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Breaking down the 11 five-stars that aren't playing for Team USA

Breaking down the 11 five-stars that aren't playing for Team USA

Jamal Murray and Team Canada are looking for the country's first men's basketball medal since 1936.

 • Rob Cassidy
NY & Metro McDAAG Burger Boys

NY & Metro McDAAG Burger Boys

 A number of the local area and Metro area's top-shelf national talents culminated their storied careers in the

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 • Zach Smart
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
DeShawn Harris-Smith keeps improving, mulling offers

DeShawn Harris-Smith keeps improving, mulling offers

The four-star, 2023 wing has visited Georgetown, Villanova and Penn State.

 • Jamie Shaw
Coach K's recruits who ranked in top 5 during the Rivals era

Coach K's recruits who ranked in top 5 during the Rivals era

From Kyrie Irving to Zion Williamson to Paolo Banchero, Coach K has been a force on the recruiting trail.

 • Rob Cassidy
Bossi's Best: 10 prospects that will fit in nicely with new teams

Bossi's Best: 10 prospects that will fit in nicely with new teams

Will McClendon is wholly suited for the style of play that Mick Cronin wants from his players at UCLA.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Crossover: No. 1s from 2018, Trevor Lawrence vs. R.J. Barrett

Rivals Crossover: No. 1s from 2018, Trevor Lawrence vs. R.J. Barrett

The top-ranked prospects in the 2018 football and basketball classes have exciting futures.

 • Mike Farrell and Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Teams that will be hit hardest by lack of workouts

Evans Seven: Teams that will be hit hardest by lack of workouts

Programs with a number of newcomers arriving could have an uphill battle developing chemistry.

 • 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.

 • Corey Evans
All-Decade: Dynamic duos

All-Decade: Dynamic duos

Here's a year-by-year look at how the top duos in each class fared.

 • Eric Bossi
All-Decade: Rivals All-2010s team

All-Decade: Rivals All-2010s team

Late blooming Anthony Davis earns a spot on Eric Bossi's All-Decade team after a great finish to his high school career.

 • Eric Bossi
All-Decade: Ranking the No. 1 prospects from 2010-19

All-Decade: Ranking the No. 1 prospects from 2010-19

Andrew Wiggins tops Eric Bossi's look at the No. 1 prospects of the 2010s.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Most important week of the summer begins

Starting Five: Most important week of the summer begins

Coaches will be flocking to the Peach Jam and other big events around the country.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Which five-star is next to pop?

Rivals Roundtable: Which five-star is next to pop?

Among the topics this week are Duke’s newest commit Jalen Johnson and which five-star could be next to pop.

 • Eric Bossi, Dan McDonald and Russ Wood
Evans Seven: April's big winners

Evans Seven: April's big winners

Kyle Guy and the Virginia Cavaliers enjoyed an NCAA title, but they weren't the only ones who had reason to celebrate.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Programs in position to land top talent this spring

Evans Seven: Programs in position to land top talent this spring

These seven programs can go a long way toward positioning themselves for strong seasons next year.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Top 10 one-and-done players of the past 10 years

Bossi's Best: Top 10 one-and-done players of the past 10 years

Analyst Eric Bossi breaks down the fabulous freshmen, including Kentucky's Anthony Davis.

 • 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
Starting Five: Duke is rolling; Crean's comments; Gonzaga

Starting Five: Duke is rolling; Crean's comments; Gonzaga

Duke looks like the best team in the country and what did Tom Crean say? That and more in Eric Bossi's Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: An early look at top 2022 prospects

Evans Seven: An early look at top 2022 prospects

Analyst Corey Evans gives a sneak preview of some freshman players who could make some real noise in the coming years.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Programs that would love to use 2019 recruits right now

Evans Seven: Programs that would love to use 2019 recruits right now

These teams would see their chances of success skyrocket if they could put 2019 commits in their lineups this season.

 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: Duel of 7-footers, Reddish comes up big, more

Starting Five: Duel of 7-footers, Reddish comes up big, more

National analyst Eric Bossi discusses several topics in this week's Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
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
Bossi's Best: Zion Williamson remains atop freshman tracker

Bossi's Best: Zion Williamson remains atop freshman tracker

The race for No. 1 is closer than you think thanks to another Duke freshman sensation.

 • 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
Bossi's Best: Player of the Year Watch

Bossi's Best: Player of the Year Watch

Analyst Eric Bossi debuts his list of the 10 players who are in the mix for college's National Player of the Year.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Impact of No. 1 players on programs they chose

Bossi's Best: Impact of No. 1 players on programs they chose

Analyst Eric Bossi looks back at the No. 1 players of the past 10 years and what they meant to their programs.

 • 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
Rivals Roundtable: Early Signing Period surprises - and more

Rivals Roundtable: Early Signing Period surprises - and more

Rivals analysts also target programs under pressure and which classes deserve some more love.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Q&A with five-star big man Isaiah Stewart

Q&A with five-star big man Isaiah Stewart

One of the most coveted players in the 2019 class discusses a variety of topics regarding his recruitment.

