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What will Penn State's starting five look like ahead of the 2024-25 season?

What will Penn State's starting five look like ahead of the 2024-25 season?

How Penn State Basketball may look to fill their starting lineup for the 2024-25 season.

 • Austin Mitchell
Puff Johnson returning to Penn State for 2024-25 season

Puff Johnson returning to Penn State for 2024-25 season

Penn State Basketball got some good news today as forward Puff Johnson announced he plans to return.

 • Richie O'Leary
Hoops: Transfer portal team rankings for 2023 released

Hoops: Transfer portal team rankings for 2023 released

Arkansas coach Eric Musselman and the Razorbacks took home the 2023 team transfer portal recruiting crown.

 • Russ Wood
Penn State Hoops lands North Carolina transfer G/F Puff Johnson

Penn State Hoops lands North Carolina transfer G/F Puff Johnson

North Carolina forward and Pennsylvania native Puff Johnson is headed back home to play for Penn State.

 • Richie O'Leary
Penn State Basketball Offseason Notebook: The latest recruit scoop

Penn State Basketball Offseason Notebook: The latest recruit scoop

Here's anything and everything you need to know about Penn State Basketball recruiting via high school and the portal.

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 • Richie O'Leary
North Carolina transfer F Puff Johnson set to visit Penn State

North Carolina transfer F Puff Johnson set to visit Penn State

North Carolina forward and Pennsylvania native Puff Johnson is set to visit Penn State next week.

 • Zach Smart
Scouting Puff Johnson

Scouting Puff Johnson

In the final segment of our freshmen scouting reports we will take a closer look at Puff Johnson.  

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 • David Sisk
Twitter Tuesday: Michigan, Makur Maker, Indiana, UNC, Memphis

Twitter Tuesday: Michigan, Makur Maker, Indiana, UNC, Memphis

What's in store for five-star Makur Maker? Corey Evans breaks it all down in today's Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: North Carolina, Kowacie Reeves, FutureCast

Three-Point Play: North Carolina, Kowacie Reeves, FutureCast

Eric Bossi compares North Carolina's 2020 class to Roy Williams' best in today's Three-Point Play.

 • Eric Bossi
SJIT: Five fan bases left to be excited

SJIT: Five fan bases left to be excited

Five fan bases have reason to be excited thanks to the play of who they signed in the fall from the SJIT.

 • Corey Evans
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 position rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 position rankings

The 2020 position rankings have been updated, and the guard positions are stacked with impressive talents.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Hoophall Classic: How did the top classes fare?

Hoophall Classic: How did the top classes fare?

How did top recruiting classes on display at the Hoophall Classic fare?

 • Eric Bossi
Three-Point Play: Checking in on the top three 2020 classes

Three-Point Play: Checking in on the top three 2020 classes

Eric Bossi checks in on the top three recruiting classes for the 2020 cycle.

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Programs that should trend upward next year

Evans Seven: Programs that should trend upward next year

Caleb Love should be just what the doctor ordered at UNC next season.

 • Corey Evans
Beach Ball/John Wall: Which programs should feel the best?

Beach Ball/John Wall: Which programs should feel the best?

Eric Bossi discusses which programs should feel best about the players he saw during his swing through the Carolinas.

 • Eric Bossi
Holiday Invitational: Catching Up With Puff Johnson

Holiday Invitational: Catching Up With Puff Johnson

THI caught up with class of 2020 signee Puff Johnson on Friday at the John Wall Holiday Invitational.

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 • Clint Jackson
John Wall Invitational: Day'Ron Sharpe makes return home, Maker news

John Wall Invitational: Day'Ron Sharpe makes return home, Maker news

Five-star Day'Ron Sharpe shined in a return to his home state at the John Wall Holiday Invitational.

 • Eric Bossi
Early Signing Period: Winners and losers

Early Signing Period: Winners and losers

Duke, Kentucky and a chunk of the Big 12 had big early signing periods. Memphis? Not so much.

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Teams that landed building blocks for the future

Evans Seven: Teams that landed building blocks for the future

These seven programs have to feel good about their futures after adding some quality prospects.

 • Corey Evans
Feelin' blue: Duke, UNC, Kentucky sit atop team rankings

Feelin' blue: Duke, UNC, Kentucky sit atop team rankings

Three blueblood programs have to feel good about their state of affairs as the Early Signing Period tips off.

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Programs with a lot on line during signing period

Evans Seven: Programs with a lot on line during signing period

These seven programs hope to make some serious upgrades in the coming months.

