NBA Finals: A look back at recruitments of Heat players
Miami's roster includes two players who chose to play at Kentucky, including Tyler Herro.
Rivals Roundtable: Duke's class, 2020 prospects, NBA rookies
Duke put the finishing touches on another outstanding class with Mark Williams.
Nunn shines at City-Suburban Showdown
Future Illini Kendrick Nunn found the range on his jump shot Saturday at the McDonald's City-Suburban Showdown, hitting 4-6 three pointers.
Las Vegas Hoopfest Looks to Build a New Tradition
Nigel-Williams Goss (pictured) and Findlay Prep defend the honor of Las Vegas against teams from all over the country as Haddock Sports looks to follo
Hoop Hall Classic: NWG is clutch
Nigel Williams-Goss provided the highlight of the conclusion of the Hoop Hall Classic with a heroic fourth-quarter performance.
Hoop Hall recap: Troy Williams
Indiana-bound Troy Williams talked with Peegs.com after his head-to-head matchup with Jabari Parker Monday night in one of the marquee games of the Ho
Hardaway Hoopfest: Parker healthy, performing
Corey Albertson looks at Jabari Parker and others who performed on the final day of the Hardaway Hoopfest.
Cancer Research Classic Preview
Another look at Andrew Wiggins is just the tip of the iceberg in a talented field at the Cancer Research Classic.
Holiday hoops: What we learned
Here's a quick look at some things we learned on the road last week at the HS basketball holiday tournaments.
Chicago Elite: Okafor lives up to lofty ranking
Jahlil Okafor is the top player in the class of 2014, and all of his tools were on display Saturday at the Chicago Elite Classic.
Weekend preview: Spotlight on Wiggins
Rivals.com will be attending two events this weekend, giving analysts their first look at Andrew Wiggins since he reclassified.
Groce inks first recruiting class
John Groce will sign his first recruiting class on Wednesday, including Belleville (Ill.) East swingman Malcolm Hill.
Illinois excellent class grows
Austin Colbert is another great addition for John Groce at Illinois.
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.
UK stays on top, Mizzou makes move
Aaron and Andrew Harrison keep John Calipari and Kentucky on top of the class of 2013 team recruiting rankings.
Top 10: Perimeter defenders
Offense gets the headlines, but teams can't win without lockdown defenders such as Kendrick Nunn. Check out our top 10 perimeter defenders.
Video: Chicago Simeon duo
Video clips of Chicago Simeon guards Kendrick Nunn and Jaylon Tate, both Illinois commits in the class of 2013
Gators sit atop 2013 team rankings
John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats have taken over the top spot in the team recruiting rankings.
Nunn commitment just the beginning
John Groce made a huge statement by grabbing Chicago Simeon guard Kendrick Nunn on Saturday, and he isn't done yet.
4-star guard Kendrick Nunn picks Illini
John Groce picked up his third recruit in the class of 2013 on Saturday.
Kendrick Nunn To Stay Local
It's still Saturday and the commitments keep coming. The latest? 2013 Rivals150 guard Kendrick Nunn is in with his decision. He will stay home.
Whispers: No. 1 visiting Kentucky
Julius Randle, the nation's No. 1 ranked player, will take his first official visit to Kentucky this weekend.
Weekend Visit Madness: 9/14
It's another weekend! Miami, Kentucky, Ohio State, Stanford, Mississippi and more have major recruiting weekends ahead of them with tons of campus vis
Mailbag: Mickey decision could be near
Jordan Mickey is said to be focused on LSU and SMU. Will he soon decide which of the schools he attends?
Bossi helps break down Freemans pledge
National hoops analyst Eric Bossi helps BSR go in-depth into the Allerik Freeman commitment and what it means for UCLA.
UCLA recruits in the new Rivals rankings
Rivals.com released its new Rivals150 on Tuesday. See where UCLA's top recruits, including Zach LaVine, landed.
2015 Forward Likes Illini
One player in the class of 2015 John Groce targeted early was Chicago Simeon wing DJ Williams,, and Williams likes the attention.
Recruiting Blitz: Decisions, Decisions
As recruits continue to take visits, cut their lists, add offers and, ultimately, verbally commit during the month of August, here is the latest editi
Kendrick Nunn set to trim list
Orange and Blue News caught up with Chicago Simeon guard Kendrick Nunn at the Nike Peach Jam.
