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Comparing Cadeau, Powell and  Jackson to UNC's top-10 of the Rivals Era

Comparing Cadeau, Powell and Jackson to UNC's top-10 of the Rivals Era

UNC has had 14 top ten players commit to UNC in the Rivals era. We look at how Drake Powell and Ian Jackson compare.

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 • David Sisk
Two UNC Commits Make Rivals Top 10 For Class of 2024

Two UNC Commits Make Rivals Top 10 For Class of 2024

Drake Powell and Ian Jackson have the opportunity to give UNC its first pair of top-10 signees in well over a decade.

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 • David Sisk
I've Got Five On It: Looking back at the 2018 class

I've Got Five On It: Looking back at the 2018 class

Five-star R.J. Barrett was the top-ranked prospect in the 2018 class.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: What to make of commitment frenzy

Rivals Roundtable: What to make of commitment frenzy

Players from the class of 2021 are committing at a never-before-seen pace. Is this wise for them?

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Rivals Roundtable: New five-stars, Player of the Year, all-star games

Rivals Roundtable: New five-stars, Player of the Year, all-star games

Will Duke signee D.J. Steward add a fifth star in the coming weeks?

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
McDonald's Nuggets: Situation in Kansas, big visit for Auburn

McDonald's Nuggets: Situation in Kansas, big visit for Auburn

Dan McDonald is back with his weekend primer. He weighs in on Kansas, Auburn's big weekend and more.

 • Dan McDonald
McDonald's Nuggets: Dishing on June recruiting, NBA Draft, more

McDonald's Nuggets: Dishing on June recruiting, NBA Draft, more

Columnist Dan McDonald likes the Atlanta Hawks' draft picks, including De'Andre Hunter.

 • Dan McDonald
Ten takeaways from the adidas Gauntlet in Texas

Ten takeaways from the adidas Gauntlet in Texas

USC commit Evan Mobley showed that he has all the tools to be a defensive star in the NBA.

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 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UNC, Kansas, Baylor, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UNC, Kansas, Baylor, more

What kind of recruiting momentum did Cole Anthony's commitment give North Carolina?

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Stance: Big 12; Sweet 16; hoops players in football pads

Three-Point Stance: Big 12; Sweet 16; hoops players in football pads

Oklahoma gets the early edge in recruiting bragging rights in the Big 12.

 • Mike Farrell
Evans Seven: Contenders that used every avenue to build rosters

Evans Seven: Contenders that used every avenue to build rosters

These seven programs had to reach into their bag of tricks to fill out their title-contending rosters.

 • 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
McDonald's Nuggets: Hot Take,  Prediction, Team of the Week

McDonald's Nuggets: Hot Take, Prediction, Team of the Week

Analyst Dan McDonald also addresses the latest developments with elite 2019 prospect Anthony Edwards.

 • Dan McDonald
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
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
Three-Point Play: Mid-year enrollment, Pac-12, Villanova

Three-Point Play: Mid-year enrollment, Pac-12, Villanova

Corey Evans examines mid-year enrollees, recent Pac-12 struggles and Villanova's struggling freshman.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Fred Hoiberg, Nassir Little, Anthony Edwards

Three-Point Play: Fred Hoiberg, Nassir Little, Anthony Edwards

Eric Bossi looks at a hot name for the 2019 coaching carousel, Nassir Little's start and a quiet five-star visit.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Zion Williamson tops initial freshman tracker

Bossi's Best: Zion Williamson tops initial freshman tracker

It's still early, but here's Eric Bossi's first look at how top freshmen are faring across college basketball.

 • Eric Bossi
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
Wednesday Leftovers: Dishing on UNC, Iowa State, Vernon Carey

Wednesday Leftovers: Dishing on UNC, Iowa State, Vernon Carey

Basketball analyst Corey Evans tackles a handful of questions left over from Twitter Tuesday.

 • Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: Jay Wright, regrets at No. 1 and key remaining 5-stars

Rivals Roundtable: Jay Wright, regrets at No. 1 and key remaining 5-stars

We know Jay Wright knows how to win. Is he an elite recruiter?