 • Corey Evans
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: Zeke Nnaji, Champions Classic, West prospects

Rivals Roundtable: Zeke Nnaji, Champions Classic, West prospects

How concerned should Zeke Nnaji's five finalists be about North Carolina's entrance into his recruitment?

 • Staff
Three-Point Play: Elites faltering, three with intrigue, stars shine

Three-Point Play: Elites faltering, three with intrigue, stars shine

Corey Evans breaks down the collegiate debuts of several star freshmen in today's Three-Point Play.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: AP Top 25, NBA rookies, Cuonzo Martin

Three-Point Play: AP Top 25, NBA rookies, Cuonzo Martin

Eric Bossi examines the preseason AP Top 25, breaks down NBA rookies and gives kudos to Missouri's Cuonzo Martin.

 • Eric Bossi
Three-Point Play: Cole Anthony, USA Basketball, Player of the Year

Three-Point Play: Cole Anthony, USA Basketball, Player of the Year

A one-on-one conversation with No. 3-ranked Cole Anthony.

 • Eric Bossi
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
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Texas Tech, Georgia, Duke, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Texas Tech, Georgia, Duke, more

Analyst Corey Evans also weighs in on three five-star prospects and their progress on the recruiting trail.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Programs with important visits this weekend

Evans Seven: Programs with important visits this weekend

It's an especially significant weekend for Illinois, North Carolina, Wake Forest and Oregon.

 • Corey Evans
Sting Factor: Impact of James-to-Tennessee on Duke, Clemson, MSU

Sting Factor: Impact of James-to-Tennessee on Duke, Clemson, MSU

The guard is a big get for Tennessee. How does his commitment affect Clemson, Duke, and Michigan State?

 • Corey Evans
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.

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Freshmen that have the biggest shoes to fill

Evans Seven: Freshmen that have the biggest shoes to fill

Five-star R.J. Barrett has some big, historic shoes to fill in Durham.

 • 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
Bossi's Best: Top players who moved up in class

Bossi's Best: Top players who moved up in class

There are a number of examples of players who successfully headed to college early.

 • Eric Bossi
Final 2018 position rankings released

Final 2018 position rankings released

Rivals.com's Rankings Week continues today with the final position rankings for the class of 2018.

 • Eric Bossi
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
Starting Five: Rankings Week has arrived

Starting Five: Rankings Week has arrived

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 • Eric Bossi
Hoop Summit: Kevin Porter steals the show

Hoop Summit: Kevin Porter steals the show

Kevin Porter, Darius Garland and others showed out well at Nike's Hoop Summit.

 • Eric Bossi
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
Hoop Summit: Dante shows he's in mix to be 2020's No. 1 player

Hoop Summit: Dante shows he's in mix to be 2020's No. 1 player

Five-star sophomore N'Faly Dante is a big time prospect. Just how elite can he be? Hoop Summit World team takeaways.

 • Eric Bossi
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
McDonalds All American Game: RJ Barrett Highlights

McDonalds All American Game: RJ Barrett Highlights

Game and practice highlights of the No. 1 ranked player in the class RJ Barrett.

 • Krysten Peek
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
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
Duke recruiting class says there's no pressure for next year

Duke recruiting class says there's no pressure for next year

A Q&A session with the No. 1 ranked recruiting class: RJ Barrett, Zion Williamson, Cam Reddish and Tre Jones.

 • Krysten Peek
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: Zion gets going; more takeaways

McDonald's AA Game: Zion gets going; more takeaways

Zion Williamson was a load in the low post plus more takeaways from Tuesday action at the McDonald's AA Game.

 • Eric Bossi
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
R.J. Barrett named Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of the Year

R.J. Barrett named Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of the Year

The No. 1-ranked player in the 2018 class adds another prestigious award to his dominant senior season.

 • Krysten Peek
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
Christ the King plays up vs Montverde

Christ the King plays up vs Montverde

What happens when the #1 high school basketball team in the City goes up against the #1 team in the nation?

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 • Maurice Wingate
Metro Classic Carrying Red Storm Buzz

Metro Classic Carrying Red Storm Buzz

Before St. John’s hosts Marquette on Saturday, assistant coach Matt Abdelmassih is expected to attend the Metro Classic,

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 • Marley Paul
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
Evans Seven: How seven schools might try to fill their stars' shoes

Evans Seven: How seven schools might try to fill their stars' shoes

These seven programs will each have some unique challenges as they try to fill some very important shoes next season.

 • Corey Evans
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
Starting Five: Five biggest five-star surprises in the last five years

Starting Five: Five biggest five-star surprises in the last five years

Which five-star prospects have made the most surprising decisions in the last five years?

 • Eric Bossi
ARS Rescue Rooter Tampa Hoopfest: Evans' Saturday Takeaways

ARS Rescue Rooter Tampa Hoopfest: Evans' Saturday Takeaways

Serrel Smith scorches the nets for 42 points as Duke and Kansas recruits shine in Tampa.

 • Corey Evans
Thoughts and analysis from Zion Williamson's peers

Thoughts and analysis from Zion Williamson's peers

Players give their thoughts on Williamson's talent level and impact on the game of basketball.

