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Rivals Roundtable: Overlooked early entries, canceled events

Rivals Roundtable: Overlooked early entries, canceled events

Arizona freshman Zeke Nnaji should be getting more attention in the lead up to the NBA Draft.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Bossi's Best: Players who should make big leaps as sophomores

Bossi's Best: Players who should make big leaps as sophomores

Eric Bossi singles out 10 former Rivals150 players who are in position to see their roles expanded this season.

 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: OK State, NC State, Kentucky, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: OK State, NC State, Kentucky, more

Corey Evans addresses questions left over from Twitter Tuesday, including the latest on Alabama and Auburn.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Reggie Perry, three spotlight teams, recruits to watch

Three-Point Play: Reggie Perry, three spotlight teams, recruits to watch

Reggie Perry is a player to watch in the SEC, three programs in the spotlight and prospects set to emerge.

 • Eric Bossi
NBA Draft: Projecting 2020 lottery picks

NBA Draft: Projecting 2020 lottery picks

Five-star James Wiseman could hear his name called first next June.

 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Nate Oats, Kentucky, Indiana, Mississippi State

Twitter Tuesday: Nate Oats, Kentucky, Indiana, Mississippi State

Corey Evans looks at Nate Oats’ success at Alabama, discusses Kentucky's offseason and checks in with Tristan Enaruna.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: P.J. Washington, Michigan State, Caleb Grill

Three-Point Play: P.J. Washington, Michigan State, Caleb Grill

Eric Bossi offers some advice to Kentucky's freshmen, discusses Michigan State and more in today's Three-Point Play.

 • Eric Bossi
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
Evans Seven: Top storylines to follow as the season winds down

Evans Seven: Top storylines to follow as the season winds down

One of the biggest plots to follow: How will Zion Williamson's injury affect the rest of his season?

 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: Return paying off for P.J. Washington; Devon Dotson soaring

Starting Five: Return paying off for P.J. Washington; Devon Dotson soaring

Kentucky's P.J. Washington is playing at an All-America level and freshman Devon Dotson is flourishing at Kansas.

 • Eric Bossi
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
Three-Point Play: Panic time in Lexington, Trendon Watford, Mark Few

Three-Point Play: Panic time in Lexington, Trendon Watford, Mark Few

Is it time to panic in Lexington? Eric Bossi breaks it down in the Three-Point Play.

 • Eric Bossi
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: JUCO recruiting, grad transfers, adding talent

Three-Point Play: JUCO recruiting, grad transfers, adding talent

Corey Evans dives into how programs might add talent to their rosters despite a thin crop of 2019 high schoolers.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Duke, Final Four picks, Isaiah Stewart

Three-Point Play: Duke, Final Four picks, Isaiah Stewart

Is it time to start worrying about Duke's 2019 recruiting efforts? Eric Bossi weighs in on the Three-Point Play.

 • Eric Bossi
The Kentucky roster then and now

The Kentucky roster then and now

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 • David Sisk
Bossi's Best: Where does Duke's 2018 class rank all-time?

Bossi's Best: Where does Duke's 2018 class rank all-time?

The Blue Devils are already top 10 in Rivals era, and have a chance to jump even higher.

 • Eric Bossi
Fresh(men) faces: Future stars on display at Champions Classic

Fresh(men) faces: Future stars on display at Champions Classic

Duke, Michigan State, Kansas and Kentucky will all show off multiple big-time freshmen Tuesday night.

 • Eric Bossi
New Rivals 2017 basketball team rankings released

New Rivals 2017 basketball team rankings released

Thanks to a late addition, there's a new No. 1 in the 2017 team rankings.

 • Eric Bossi
Jordan Brand Classic: Thursday standouts and notes

Jordan Brand Classic: Thursday standouts and notes

News and notes from Thursday at the Jordan Brand Classic.

 • Eric Bossi
McDonald's All-American Game: Three SEC programs have reason to smile

McDonald's All-American Game: Three SEC programs have reason to smile

If the week of activity at the McDonald's All-American Game is an indication, the SEC is turning up.

 • Eric Bossi
McDonald's All-American Game: Ranking the week

McDonald's All-American Game: Ranking the week

Highlights, interviews, predictions and top performers from a whirlwind week in Chicago.

 • Eric Bossi
Four future Cats picked as McDonald's All-Americans

Four future Cats picked as McDonald's All-Americans

It would be unprecedented for nearly any other program in the country, but at UK it's just like most any other year.