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Bossi's Best: Players poised to take big steps as sophomores

Bossi's Best: Players poised to take big steps as sophomores

Garrison Brooks should be a key piece for North Carolina this season.

 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Isaiah Stewart, UNC, Pitt, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Isaiah Stewart, UNC, Pitt, more

Other topics include Lester Quinones and breaking down which class from 2019 to 2022 might have the highest ceiling.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Trickle-down effect, camp battles, transfers

Three-Point Play: Trickle-down effect, camp battles, transfers

Corey Evans dives into the trickle-down effect, the nation's top position battles and three key transfers.

 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Purdue, Ohio State, Iowa State

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Purdue, Ohio State, Iowa State

Corey Evans also addresses Missouri, a trio of Rivals150 prospects and UNC's scholarship situation.

 • Corey Evans
Bahamas product Kai Jones finds time to shine in June

Bahamas product Kai Jones finds time to shine in June

Playing alongside teammate Nassir Little - the nation's second-ranked senior - has helped the forward develop.

 • Corey Evans
NBA Draft: Early look at 2019 lottery picks

NBA Draft: Early look at 2019 lottery picks

Five-star Duke signee R.J. Barrett tops our early look at projected 2019 NBA lottery picks.

 • Eric Bossi
The Deep Three: Arizona, USC and Michigan cruisin' in month of May

The Deep Three: Arizona, USC and Michigan cruisin' in month of May

On the flip side, the ACC and Wake Forest will be glad to put the month in the rear-view mirror.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Who will stand out at next year's NBA Scouting Combine?

Evans Seven: Who will stand out at next year's NBA Scouting Combine?

Here are seven players with a shot to open some eyes at next year's NBA Draft Combine.

 • Corey Evans
Rivals150: Thoughts on the final ranking for the class of 2018

Rivals150: Thoughts on the final ranking for the class of 2018

R.J. Barrett holds on to the top spot, but Nassir Little made a strong case for himself down the stretch.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Rival Views: Can anyone overtake R.J. Barrett atop the Rivals150?

Rival Views: Can anyone overtake R.J. Barrett atop the Rivals150?

Could Nassir Little pass up R.J. Barrett for the top spot in the 2018 Rivals150?

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Duke's class tops rankings as late signing period begins

Duke's class tops rankings as late signing period begins

Duke's 2018 class leads the way, thanks to prospects like R.J. Barrett. Storylines for the late signing period.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Williams shines at JBC, plenty of good point guards left

Starting Five: Williams shines at JBC, plenty of good point guards left

Five-star forward Emmitt Williams went large at the JBC, point guards aplenty and more in the Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Who can knock Villanova off its perch next year?

Evans Seven: Who can knock Villanova off its perch next year?

The Wildcats seem to be built for another run, but these seven teams have a chance to prevent them from another title.

 • Corey Evans
McDonald's AA Game: Ranking the week's top performers

McDonald's AA Game: Ranking the week's top performers

With an abundance of talent on display, North Carolina commit Nassir Little stood out as elite among the elite.

 • Eric Bossi
Five-stars Coby White and Nassir Little dish on EJ Montgomery and UNC

Five-stars Coby White and Nassir Little dish on EJ Montgomery and UNC

Rivals.com caught up with shooting guard Coby White and small forward Nassir Little at the McDonalds All American Game.

 • Krysten Peek
Why you always lying? McDonald's players brush off fibs on recruiting trail

Why you always lying? McDonald's players brush off fibs on recruiting trail

Players dish on some of the things they hear from coaches during recruiting process.

 • Woody Wommack
McDonald's AA Game: Little impresses in narrow West win

McDonald's AA Game: Little impresses in narrow West win

Five-star Nassir Little is making a push for top-three status in the 2018 Rivals150.

 • Eric Bossi and Woody Wommack
McDonald's AA Game: Game night prediction six-pack

McDonald's AA Game: Game night prediction six-pack

National analyst Eric Bossi has a six-pack of predictions for Wednesday night's McDonald's All-American Game.

 • Eric Bossi
McDonald's AA Game: Where the prospects almost committed

McDonald's AA Game: Where the prospects almost committed

Where would Coby White have ended up if he hadn't chosen North Carolina? McDonald All-Americans share their what-ifs.