 • Corey Evans
Puff Johnson chooses North Carolina

Puff Johnson chooses North Carolina

North Carolina lands top-50 wing Puff Johnson.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Puff Johnson, Karim Mane, NCAA

Three-Point Play: Puff Johnson, Karim Mane, NCAA

What will the final weeks of four-star Puff Johnson’s recruitment look like?

 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: UNC, Pitt, Nimari Burnett update

Wednesday's Leftovers: UNC, Pitt, Nimari Burnett update

Analyst Corey Evans tackles some pressing questions from his overflowing mailbag.

 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Memphis, Illinois, Texas, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Memphis, Illinois, Texas, more

Analyst Corey Evans also addresses the recruitments of Bryce Thompson, Mark Williams and Puff Johnson.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: North Carolina, Border War, FutureCast picks

Three-Point Play: North Carolina, Border War, FutureCast picks

Roy Williams is putting together one of his best classes ever at North Carolina.

 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: North Carolina, Pitt, Virginia Tech, Kansas

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

Corey Evans dishes out the latest on North Carolina, Pitt, Virginia Tech, Kansas and more in today's Twitter Tuesday.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Programs hoping to impress players on big visits

Evans Seven: Programs hoping to impress players on big visits

North Carolina will be hosting top 65 guard R.J. Davis.

 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Pitt, Iowa State, UNC, UConn, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Pitt, Iowa State, UNC, UConn, more

Analyst Corey Evans also addresses the latest on Dawson Garcia and Indiana's chances of landing him.

 • Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: '20 team recruiting, surprises, commit watch

Rivals Roundtable: '20 team recruiting, surprises, commit watch

The race for 2020's team recruiting title is tinted in blue.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Midnight Madness events prompt important visits

Evans Seven: Midnight Madness events prompt important visits

North Carolina has a big weekend ahead, and the Tar Heels will be welcoming Cade Cunningham with open arms.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Terrence Clarke, Michael Foster, recent commits

Three-Point Play: Terrence Clarke, Michael Foster, recent commits

Corey Evans connects the dots on Terrence Clarke's commitment timeline and more in today's Three-Point Play.

 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: North Carolina, UCLA, Hunter Dickinson

Wednesday's Leftovers: North Carolina, UCLA, Hunter Dickinson

Corey Evans looks over the Wednesday Leftovers and answers questions about North Carolina, Hunter Dickinson and more.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Teams outside the top 10 that could make a move

Bossi's Best: Teams outside the top 10 that could make a move

Day'Ron Sharpe is a great start for North Carolina.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: In-state targets, hard-to-read prospects and more

Rivals Roundtable: In-state targets, hard-to-read prospects and more

Will Bryce Thompson stay in state at Oklahoma State?

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
McDonald's Nuggets: Top 2020 class, updated prediction, more

McDonald's Nuggets: Top 2020 class, updated prediction, more

Jalen Johnson could help Duke land the No. 1 class for 2020.

 • Dan McDonald
Wednesday Leftovers: Oklahoma State, Pitt, Ziaire Williams

Wednesday Leftovers: Oklahoma State, Pitt, Ziaire Williams

Duke recently offered five-star Ziaire Williams.

 • Corey Evans
Wednesday Leftovers: Arizona, Virginia Tech, Auburn, Kentucky

Wednesday Leftovers: Arizona, Virginia Tech, Auburn, Kentucky

Arizona looks like it is in the driver's seat for Chibuzo Agbo.

 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: List cutting season is here

Starting Five: List cutting season is here

Eric Bossi discusses some high profile school list cuts in this week's Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Michigan, UK, UNC, St. John's

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Michigan, UK, UNC, St. John's

Analyst Corey Evans also addresses where five-star 2020 guard Bryce Thompson might eventually land.

 • Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: 2020 team recruiting, Josh Christopher

Rivals Roundtable: 2020 team recruiting, Josh Christopher

Rivals analysts also target a few unranked players who deserve to be in the 2020 Rivals150.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Twitter Tuesday: Okla. St. aims high; Jalen Suggs, Indiana

Twitter Tuesday: Okla. St. aims high; Jalen Suggs, Indiana

Cade Cunningham is the No. 1 target for Oklahoma State, but not the only five-star the Cowboys are after.

 • Corey Evans
Michigan Wolverines Basketball Recruiting: More 2020 Updates

Michigan Wolverines Basketball Recruiting: More 2020 Updates

New coach Juwan Howard is casting a wide net on the recruiting trail ... here's more of the latest.