 • Justin Rowland
Nation's top player Michael Porter headlines McDonald's All-American roster

Nation's top player Michael Porter headlines McDonald's All-American roster

Maybe the highest honor a high school player can get is being selected to the McDonald's All-American Game. Sunday

 • Eric Bossi
Five-star P.J. Washington returns home for Thanskgiving Hoopfest

Five-star P.J. Washington returns home for Thanskgiving Hoopfest

Kentucky bound five-star P.J. Washington wouldn't let Findlay Prep lose at the Thanksgiving Hoopfest.

 • Eric Bossi
SCOUTING TIMELINE: Present and past evaluations of P.J. Washington

SCOUTING TIMELINE: Present and past evaluations of P.J. Washington

P.J. Washington has been a highly-regarded 2017 recruit for some time. Here's what analysts have said about him during

 • Justin Rowland
Kentucky lands five-star No. 2 in P.J. Washington

Kentucky lands five-star No. 2 in P.J. Washington

Kentucky has landed their second five-star prospect of the day.

 • Eric Bossi
LIVE Signing Week blog: Four five-stars make picks Thursday

LIVE Signing Week blog: Four five-stars make picks Thursday

It's day two of the early signing period. Follow the Rivals signing day blog for the latest.

 • Eric Bossi
Signing Day preview: Predicting destinations of more top prospects

Signing Day preview: Predicting destinations of more top prospects

National analyst Eric Bossi predicts the college destinations of more top recruits, including five-star P.J. Washington.

 • Eric Bossi
DECISION TIME: Five-star Calipari target sets announcement plans

DECISION TIME: Five-star Calipari target sets announcement plans

Five-star forward P.J. Washington is ready to make his college decision.

 • Justin Rowland
Early signing period: Top storylines

Early signing period: Top storylines

College basketball's early signing period begins Wednesday. What are the key storylines to track?

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Iowa State lands four-star Lindell Wigginton

Starting Five: Iowa State lands four-star Lindell Wigginton

Lindell Wigginton to Iowa State leads off a packed weekend edition of the Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
One On One With P.J. Washington

One On One With P.J. Washington

Big-time 2017 hoops prospect and THI's Clint Jackson sit down for an exclusive interview.

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 • Clint Jackson
Rundown of Big Blue Madness visitors and where recruiting stands

Rundown of Big Blue Madness visitors and where recruiting stands

Cats Illustrated takes an in-depth look at Friday's Big Blue Madness visitors.

 • Justin Rowland
Five-Star P.J. Washington talks final three

Five-Star P.J. Washington talks final three

PF P.J. Washington, the nation's No. 17 prospect, gives a recruiting update on Kentucky, North Carolina and Arizona.

 • Krysten Peek
Six questions to be answered at USA Basketball fall minicamp

Six questions to be answered at USA Basketball fall minicamp

Eric Bossi breaks down six questions he wants to see answered in Colorado Springs this weekend.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Looking at recruiting in the major conferences

Bossi's Best: Looking at recruiting in the major conferences

The Pac-12 is off to a great start, but expect the ACC to close strong.

 • Eric Bossi
Predictions: Where will the 2017 five-stars land? (Part II)

Predictions: Where will the 2017 five-stars land? (Part II)

Rivals.com predicts where the nation's 2017 five-stars, such as point guard Trae Young, will land.

 • Staff
Trust, Tradition Stand Out To The Washington Family

Trust, Tradition Stand Out To The Washington Family

Roy Williams' recent visit with P.J. Washington further solidified the things the Washingtons like about UNC.

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 • Clint Jackson
Scouting video: Five-star power forward P.J. Washington

Scouting video: Five-star power forward P.J. Washington

Senior power forward P.J. Washington had a dominant spring and summer in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League.

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 • Jacey Zembal
Updated 2017 Hoops Recruiting Board

Updated 2017 Hoops Recruiting Board

Texas targets are scheduling visits and releasing lists. Our updated 2017 Hoops Recruiting Board provides all the info.

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 • Dustin McComas
Class of 2017 All-Summer Team: Predicting where they'll go

Class of 2017 All-Summer Team: Predicting where they'll go

Five-star PG Collin Sexton headlines the Rivals.com Class of 2017 All-Summer Team.

 • Eric Bossi
Adidas Nations: Visits next for Brown

Adidas Nations: Visits next for Brown

Five-star Troy Brown recently cut his list to eight and next he'll be looking to set his official visits.

 • Eric Bossi
USA BASKETBALL: Scrimmage notes; Banks' thoughts on Texas hoops culture

USA BASKETBALL: Scrimmage notes; Banks' thoughts on Texas hoops culture

HOUSTON – Thoughts from last night's USA Scrimmage, and Banks weighs in on Texas' hoops culture. (photo: USA Basketball)

 • Dustin McComas
NC State charging hard for five-star P.J. Washington

NC State charging hard for five-star P.J. Washington

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — P.J. Washington has always been ahead of the curve.

