evans: Whitney is a "junkyard dog"

If you end up humming a Jim Croce tune when you watch Kahlil Whitney play at UK, thank Corey Evans' scouting report.

 • Justin Rowland
Kentucky strikes again, five-star wing Kahlil Whitney makes the call

Kentucky strikes again, five-star wing Kahlil Whitney makes the call

John Calipari and Kentucky are back at it, this time adding five-star Kahlil Whitney.

 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Top five classes, Josh Green, Wendell Moore

Twitter Tuesday: Top five classes, Josh Green, Wendell Moore

Will Josh Green end up at North Carolina? Which programs are in line for a top five recruiting class?

 • Corey Evans
Kahlil Whitney cuts list to four after Kentucky visit

Kahlil Whitney cuts list to four after Kentucky visit

On the heels of his visit to Kentucky, five-star forward Kahlil Whitney has narrowed his list to four schools.

 • Justin Rowland
Starting Five: What's up with five-star Kahlil Whitney?

Starting Five: What's up with five-star Kahlil Whitney?

Will Kentucky lock him up? Plus, several players trim their lists after July eval period.

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Programs riding a wave of momentum into the fall

Evans Seven: Programs riding a wave of momentum into the fall

These seven programs are setting themselves up nicely for strong finishes to the early signing period.

 • Corey Evans
Five-star Kahlil Whitney drops a final 8

Five-star Kahlil Whitney drops a final 8

Five-star wing Kahlil Whitney from Roselle (NJ) Catholic, the top Illini target in the class of 2019, dropped a top 8

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 • Kedric Prince
Four-star hoops recruit D.J. Jeffries decommits from Kentucky

Four-star hoops recruit D.J. Jeffries decommits from Kentucky

Kentucky hasn't often been on the wrong end of a basketball decommitment in recent memory, but that's what happened on

 • Justin Rowland
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
Wednesday's Leftovers: More Twitter mailbag on Pitt, Louisville, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: More Twitter mailbag on Pitt, Louisville, more

Corey Evans finishes off this week's reader questions with Wednesday's Leftovers.

 • Corey Evans
Official visit set: It's getting serious between Kahlil Whitney and UK

Official visit set: It's getting serious between Kahlil Whitney and UK

The relationship between five-star small forward Kahlil Whitney and Kentucky seems to be getting more serious by the

 • Justin Rowland
Kentucky getting to know Whitney

Kentucky getting to know Whitney

Kahlil Whitney has a Kentucky offer in the present, and should be a top ten player in the future according to Mike Irvin

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 • David Sisk
Summer Jam: The Bossi Awards

Summer Jam: The Bossi Awards

National Basketball Analyst Eric Bossi wraps up three days of coverage in Milwaukee with his awards.

 • Eric Bossi
Calipari offers fast-rising five-star forward Kahlil Whitney

Calipari offers fast-rising five-star forward Kahlil Whitney

Read more about Kahlil Whitney following John Calipari's offer.

 • Justin Rowland
Summer Jam: Who has gotta have 'em?

Summer Jam: Who has gotta have 'em?

Rivals.com national analyst takes a look at which schools most need the top players at the Summer Jam.

 • Eric Bossi
Summer Jam: Kahlil Whitney reaching new heights, has new interest

Summer Jam: Kahlil Whitney reaching new heights, has new interest

At the Summer Jam, five-star Kahlil Whitney is taking his game to new heights.

 • Eric Bossi
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
Standout Red Storm Targets from 1st Live Period

Standout Red Storm Targets from 1st Live Period

St. John’s 2019 recruiting board is littered with talented prospects inside the Rivals150 — and many of those targets

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 • Marley Paul
Red Storm Report: July Live Period Primer

Red Storm Report: July Live Period Primer

After missing most of the spring evaluation period, St.John’s coaches will return to the recruiting trail as the July

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 • Marley Paul
NEW RELEASE: Updated 2019 Rivals150 with analysts' opinions

NEW RELEASE: Updated 2019 Rivals150 with analysts' opinions

Vernon Carey remains on top of the 2019 Rivals150, but there were plenty of changes elsewhere in the rankings.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Twitter Tuesday: Armando Bacot, Vernon Carey, UConn, Pitt

Twitter Tuesday: Armando Bacot, Vernon Carey, UConn, Pitt

Corey Evans checks in on North Carolina, Syracuse, Pitt and UConn in this week's Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Matchups to watch for in July

Bossi's Best: Matchups to watch for in July

Eric Bossi breaks down five July matchups he'd like to see, including Jalen Green versus another five-star standout.

