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NBA Finals: A look back at the recruitments of Lakers players

NBA Finals: A look back at the recruitments of Lakers players

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was a five-star prospect and a bright spot in the Mark Fox era at Georgia.

9/30/20
 • Rob Cassidy
All-Decade: Dynamic duos

All-Decade: Dynamic duos

Here's a year-by-year look at how the top duos in each class fared.

11/20/19
 • Eric Bossi
Top 10 classes of one-and-done era

Top 10 classes of one-and-done era

John Calipari has dominated the one-and-done era of recruiting. How many UK teams rank among the top 10 classes of the era.

11/25/15
 • Eric Bossi
Class of 2014: Five-star risk factors

Class of 2014: Five-star risk factors

Stanley Johnson seems like a safe bet, but no one is a sure thing. Check out the risk factors for each of the 2014 five-stars.

4/24/14
 • Eric Bossi
McDonalds AA Game: Best of the West

McDonalds AA Game: Best of the West

Rivals.com analyst Jerry Meyer discusses the rising and falling among the West squad members, including Anthony Bennett, after McDonald's All-American

3/29/12
 • Jerry Meyer
Kreul Classic: Challenge teams announced

Kreul Classic: Challenge teams announced

the 2011 Kreul Classic national tournament will include a high profile, four-team pool challenge during its 22nd annual competition this December 16th

9/30/11
 • Press Release
Name change to Kidd-Gilchrist honors Cats uncle

Name change to Kidd-Gilchrist honors Cats uncle

Mike Kidd-Gilchrist legally changed his last name to honor the memory of his late uncle.

7/8/11
 • Steve Jones
Meyers mailbag: Breaking down Gilchrist

Meyers mailbag: Breaking down Gilchrist

Who does Mike Gilchrist compare to in the NBA? Can anyone pull Jarnell Stokes away from Memphis? These questions and more are addressed in this week's

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6/16/11
 • Jerry Meyer
Meyers mailbag: Daniels pulls shocker

Meyers mailbag: Daniels pulls shocker

DeAndre Daniels picking UConn was fittingly an unexpected ending to a bizarre recruitment. Rivals.com analyst Jerry Meyer discusses that and more in t

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6/8/11
 • Jerry Meyer
Kentucky class on top in strong SEC

Kentucky class on top in strong SEC

The SEC is the top 2011 recruiting conference with seven teams in the top 30 national team rankings. Kentucky once again has the top recruiting class

6/6/11
 • Jerry Meyer
Conference rankings: SEC tops for new talent

Conference rankings: SEC tops for new talent

The SEC was the recruiting winner of the conferences in 2011. John Calipari's group of future Wildcats leads seven teams from the conference that rank

5/31/11
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Ask the experts: Final thoughts on 2011

Ask the experts: Final thoughts on 2011

In this week's Ask the Experts, Rivals.com analysts Jerry Meyer and Eric Bossi discuss their closing thoughts on the 2011 class after releasing those

5/5/11
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
UK, Duke atop team rankings

UK, Duke atop team rankings

For the third year in a row, John Calipari's Wildcats have put together the nation's top recruiting class. Duke, St. John's, Arizona and North Carolin

4/28/11
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Cats highly ranked in final Rivals150

Cats highly ranked in final Rivals150

Anthony Davis is among three UK signees in the top five; all four are in the top 22.

4/27/11
 • Steve Jones
Rivers retains top spot in Rivals150

Rivers retains top spot in Rivals150

Three prospects made a run for the No. 1 ranking, but Austin Rivers holds onto the top spot in the final edition of the Rivals150 for the 2011 class.

4/27/11
 • Jerry Meyer
Ask the experts: Time to step up

Ask the experts: Time to step up

Rivals.com basketball recruiting analysts Jerry Meyer and Eric Bossi weigh in on four current topics, including the sudden wave of recruits flocking t

4/21/11
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Photo Gallery: 2011 Jordan Brand Classic

Photo Gallery: 2011 Jordan Brand Classic

Getty Images photos of Mike Gilchrist and his fellow UK signees.

