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Evans Seven: Storylines to follow in the second half of 2020

Evans Seven: Storylines to follow in the second half of 2020

What will happen with Oklahoma State's appeal now that Cade Cunningham announced he is staying put?

 • Corey Evans
Ranking the Contenders: Paolo Banchero

Ranking the Contenders: Paolo Banchero

Washington was the perceived favorite for the five-star forward, but his recruitment is a wide-open, national affair.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Will programs with top 2020 classes repeat in 2021?

Evans Seven: Will programs with top 2020 classes repeat in 2021?

Five-star Paolo Banchero is the second-ranked prospect in the 2021 class.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Teams that will be hit hardest by lack of workouts

Evans Seven: Teams that will be hit hardest by lack of workouts

Programs with a number of newcomers arriving could have an uphill battle developing chemistry.

 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Ziaire Williams, Josh Christopher, Duke

Twitter Tuesday: Ziaire Williams, Josh Christopher, Duke

There are three programs to monitor in the recruitment of five-star Ziaire Williams.

 • Corey Evans
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
Evans Seven: Teams that landed building blocks for the future

Evans Seven: Teams that landed building blocks for the future

These seven programs have to feel good about their futures after adding some quality prospects.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Champions Classic

Three-Point Play: Champions Classic

Eric Bossi takes a deep-dive into this year's Champions Classic in today's Three-Point Play.

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Biggest questions heading into Early Signing Period

Evans Seven: Biggest questions heading into Early Signing Period

Cade Cunningham's decision is one of several key storylines to track heading into the Early Signing Period.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Transfers who will make biggest impact in final year

Evans Seven: Transfers who will make biggest impact in final year

These immediately eligible players could reshape their new programs' title hopes.

 • Corey Evans
Duke losing a key piece in Boogie Ellis

Duke losing a key piece in Boogie Ellis

Duke's No. 1 recruiting class is taking a hit with the loss of Boogie Ellis.

 • Eric Bossi
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.

 • Corey Evans
McDonald's Nuggets: Evolving recruiting world, Memphis, more

McDonald's Nuggets: Evolving recruiting world, Memphis, more

Analyst Dan McDonald also has a recruiting update on a hot graduate transfer and looks at the big gets for UNC and Duke.

 • Dan McDonald
Clint's Notebook: Matthew Hurt

Clint's Notebook: Matthew Hurt

Last week, 6-foot-9 hybrid forward Matthew Hurt announced to the college basketball world that he’d chosen Duke.

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 • Clint Jackson
Duke scores another 2019 with Cassius Stanley

Duke scores another 2019 with Cassius Stanley

Four-star Los Angeles wing Cassius Stanley is headed to Durham.

 • Eric Bossi
Jordan Brand Classic: Big-timers set to decide

Jordan Brand Classic: Big-timers set to decide

The Jordan Brand Classic is set to showcase many of 2019's top-ranked players this weekend.

 • Eric Bossi
Matthew Hurt picks Duke

Matthew Hurt picks Duke

The road to landing five-star forward Matthew Hurt has been long, and hard fought. In the end, Duke won out.

 • Brian McLawhorn
What's the impact of five-star Matthew Hurt's Duke choice?

What's the impact of five-star Matthew Hurt's Duke choice?

Five-star Matthew Hurt is headed to Duke. What's the impact of his decision for the Blue Devils and his other finalists?

 • Eric Bossi
Five-star Matthew Hurt picks Duke

Five-star Matthew Hurt picks Duke

Why did Matthew Hurt choose Duke?

 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Kansas, Pitt, Nebraska, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Kansas, Pitt, Nebraska, more

Analyst Corey Evans addresses some questions left over from his Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

 • Corey Evans
Matthew Hurt decision looms

Matthew Hurt decision looms

In two days, Matthew Hurt will step forward and make his anticipated announcement.

