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Prospect Review: Rolling Along in the Regular Season

Prospect Review: Rolling Along in the Regular Season

Kentucky Wildcat recruits are all in the middle of intense regular season runs.

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1/27/25
 • David Sisk
Rumor Mill: Massive visit on deck for BYU

Rumor Mill: Massive visit on deck for BYU

Five-star A.J. Dybantsa is set to visit BYU this weekend.

10/8/24
 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: Big visits, puzzling recruitments, surprising starts

Rivals Roundtable: Big visits, puzzling recruitments, surprising starts

Five-star guard Meleek Thomas has scheduled a late October visit to a Big 12 program.

10/4/24
 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

It's Rivals Rankings Week for the 2025 class and we tipped things off as always with the Five-Star Countdown.

9/23/24
 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: Biggest commitments, hard-to-read decisions

Rivals Roundtable: Biggest commitments, hard-to-read decisions

Miami is trending big-time for five-star Cameron Boozer.

9/6/24
 • Rob Cassidy, Jason Jordan, Houston Wilson
Mail Call: St. John's quiet cycle, Syracuse's chances with Lewis

Mail Call: St. John's quiet cycle, Syracuse's chances with Lewis

Who is the leader for Hudson Greer?

8/22/24
 • Rob Cassidy
Mail Call: Indiana, UConn, Providence, transfer portal

Mail Call: Indiana, UConn, Providence, transfer portal

UConn is in good shape with five-star standout Meleek Thomas.

8/15/24
 • Rob Cassidy
Big East Offer for New Heights Guard

Big East Offer for New Heights Guard

With the New Heights Lightning featuring a torrent of talent on the EYBL circuit this spring,

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7/20/24
 • Zach Smart
Cassidy's Takeaways: Two FutureCasts and more recruiting intel

Cassidy's Takeaways: Two FutureCasts and more recruiting intel

Arkansas is trending for five-star Darius Acuff Jr.

7/9/24
 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: Commitment season is in full swing

Rivals Roundtable: Commitment season is in full swing

Four-star Malachi Moreno is ranked No. 22 in the 2025 Rivals150.

7/5/24
 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Ranking the Contenders: Five-star Meleek Thomas

Ranking the Contenders: Five-star Meleek Thomas

Five-star Meleek Thomas is ranked No. 5 in the 2025 Rivals150.

7/3/24
 • Rob Cassidy
Big East Offer For 2026 Point Guard

Big East Offer For 2026 Point Guard

A 6-foot-3 Class of 2026 point guard with slick handle, a purity of vision is a cerebral play-maker with a three-level

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6/21/24
 • Zach Smart
Kentucky and the New 2025 Rankings

Kentucky and the New 2025 Rankings

Kentucky has several players that have been offered by the new and old staff inside Rivals new 2025 Top-150.

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6/12/24
 • David Sisk
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

The rankings for 2025 and 2026 are being updated this week, starting off today with 2025's Five-Star Countdown.

6/11/24
 • Rob Cassidy
Cassidy Awards: 2024 Pangos All-American Camp

Cassidy Awards: 2024 Pangos All-American Camp

Five-star Meleek Thomas earned MVP honors this week at the Pangos All-American Camp.

6/6/24
 • Rob Cassidy
Cassidy's Takeaways: Pangos enters second day of action

Cassidy's Takeaways: Pangos enters second day of action

Five-star Meleek Thomas has a pair of visits scheduled for the month of June.

6/4/24
 • Rob Cassidy
I've Got Five On It: Storylines from the first live period

I've Got Five On It: Storylines from the first live period

Four-star Braylon Mullins added a notable offer from North Carolina over the weekend.

5/22/24
 • Rob Cassidy
Jordan's Takeaways: Nike EYBL in Atlanta

Jordan's Takeaways: Nike EYBL in Atlanta

Four-star Iowa State commit Xzavion Mitchell was one of the stars of Friday's action at the Nike EYBL in Atlanta.

