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What makes 'C.Y.' a good recruiter?

What makes 'C.Y.' a good recruiter?

On Mizzou's associate head coach and the reputation that precedes him.

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2/13/24
 • Drew King
Cam Scott already making noise as a freshman phenom

Cam Scott already making noise as a freshman phenom

Scott's high school coach has high praise for the young guard.

2/5/21
 • Jamie Shaw
McDonald's Nuggets: FSU shines in NBA Draft; Fletcher Loyer; more

McDonald's Nuggets: FSU shines in NBA Draft; Fletcher Loyer; more

Patrick Williams was picked No. 4 overall on Wednesday night.

11/20/20
 • Dan McDonald
NBA Draft: How the first-rounders were ranked as prospects

NBA Draft: How the first-rounders were ranked as prospects

Anthony Edwards was one of 16 former five-star prospects selected in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft.

11/18/20
 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Rankings Week: Team rankings storylines to follow

Rivals Rankings Week: Team rankings storylines to follow

Four-star Jalen Warley is part of a strong 2021 class for the Florida State Seminoles.

9/16/20
 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Teams hurt by NBA departures - and how they reload

Evans Seven: Teams hurt by NBA departures - and how they reload

Kentucky will see an exodus of talent, but the Wildcats will also have a major infusion of talent (What else is new?).

4/17/20
 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Ten who could have boosted stock in NCAA tourney

Bossi's Best: Ten who could have boosted stock in NCAA tourney

Eric Bossi targets 10 underclassmen who could have made impressions - and eyes their potential replacements.

3/25/20
 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Pac-12 race; draft decisions; hot coaching names

Rivals Roundtable: Pac-12 race; draft decisions; hot coaching names

UCLA has come out of nowhere to share the lead in the Pac-12.

2/29/20
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
McDonald's Nuggets: Leonard Hamilton, Texas A&M, Louisville

McDonald's Nuggets: Leonard Hamilton, Texas A&M, Louisville

Dan McDonald also offers up some gambling wagers to consider in his weekly basketball column.

1/24/20
 • Dan McDonald
Three-Point Play: Teams to watch, stall ball, Charles O'Bannon

Three-Point Play: Teams to watch, stall ball, Charles O'Bannon

With the release of a new AP Top 25 Poll, Eric Bossi identifies three teams he'll be watching closely going forward.

1/7/20
 • Eric Bossi
What to watch for: USF vs. FSU

What to watch for: USF vs. FSU

USF to face FSU in the Orange Bowl Classic in Sunrise, Florida.

12/20/19
 • Russ Wood
Wednesday's Leftovers: Team rankings, reclassifications

Wednesday's Leftovers: Team rankings, reclassifications

Zion Harrison may jump ahead to the 2020 class.

12/11/19
 • Corey Evans
All-Decade: Best recruiters

All-Decade: Best recruiters

Kentucky's John Calipari and Duke's Mike Krzyzewski have separated themselves from the rest on this list.

11/20/19
 • Corey Evans
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on final 2019 rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on final 2019 rankings

Five-star James Wiseman finishes the 2019 cycle as the top-ranked prospect in the Rivals150.

5/7/19
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Jordan Brand Classic: Big-timers set to decide

Jordan Brand Classic: Big-timers set to decide

The Jordan Brand Classic is set to showcase many of 2019's top-ranked players this weekend.

4/20/19
 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Who can step in for departing stars next year?

Bossi's Best: Who can step in for departing stars next year?

Stars will be leaving top programs at the end of this season. These 2019 prospects might try to fill their shoes.

2/20/19
 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on updated Rivals150 for 2019

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on updated Rivals150 for 2019

Vernon Carey Jr. remains on top of the 2019 Rivals150, but there were plenty of changes elsewhere in the rankings.

1/28/19
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Biggest McDonald's All-American roster snubs

Evans Seven: Biggest McDonald's All-American roster snubs

CJ Walker and Jahmius Ramsey were among the more notable roster snubs of this year's McDonald's All-American Game.

1/24/19
 • Corey Evans
Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the ACC

Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the ACC

Louisville's early signing class is one of the ACC's best thanks to the addition of Samuell Williamson.

11/19/18
 • Eric Bossi
Early Signing Period: Top players committed by conference

Early Signing Period: Top players committed by conference

We give a rundown on the top five prospects and a sleeper headed to each power league.

11/14/18
 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Decision time for Boogie?

Starting Five: Decision time for Boogie?

One of the top remaining guards in the class of 2019, Boogie Ellis has completed his official visits.