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 • Clint Jackson
Late Signing Period: Predictions on unsigned Rivals150 prospects

Late Signing Period: Predictions on unsigned Rivals150 prospects

On the first day of the late signing period, Rivals.com analysts predict top remaining players choices.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Hot topics for the late signing period

Rivals Roundtable: Hot topics for the late signing period

Rivals analysts tackle some of the pressing questions that need to be answered regarding spring signings.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Programs in position to land top talent this spring

Evans Seven: Programs in position to land top talent this spring

These seven programs can go a long way toward positioning themselves for strong seasons next year.

 • Corey Evans
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
McD AAG: Players discuss dishonesty in recruiting

McD AAG: Players discuss dishonesty in recruiting

McDonald's All-Americans weigh in on some of the less savory aspects of recruiting.

 • Woody Wommack
Evans Seven: Predictions for McD All-Americans

Evans Seven: Predictions for McD All-Americans

Corey Evans makes predictions on some of the biggest names that competed in the McDonald's All-American Game.

 • Corey Evans
McD AAG: Players name favorites, sleepers among Sweet 16

McD AAG: Players name favorites, sleepers among Sweet 16

America's top players discuss their favorites and sleeper for the rest of the NCAA Tournament.

 • Eric Bossi
McD AAG: East powers to victory behind Cole Anthony and Isaiah Stewart

McD AAG: East powers to victory behind Cole Anthony and Isaiah Stewart

MVP Cole Anthony and Isaiah Stewart led the East to a 115-100 win in the 2019 McDonald's All-American Game.

 • Eric Bossi
VIDEO: Five-star Matt Hurt breaks down official visits, nearing decision

VIDEO: Five-star Matt Hurt breaks down official visits, nearing decision

Five-star forward Matthew Hurt discuses official visits and upcoming decision at the McDonald's All-American Game.

 • 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
Evans Seven: Which way are seven top recruits likely leaning?

Evans Seven: Which way are seven top recruits likely leaning?

With the late signing period a month away, analyst Corey Evans sizes up the recruitments of seven top prospects.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Pressing questions as college season winds down

Evans Seven: Pressing questions as college season winds down

Analyst Corey Evans presents questions that should be answered in the coming weeks.

 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: UNC, UConn, Matthew Hurt and more

Twitter Tuesday: UNC, UConn, Matthew Hurt and more

Who are UNC's top targets, where is five-star Matthew Hurt leaning and more.

 • Corey Evans
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
Wednesday's Leftovers: Hampton, Brooks; prospect to watch in 2019

Wednesday's Leftovers: Hampton, Brooks; prospect to watch in 2019

What will influence five-star RJ Hampton, who could reclassify to 2019?

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Top storylines to follow as the season winds down

Evans Seven: Top storylines to follow as the season winds down

One of the biggest plots to follow: How will Zion Williamson's injury affect the rest of his season?

 • Corey Evans
What is the latest with five-star forward Matthew Hurt?

What is the latest with five-star forward Matthew Hurt?

What’s the latest with Matthew Hurt, the No. 7 ranked player in the 2019 class? We’ve got the very latest.

 • Shay Wildeboor
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
Three-Point Play: Uncommitted five-stars, Illinois, Trevor Keels

Three-Point Play: Uncommitted five-stars, Illinois, Trevor Keels

With Anthony Edwards off the board to Georgia, there are only seven uncommitted five-stars left in the 2019 class.

 • Eric Bossi
Where does KU stand with Five-Star Matthew Hurt with visit underway?

Where does KU stand with Five-Star Matthew Hurt with visit underway?

This weekend, the Kansas coaching staff will roll out the red-carpet for Matthew Hurt.

 • Shay Wildeboor
Five-Star forward Matthew Hurt set to visit Kansas this weekend

Five-Star forward Matthew Hurt set to visit Kansas this weekend

Matthew Hurt, the No 7 ranked player in the 2019 class, is scheduled to visit Kansas this weekend.

 • Shay Wildeboor
Twitter Tuesday: Isaiah Todd, Kentucky, Villanova, Illinois

Twitter Tuesday: Isaiah Todd, Kentucky, Villanova, Illinois

Corey Evans dives into the latest with Illinois, Kentucky and Villanova recruiting in this week's Twitter Tuesday.