4/17/11
 • CatsIllustrated.com
UK recruits in Saturdays Jordan Brand game

UK recruits in Saturdays Jordan Brand game

Marquis Teague and his fellow UK signees will play in Saturday's Jordan Brand Classic.

4/16/11
 • CatsIllustrated.com
Photo Gallery: Nike Hoop Summit

Photo Gallery: Nike Hoop Summit

Mike Gilchrist and the U.S. team defeated the World Team in Saturday's game.

4/10/11
 • Associated Press photos
Meyers Mailbag: Ranking Purvis

Meyers Mailbag: Ranking Purvis

How does former 2013 elite guard Rodney Purvis stack up in the 2012 class? How does DeAndre Daniels compare with Baylor recruit Quincy Miller and UCon

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4/8/11
 • Jerry Meyer
Kentucky awaits draft decisions, but set to reload

Kentucky awaits draft decisions, but set to reload

Marquis Teague and his fellow incoming UK freshmen could take the Cats far again.

4/6/11
 • Steve Megargee
Missed opportunities doom Wildcats

Missed opportunities doom Wildcats

A big first-half hole and too much energy expended digging out of it left the Wildcats one game short of the ultimate goal.

4/3/11
 • Gerry Ahern
Meyers Mailbag: Daniels future

Meyers Mailbag: Daniels future

DeAndre Daniels is back in the news with a visit scheduled to Duke. Where does he eventually end up? Is Quinn Cook ready to take over the point guard

4/1/11
 • Jerry Meyer
McDonalds AA Game top performances

McDonalds AA Game top performances

Mike Gilchrist and James McAdoo had tremendous performances in the McDonald's All American Game, and were named Co-MVPs. But the efficient all-around

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3/31/11
 • Jerry Meyer
UK recruits show range of skills at McDs game

UK recruits show range of skills at McDs game

CHICAGO - Mike Gilchrist and Marquis Teague represented UK on Wednesday.

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3/31/11
 • Steve Jones
Gilchrist, McAdoo lead East to win

Gilchrist, McAdoo lead East to win

After three days of practice, the East and West finally met on national television. In front of the largest ever McDonald's All-American Game crowd of

3/31/11
 • Eric Bossi
McDonalds week feels like home for Davis

McDonalds week feels like home for Davis

CHICAGO - Anthony Davis is excited to play in front of his hometown.

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3/30/11
 • Steve Jones
McDonalds Q  A with Wiltjer

McDonalds Q A with Wiltjer

CHICAGO - Kyle Wiltjer talks about the current and future Cats.

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3/30/11
 • Steve Jones
Ask the experts: McDonalds thoughts

Ask the experts: McDonalds thoughts

This week's Ask the Experts is focused entirely on Wednesday's McDonald's All-American game and the practices that have led to it. Rivals.com basketba

3/30/11
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
With personal losses in mind, Gilchrist wins

With personal losses in mind, Gilchrist wins

CHICAGO - Mike Gilchrist plays hard to honor members of his family.

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3/29/11
 • Steve Jones
What we learned: East squad edition

What we learned: East squad edition

All that's left of McDonald's week is for the East and West squads to hit the floor of a near sold-out United Center on Wednesday night. After three d

3/29/11
 • Eric Bossi
What we learned: West squad edition

What we learned: West squad edition

There are rarely any significant revelations that come out of the McDonald's All-American Game practices. Final insights on prospects are gathered, ho

3/29/11
 • Jerry Meyer
McDs week helps Teague learn about future Cats

McDs week helps Teague learn about future Cats

CHICAGO - Marquis Teague has bonded with his future teammates this week.

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3/29/11
 • Steve Jones
Big man Wiltjer wins McDonalds 3-point contest

Big man Wiltjer wins McDonalds 3-point contest

CHICAGO - Kyle Wiltjer took home the title at the Powerade JamFest.