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 • Jacey Zembal
Big game hunting at the Peach Jam

Big game hunting at the Peach Jam

It's possible that three No. 1 players played at the Peach Jam in DeAndre Ayton, Marvin Bagley and R.J. Barrett.

 • Eric Bossi
Washington Can See Himself Playing At UNC

Washington Can See Himself Playing At UNC

2017 versatile forward PJ Washington sees plenty of positives in the Carolina program.

 • Clint Jackson
USA BASKETBALL: OB's Five Takeaways And More From Colorado Springs

USA BASKETBALL: OB's Five Takeaways And More From Colorado Springs

OB's five takeaways and more after spending time at USA Basketball in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

 • Dustin McComas
Arizona continues to push for five-star power forward Washington

Arizona continues to push for five-star power forward Washington

Arizona will have five-star forward P.J. Washington on campus soon, but he is already working on another return trip too

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 • Matt Moreno
Pangos All-American Game highlights: P.J. Washington

Pangos All-American Game highlights: P.J. Washington

Clips of five-star power forward and 2017 Arizona target P.J. Washington from the Pangos All-American Camp in SoCal

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 • Matt Moreno
Florida a finalist for five-star forward

Florida a finalist for five-star forward

Florida was among twelve schools to make the cut for Findlay Prep (NV) five-star 2017 power forward P.J.

 • Russ Wood
Top 10 recruiting battles for 2017 basketball prospects

Top 10 recruiting battles for 2017 basketball prospects

For whom will the most heated 2017 recruiting battles be fought? Eric Bossi has his top 10 recruiting tussles to watch.

 • Eric Bossi
Alpha Dog!

Alpha Dog!

UNC target Nevada forward P.J. Washington is the hoops epitome of the term "alpha dog."

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 • Clint Jackson
Five-star Washington considering college heavyweights

Five-star Washington considering college heavyweights

Five-star P.J. Washington has many of college basketball's heavy hitters after him.

 • Krysten Peek
Hampton EYBL: College predictions on top 12 performers

Hampton EYBL: College predictions on top 12 performers

Many of the nation's top prospects impressed at the Hampton EYBL stop. Eric Bossi predicts their college destinations.

 • Eric Bossi and Krysten Peek
Porter and Young put on five-star show at Hampton EYBL

Porter and Young put on five-star show at Hampton EYBL

Five-stars Michael Porter and Trae Young put on a Friday night show at the Hampton EYBL stop.

 • Eric Bossi and Krysten Peek
UK targets abound at Indianapolis EYBL event this weekend

UK targets abound at Indianapolis EYBL event this weekend

Kentucky coach John Calipari has taken no breaks since the end of the season, and things are just heating up for the

 • T.J. Walker
Washington Adding To His Game, Has Potential Official Visits Picked Out

Washington Adding To His Game, Has Potential Official Visits Picked Out

OB caught up with P.J. Washington, who is adding to his game and has a good idea of his future official visits.

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 • Dustin McComas
Top Performers from EYBL: Bamba, Bagley, Porter shine

Top Performers from EYBL: Bamba, Bagley, Porter shine

Krysten Peek breaks down her starting five along with other news and analysis from the EYBL's stop in Brooklyn, N.Y.

 • Krysten Peek
2017 Recruiting: Five teams eyeing big years

2017 Recruiting: Five teams eyeing big years

Several basketball programs are off to fast starts in the 2017 recruiting cycle. Eric Bossi breaks down the top five.

 • Eric Bossi
By the numbers: Updated 2017 rankings

By the numbers: Updated 2017 rankings

Taking a closer look at the new 2017 rankings.

 • Eric Bossi
2017 Forward P.J. Washington To Visit UNC

2017 Forward P.J. Washington To Visit UNC

Things are heating up between 2017 Combo-forward P.J. Washington and UNC.

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 • Clint Jackson
2017 4-star PJ Washington on Cal

2017 4-star PJ Washington on Cal

Ben chats with 4-star class of 2017 PF PJ Washington of Findlay Prep in Nevada about Cal, his recruitment and his goals.

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 • Ben Parker
Bull market: 10 on the rise

Bull market: 10 on the rise

Of the top 10 players who have raised their stock during the high school basketball season, DeAndre Ayton tops the list.

 • Eric Bossi
Polley impresses in Vegas

Polley impresses in Vegas

Four-star forward Tyler Polley showed in Las Vegas he's the ideal stretch four teams are hunting for. Eric Bossi has a report.