 • Woody Wommack
McDonald's AA Game: Prospects weigh in on top performers

McDonald's AA Game: Prospects weigh in on top performers

Five-star Nassir Little impressed his peers with his performance leading up to the McDonald's All-American Game.

 • Woody Wommack
McDonald's AA Game: UNC's Little excels at practice; more takeaways

McDonald's AA Game: UNC's Little excels at practice; more takeaways

North Carolina's Nassir Little appears ready to compete as hard as possible this week.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: McDonald's All-American week is here

Starting Five: McDonald's All-American week is here

High school basketball's biggest event is going down this week as the McDonald's All-American Game tips off.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Arizona fallout, emerging players

Rivals Roundtable: Arizona fallout, emerging players

The Rivals.com analyst team examines the Arizona fallout, identifies players that could emerge in March and more.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Rivals Roundtable: A look at Louisville; 2018 title favorites

Rivals Roundtable: A look at Louisville; 2018 title favorites

Another topic on the table: Which seniors need to produce right away as freshmen in college?

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Twitter Tuesday: Nebraska, E.J. Liddell, Romeo Langford, more

Twitter Tuesday: Nebraska, E.J. Liddell, Romeo Langford, more

Nebraska's NCAA Tournament chances are spotlighted in this week's Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

 • Eric Bossi
Class of 2018 Position Rankings: Small forwards

Class of 2018 Position Rankings: Small forwards

The small forward class is loaded in 2018, led by No. 1 player R.J. Barrett.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Friends, coaches, others on Zion Williamson's future

Evans Seven: Friends, coaches, others on Zion Williamson's future

This week's Evans Seven delves into thoughts from the basketball world about what's in store for Zion Williamson.

 • Corey Evans
Making the case: Much-hyped sensation Zion Williamson

Making the case: Much-hyped sensation Zion Williamson

No-3 ranked Zion Williamson makes his college choice on Saturday. Rivals makes a case for the six schools in the mix.

 • Eric Bossi
If You Go: Wally Keller Classic

If You Go: Wally Keller Classic

The Wally Keller Classic loaded once again. FlaVarsity has the schedule and a list of the top prospects you will see.

 • Russ Wood
2018 McDonald's All-American Game roster announced

2018 McDonald's All-American Game roster announced

The 2018 McDonald's All-American Game will feature 23 five-star prospects and a matchup between No. 1 and No. 2.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Rankings week primer

Starting Five: Rankings week primer

What to look for as we release updated rankings for classes of 2018, 2019 and 2020 this week.

 • Eric Bossi
Public Schools Win Showdown In O'Town

Public Schools Win Showdown In O'Town

What went down in the annual Public vs Private School event at Orlando Christian Prep? We've got you covered.

 • Russ Wood
Evans Seven: New Year's resolutions for top coaches

Evans Seven: New Year's resolutions for top coaches

Here are some things that coaches can hope to see out of their players in 2018.

 • Corey Evans
City Of Palms Day 5: Oak Ridge Takes Down No. 4 Hudson Catholic

City Of Palms Day 5: Oak Ridge Takes Down No. 4 Hudson Catholic

Orlando Christian Prep, Oak Ridge and University School all competed in Fort Myers.

 • Russ Wood
City Of Palms Day 4: Defending State Champions Go Toe To Toe

City Of Palms Day 4: Defending State Champions Go Toe To Toe

OCP gets a win, defending state champions battled and Oak Ridge takes the No. 1 team in the nation to the buzzer.

 • Russ Wood
City of Palms: Bossi's Tuesday Takeaways

City of Palms: Bossi's Tuesday Takeaways

National Basketball Analyst Eric Bossi says Nassir Little backed up the top 5 hype. That and more from City of Palms.

 • Eric Bossi
City Of Palms Day 2: U-School Takes Down Molloy

City Of Palms Day 2: U-School Takes Down Molloy

Senior writer Russ Wood has your City of Palms Day 2 coverage.

 • Russ Wood
Rival Views: Which top teams have filled needs – and which haven't?

Rival Views: Which top teams have filled needs – and which haven't?

A look at the programs that have addressed their needs, and which ones still have a hole to fill.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the Pac-12

Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the Pac-12

Here is a report card for the Pac-12 on how its teams fared during the early signing period.