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3/28/11
 • Steve Jones
McDs East breakdown: Day 2

McDs East breakdown: Day 2

Going into McDonald's All-American Game practice week, shooting was considered the strength of the East squad. What wasn't expected is that Mike Gilch

3/28/11
 • Jerry Meyer
McDs East team breakdown

McDs East team breakdown

The 2011 McDonald's All-American Game festivities got rolling on Sunday afternoon. Players from the East and West gathered at the Attack Athletics fac

3/27/11
 • Eric Bossi
McDs game offers plenty of intrigue

McDs game offers plenty of intrigue

The nation's top high school basketball players will arrive in Chicago on Saturday for the 2011 McDonald's All-American game, with practices beginning

3/25/11
 • Eric Bossi
Top 10: Interior scorers

Top 10: Interior scorers

Each week, Rivals.com recruiting analysts Jerry Meyer and Eric Bossi break down the top 10 in a different category. This week, they take a look at the

3/7/11
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Meyers mailbag: Stokes is strong

Meyers mailbag: Stokes is strong

Can Michigan coach John Beilein recruit top 50 players? Does he need that talent level to win a Big Ten championship? Rivals.com analyst Jerry Meyer t

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3/4/11
 • Jerry Meyer
Top 10: Perimeter defenders

Top 10: Perimeter defenders

Each week, Rivals.com recruiting analysts Jerry Meyer and Eric Bossi break down the top 10 in a different category. This week's top 10: perimeter defe

2/21/11
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Meyers Mailbag: Marylands future

Meyers Mailbag: Marylands future

Will Gary Williams and Maryland ever attract the type five-star talent that is on other ACC rosters? How many of the prospects in Kentucky's No. 1 ran

2/18/11
 • Jerry Meyer
Three UK signees among 5 Naismith finalists

Three UK signees among 5 Naismith finalists

Marquis Teague, Anthony Davis and Mike Gilchrist are up for the national honor.

2/17/11
 • CatsIllustrated.com
Four UK signees to play in Jordan game

Four UK signees to play in Jordan game

Anthony Davis and UK's other 2011 signees will play in the Jordan Brand Classic.

2/15/11
 • CatsIllustrated.com
Closer look at McDonalds AA rosters

Closer look at McDonalds AA rosters

The McDonald's All-American squads were announced on Thursday. Twenty-four of the top prospects in the country, including No. 1-ranked Austin Rivers,

2/11/11
 • Jerry Meyer
Future Cats named McDs All-Americans

Future Cats named McDs All-Americans

Mike Gilchrist is among four UK men's signees in the McDonald's All-American game.

2/10/11
 • Matt May
Meyers Mailbag: Rivers safe at No. 1

Meyers Mailbag: Rivers safe at No. 1

Is Austin Rivers secure at No. 1 in the Rivals150 or will there be a shakeup at the top? How does Kentucky signee Marquis Teague compare to Duke's Kyr

1/23/11
 • Jerry Meyer
Eye-catchers: Hoophall Classic

Eye-catchers: Hoophall Classic

Rivals.com analyst Jerry Meyer spent last weekend at the Spalding Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass. Meyer lists his top "Eye-Catchers" from the

1/21/11
 • Jerry Meyer
Hoophall Classic: Another win for Gilchrist

Hoophall Classic: Another win for Gilchrist

A couple of top five wing prospects went to battle Monday at the Spalding Hoophall Classic. Both Mike Gilchrist and Shabazz Muhammad had impressive o

1/17/11
 • Jerry Meyer
Top 10 passers in 2011 class

Top 10 passers in 2011 class

Each week, Rivals.com recruiting analysts will break down the top 10 in a different category. We look at the best passers in the 2011 class this week

12/27/10
 • Eric Bossi
Ask the experts: Stars match hype

Ask the experts: Stars match hype

Rivals.com analysts Jerry Meyer and Eric Bossi say the top prospects are proving worthy of their lofty billing so far in the early-season tournaments.

