Scoochie Drawing a Buzz in the Recruiting World
What a difference a year makes! Dayshon Smith has gone from unrecruited to one of the most coveted point guards in the class of 2013 at the mid-major
Brooklyn Ballers Top NJ Playaz
Sometimes you get a really interesting matchup during divisional play of the iS8/Nike, while other times you get a mismatch. The game between the Broo
UK back on top of team rankings
By adding the nation's No. 2-ranked player, John Calipari and his staff made the jump from No. 3 to No. 1 in the team recruiting rankings. We break do
Hoophall: Noel blocks Brewster stars
In the marquee matchup of the day at the Spalding Hoophall Classic, Tilton (N.H.) Tilton School big man Nerlens Noel was a one-man wrecking crew and m
B.A.B. Invitational MLK Weekend
Big Apple Basketball will host the 9th Annual <i>Big Apple Basketball Invitational</i> on Saturday, January 14 and Monday, January 16, 2012 at Baruch
Cougars lead non-BCS conference teams
Houston has pumped out ridiculous amounts of talent, but it's been awhile since the city's best talent has chosen to remain home. Until Danuel House a
Future of Xavier on display at showcase
A talented quartet of Xavier signees, including point guard Semaj Christon, showcased their game Saturday at the National Prep Showcase in Connecticut
Early signing period: News of opening day
There won't be any signing day activities for Amile Jefferson. But, the nation's No. 36-ranked player is getting close to making his decision. We have
Playaz Club win 5th iS8/Nike title
The Playaz Srs faced off against the Panthers in the finals of the 2011 <i>iS8/Nike Fall Tip-off Classic</i>. They didn't have a deep bench, but they
Fall visits continue
While this weekend isn't quite as wild as last week's season opening visit weekend, there are still a few schools hosting big groups, including a big
iS8/Nikes Fantastic Four Are Set
SOUTH JAMAICA, NY - Sunday quarterfinals was sizzling at the <i>iS8/Nike Tip-Off Fall Classic</i>. Eight teams were left the top of the 57 team food c
Hoosiers hold at No. 1 in team recruiting rankings
Tom Crean and Indiana hold a tight grip on the top spot in the team recruiting rankings as the Class of 2012 begins its senior year.
1st Annual Franchise Classic
The 1st Annual <i>Franchise Classic</i> high school game is a memorial to the legendary streetball player John "Franchise" Strickland, featuring som
End of Summer Classic Recaps
READING, PA - Hoop Group held their <i>End of Summer Classic</i> basketball tournament at Albright College PA. Here's a brief recap of some of the da
What we learned: Orlando
With Xavier's 2012 class filled up for the most part, the focus was on the 2013 prospects during the Super Showcase and AAU National tournaments in Or
First Annual End of Summer Classic
The Hoop Group is pleased to announce the first annual "<i>End of Summer</i>" grassroots basketball tournament in Reading, PA. The invitation-only
Muhammad knows Vegas spotlight well
Over the years Las Vegas has hosted the largest travel team tournaments in the country. But in the 2012 class, Las Vegas has produced its own star in
Meyers mailbag: Hill plays at high level
The transfer of Tyler Lewis to Oak Hill is one of several questions from readers that Rivals.com analyst Jerry Meyer tackles in this week's mailbag.
Davis commits to Xavier
After getting fans' hopes up this past week at Peach Jam, 2012 target Myles Davis didn't make them wait much longer before announcing that he would be
Jersey shooter picks Xavier
The recruiting process continues to evolve and so does the announcement of player's college choices. Social media has become a more and more popular w
Davis still torn on decision
Myles Davis is still uncertain about when he will make his commitment.
More Hoop Group notes
For most of the day on Friday, Myles Davis struggled mightily with his jumper and was a bit loose with the ball.
Davis Enjoys Visit
Myles Davis is one of Xavier's top targets in 2012. Find out what the talented scorer had to say about his visit to campus this past weekend.
Mason and White excel on national stage
Known locally as a scorer and a slasher, Petersburg's Frank Mason showed his game on the national level at the recent "Jam Session" event in Pittsbu
JamFest review: The Pitt prospects
PantherLair.com basketball analyst Matt Steinbrink has a rundown on Pitt's prospects in the JamFest.