5/4/24
 • Jason Jordan
Five-stars that John Calipari could land at Arkansas

Five-stars that John Calipari could land at Arkansas

Five-star A.J. Dybantsa is the top-ranked prospect in the 2025 Rivals150.

4/10/24
 • Rob Cassidy
Prospect Review: Closing Out In Style

Prospect Review: Closing Out In Style

The high school season has come to a close. Find out how many gold balls UK prospects took home this past week.

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3/24/24
 • David Sisk
2025 Five-Star UConn Basketball target Meleek Thomas gaining traction

2025 Five-Star UConn Basketball target Meleek Thomas gaining traction

Class of 2025 five-star Meleek Thomas is one of UConn's top targets and has been gaining traction.

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3/22/24
 • Zach Smart
Prospect Review: March Madness

Prospect Review: March Madness

The month of March has been very successful for Kentucky Wildcat prospects. Find out the details, inside.

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3/13/24
 • David Sisk
Local five-star set for official visit this weekend

Local five-star set for official visit this weekend

The top recruit on Pitt’s board in the 2025 class will be on campus this weekend for an official visit.

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3/9/24
 • Chris Peak
Kentucky and the new 2025 Top-150 rankings

Kentucky and the new 2025 Top-150 rankings

The new 2025 rankings are out, and there are 11 reasons for Kentucky fans to be interested.

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3/6/24
 • David Sisk
Rivals Rankings Week: Top 10 Countdown for 2025

Rivals Rankings Week: Top 10 Countdown for 2025

It's Rivals Rankings Week, as the 2025 and 2026 Rivals150 will be updated. Today we unveiled the top 10 for 2025.

3/4/24
 • Rob Cassidy
Prospect Review: The Best Time of the Year

Prospect Review: The Best Time of the Year

Big players step up in big games and that is what has happened for UK recruits at the most important time of the year.

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3/4/24
 • David Sisk
I've Got Five On It: Prospects that will be watching the coaching carousel

I've Got Five On It: Prospects that will be watching the coaching carousel

The recruitment of five-star Karter Knox would likely be significantly impacted if Louisville dismisses Kenny Payne.

2/27/24
 • Rob Cassidy
Meleek Thomas' recent visit is a positive for Kentucky

Meleek Thomas' recent visit is a positive for Kentucky

Meleek Thomas recently visited Kentucky, and it wasn't just a case of the five-star looking for something to do.

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2/23/24
 • David Sisk
Prospect Review: Approaching the serious time

Prospect Review: Approaching the serious time

There is plenty to report from the last two weeks when it comes to Kentucky Wildcat basketball prospects.

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2/18/24
 • David Sisk
Prospect Review: More monster numbers from UK prospects

Prospect Review: More monster numbers from UK prospects

There have been several monster performances from UK prospects for us to take in over the past few days.

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2/8/24
 • David Sisk
Top-10 Meleek Thomas visiting Kentucky this weekend

Top-10 Meleek Thomas visiting Kentucky this weekend

Meleek Thomas is the No. 7 ranked player in 2025. He will be taking an official visit to Kentucky this weekend.

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2/1/24
 • David Sisk
Prospect Review: 5,000 points and plenty more

Prospect Review: 5,000 points and plenty more

High school action is hot and heavy, and the last few days in Kentucky has produced news making results.

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1/30/24
 • David Sisk
5-star SG visits Auburn

5-star SG visits Auburn

Auburn hosted 5-star shooting guard Meleek Thomas on an official visit this weekend.

1/14/24
 • Bryan Matthews
Prospect Review: John Calipari's busy recruiting week

Prospect Review: John Calipari's busy recruiting week

There was plenty of recruiting for John Calipari to do last week plus plenty more high school action for us to review.

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1/8/24
 • David Sisk
2025 Mizzou Hoops Hot Board

2025 Mizzou Hoops Hot Board

A look at who the Tigers could be targeting in the 2025 cycle.