 • Corey Evans
What's impact of Zion Williamson's commitment to Duke?

What's impact of Zion Williamson's commitment to Duke?

The highly anticipated decision of five-star ZIon Williamson is in and he's going to play for the Blue Devils

 • Eric Bossi
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
HoopHall Classic: Which college should be the most excited?

HoopHall Classic: Which college should be the most excited?

Which schools should be pleased with the performances in the HoopHall Classic? Eric Bossi has the list.

 • Eric Bossi
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
HoopHall Monday: Bossi's takeaways

HoopHall Monday: Bossi's takeaways

Monday, 2018's No. 1 player R.J. Barrett held serve at the HoopHall Classic.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Bossi's Sunday HoopHall Classic Takeaways

Starting Five: Bossi's Sunday HoopHall Classic Takeaways

Bol Bol stated his case for top of the class honors and leads Eric Bossi's Starting Five from the HoopHall Classic.

 • Eric Bossi
HoopHall Classic: Bossi's Saturday Blog

HoopHall Classic: Bossi's Saturday Blog

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- National analyst Eric Bossi is live from the HoopHall Classic where several big timers are on hand

 • Eric Bossi
2018 Rivals150 Roundtable: Analysts break down big decisions

2018 Rivals150 Roundtable: Analysts break down big decisions

R.J. Barrett remains on top of the updated Rivals150 rankings but there are plenty of changes that need to be discussed.

 • 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
Evans Seven: Predictions for 2018

Evans Seven: Predictions for 2018

Corey Evans offers up seven piping-hot predictions for 2018 in the Evans Seven.

 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: Five things to watch in the new year

Starting Five: Five things to watch in the new year

Eric Bossi discusses five top storylines for 2018.

 • Eric Bossi
Top 10 stories in the world of hoops in 2017

Top 10 stories in the world of hoops in 2017

The past year had plenty of drama in the basketball world, both on and off the court.

 • Corey Evans
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
The Deep Three: Vanderbilt, Duke and Oregon cruising in November

The Deep Three: Vanderbilt, Duke and Oregon cruising in November

Celebrations in Nashville and Raleigh; hopes and dreams in several NBA front offices; crying in Columbia.

 • Corey Evans
Montverde Academy routs The Rock

Montverde Academy routs The Rock

The first five-star signee of the Mike White era filled up the stat sheet in a lopsided Montverde Academy win.

 • Russ Wood
Holiday Hoopsgiving Saturday: E.J. Montgomery dominates

Holiday Hoopsgiving Saturday: E.J. Montgomery dominates

EJ Montgomery dominates his opposition as he speaks on his second go around within his recruitment.

 • Corey Evans
Holiday Hoopsgiving: Five-star prospects put on a show

Holiday Hoopsgiving: Five-star prospects put on a show

A pair of five-star 2019 prospects showed out at the Holiday Hoopsgiving event.

 • Dan McDonald
Conference Call: How locked in are class rankings?

Conference Call: How locked in are class rankings?

Duke has the ACC's highest-ranked class, but could that change in the spring?

 • Corey Evans
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
Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the ACC

Report Card: Breaking down the early signings in the ACC

Thumbs up to Duke, thumbs down to Louisville, Miami and the Zion Williamson chase continues.

 • Dan McDonald
Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Courtney Ramey, Arkansas, Butler

Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Courtney Ramey, Arkansas, Butler

Kentucky's 2018 outlook; forecasting Courtney Ramey's recruitment; Arkansas' standout class; Butler recruiting.

 • Corey Evans
Phenom National Showcase: What we learned

Phenom National Showcase: What we learned

Phenom National High School Showcase provided some eye-opening lessons.

 • Corey Evans
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's top player R.J. Barrett picks Duke

Class of 2018's top player R.J. Barrett picks Duke

Class of 2018's top-ranked player R.J. Barrett selected Duke on Friday night.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Duke lands five-star R.J. Barrett

Duke lands five-star R.J. Barrett

Duke’s historic recruiting run continued today when R.J. Barrett, the nation's top player, committed to the Blue Devils.

 • Brian McLawhorn
Making the Case: Keldon Johnson

Making the Case: Keldon Johnson

Five-star Keldon Johnson will decide among Kentucky, Maryland, NC State and Texas on Saturday night.

 • Corey Evans
Rivals Podcast: Early signing period breakdown

Rivals Podcast: Early signing period breakdown

The Rivals.com basketball recruiting crew discusses the early signing period, which began on Wednesday.

 • Rivals.com
Rivals' Biggest Busts: Top five No. 1 prospects who busted out

Rivals' Biggest Busts: Top five No. 1 prospects who busted out

Sometimes we hit, sometimes we miss. Here are five misses at No. 1 during the Rivals.com era, starting with Josh Selby.

 • Eric Bossi
Making the Case: R.J. Barrett

Making the Case: R.J. Barrett

Which of R.J. Barrett's finalists need him the most?

 • 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
Predictions: Where will the top 15 undecided prospects land?

Predictions: Where will the top 15 undecided prospects land?

The Rivals.com basketball team makes their predictions for the top 15 undecided 2018 prospects.

 • Staff