12/25/10
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Meyers Mailbag: Will Lacey land five stars

Meyers Mailbag: Will Lacey land five stars

Trevor Lacey is having another tremendous high school season. What are the chances of him ending up a five-star prospect in the final Rivals150? Is Ka

12/24/10
 • Jerry Meyer
City of Palms Classic eye-catchers

City of Palms Classic eye-catchers

Rivals.com took in the bulk of the City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, Fla., where Mike Gilchrist help lead his Elizabeth (N.J.) St. Patrick squad to

12/23/10
 • Jerry Meyer
City of Palms: Gilchrists turn to shine

City of Palms: Gilchrists turn to shine

After Austin Rivers stole the show on Monday night, Mike Gilchrist took the court by storm on Tuesday night, pushing Elizabeth (N.J.) St. Patrick into

12/21/10
 • Jerry Meyer
Gordon shines brightest

Gordon shines brightest

There were a number of impressive performances during the final three games of Saturday night's action at the City of Palms Classic, but none matched

12/19/10
 • Jerry Meyer
Ask the experts: Coach K, Oregon and more

Ask the experts: Coach K, Oregon and more

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski has proven through the years how much reach his program has on the recruiting trail. Rivals.com basketball recruiting analy

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12/15/10
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Whispers: Duke looking in Houston

Whispers: Duke looking in Houston

Houston Strake Jesuit shooting guard Rasheed Sulaimon received a phone call from Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski on Sunday. A visit from Duke's head man is

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12/14/10
 • Jerry Meyer
Top 10: Motors in 2011 class

Top 10: Motors in 2011 class

Each week, Rivals.com recruiting analysts break down the top 10 in a different category. This week's top 10: best non-stop motors in the 2011 class. A

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12/10/10
 • Jerry Meyer
UK class on top in strong SEC

UK class on top in strong SEC

The SEC is the top 2011 recruiting conference with nine teams in the top 30 national team rankings. Kentucky once again has the top recruiting class i

11/22/10
 • Jerry Meyer
Early signing period: League rankings

Early signing period: League rankings

The SEC was the winner of the conferences during the early signing period. John Calipari's group of future Wildcats leads seven teams from the confere

11/17/10
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Calipari: New recruits have team goals in mind

Calipari: New recruits have team goals in mind

John Calipari said that he likes that his newest superstar recruits seem eager to be part of a terrific team in college.

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11/11/10
 • Steve Jones
Calipari inks 4 5-star commitments

Calipari inks 4 5-star commitments

John Calipari officially signed four five-star prospects for the 2011 class.

11/10/10
 • Steve Jones
UKs four 5-star commitments to sign Wednesday

UKs four 5-star commitments to sign Wednesday

Mike Gilchrist and UK's other five-star commitments will officially sign on Wednesday.

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11/9/10
 • Steve Jones
Hoophall Classic Teams Unveiled

Hoophall Classic Teams Unveiled

SPRINGFIELD, MA - The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the high school teams for its 10th annual <i>Spalding Hoophall Classic</i>,

10/26/10
 • Press Release
Weekend Warriors: Madness arrives

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

10/15/10
 • Eric Bossi
New No. 1 in 2011 Rivals150

New No. 1 in 2011 Rivals150

The summer of 2010 turned out to be a summer of change. Nike unveiled its EYBL concept to success, the Big Time/Reebok Summer Championships were gone

8/24/10
 • Eric Bossi
Anthony Davis makes the call for Kentucky

Anthony Davis makes the call for Kentucky

No matter how you slice it, John Calipari and his staff at Kentucky are on one of the most ridiculous recruiting rolls of all time. After landing phen

8/13/10
 • Eric Bossi
Who should be No. 1 in 2011 class

Who should be No. 1 in 2011 class

The primary post-summer question concerning the class of 2011 is who is the top prospect in the class. Small forward Mike Gilchrist of Elizabeth (N.J.