 • Chris Balas
Peach Jam: Puff Johnson talks reclassification, potential suitors

Peach Jam: Puff Johnson talks reclassification, potential suitors

Top-50 wing Puff Johnson discusses his ongoing recruitment and the potential of a reclasification.

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 • Corey Evans
4-star has visited, says "for sure Miami's in my top"

4-star has visited, says "for sure Miami's in my top"

This Pa. forward breaks down where things stand in his recruitment. The chances coach L nabs him? Read on.

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 • Matt Shodell
Evans Seven: Class of 2020 boom-or-bust potential

Evans Seven: Class of 2020 boom-or-bust potential

We assess which schools’ 2020 classes have the greater boom-or-bust potential.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: 2020 recruitments that took surprising turns in June

Evans Seven: 2020 recruitments that took surprising turns in June

Oklahoma State's hiring of Cade Cunningham's brother was just one of the many twists and turns.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Puff Johnson, Emoni Bates, shot-makers

Three-Point Play: Puff Johnson, Emoni Bates, shot-makers

Corey Evans dishes on Puff Johnson, Emoni Bates and more.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Ten prospects that programs need to keep in-state

Bossi's Best: Ten prospects that programs need to keep in-state

Miami would love nothing more than to keep Scottie Barnes close to home.

 • Eric Bossi
Puff Johnson forges his own path, national recruitment follows

Puff Johnson forges his own path, national recruitment follows

Top-50 wing Donovan Johnson discusses his ongoing recruitment.

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 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UNC, Kentucky, Bama, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UNC, Kentucky, Bama, more

Analyst Corey Evans addresses some questions left over from his Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

 • Corey Evans
One On One with Donovan Johnson

One On One with Donovan Johnson

Donovan Johnson knows plenty about UNC, thanks to older brother Cam, but is looking to make his own way.

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 • Clint Jackson
Rival Views: NBPA Top 100 Camp

Rival Views: NBPA Top 100 Camp

National analyst Eric Bossi and Corey Evans take Rival Views of Friday's action at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.

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 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on 2020 rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on 2020 rankings

The decision to move Cade Cunningham into the No. 2 spot is just one of the issues addressed in this roundtable.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Rivals150 SF Donovan Johnson Goes In-Depth On Notre Dame OV

Rivals150 SF Donovan Johnson Goes In-Depth On Notre Dame OV

SF Donovan Johnson goes in-depth on his Notre Dame official visit and where the Irish stand on his list.

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 • Mike Singer
Rivals150 SF Donovan Johnson To Officially Visit Notre Dame

Rivals150 SF Donovan Johnson To Officially Visit Notre Dame

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are looking to sign a few prospects in its 2020 men's basketball recruiting class....

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 • Mike Singer
Bossi's Best: A dozen spring stock boosters

Bossi's Best: A dozen spring stock boosters

Jaden Ivey is one of several prospects who boosted their stock this spring.

 • Eric Bossi
Ten takeaways from three days at the Nike EYBL

Ten takeaways from three days at the Nike EYBL

Ziaire Williams is beginning to translate his elite potential into big-time production.

 • Corey Evans
Nike EYBL Indy: Bossi and Evans' Rival Views

Nike EYBL Indy: Bossi and Evans' Rival Views

Jon Kuminga and other big time prospects had Eric Bossi and Corey Evans taking Rival Views on Saturday at the EYBL.

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 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Michigan Basketball: U-M 'At The Top' With Fast Rising 2020 Donovan Johnson

Michigan Basketball: U-M 'At The Top' With Fast Rising 2020 Donovan Johnson

Michigan coaches continue to look for talent in the 2020 class, and there are several candidates. One has risen ...

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 • Chris Balas
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on RJ Hampton, Louisville, Pitt

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on RJ Hampton, Louisville, Pitt

It looks like a three-team race for five-star RJ Hampton, who will enroll this fall.

 • Corey Evans
Donovan Johnson begins his own story, leads a national recruitment

Donovan Johnson begins his own story, leads a national recruitment

Rivals150 junior Donovan Johnson recaps his ongoing recruitment that is now a national affair.

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 • Corey Evans
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
Adidas Friday: Five Hot Takes

Adidas Friday: Five Hot Takes

Five hot takes from the first day at the adidas Gauntlet.

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 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: UNC, UConn, Matthew Hurt and more

Twitter Tuesday: UNC, UConn, Matthew Hurt and more

Who are UNC's top targets, where is five-star Matthew Hurt leaning and more.

 • Corey Evans