How they were built: The NCAA first-timers
Northwestern will experience March Madness for the first time. How did Chris Collins get the Wildcats to this point?
Ash helped recruit 2015 classmates
Jordan Ash was more than the first commitment of the 2015 class. He also helped recruit his two classmates.
NU using team approach with Ash
Northwestern's entire Class of 2014 is trying to get three-star point guard Jordan Ash to join them in Evanston.
Taphorn sticking with NU
One thing that new coach Chris Collins can depend on is that Class of 2013 signee Nate Taphorn will be a Wildcat.
Jaren Sina Opening It Up
Jaren Sina is no stranger to the recruiting process. After committing during his sophomore year, Sina re-opened things and made his choice again his j
Phillips visits Taphorn
Northwestern AD Jim Phillips visited 2013 signee Nate Taphorn last night.
Weekend Roundup: 3/17
Selection Sunday may be here on St. Patrick's Day, but that doesn't mean recruiting isn't happening. With a busy two weeks ahead, some big decisions a
Getting the jump: Best deep shooters
Matt Jones was raining 3s at the Peach Jam. Eric Bossi looks at the other outstanding jump-shooters.
Northwestern Scores Again
Northwestern coach Bill Carmody is having a great July. It started out with landing Jaren Sina and continued on Sunday with a late night pledge from 2
Taphorn pulls the trigger
Northwestern's newest Wildcat, Nate Taphorn, talks about the reasons for his commitment.
Taphorn visits NU again
Class of 2013 shooting guard Nate Taphorn met Wildcat coach Bill Carmody for the first time.
Illinois forward plans to visit Boulder
Forward Nate Taphorn elevated his stock from mid-major prospect to major conference recruit this spring.
Bird resting up for 18U
Jabari Bird is focused on USA Basketball's 18 and under squad and not so much on school visits.
Taphorn impressed by NU visit
Shooting guard Nate Taphorn said he was impressed by his visit to Northwestern last weekend.
Bates-Diop impresses at Run-N-Slam
Junior wing Keita Bates-Diop did not disappoint Saturday at the Bill Hensley Memorial Run-N-Slam in Fort Wayne, Ind. Rivals.com's Eric Bossi has a run
NU offer excites Taphorn
Nate Taphorn was excited to get an offer from Northwestern on Sunday night.
2013 swingman is taking it slow
2013 swingman Nate Taphorn was on hand at the Assembly Hall when the Illini took on the Wisconsin Badgers Sunday afternoon.
Stars come out for holiday tournaments
One of the best things about high school basketball in the state of Illinois is the holiday hoops tradition around the state. Small school tournaments
Taphorn enjoyed his trip to Omaha
One player who was on campus over the weekend was 6'7 wing Nate Taphorn of Illinois. We caught up with him to get his thoughts on the trip.
2013 Post Summer Rankings
Find out where Illinois commitment Jalen James falls in the class of Illinois rankings for 2013.
Wolves win in St. Louis
The Illinois Wolves 16U squad took home the title of the inaugural St. Louis Summer Classic behind a strong team effort. Illini commitment Jalen James
NY2LA Day One
The Under Armour NY2LA Summer Jam kicked off in Mequon, Wisconsin on Tuesday, featuring a host of Illinois targets and a high level of talent. Cliff A
Wolves fall in title game
The DI elite event put on by Baylor Youth wrapped up on Monday afternoon. Peyton Allen was one of the players that Orange and Blue News got a chance t
Illini Team Camp Review
Newest Illinois commitment Jalen James of Chicago Hope Academy was among the recruits attending the Illinois Team Camp on Wednesday
Whispers: House hits recruiting scene
When it comes to the "excitement meter," no one moved the meter more lately than Danuel House, a 6-foot-7 small forward from Houston. Rivals.com ana
Illini One Day Camp on Tap
Tommy Hamilton from Whitney Young is among the stars expected at the Illini One Day Camp.
2013 shooter Nate Taphorn visits Illinois
2013 sharpshooter Nate Taphorn from Pekin (Ill.) was on campus for a visit at a Big Ten school this past weekend.
2013: Breaking it down by position
Jabari Parker leads an impressive group of propects on the Illini radar in 2013.
Breaking down the wings
Jabari Parker leads a group of talented wing prospects who the Illinois basketball coaching staff is keeping tabs on.
Whispers: Purvis high on four
Four schools have emerged as leading candidates to land 2012 elite combo guard Rodney Purvis in the aftermath of his decommitment from Louisville. Riv
Impressive weekend for shooter
Add 6-foot-6 forward <strong>Nate Taphorn</strong> of Pekin (Ill.) High School to the mix in a deep and talented 2013 class in the state of Illinois.
Big day at Spiece on Saturday
Saturday at the Hensley Memorial Run-n-Slam was a marathon day of hoops. There were plenty of high-level performances and the day provided a perfect c