10/29/18
 • Eric Bossi
Q&A with five-star Alabama product Trendon Watford

Q&A with five-star Alabama product Trendon Watford

Watford discusses his decision time line and his leaders.

10/26/18
 • Corey Evans
Florida State lands commitment from Top 50 prospect Patrick Williams

Florida State lands commitment from Top 50 prospect Patrick Williams

The FSU men's basketball team lands commitment from nation's No. 8-ranked small forward.

10/6/18
 • Ira Schoffel
Florida State adds top-40 wing Patrick Williams to 2019 class

Florida State adds top-40 wing Patrick Williams to 2019 class

Williams is a big get for FSU, as he continues to climb the Rivals150 rankings.

10/6/18
 • Corey Evans
The Deep Three: Who's cruisin', dreamin', hurtin' after September?

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

Nico Mannion's commitment has the Arizona Wildcats cruisin' into October.

10/1/18
 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Duke, UNC and plenty of prospects

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Duke, UNC and plenty of prospects

Basketball analyst Corey Evans takes questions that didn't fit into his Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

9/19/18
 • Corey Evans
Rivals Rankings Week: Analysts discuss 2019 Rivals150 update

Rivals Rankings Week: Analysts discuss 2019 Rivals150 update

There are plenty of storylines about the 2019 class for the Rivals analysts to revisit.

9/11/18
 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Programs hosting significant visits this weekend

Evans Seven: Programs hosting significant visits this weekend

Texas A&M and Texas Tech are among the programs to watch as they try to lure prospects to the Lone Star State.

9/7/18
 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: 10 players who are trending upward

Bossi's Best: 10 players who are trending upward

These players have made a case for improving their rankings in next week's updated 2019 Rivals150.

9/5/18
 • Eric Bossi
Recruit and Reload: Each ACC school's biggest need, best fit

Recruit and Reload: Each ACC school's biggest need, best fit

National analyst Eric Bossi breaks down each ACC school in the beginning of a series.

9/5/18
 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Pitt, Virginia Tech, North Carolina

Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Pitt, Virginia Tech, North Carolina

The recruiting efforts of Kentucky and three ACC programs are examined in this week's Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

8/21/18
 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Most mysterious recruitments of 2019

Bossi's Best: Most mysterious recruitments of 2019

These 10 high-profile players from the class of 2019 are keeping everyone guessing.

8/15/18
 • Eric Bossi
Rival Views: Which new coach needs a big-time recruiting class?

Rival Views: Which new coach needs a big-time recruiting class?

How much pressure is Chris Mack facing in his first season at Louisville?

8/9/18
 • Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Wednesday's Leftovers: Latest on Precious Achiuwa, Syracuse, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Latest on Precious Achiuwa, Syracuse, more

The leftovers also include updates on Cole Bajema, Wake Forest, Alabama and Ohio State.

8/8/18
 • Corey Evans
Hokies make the top ten for forward Patrick Williams

Hokies make the top ten for forward Patrick Williams

Virginia Tech has yet to reel in a Class of 2019 basketball commit, but they took a step in the right direction.

8/7/18
 • Tim Sullivan
Building fences: A dozen schools looking to protect their back yard

Building fences: A dozen schools looking to protect their back yard

When it comes to recruiting, sometimes there's nothing more important than guarding your home turf.

8/2/18
 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday Leftovers: D.J. Jeffries and more mailbag answers

Wednesday Leftovers: D.J. Jeffries and more mailbag answers

Corey Evans addresses questions about Oklahoma State, Florida and Ole Miss and gives updates on a few key players.

8/1/18
 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: More Twitter mailbag on Pitt, Louisville, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: More Twitter mailbag on Pitt, Louisville, more

Corey Evans finishes off this week's reader questions with Wednesday's Leftovers.

7/25/18
 • Corey Evans
McDonald's Takeaways: Atlanta tournaments

McDonald's Takeaways: Atlanta tournaments

Tre Mann is opening up the recruiting process and much more from the Atlanta area.

7/22/18
 • Dan McDonald
McDonald's Takeaways: Atlanta tournaments

McDonald's Takeaways: Atlanta tournaments

The second of three evaluation periods in July for college basketball coaches is always a busy one in the Atlanta area.

7/20/18
 • Dan McDonald
News, notes on UT's 2019 hoops targets after first July evaluation period

News, notes on UT's 2019 hoops targets after first July evaluation period

News and notes on UT's 2019 hoops targets following first July evaluation period.