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1/1/24
 • Drew King
City of Palms, King of the Bluegrass, and more

City of Palms, King of the Bluegrass, and more

Kentucky Wildcat prospects rose to the occasion in two of the biggest high school events around last week.

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12/26/23
 • David Sisk
New Offer for New Heights Guard

New Offer for New Heights Guard

Following an eruptive summer with the New Heights Lightning on the AAU circuit, Class of 2025 guard Amari Evans

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12/25/23
 • Zach Smart
Decisions, Decisions for 2025 National Recruit

Decisions, Decisions for 2025 National Recruit

As a purified, prolific and innovative scoring threat, Class of 2025 guard and New Heights Lightning product

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12/17/23
 • Zach Smart
Prospect Review: Settling down in December

Prospect Review: Settling down in December

Reviewing a lighter week of action for future and prospective Wildcats.

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12/11/23
 • David Sisk
Prospect Review: The Bluegrass and Beyond

Prospect Review: The Bluegrass and Beyond

Grassroots basketball has become a big business. No matter what part of the year it is, it seems there are always events

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12/4/23
 • David Sisk
Upperclassmen on the Rise

Upperclassmen on the Rise

 A significant number of local recruits, both signed and unsigned, are in the process of leaving a resounding impact as

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11/30/23
 • Zach Smart
Five-star guard Meleek Thomas planning multiple winter visits

Five-star guard Meleek Thomas planning multiple winter visits

Meleek Thomas will tour Auburn, Alabama and Michigan among others.

11/22/23
 • Rob Cassidy
A.J. Dybantsa headlines UK's prospects in new 2025 rankings

A.J. Dybantsa headlines UK's prospects in new 2025 rankings

The new 2025 rankings are out and for the first time UK's offer sheet in the group will include the top-ranked player.

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11/22/23
 • David Sisk
Rutgers Basketball has several 2025 targets in latest Rivals150 rankings

Rutgers Basketball has several 2025 targets in latest Rivals150 rankings

Rutgers Basketball has several top ranked recruits in the latest Rivals150 rankings for the 2025 class.

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11/21/23
 • Richie O'Leary
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

The Rivals150 for the 2025 class is getting a refresh this week, and we started things off with a Five-Star Countdown.

11/20/23
 • Rob Cassidy
I've Got Five On It: Five programs to watch in the 2025 cycle

I've Got Five On It: Five programs to watch in the 2025 cycle

Missouri coach Dennis Gates will try to build on his recruiting momentum with his 2025 class.

11/1/23
 • Rob Cassidy
Highly Coveted New Heights Guard Trims List to 12

Highly Coveted New Heights Guard Trims List to 12

Historically, a highly coveted recruit tends to narrow down a laundry list of high profile suitors to a "Top 5" or a

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9/6/23
 • Zach Smart
Kentucky makes the initial cut for Meleek Thomas

Kentucky makes the initial cut for Meleek Thomas

Kentucky has made the cut of 12 for Meleek Thomas, the fifth-ranked player in the 2025 class.

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9/4/23
 • David Sisk
Guards Galore On NY AAU Circuit

Guards Galore On NY AAU Circuit

New York has long been a traditional breeding ground for guards. On the AAU circuit this summer, New York-based teams

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8/24/23
 • Zach Smart
Ian Jackson is a Summer Classic

Ian Jackson is a Summer Classic

New York City was buzzing last night as the Slam Summer Classic Volume 5 took place at Rucker Park. The Classic

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8/20/23
 • Brian Reichert
UConn Hoops keeping pace with nationally ranked guard recruits

UConn Hoops keeping pace with nationally ranked guard recruits

UConn Basketball continues to be in good standing with the nation's best guard recruits.