 • Dan McDonald
Winners and losers from the early signing period

Winners and losers from the early signing period

Eric Bossi breaks down the winners and losers from the 2018 early signing period.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Early signing period thoughts

Rivals Roundtable: Early signing period thoughts

The Rivals.com basketball recruiting staff discusses their thoughts on the early signing period.

 • Rivals.com
Class of 2018 team recruiting title on the line

Class of 2018 team recruiting title on the line

Kansas begins the early signing period with a slim edge in the 2018 team rankings.

 • Eric Bossi
Talent Spread: Top players committed by conference

Talent Spread: Top players committed by conference

As signing period begins, it's a good time to take stock of where the elite prospects will play.

 • Corey Evans
Plenty of drama still to unfold as signing period nears

Plenty of drama still to unfold as signing period nears

Five players who will be the center of the drama, and five who will be drama-free.

 • Eric Bossi
The Deep Three: Who's cruisin', dreamin', hurtin' after October?

The Deep Three: Who's cruisin', dreamin', hurtin' after October?

Unveiling our newest monthly series, The Deep Three, we wrap up October and look ahead to November in three categories.

 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Quentin Grimes, Florida, Wendell Moore, Miami

Twitter Tuesday: Quentin Grimes, Florida, Wendell Moore, Miami

The recruitment of five-star guard Quentin Grimes is discussed in this week's Twitter Tuesday.

 • Corey Evans
2018 North Carolina commit Nassir Little USA Basketball highlights

2018 North Carolina commit Nassir Little USA Basketball highlights

Game highlights of top 5 player in the 2018 class, Nassir Little. Little is headed to North Carolina next year.

 • Krysten Peek
Bossi's Best: Reddish heads All-Junior National Camp squad

Bossi's Best: Reddish heads All-Junior National Camp squad

Five-star Cam Reddish was Eric Bossi's most outstanding player at USA Basketball. Who else made his All-Camp team?

 • Eric Bossi
A Little Chat

A Little Chat

THI's Clint Jackson goes one-on-one with Rivals Top-5 prospect and recent UNC comittment Nassir Little.

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 • Clint Jackson
Starting Five: Five-star Ayo Dosunmu down to a pair

Starting Five: Five-star Ayo Dosunmu down to a pair

Five-star point guard Ayo Dosunmu is down to a pair. That and so much more in this week's Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
USA BBall: Evans' fourth session takeaways

USA BBall: Evans' fourth session takeaways

Scottie Barnes, Zion Williamson & Keldon Johnson state their case as future stars in Colorado Springs.

 • Corey Evans
Conference Call: Weekend's biggest official visits in each league

Conference Call: Weekend's biggest official visits in each league

Corey Evans goes over the headliners of weekend visitors across the country.

 • Corey Evans
North Carolina lands nation's No. 5 player in Nassir Little

North Carolina lands nation's No. 5 player in Nassir Little

Nassir Little is North Carolina's highest rated recruit since Harrison Barnes in the class of 2010.

 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Georgia Tech, Filip Petrusev, Missouri, Pitt

Twitter Tuesday: Georgia Tech, Filip Petrusev, Missouri, Pitt

Georgia Tech's next commitment; the latest on Filip Petrusev, the re-recruitment of Courtney Ramey; Pitt's top targets.

 • Corey Evans
Rival Views: The biggest priorities in 2018 recruiting

Rival Views: The biggest priorities in 2018 recruiting

What are the biggest, most pressing 2018 needs in recruiting? Eric Bossi and Corey Evans have Rival Views.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
City of Palms Classic 2017 Preview

City of Palms Classic 2017 Preview

The City of Palms Classic features another loaded field

 • Russ Wood
Twitter Tuesday: Kansas, 2019 projections, Arizona, Maryland

Twitter Tuesday: Kansas, 2019 projections, Arizona, Maryland

In this week’s #TwitterTuesday, topics surrounding Kansas, Missouri, Arizona, Maryland and more are addressed.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals150 update: New No. 1, big movers

Rivals150 update: New No. 1, big movers

The latest update to the Rivals150 is highlighted by a new No. 1 prospect and several big movers.