8/4/10
 • Jerry Meyer
AAU Super Showcase

AAU Super Showcase

The AAU 17-under Boys Basketball Super Showcase Presented by Champion® begins this Saturday, July 24 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, for ama

7/23/10
 • Press Release
Peach Jam recap

Peach Jam recap

Behind the leadership of Duke commitment Michael Gbinije and strong play from his supporting cast Team Takeover took home the championship of the inau

7/16/10
 • Jerry Meyer
Gilchrist, Miller are 1-2 in Rivals150; Teague 5th

Gilchrist, Miller are 1-2 in Rivals150; Teague 5th

UK commitment Mike Gilchrist is still the nation's No. 1 prospect in the new Rivals150, but a top UK target, forward Quincy Miller, leaped to No. 2 an

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7/1/10
 • Steve Jones
Six stand out in updated Rivals150 for 2011

Six stand out in updated Rivals150 for 2011

Mike Gilchrist continues to hold onto the top spot in the Rivals150 for the Class of 2011. However, he is being challenged aggressively for the top sp

7/1/10
 • Eric Bossi
New York Gets Ready To Rumble

New York Gets Ready To Rumble

<i>NYCHoops.net</i> spoke exclusively to Jim Hart, the <i>Rumble in the Bronx</i> Tournament director with regard to this year's talent. Hart said qui

6/10/10
 • Maurice Wingate
Nike EYBL Top 15 Rankings

Nike EYBL Top 15 Rankings

The Nike EYBL event at the HAX in Hawthorne from May 19-21 proved to be one of the premier events of the spring and early summer recruiting season. It

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6/3/10
 • Bob Jacoby
Nike EYBL Session 3 eye-catchers

Nike EYBL Session 3 eye-catchers

The third session of the Nike EYBL held in Hawthorne, Calif., had its share of elite talent, including No. 1-ranked prospect Mike Gilchrist. We take a

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6/2/10
 • Eric Bossi
Gilchrist talks about being No. 1

Gilchrist talks about being No. 1

He's been profiled by major media organizations and even has his own Wikipedia page but Mike Gilchrist, the top-rated player by Rivals.com in the 2011

5/31/10
 • Adam Gorney
Nike EYBL Sunday recap

Nike EYBL Sunday recap

Sunday at the Nike's third session of the EYBL in the HAX facility just outside of LAX airport was one of the most intense days of basketball the circ

5/31/10
 • Eric Bossi
Top two juniors committed to Kentucky

Top two juniors committed to Kentucky

A year ago, it looked as if Mike Gilchrist had a such a tight grip on the top ranking for the class of 2011 that he would never face any serious chall

5/20/10
 • Rivals.com
Carson has huge Spring

Carson has huge Spring

Not only does Jahii Carson (Mesa, Ariz.) have a 42 ½ inch vertical on the basketball court, he has plenty of business off the court in planning for a

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5/10/10
 • Chad Groth
Hoya Targets Abound at Baltimore Elite Invitational

Hoya Targets Abound at Baltimore Elite Invitational

Rakeem Christmas and many other Georgetown recruiting targets will step between the lines during the Second Annual Baltimore Elite Invitational. Of c

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5/3/10
 • Ron Bailey
Three tournaments dominate weekend landscape

Three tournaments dominate weekend landscape

After a big opening weekend on the AAU circuit, Friday brings the start of another round of impressive action. Though there isn't one dominant tournam

4/16/10
 • Brian Snow
Boo Williams Review - Part II

Boo Williams Review - Part II

In our Boo Williams Review Part I we analyzed how Boo's team and many of the players from the Commonwealth and in particular the talent laden '757' ar

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4/15/10
 • Matthew Hatfield
Meyers Mailbag: Miller in UKs future

Meyers Mailbag: Miller in UKs future

How will the heavy turnover at Kentucky affect the program's scholarship numbers? How does Mike Gilchrist's commitment impact fellow elite forward Qui

4/15/10
 • Jerry Meyer
Knight, Gilchrist highlight Cats one-day haul

Knight, Gilchrist highlight Cats one-day haul

It turned out to be a nice day's work on Wednesday for the Kentucky Wildcats, who got commitments from the nation's top-ranked senior, Brandon Knight,

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4/14/10
 • Steve Jones
Knight and others off the board

Knight and others off the board

Now there are only two elite point guards in the class of 2010 who have not decided on a school. Brandon Knight of Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) Pine Crest H