7/22/23
 • Zach Smart
Rutgers Basketball Notebook: EYBL Stats Roundup + Recruiting Updates

Rutgers Basketball Notebook: EYBL Stats Roundup + Recruiting Updates

Now that the 2023 AAU basketball season for high school recruits has come to an end, let’s take a look at how Rutgers

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7/15/23
 • Richie O'Leary
TKR POD: Peach Jam recap, Dylan Harper update + new Transfer Portal Name?

TKR POD: Peach Jam recap, Dylan Harper update + new Transfer Portal Name?

The TKR podcast guys are back talking Rutgers Basketball recruiting target's summer stats + latest on Dylan Harper.

7/13/23
 • The Knight Report Podcast
A look back at the biggest AAU week of the year

A look back at the biggest AAU week of the year

The UK coaching staff was busy last week at the big shoe circuit events. Find out what they saw.

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7/10/23
 • David Sisk
UK prospects come up big at the NBPA Top 100 Camp

UK prospects come up big at the NBPA Top 100 Camp

The NBPA Top 100 Camp wrapped up Friday and ten players with Kentucky offers were on hand.

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7/2/23
 • David Sisk
Kentucky's offers in the new 2025 rankings

Kentucky's offers in the new 2025 rankings

Rivals new 2025 rankings are out, and all eight players who hold UK offers are high up on the list.

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6/25/23
 • David Sisk
Unique 2025 options surface for Rutgers Basketball

Unique 2025 options surface for Rutgers Basketball

Rutgers continues to recruit the best available talent at every position and that continues to be the case in 2025.

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6/25/23
 • Zach Smart
Rutgers Basketball throws hat in the ring for 2025 five-star Meleek Thomas

Rutgers Basketball throws hat in the ring for 2025 five-star Meleek Thomas

Class of 2025 guard Meleek Thomas earned a new offer from Rutgers as Scarlet Knights hope to land another five-star.

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6/19/23
 • Zach Smart
Rutgers Basketball Notebook: Latest on Portal + High School recruiting

Rutgers Basketball Notebook: Latest on Portal + High School recruiting

Rutgers Basketball is very active on the recruiting trail, looking into additions to next year's roster and beyond.

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6/16/23
 • Richie O'Leary
Tracking which 2025 prospects heard from Penn State Basketball

Tracking which 2025 prospects heard from Penn State Basketball

Tracking all the class of 2025 prospects that the Penn State Basketball staff reached out to so far.

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6/16/23
 • Richie O'Leary
Meleek Thomas says he feels the love and support from Kentucky's coaches

Meleek Thomas says he feels the love and support from Kentucky's coaches

Meleek Thomas has seen his game grow this spring as well as his relationship with Kentucky's coaches.

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6/5/23
 • David Sisk
Top Storylines Heading Into Memphis EYBL Weekend

Top Storylines Heading Into Memphis EYBL Weekend

THI will be in Memphis this weekend for the final EYBL spring session, and plenty of things will have our attention.

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5/25/23
 • David Sisk
Underclassmen Prosper On AAU Circuit

Underclassmen Prosper On AAU Circuit

New York City and the Metro area possesses a rising senior class which is among the best in recent memory and arguably

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5/18/23
 • Zach Smart
2025 Players Without UNC Offers That Have Stood Out This Spring

2025 Players Without UNC Offers That Have Stood Out This Spring

The 2025 class is loaded. There are several players in the group who have stuck out to us this spring.

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5/16/23
 • David Sisk
New (Yorker) Commitments + Offers

New (Yorker) Commitments + Offers

While a pair of local kids each found a new hardwood home as they open up the next chapters of their careers, several

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5/16/23
 • Zach Smart
Checking in on UConn Hoops targets on the AAU Circuit

Checking in on UConn Hoops targets on the AAU Circuit

Checking in to see how several UConn Basketball targets performed on the AAU Circuit this past weekend.

5/16/23
 • Ben Butcher
Jahki Howard talks impressive start, Georgetown interest

Jahki Howard talks impressive start, Georgetown interest

A former five-star, Howard has rededicated himself and is looking like his old self.