Jam Fest: Anya playing big
Mitch McGary out of the 2012 class made a big impression early in the Jam Fest in Pittsburgh over the weekend, and then 2013 big man Beejay Anya follo
Davis Shines at EYBL
In the 2012 class it's clear that Xavier is looking for a scoring guard. There are plenty of talented options but there's no question about who is the
Stars come out at Boo Williams
The intensity picked up at the Boo Williams Sportsplex for Day 2 of Nike's first EYBL session. The teams picked up the intensity and some of the count
EYBL: Fridays observations
The spring circuit is a time for prospects to emerge, solidify their stock or raise their stock in front of the eyes of the scouts. Montay Brandon too
On the road: National Prep Showcase
Each year the National Prep Showcase serves as an unofficial tipoff for the high school season. The 2010 edition of the NPS got off to a solid start o
Pitt still on SG Davis
As Pitt continues to search for a shooting guard in the class of 2012, a familiar name remains near the top of the wish list.
Is the Metro area curse finally over
Over the last couple of few years, Metropolitan area major D-1 Colleges were unable to secure talent in their own back yards. But has the Grim Reaper
Five-Star Orange White Classic
BREWSTER, NY - Sunday's Orange & White All-Star game capped off a two day weekend at the <i>Five-Star Basketball Camp</i>. Of the one hundred players
NYC Golden Hoops: The Resurrection
Golden Hoops is a grassroots basketball tournament, that was a city favorite from 1980-90's that invited borough-based competition to play in the cit
Taking Summer Basketball To New Heights
Again this year, the spotlight will find its way back to NYC on July 31 at the second annual <i>NYC Summer Classic AAU tournament</i> held at Fordham
Vegas Sunday
LAS VEGAS-Sunday evening at the Fab 48, the Oakland Soldiers led by event MVP Jabari Brown ended a run by the Iowa Barnstormers to claim
Carson hot in Vegas
The second half of the July evaluation period got underway on Thursday with both the Fab 48 and the Adidas Super 64. One of the more impressive prosp
Red Storm Targets: KCC Rundown
CLEVELAND, Ohio-- At the <i>LeBron James Skills Academy</i> and <i>King City Classic</i>, the new St. John's regime is trying to mine from some of the
Rumble in the Bronx eye-catchers
Devonta Abron is very strong and showed that has the explosive athleticism that allows him to finish above the rim with authority at the Rumble in the
Rumble in the Bronx: Night One
Night one of the Rumble in the Bronx went off without a hitch on the campus of Fordham University. While the majority of the teams come from the North
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
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
NJ Playaz Are Kings of NY
It would seem to be a rep priority for the NY Gauchos to win their own tournament, especially one that's entitled, The <i>Kings of New York Classic</i
Four-star Davis high on Virginias 2011 wish list
One of the top offensive players in the 2011 class is Plainfield (N.J.) St. Peter's Prep four-star combo guard Myles Davis. Numerous high-major progra
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
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
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
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
Four-star Davis has significant attention
When it comes to producing talent, the state of New Jersey doesn't take a back seat to many. In the 2011 class one of the best is Myles Davis. The tal
Playaz Jrs. Stun Unique All-Stars @ iS8
The Unique All-Stars' road finally came to an end Saturday afternoon in the <i>iS8/Nike</i> playoffs. The squad received a one-round bye for going 4-0
Stars Come Out for STJ Tip-Off
During Thursday evening's Red Storm Tip-Off, head coach Norm Roberts and the St. John's coaching staff will also be taking care of business. STJ has o
Nike TOC Features HS Showcase
This Saturday at the legendary Goat Park (99th & Amsterdam) in Manhattan, NY, the <i>Nike Tournament of Champions (TOC)</i> there is going to be a Hig
Vegas: Mitchell continues to rise
Former Kansas State commitment Tony Mitchell established himself as a promising four-star prospect at the King City Classic earlier in July. This wee
Reebok Summer Chip Elite 8 Update
LAS VEGAS—California Supreme, Team Detroit, Texas Bluechips Navy and New Jersey's Playaz Basketball club all won quarterfinal games Thursday to advanc
T.O.C.- Hewitt establishes himself
In the most competitive game that we caught on Saturday at the Tournament of Champions, Lenzelle Smith of Rising Stars held off Team Breakdown and a v
NY Panthers Savor iS8/Nike Chip
The NY Panthers (Seniors) stole the <i>iS8/Nike Spring High School Classic</i> chip from the offensively tough New Jersey Playaz Club Sophomores
Playaz Club-Sophs in iS8/Nike Final 4
The highly decorated Playaz Club Sophomore squad used its quick guard play to edge the R.A.I.D.E.R.S. at the iS8/Nike playoffs on Sunday. (Photo: Myle
Sullinger leads way to Boo Championship
Team Final put up a strong fight in the finals of the Boo Williams Invitational, but a monster effort by Jared Sullinger was just too much for the tea