 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: D.J. Carton, Louisville, Josh Green, Vanderbilt

Twitter Tuesday: D.J. Carton, Louisville, Josh Green, Vanderbilt

The recruiting efforts of Louisville and Vanderbilt are examined in today's Twitter Tuesday.

 • Corey Evans
2019 Forward Kahlil Whitney planning visits and cutting list soon

2019 Forward Kahlil Whitney planning visits and cutting list soon

Offers keep rolling in for one of the breakout players of the spring Kahlil Whitney. Whitney plans on cutting his list

 • Krysten Peek
Starting Five: Impact of five-star reclassification

Starting Five: Impact of five-star reclassification

Both 2018 and 2019 Rivals150 rankings saw shifts when two five-stars switched classes last week.

 • Eric Bossi
Ten spring risers poised to make big jumps in the rankings

Ten spring risers poised to make big jumps in the rankings

Five-star Evan Mobley has developed into a legitimate contender for the No. 1 spot in the 2020 rankings.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
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
EYBL Atlanta: Kahlil Whitney is trending up

EYBL Atlanta: Kahlil Whitney is trending up

At the EYBL, four-star wing Kahlil Whitney is trending up.

 • Eric Bossi
Khalil Whitney sees his stock soar this spring

Khalil Whitney sees his stock soar this spring

Four-star wing Khalil Whitney has been putting up huge numbers this spring running with the Mac Irvin Fire.

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 • Doug Bucshon
SJU Targets Fill Updated Rivals150

SJU Targets Fill Updated Rivals150

The national recruiting staff at Rivals.com made their latest update to the player rankings last week. It included the

 • Marley Paul
Live period in Dallas: The Evans Awards for the weekend go to ...

Live period in Dallas: The Evans Awards for the weekend go to ...

Vernon Carey Jr., takes home the paint can award. Who won the Nyquil Award as the guy coaches are sleeping on?

 • 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
St. John's Seeing 2 Top Local Targets

St. John's Seeing 2 Top Local Targets

A busy stretch of recruiting wraps up on Tuesday as St. John’s checks in with two top targets. The coaches have been on

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 • Marley Paul
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
Illinois among schools pursuing Kahlil Whitney

Illinois among schools pursuing Kahlil Whitney

We caught up with four-star forward Kahlil Whitney at the Swish 'N Dish in Milwaukee. Photo credit: Movement Hoops

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 • Jeff Karzen
Red Storm Report: Tracking Most Frequent SJU Visitors

Red Storm Report: Tracking Most Frequent SJU Visitors

By RedStormReport.com’s estimate, St. John’s hosted around 20 HS prospects on unofficials since the eval period opened

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 • Marley Paul
Twitter Tuesday: Ashton Hagans, Syracuse, Penn State

Twitter Tuesday: Ashton Hagans, Syracuse, Penn State

The recruitment of Ashton Hagans; Syracuse's 2019 recruiting efforts; the coaching situation at Penn State.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Key SJU Targets Attend Seton Hall Game at MSG

Key SJU Targets Attend Seton Hall Game at MSG

The final regular-season game at Madison Square Garden presented one final opportunity for St. John’s to showcase its

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 • Marley Paul
Metro Classic Carrying Red Storm Buzz

Metro Classic Carrying Red Storm Buzz

Before St. John’s hosts Marquette on Saturday, assistant coach Matt Abdelmassih is expected to attend the Metro Classic,

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 • Marley Paul
St. John's HS Recruiting Schedule Primer

St. John's HS Recruiting Schedule Primer

Taking into consideration the recruits St. John's has been involved with, we've compiled a primer of high school games.

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 • Marley Paul
Signing Dosunmu could help Illini with 2019 forward Khalil Whitney

Signing Dosunmu could help Illini with 2019 forward Khalil Whitney

Illinois is pushing hard for 2019 small forward Kahlil Whitney from Roselle (NJ) Catholic

 • Kedric Prince
4-star junior Whitney talks Illini, recruiting

4-star junior Whitney talks Illini, recruiting

4-star forward Kahlil Whitney is one of the top Illinois recruiting targets in the class of 2

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 • Doug Bucshon
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