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Illini Team Camp Review

Illini Team Camp Review

Newest Illinois commitment Jalen James of Chicago Hope Academy was among the recruits attending the Illinois Team Camp on Wednesday

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6/24/11
 • Brad Sturdy
PG Jalen James talks recruiting

PG Jalen James talks recruiting

Jalen James, a 2013 point guard from Chicago Hope Academy, talks recruiting after visiting the University of Illinois.

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6/16/11
 • Doug Bucshon
Best of the Big Ten newcomers

Best of the Big Ten newcomers

Ohio State is the Big Ten's lone representative in the top 10 rankings for the 2011 class. The Buckeyes, led by forward Sam Thompson, headline a 2011

6/13/11
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
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
All-American Classic review

All-American Classic review

One of this spring's most intriguing "All-American" games - due in large part to the inclusion of juniors and seniors in the game - is the Gazelle G

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4/4/11
 • Eric Bossi
Ask the experts: Top overachievers

Ask the experts: Top overachievers

Rivals.com basketball recruiting analysts Jerry Meyer and Eric Bossi weigh in on four current topics. Among this week's topics are the schools that ov

2/22/11
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Meyers mailbag: Illinis future

Meyers mailbag: Illinis future

Illinois will need some of the freshmen from its No. 11 recruiting class to make an impact next year, according to Rivals.com's Jerry Meyer. Among tho

2/11/11
 • Jerry Meyer
Big Ten could use more beef

Big Ten could use more beef

Ohio State is the Big Ten's lone representative in the top 10 rankings for the 2011 class. The Buckeyes, led by forward Sam Thompson, headline a 2011

11/26/10
 • Eric Bossi
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
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
Meyers Mailbag: Vols recruiting on hold

Meyers Mailbag: Vols recruiting on hold

Is the controversy concerning Bruce Pearl and Tennessee going to put their recruiting efforts on hold this fall? Does Duke have the potential of chall

9/16/10
 • Jerry Meyer
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
Meyer Mailbag: Better Kentucky class

Meyer Mailbag: Better Kentucky class

John Wall led a powerful 2009 class for Kentucky, but is the Wildcats' 2010 class even better? National Recruiting Analyst Jerry Meyer addresses that

5/22/10
 • Jerry Meyer
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
Whispers: ACC still in play for Noreen

Whispers: ACC still in play for Noreen

When Kevin Noreen decided not to play for Boston College, his hopes of playing in the ACC took a bit of a hit as well. However, there is a chance Nore

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5/18/10
 • Jerry Meyer
Houston Nike Elite YBL eye-catchers

Houston Nike Elite YBL eye-catchers

It's impossible to watch all the games at an event like the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League in Houston. But there were plenty of 2011 prospects tha

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5/17/10
 • Jerry Meyer
Henry strong again at EYBL

Henry strong again at EYBL

HOUSTON, Texas- The second session of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League came to an end on Sunday, and once again Illinois commitment Mycheal Henr

5/17/10
 • Jerry Meyer
Carter-Williams impresses at EYBL

Carter-Williams impresses at EYBL

Several of the marquee prospects in the 2011 class struggled on Friday night at the second session of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League. Syracus

5/15/10
 • Jerry Meyer
Illinois lands Chicago wing

Illinois lands Chicago wing

Over the past few years, Bruce Weber and his staff at Illinois have made a concerted effort to lock down their borders. With Nnanna Egwu and Tracy Abr

5/10/10
 • Eric Bossi
Illini land forward

Illini land forward

2011 forward <strong>Mycheal Henry</strong> of Chicago Orr High School ended his recruiting on Monday, committing to Bruce Weber and the Illinois Figh

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5/10/10
 • Doug Bucshon
Bill Hensley Memorial Run ‘N Slam: Day Two

Bill Hensley Memorial Run ‘N Slam: Day Two

One of the longest days of the year every spring on the AAU circuit is Saturday at the Spiece Fieldhouse. With games going on for 14 consecutive hours

5/2/10
 • Brian Snow
Many tournaments highlight weekend

Many tournaments highlight weekend

One of the drawbacks of April being closed to college coaches is that multiple tournaments have popped up and spread out the talent all around the cou

4/22/10
 • Brian Snow
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
Henry enjoys Illini experience

Henry enjoys Illini experience

Despite witnessing a loss to Minnesota, 6-foot-6, 205-pound forward <strong>Mycheal Henry</strong> came away from his weekend visit to Illinois impres

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2/28/10
 • Ryan Snyder
Moore taking the lead for Henry

Moore taking the lead for Henry

Led by the recruiting efforts of assistant coach Howard Moore, the Wisconsin men's basketball team continues to hit the state of Illinois hard in an e

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2/28/10
 • Jon McNamara