5/9/23
 • Rob Cassidy
Five-star Meleek Thomas has some visit destinations in mind

Five-star Meleek Thomas has some visit destinations in mind

UConn, Duke, Kentucky and K-State are among the schools in the thick of the race.

5/5/23
 • Rob Cassidy
Recruiting Rumor Mill: First 2023 live period in the books

Recruiting Rumor Mill: First 2023 live period in the books

Rob Cassidy weighs in with three Futurecasts from the road, including a prediction on Cooper Flagg's landing spot.

5/3/23
 • Rob Cassidy
Checking in to see how several UConn targets performed on the AAU scene

Checking in to see how several UConn targets performed on the AAU scene

The AAU season continued this week as the EYBL traveled to Phoenix and UConn coaches were on hand.

5/2/23
 • Richard O'Leary
Takeaways from the first live period

Takeaways from the first live period

The first live period is in the books. We look at how every player with a Kentucky offer fared.

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5/1/23
 • David Sisk
A look at recent offers for UConn Basketball in the class of 2025

A look at recent offers for UConn Basketball in the class of 2025

Taking a look at several class of 2025 prospects that received new offers from UConn Hoops recently.

5/1/23
 • Ben Butcher
Meleek Thomas sees Kentucky as a path to success

Meleek Thomas sees Kentucky as a path to success

Meleek Thomas played in front of the Kentucky coaches several times last weekend. He got his offer this afternoon.

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4/26/23
 • David Sisk
UConn Basketball Targets in 2024/2025 Classes See Early AAU Impact

UConn Basketball Targets in 2024/2025 Classes See Early AAU Impact

How did UConn Basketball's top prospects perform at the Nike EYBL event this past weekend?

4/24/23
 • Ben Butcher
The EYBL Atlanta Preview

The EYBL Atlanta Preview

The EYBL season kicks off this weekend in Atlanta. CI will be there. Find out who we will be watching.

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4/19/23
 • David Sisk
Cummings, Thomas take over The Pete for an evening

Cummings, Thomas take over The Pete for an evening

Pitt commit Brandin Cummings and five-star Maleek Thomas shine on the Panthers' home floor.

3/4/23
 • Jim Hammett
Updated Rivals150 Rankings: Where Indiana basketball 2025 targets landed

Updated Rivals150 Rankings: Where Indiana basketball 2025 targets landed

Where the Indiana basketball targets landed in the updated Rivals150 class of 2025 rankings.

1/19/23
 • Alec Lasley
Selected Pangos East Players Pt. 1

Selected Pangos East Players Pt. 1

When Dino T.. and his team head to the Philadelphia for Pangos East, best believe they are bringing opportunity.  How

11/4/22
 • Ron Bailey
Calipari checks on five-stars from Pittsburgh

Calipari checks on five-stars from Pittsburgh

John Calipari was in Pittsburgh last week to see Alier Maluk and Meleek Thomas.

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10/24/22
 • David Sisk
One-on-one with five-star guard Meleek Thomas

One-on-one with five-star guard Meleek Thomas

Meleek Thomas, a 2025 guard, talks Duke, Penn State, Pitt, Indiana and Kansas State

10/19/22
 • Krysten Peek
Five-Star Guard Meleek Thomas talks early offers, Penn State interest

Five-Star Guard Meleek Thomas talks early offers, Penn State interest

Krysten Peek chats with the up-and-coming five-star guard Meleek Thomas out of Pittsburgh.

10/17/22
 • Rivals Video
Lincoln Park sophomore checks out Pitt

Lincoln Park sophomore checks out Pitt

2025 guard Meleek Thomas is already gaining a lot of national exposure, and Pitt is prioritizing him.

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8/9/22
 • Houston Wilson
Graf Awards: Crossroads Elite Invitational

Graf Awards: Crossroads Elite Invitational

Four-star Yves Missi made his case for a fifth-star over the weekend at the Crossroads Elite Invitational.

6/14/22
 • Travis Graf