 • Rivals
Tarkanian Classic: Ayton back in form

Tarkanian Classic: Ayton back in form

Five-star DeAndre Ayton, once the No. 1 prospect in the Rivals150, regained that form Wednesday at the Tarkanian Classic.

 • Eric Bossi
Washington brothers unofficially visit Kentucky

Washington brothers unofficially visit Kentucky

P.J. and Spencer Washington visited UK with their father recently and they found a business-like approach in Lexington.

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 • T.J. Walker
Washington brothers set to visit UK

Washington brothers set to visit UK

2017 and 2018 stars P.J. and Vincent Washington arrived in Kentucky on Tuesday to begin their unofficial visit to UK.

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 • T.J. Walker
Longhorns are making their presence felt for top 2017 prospect

Longhorns are making their presence felt for top 2017 prospect

Currently, 2016 recruiting is in the spotlight. But big-time 2017 prospect P.J. Washington is a name Texas fans need to know.

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 • Dustin McComas
Four-star wing, UK have mutual interest

Four-star wing, UK have mutual interest

P.J. Washington already has a relationship with Kentucky, so where do things go from here?

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 • T.J. Walker
UNC Back On PJ

UNC Back On PJ

The Tar Heels have amped up their communication with 2017 combo forward P.J. Washington, who will plat at Findlay (NV) Prep this year.

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 • Clint Jackson
Texas targets shine at Julys biggest hoops events

Texas targets shine at Julys biggest hoops events

During the first evaluation period of July, Texas coaches watched a number of top targets perform well at some of the year's biggest events.

 • Dustin McComas
Peach Jam: Gophers in Full Force

Peach Jam: Gophers in Full Force

Minnesota targets Shamorie Ponds, Jagan Mosely, and Kevin Marfo were amongst those observed by Gopher staff on day one of the Peach Jam.

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 • Ryan James
Washington will keep a close eye on how Smarts style translates

Washington will keep a close eye on how Smarts style translates

Style was one of the topics of conversation when top 2017 hoops prospect P.J. Washington visited Texas recently.

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 • Dustin McComas
USA 3x3: Wynyard impresses

USA 3x3: Wynyard impresses

Four-star Kentucky commit Tai Wynyard impressed Friday as his New Zealand 3x3 team scrimmaged against the United States.

 • Eric Bossi
EYBL Session 4 Preview MN

EYBL Session 4 Preview MN

Getting the local and national travelers ready for EYBL at Maple Grove starting Saturday. It's the fourth and final session before Peach Jam.

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 • Ryan James
EYBL: Vanderbilt, Fox hold serve in Houston

EYBL: Vanderbilt, Fox hold serve in Houston

Jarred Vanderbilt and Houston Hoops held serve in front of a hometown crowd Friday at the EYBL's weekend stop in Houston.

 • Eric Bossi
U-A Grassroots: Jacksons show

U-A Grassroots: Jacksons show

Five-star Josh Jackson impressed at the Under Armour Grassroots circuit. He also made waves when he added a school to his list.

 • Dan McDonald
Ayton still head of 2017 class

Ayton still head of 2017 class

Our expanded class of 2017 rankings are out, and DeAndre Ayton remains No. 1. Eric Bossi discusses the new names on our list.

 • Eric Bossi
The Pony Express 10-24

The Pony Express 10-24

This week's edition has updates on Reginald Cole, who took a visit to SMU, and more.

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 • Adam Grosbard
EYBL Minnesota: Newman impresses again

EYBL Minnesota: Newman impresses again

The Minnesota EYBL stop featured Malik Newman, Stephen Zimmerman and other big-time prospects. Eric Bossi shares his thoughts.

 • Eric Bossi
Washington shines in Prime Prep victory

Washington shines in Prime Prep victory

Freshman Paul Washington did his part in helping Prime Prep in their victory over Redemption Christian (Houston).

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 • Mike Kunstadt
Rabb makes case at Tarkanian

Rabb makes case at Tarkanian

Junior Ivan Rabb made a case to move up from the No. 3 spot in the class of 2015 with a strong game in Vegas, says Eric Bossi.

 • Eric Bossi
Thanksgiving Hoopfest comes to a close

Thanksgiving Hoopfest comes to a close

Dallas (Texas) Prime Prep was successful at the 2014 Thanksgiving Hoopfest thanks to efficient five-star Emmanuel Mudiay.

 • Eric Bossi
Hogg, McClure, Evans hot at Elite 14

Hogg, McClure, Evans hot at Elite 14

Of all the talent at the Elite 14, wing D.J. Hogg made the biggest impression. The junior four-star elevated his status.

 • Eric Bossi