 • Corey Evans
Minnesota and Rivals updated 2019 rankings

Minnesota and Rivals updated 2019 rankings

Who is Minnesota recruiting that is in Rivals' new Top 150? Find out inside. Here's a hint. They've already signed one.

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 • David Sisk
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
Strong finishes: Which programs could make a run in the 2019 team rankings?

Strong finishes: Which programs could make a run in the 2019 team rankings?

Which teams outside the top 10 of the 2019 team rankings could make runs between now and the late signing period?

 • Eric Bossi
Hurt camp talks Duke

Hurt camp talks Duke

Matthew Hurt had his anticipated official visit to Duke last weekend and got to enjoy the victory over Virginia.

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 • Clint Jackson
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
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Walker Kessler, UNC, Shaka Smart

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Walker Kessler, UNC, Shaka Smart

Is Virginia in the hunt for big man Walker Kessler?

 • 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
Rivals Roundtable: Toughest five-star recruitments to read

Rivals Roundtable: Toughest five-star recruitments to read

Our analysts are talking impressive first-year coaches, Final Four picks and hard-to-read five-star recruitments.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Programs poised to add some key additions

Evans Seven: Programs poised to add some key additions

These seven teams could make major improvements with some key moves through the end of the late signing period.

 • Corey Evans
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
Last week's prospect review

Last week's prospect review

While several of the top UK prospects worked hard last week, we work on Christmas to tell you how they did.

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 • David Sisk
Reviewing Bossi's Minnesota tour

Reviewing Bossi's Minnesota tour

Eric Bossi was in Minnesota earlier in the month. We go back and look at his report on six local players.

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 • David Sisk
Twitter Tuesday: Indiana, North Carolina, Pitt, Ohio State

Twitter Tuesday: Indiana, North Carolina, Pitt, Ohio State

Corey Evans dives into the Twitter Tuesday mailbag to answer questions about Indiana, North Carolina, Pitt and more.

 • Corey Evans
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
Twitter Tuesday: Matthew Hurt, Isaiah Stewart, Reclass potentials

Twitter Tuesday: Matthew Hurt, Isaiah Stewart, Reclass potentials

Corey Evans dives into the Twitter Tuesday mailbag and looks at what's next for Isaiah Stewart and Matthew Hurt.

 • Corey Evans
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
Twitter Tuesday: Vernon Carey, Memphis, UConn, Syracuse

Twitter Tuesday: Vernon Carey, Memphis, UConn, Syracuse

Corey Evans dives into the Twitter Tuesday mailbag to answer questions about Vernon Carey, UConn, Syracuse and more.

 • Corey Evans
Five-star Matthew Hurt talks visits and more

Five-star Matthew Hurt talks visits and more

Five-star forward Matthew Hurt begins his official visits this weekend.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Early surprises, rankings regrets, Akok Akok

Rivals Roundtable: Early surprises, rankings regrets, Akok Akok

The Rivals.com basketball team talks early surprises, rankings regret and Akok Akok.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Updates on the top seven available prospects

Evans Seven: Updates on the top seven available prospects

Analyst Corey Evans dishes the latest on the top available 2019 players, including No. 1 prospect Vernon Carey Jr.

 • Corey Evans
What you need to know before Hurt's visit

What you need to know before Hurt's visit

Matthew Hurt visits this weekend. One Rivals' expert says UK has "made some waves" with him.

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 • David Sisk
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
Starting Five: Big-timers making moves

Starting Five: Big-timers making moves

Akok Akok, Anthony Edwards move up timelines, plus a recap of some five-star visits over the weekend.

 • Eric Bossi
Thanksgiving Hoopfest: Q&A with five-star Kentucky commit Tyrese Maxey

Thanksgiving Hoopfest: Q&A with five-star Kentucky commit Tyrese Maxey

The combo guard addresses his future at Kentucky and other topics after putting on a show at the Texas showcase.

 • Eric Bossi
Top 40 big man Zeke Nnaji makes his pick, what's the impact?

Top 40 big man Zeke Nnaji makes his pick, what's the impact?