Mac Irvin Fire set for Nike Peach Jam
2014 center Jahlil Okafor and the Mac Irvin Fire head south this week for the Nike Peach Jam in N. Augusta (SC)
Parker sits atop new Rivals150 ranking
The new Rivals150 for the class of 2013 was released on Tuesday and Chicagoan Jabari Parker retains his No. 1 ranking despite heavy heat from a pair o
Top talents prepare for Team USA training camp
GOAZCATS.com caught up with two 2014 prospects who will be among the 31 players invited to tryout this weekend for a spot on Team USA's Under-17 World
Around the nation: June means switch in focus
Point guard Roddy Peters has emerged as a major target for the new coaching staff at Virginia Tech, one of several notes Eric Bossi has featured in th
2nd Annual Hardway Hoop Fest Looks to Top the First
Preparations for the 2nd Annual American Residential Services Presents the Penny Hardaway National Hoop Fest Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research H
Nunn knows Mizzou
<i>PowerMizzou.com</i> caught up with Simeon (IL) shooting guard Kendrick Nunn and talked about recruiting and his connection to Mizzou while in Dalla
EYBL Dallas: Okafor shines
Class of 2014 five-star Jahlil Okafor was among the standouts on Friday at the EYBL Dallas at Fieldhouse USA in the suburb of Frisco.
EYBL Top Performers NY - Day 12
With the first two days of the EYBL (Session #2) in the books, three New York team participated. While the NY teams have not played well, some of thei
NU has another Chicago AAU hotbed in Meanstreets
EAGAN, Minn. - Mac Irvin isn't the only emerging AAU pipeline for Nebraska. Chicago's Meanstreets could end up being such as valuable.
NCAA Evaluation Period - Week 1 notes
The Twin Cities was the center of the basketball universe this past weekend.
EYBL Session 1 - Gopher Prospect Preview
The EYBL comes to town and numerous potential Gopher recruits will be competing.
Close ties make Huskers contenders for 4-star White
As soon as Ronald Coleman joined Nebraska's staff, the Huskers became instant an contender for 4-star 2014 forward Paul White.
Fischer finishes strong in AAU opener
Indiana 2013 recruit Luke Fischer capped off his first AAU event of the season with a strong final day. Here's a look at his three performances on the
Nunn plans Illini visit
2013 Chicago Simeon guard Kendrick Nunn plans to make a trip to Champaign for a visit this week.
What we learned: Hardaway Hoop Fest
Rivals.com's Eric Bossi spent the weekend in Memphis at the Penny Hardaway Hoop Fest and one thing he learned: Memphis is loaded in the 2013 class wit
Penny Hardaway Hoop Fest storylines
Rivals.com analyst Eric Bossi will be in Memphis this weekend breaking down the talent, including junior Kasey Hill, at the inaugural Penny Hardaway H
Muhammad and others shine at Hoophall
Shabazz Muhammad put on a show in front of Kentucky coach John Calipari and and Duke's Mike Krzyzewski at the Spalding Hoophall Classic on Monday.
ARS/Penny Hardaway Hoopfest Tips-off on Friday Afternoon
Craigmont High, led by the tenacious Sam Craft (pictured), defend the honor of the city of Memphis Friday night when they participate in the First A
Top 10: Hoopsters with football potential
With the various All-American games in high school football right now, Rivals takes a look at Rivals150 members who seem perfect for the gridiron, inc
Stars come out for holiday tournaments
One of the best things about high school basketball in the state of Illinois is the holiday hoops tradition around the state. Small school tournaments
4-star guard visits Illini
Kendrick Nunn, the standout junior shooting guard from Simeon High School in Chicago, made the trip to Champaign on Friday night to watch Bruce Weber'
Ask the experts: Signing period approaches
There isn't much intrigue as the early signing period nears, but Rivals.com analyst Eric Bossi said he's anxious to see Ricardo Ledo and Kris Dunn put
Illinois guard taking his time on this go-round
A few months ago, Kendrick Nunn thought that he'd gotten the recruiting process out of the way early. After backing off of an early commitment to Texa
Around the Big 12: More movement
The talk of conference realignment continues in the Big 12, and former St. John's signee Jakarr Simpson might also be switching conferences. Eric Boss
USA Basketball finds talent in Chicago
With Kendrick Nunn and three others, the city of Chicago is well-represented at the USA Basketball minicamp that tipped off Saturday at the U.S. Olymp
USA Basketball: Saturday standouts
USA Basketball's minicamp for potential 17 and under national team members tipped off on Saturday. San Jose (Calif.) Archbishop Mitty forward Aaron Go
Three for one
The Illini are hoping to have a trio of highly regarded 2013 big man prospects on campus for their October 15th practice prior to the Ohio state footb
Top 10: Recent impact commitments
Rivals.com analysts Jerry Meyer and Eric Bossi offer their top 10 biggest post-summer commitments, with Andre Drummond's UConn pledge leading the way.