7/17/18
 • Dustin McComas
Twitter Tuesday: Dontiae Allen, Ohio State, Arizona, Archie Miller

Twitter Tuesday: Dontiae Allen, Ohio State, Arizona, Archie Miller

The recruiting efforts of Indiana, Ohio State and Arizona are examined in this week's Twitter Tuesday.

7/17/18
 • Corey Evans
Patrick Williams getting closer to narrowing list

Patrick Williams getting closer to narrowing list

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Senior forward Patrick Williams probably noticed he had a bit of a shadow at Peach Jam.

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7/17/18
 • Jacey Zembal
NEW RELEASE: Updated 2019 Rivals150 with analysts' opinions

NEW RELEASE: Updated 2019 Rivals150 with analysts' opinions

Vernon Carey remains on top of the 2019 Rivals150, but there were plenty of changes elsewhere in the rankings.

7/3/18
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
NBPA Top 100: Word association from Thursday

NBPA Top 100: Word association from Thursday

Word association from Thursday as Hunter Dickinson and Scottie Lewis stand out at the NBPA Top 100.

6/15/18
 • Corey Evans
NBPA Top 100: A slew of suitors emerge for Patrick Williams

NBPA Top 100: A slew of suitors emerge for Patrick Williams

Wing Patrick Williams remains patient with his recruitment as SEC and ACC schools have placed a heavy priority on him.

6/14/18
 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: The "must-get" players for 10 top programs

Bossi's Best: The "must-get" players for 10 top programs

Which 2019 targets are crucial for the programs that finished last season atop the AP poll?

6/13/18
 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Michigan State, Reid Travis, Virginia, Saddiq Bey

Twitter Tuesday: Michigan State, Reid Travis, Virginia, Saddiq Bey

Michigan State, Virginia and Villanova are all featured in this week's Twitter Tuesday.

6/12/18
 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Josh Green, Florida, under-the-radar classes

Twitter Tuesday: Josh Green, Florida, under-the-radar classes

The spring travel ball season is now behind us as and by the time that the July evaluation periods begin, a slew of

5/29/18
 • Corey Evans
Who were the coaches watching Saturday in Indianapolis?

Who were the coaches watching Saturday in Indianapolis?

Coaches from across the country were in Indianapolis Saturday to watch some of the nation's top prospects.

4/29/18
 • Corey Evans
Dallas Sunday: Who the college coaches were watching

Dallas Sunday: Who the college coaches were watching

Which players were coaches watching on Sunday?

4/23/18
 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Five-star Anthony shows off well-rounded game

Starting Five: Five-star Anthony shows off well-rounded game

Cole Anthony, Isaiah Jackson and several other prospects made big impressions in Dallas.

4/23/18
 • Eric Bossi
Gators Hoop Scoop: Spring AAU Primer

Gators Hoop Scoop: Spring AAU Primer

What you need to know about Florida basketball recruiting heading into the spring evaluation periods.

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4/20/18
 • Russ Wood
Junior Patrick Williams been steady visitor to NC State

Junior Patrick Williams been steady visitor to NC State

GREENSBORO — Patrick Williams could be just touching the surface of how good he’ll be down the road.

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3/20/18
 • Jacey Zembal
Starting Five: One-and-done not going away as soon as expected

Starting Five: One-and-done not going away as soon as expected

Adam Silver indicated changes are not imminent during All-Star weekend. Plus, key weekend visits and more.

2/19/18
 • Eric Bossi
Patrick Williams' versatility makes him tough matchup

Patrick Williams' versatility makes him tough matchup

CHARLOTTE — The versatility of West Charlotte High junior Patrick Williams will make him an enticing college prospect.

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2/1/18
 • Jacey Zembal
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.

8/4/17
 • Rivals.com
Patrick Williams happy about NC State offer

Patrick Williams happy about NC State offer

West Charlotte (N.C.) High sophomore wing Patrick Williams knew the NC State coaches were watching him work out.

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4/28/17
 • Jacey Zembal
Athletic sophomore Patrick Williams picks up NC State offer

Athletic sophomore Patrick Williams picks up NC State offer

West Charlotte High sophomore Patrick Williams earned his second ACC offer, with NC State offering last Wednesday.

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4/27/17
 • Jacey Zembal
Barrett holds on to top spot in 2019 rankings expansion

Barrett holds on to top spot in 2019 rankings expansion

The class of 2019 has been expanded to 100 players, and there is little change at the top.

4/20/17
 • Eric Bossi