One of the top available prospects in the class of 2019, four-star big man Zeke Nnaji is headed to Arizona.

 • 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
Who are the top available post options?

Who are the top available post options?

"Who are the best available posts," is a question we often hear. Here are the available big men in Rivals Top 75.

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 • David Sisk
What's the impact of James Wiseman's decision?

What's the impact of James Wiseman's decision?

2019's No. 2 player James Wiseman picked Memphis on Tuesday. What's the impact of his commitment?

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: North Carolina, Kansas, Jalen Green, more

Twitter Tuesday: North Carolina, Kansas, Jalen Green, more

Eric Bossi dives into the Twitter Tuesday mailbag to answer questions about North Carolina, Kansas, Indiana and more.

 • Eric Bossi
Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the Big 12

Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the Big 12

Five-star Will Baker headlines an impressive early signing haul from the Texas Longhorns.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Early Signing Period surprises - and more

Rivals Roundtable: Early Signing Period surprises - and more

Rivals analysts also target programs under pressure and which classes deserve some more love.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
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
Where the top uncommitted prospects could land in late period

Where the top uncommitted prospects could land in late period

There are 13 programs that are legitimately involved with at least two five-stars or three top-50 standouts.

 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Kansas, Villanova, UConn

Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Kansas, Villanova, UConn

Corey Evans checks in with Kentucky, Kansas, Villanova and UConn in this week's Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Where the top seven uncommitted 2019 prospects stand

Evans Seven: Where the top seven uncommitted 2019 prospects stand

Michigan State leads for No. 1 Vernon Carey, but he won't sign until the spring.

 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Indiana, Pitt, OK State, Syracuse, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Indiana, Pitt, OK State, Syracuse, more

Corey Evans' Twitter mailbag spills over as he answers questions from readers.

 • Corey Evans
Where things stand with 2019's uncommitted Rivals150 power forwards

Where things stand with 2019's uncommitted Rivals150 power forwards

Nine of the top 10 power forwards in 2019 remain uncommitted, including seven five-stars. What's the latest?

 • Eric Bossi
The latest on the Class of 2019 prospects

The latest on the Class of 2019 prospects

There are five serious candidates Minnesota is looking at in the 2019 Class. We detail each one inside.

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 • David Sisk
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
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on James Wiseman, UNC, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on James Wiseman, UNC, more

Analyst Corey Evans tackles some pressing questions, including the latest on Anthony Walker and Quincy Guerrier.

 • Corey Evans
USA Basketball: The Bossi Awards

USA Basketball: The Bossi Awards

National Basketball Analyst Eric Bossi hands out his awards from USA Basketball's minicamp.

 • Eric Bossi
USA Basketball Sunday: Programs that should be excited

USA Basketball Sunday: Programs that should be excited

Five programs that should be feeling great after Sunday's action at USA Basketball.

 • Corey Evans
USA Basketball: Five-star Matthew Hurt in no rush

USA Basketball: Five-star Matthew Hurt in no rush

At USA Basketball, skilled five-star Matthew Hurt says he's in no rush to make a college decision.

 • Eric Bossi
USAB Mini-camp: Eric Bossi's Friday takeaways

USAB Mini-camp: Eric Bossi's Friday takeaways

National Basketball Analyst Eric Bossi's takeaways from opening night of USA Basketball. Was a new star born?

 • Eric Bossi
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.

 • Corey Evans
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
Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2019 power forward rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2019 power forward rankings

Five-star Jaden McDaniels tops our updated power forward rankings.

 • Eric Bossi
Minnesota and the new Top 150

Minnesota and the new Top 150

Rivals updated its 2019 Top 150 Tuesday. See how Minnesota commits and prospects were impacted inside.

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 • David Sisk
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: Predicting 2019's five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Predicting 2019's five-stars

The Rivals hoops team takes a stab at predicting where these 22 elite players will end up playing in college.

 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Updates on Duke, UNC, Brandon Newman

Twitter Tuesday: Updates on Duke, UNC, Brandon Newman

Despite a recent setback, Duke is poised to have a strong 2019 class when all is said and done.

 • Corey Evans