4/14/10
 • Jerry Meyer
Top-ranked Knight, Gilchrist to pick schools Wednesday

Top-ranked Knight, Gilchrist to pick schools Wednesday

The nation's No. 1 senior, point guard Brandon Knight, and the top player in 2011, forward Mike Gilchrist, will announce their college decisions on ES

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4/13/10
 • Steve Jones
Boo Williams Invitational top performers

Boo Williams Invitational top performers

There was some outstanding guard play at the Boo Williams Invitational over the weekend. Spiece Indy Heat point guard Marquis Teague was unguardable t

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4/12/10
 • Jerry Meyer
Beal sensational at Boo

Beal sensational at Boo

A handful of elite prospects are playing in the Boo Williams Invitational. One of those elite prospects, Bradley Beal of the St. Louis Eagles has est

4/11/10
 • Jerry Meyer
Boo Williams: Day Two

Boo Williams: Day Two

There was never a doubt coming into the Boo Williams tournament that Marquis Teague was an elite level player, but now he is putting any concerns abou

4/11/10
 • Brian Snow
Marquee performance by Teague

Marquee performance by Teague

HAMPTON, Va.- The Boo Williams Invitational signals the beginning of the travel team circuit, and the top point guard in the country Marquis Teague ki

4/10/10
 • Jerry Meyer
AAU season tips off in high gear

AAU season tips off in high gear

For the first time all summer AAU teams will be out in full force. Though there have been some tournaments over the past few weeks, this weekend marks

4/8/10
 • Brian Snow
Hoops Showcase at Nike Extravaganza

Hoops Showcase at Nike Extravaganza

The annual NIKE Extravaganza was held at Mater Dei on Friday and Saturday. BruinBlitz.com attended the Saturday evening session of this outstanding ev

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2/9/10
 • Max Epstein
Nash a force in Dallas Lincoln win

Nash a force in Dallas Lincoln win

For a half, Dallas (Texas) Lincoln High School's LeBryan Nash was a one-man wrecking crew. His first-half dominance against Dallas (Texas) Woodrow Wil

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1/29/10
 • Damon Sayles
Whispers: Interest in Mayo picks up

Whispers: Interest in Mayo picks up

It is hard to imagine that the younger brother of O.J. Mayo could fly under the radar going into his senior season, but that is exactly what has happe

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1/19/10
 • Jerry Meyer
Meyers Mailbag: Can UK land 2011s top three

Meyers Mailbag: Can UK land 2011s top three

Could John Calipari bring the top three prospects in the class of 2011 to Kentucky? Why isn't high-scoring wing J.T. Terrell ranked higher? Is it an i

12/17/09
 • Jerry Meyer
Meyers Mailbag: How good is the Memphis class

Meyers Mailbag: How good is the Memphis class

So if first-year Memphis coach Josh Pastner's 2010 recruiting class is tops in the country, how well does it stack up with the top recruiting classes

11/20/09
 • Jerry Meyer
Gilchrist takes in Madness

Gilchrist takes in Madness

The top-rated player in the basketball Class of 2011 was among the guest list for Friday's "Big Blue Madness" at Rupp Arena, and according to his mo

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10/18/09
 • Jeff Drummond
Meyers Mailbag: Knight behind previous No. 1s

Meyers Mailbag: Knight behind previous No. 1s

How would Brandon Knight rank with some of the top prospects from recent years? Michigan State and N.C. State fans are curious where their potential 2

10/16/09
 • Jerry Meyer
Madness Lineup

Madness Lineup

If it's possible to do such a thing, Kentucky has toned down its version of Midnight Madness in recent years. But if ever there was a call for a retur

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10/16/09
 • Jeff Drummond
Whispers: Turners recruitment takes shape

Whispers: Turners recruitment takes shape

The recruitment of 2011 four-star point guard Josiah Turner is beginning to take shape. After a summer decommitment from Arizona State, Turner has sev

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10/13/09
 • Jerry Meyer
Meyers Mailbag: Poole a big get for UK

Meyers Mailbag: Poole a big get for UK

Stacey Poole recently became the first recruit in the 2010 class for Kentucky, and fans want to know why Rivals.com is higher on him than other recrui

9/25/09
 • Jerry Meyer