 • Eric Bossi
Jackets Solidify Spot in Devoe's Recruitment After Visit

Jackets Solidify Spot in Devoe's Recruitment After Visit

Four-star point guard Michael Devoe took an official visit to Atlanta this past weekend

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 • Russ Wood
Little's father talks about the Tech official visit

Little's father talks about the Tech official visit

Georgia Tech hosted the biggest recruit of the Josh Pastner era over the week. Five-star small forward Nassir Little

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 • Russ Wood
Conference call: The biggest official visits of the weekend

Conference call: The biggest official visits of the weekend

Five-star Nassir Little's visit to Georgia Tech is one to watch this weekend.

 • Corey Evans
Rival Views: Which team will make the biggest team rankings jump?

Rival Views: Which team will make the biggest team rankings jump?

Which team will make the biggest jump in the team recruiting rankings between now and November?

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Five-star Little sets five official visit dates for fall

Five-star Little sets five official visit dates for fall

Five-star wing Nassir Little will visit Georgia Tech, UNC, Miami, Arizona and Duke before the fall signing period.

 • Dan McDonald
Sting Factor: Aftermath of Marvin Bagley's decision

Sting Factor: Aftermath of Marvin Bagley's decision

The nation's top player in the class of 2018, Marvin Bagley III, announced his college choice on ESPN's SportsCenter.

 • Eric Bossi
Class of 2018 small forward Nassir Little Summer Highlights

Class of 2018 small forward Nassir Little Summer Highlights

One of the most sought out players of the summer, Nassir Little has become a priority for a handful of top programs. 

 • Krysten Peek
Rivals Roundtable: Wrapping up all of July's live action

Rivals Roundtable: Wrapping up all of July's live action

The July evaluation periods are in the rear-view mirror, so Rivals.com analysts take one last look at the biggest month.

 • Rivals.com
Twitter Tuesday: Ranking bumps, Quentin Grimes, Vanderbilt

Twitter Tuesday: Ranking bumps, Quentin Grimes, Vanderbilt

This week's Twitter Tuesday mailbag examines which prospects could be in line for a rankings bump and more.

 • Eric Bossi
Duke will recruit Nassir Little

Duke will recruit Nassir Little

The Duke basketball staff recruits a little differently than most high Division I programs.

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 • Clint Jackson
UNC Offers Nassir Little

UNC Offers Nassir Little

4-Star 2018 small forward Nassir Little finally gets the offer from UNC he has been waiting for.

 • THI Staff
Vanderbilt prospects in the final live session

Vanderbilt prospects in the final live session

The Vanderbilt staff has been spread out all over the nation checking prospects at the final live event of the summer.

 • David Sisk
Little has turned into a monster priority for Arizona in 2018

Little has turned into a monster priority for Arizona in 2018

Nassir Little has become one of Arizona's top priorities at small forward in what has turned into a busy recruitment

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 • Matt Moreno
Bossi's Takeaways: Adidas in Vegas Wednesday

Bossi's Takeaways: Adidas in Vegas Wednesday

It was a pretty wild scene on opening night at the Adidas Summer Championships.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: All-Second Live Period Team

Bossi's Best: All-Second Live Period Team

In this week's Bossi's Best, national analyst Eric Bossi presents his All-Second Live Period team.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Second live period thoughts

Rivals Roundtable: Second live period thoughts

The second evaluation period of July is in the books, and the Rivals.com hoops staff offers its opinion.

 • Staff
Coach Mullin & Crew Track Top Targets in 2nd Live Period

Coach Mullin & Crew Track Top Targets in 2nd Live Period

The summer live periods are in full swing as coaches continue to add frequent flyer mileage while following around

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 • Marley Paul
McDonald's Takeaways: What we learned from Atlanta

McDonald's Takeaways: What we learned from Atlanta

Nassir Little might be in line for a rankings bump. That and more in these takeaways from a busy weekend in Atlanta.

 • Dan McDonald
Atlanta Live Events: Who were the coaches watching?

Atlanta Live Events: Who were the coaches watching?

Rivals analyst Dan McDonald tracked the movement of coaching staffs at three Atlanta area live events.

 • Dan McDonald