2013 Post Summer Rankings
Find out where Illinois commitment Jalen James falls in the class of Illinois rankings for 2013.
Big 12 breakdown: The Smart sweepstakes
The state of Texas is currently the source of most of the headlines in the Big 12, and it's no different when it comes to hoops recruiting. Marcus Sma
Ask the experts: Surprise choice
Has there been a more surprising recent commitment than Chicago guard Kendrick Nunn's pledge to Texas A&M? Rivals.com's Jerry Meyer and Eric Bossi wei
Rising junior guard from Chicago picks AM
The weekend couldn't have gone much better for Billy Kennedy and his staff at Texas A&M. The Aggies backed up a Friday commitment from 2012 fou
NC State offers Chi-Town standout
Four-star guard prospect Kendrick Nunn made a splash at the Nike Peach Jam in North Augusta, S.C., on July 12-15, and earned a scholarship offer from
Ten That Impressed
The first 10 day period in July saw the Illinois coaching staff span the country looking for the best players in the classes of 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Peach Jam 16-U standouts
Rivals.com got a good look at the Nike underclassmen playing in the 16-U division at the final session of the EYBL. Here is a look at Tyler Ennis and
Illinois offers Kendrick Nunn
Chicago Simeon guard Kendrick Nunn picked up an offer from the University of Illinois. Nunn has been on the Illinois radar for the last year since mak
USA trials: Session four
Coming off an ankle sprain, elite forward Aaron Gordon made a significant impact at the 16-Under USA National Team Trials. Rivals.com analyst Jerry Me
USA trials: Session three
The energy picked up at the third practice session of the 16-Under USA National Team Trials as the players are becoming more accustomed to the altitud
USA trials: Session two
If effort does indeed get a prospect noticed, the coaching staff of the USA 16-Under National Team has to be very aware of Rondae Jefferson after the
USA trials: Session one
The wings, thanks mostly to Jabari Parker, are the most talented position at the 16-Under USA National team trials. Rivals.com analyst Jerry Meyer is
2013: Breaking it down by position
Jabari Parker leads an impressive group of propects on the Illini radar in 2013.
Breaking down the wings
Jabari Parker leads a group of talented wing prospects who the Illinois basketball coaching staff is keeping tabs on.
Spiece Run-N-Slam wraps up
During the course of the Spiece Run-N-Slam, Jameel McKay and TP Elite captured most of the attention. But in the end, they fell just short of a title,
Run-n-Slam Wrap-Up
We wrap things up from the three-day Bill Hensley Memorial Run-n-Slam All-Star Classic that finished yesterday in Fort Wayne. Find out how the future
What we learned: Spring Showdown
Chicago Hoops played host to the 2011 Spring Showdown last weekend and Rivals.com analyst Eric Bossi was on hand to scout all the action. Bossi offers
Harris, Nunn, others shine at Spring Showdown
Action picked up again early Saturday morning as the Spring Showcase raged on at the Merrillville Fieldhouse about 30 miles to the east of Chicago. Th
Another busy weekend set to begin Friday
Rivals.com national analysts Jerry Meyer and Eric Bossi will be on the road this weekend to cover the King James Shootout in Ohio and the Nike Spring
First Hardaway Hoopfest Invades Memphis in 2012
The First Annual Penny Hardaway National Hoopfest will offer Memphis-area basketball fans the unique opportunity to see the best schools in the city
Parker shines in Ohio tourney
The 2011 Flying to the Hoop continued at the Trent Arena on the campus of Kettering (Ohio) Fairmont on Sunday and Jabari Parker, did the most damage o
2011 Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph- recap
Some of the top regional players from the classes of 2013 and 2014 were on hand for the Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp.
Weekend Warriors: Madness arrives
Five-star shooting guard Ben McLemore of St. Louis is expected to be part of a star-filled group heading to Kansas tonight for its Late Night festivit
Baylor Youth: Day One
The Baylor Youth Tournament wasn't on the radar of many at the start of the AAU spring, but it attracted some top teams and a lot of high level coache
Adidas May Classic eye-catchers
His team didn't win the event, but Gary Harris, a shooting guard in the class of 2012, was clearly the standout of the weekend at the Adidas May Class
Titles given out at AMC
The Adidas May Classic came to a close on Sunday with some surprises at the 17-and under level, but some storylines none the less. While the champions