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Simmons would be highest-ranked freshman to miss NCAA tourney

Simmons would be highest-ranked freshman to miss NCAA tourney

LSU's Ben Simmons might be the highest-ranked prospect to miss the NCAA Tournament his freshman season. See full list.

3/8/16
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Checking in on top 2014 recruits

Checking in on top 2014 recruits

A look at how Kentucky's top recruiting targets from the Class of 2014 are faring, both in UK blue and elsewhere.

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12/11/14
 â€¢ T.J. Walker
Starting Five: Surprise visits for 5-star Briscoe

Starting Five: Surprise visits for 5-star Briscoe

Five-star Isaiah Briscoe has official visits set to a couple of surprising schools. Eric Bossi explains in Starting Five.

9/15/14
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
2014 Reebok Classic Breakout

2014 Reebok Classic Breakout

A year after hosting 100 of the nation's top players (attracting more than 200 college coaches and 50 media outlets), the premier July LIVE recruiting

7/7/14
 â€¢ Press Release
Okafor tops final 2014 rankings

Okafor tops final 2014 rankings

Jahlil Okafor held onto the top spot in our final 2014 rankings. Eric Bossi highlights the big movers throughout the Rivals150.

4/24/14
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Class of 2014: Five-star risk factors

Class of 2014: Five-star risk factors

Stanley Johnson seems like a safe bet, but no one is a sure thing. Check out the risk factors for each of the 2014 five-stars.

4/24/14
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Buzz starting strong for Hokies

Starting Five: Buzz starting strong for Hokies

Rivals150 SG Ahmed Hill will follow Buzz Williams to Virginia Tech, and he won't be alone. Get that and more in Starting Five.

4/21/14
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Starting five: Talent rises, Maryland scores

Starting five: Talent rises, Maryland scores

Several five-stars reached the national title game, including UK's Julius Randle. Eric Bossi looks at the talent in Arlington.

4/7/14
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
DICKs Nationals Semifinals Action

DICKs Nationals Semifinals Action

MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY - Four teams battled <i>Dick's Sporting Goods High School National Tournament</i> semis at Christ the King H.S. on Friday for the r

4/5/14
 â€¢ Mike Libert
Okafor captures MVP to wrap up McDonalds week

Okafor captures MVP to wrap up McDonalds week

Jahlil Okafor captured McDonald's All-American MVP honors and may have locked up the top spot in the rankings in the process.

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4/3/14
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
McDonalds AA: West looks to be best

McDonalds AA: West looks to be best

With practices in the books, Rashad Vaughn and the West look like the stronger squad at the McDonald's All-American game.

4/2/14
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
McDonalds game: Practice

McDonalds game: Practice

The wings at practice for the McDonald's All-America game stood out, with UNLV-bound Rashad Vaughn leading the way on Monday.

3/31/14
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Jordan Brand Classic Roster Announced

Jordan Brand Classic Roster Announced

For the second consecutive year, Barclays Center will be serving as the host venue for the 13th annual <i>Jordan Brand Classic</i>. The nation's premi

3/10/14
 â€¢ Press Release
Rashad Vaughn the Rebel

Rashad Vaughn the Rebel

When Rashad Vaughn left Minnesota for his senior year of high school basketball en route to play in the national spotlight at Findlay Prep in Nevada,

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2/11/14
 â€¢ Alex Kline
Recruiting mailbag: Will Cats add to 2014 class

Recruiting mailbag: Will Cats add to 2014 class

Will Kentucky add Rashad Vaughn to its Class of 2014? What about a late sleeper? That and more in the mailbag.

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1/23/14
 â€¢ T.J. Walker
Hoophall: Alexander leads star-studded cast

Hoophall: Alexander leads star-studded cast

Five-star Cliff Alexander turned in a dominating performance at the star-studded Hoophall Classic. Eric Bossi has that and more.

1/21/14
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Tar Heels return to Vegas

Tar Heels return to Vegas

Roy Williams and assistant C.B. McGrath were spotted in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

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1/15/14
 â€¢ Adam Powell
Recruiting mailbag: Vaughn, Labissiere and more

Recruiting mailbag: Vaughn, Labissiere and more

Recruiting mailbag: Where does Kentucky stand with Rashad Vaughn? Which 2015 prospects are most likely to commit early?

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1/2/14
 â€¢ T.J. Walker
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.

12/22/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Mailbag: Updates on Newman, Graham, more

Mailbag: Updates on Newman, Graham, more

What's the latest on Malik Newman? What's new with Torian Graham? That and more in our basketball recruiting mailbag.

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12/18/13
 â€¢ T.J. Walker
Mailbag talks Vaughn, 2015 big men, Turner

Mailbag talks Vaughn, 2015 big men, Turner

What's the latest on Rashad Vaughn? What are Kentucky's chances with Myles Turner? That and more in the recruiting mailbag.

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12/12/13
 â€¢ T.J. Walker
Vaughns ISU visit sticks with him

Vaughns ISU visit sticks with him

Rashad Vaughn was most impressed on his Iowa State visit by something outside the lines.

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11/22/13
 â€¢ Bill Seals
Indiana makes final list for versatile 2014 forward

Indiana makes final list for versatile 2014 forward

Four-star 2014 forward Jonah Bolden tonight named his six finalists. See what his coach had to say about his game and why schools made the list for th

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11/18/13
 â€¢ Jeff Rabjohns
National Signing Week Preview

National Signing Week Preview

With National Signing Week in Basketball running from this Wednesday to the follow Wednesday, there is no question that with so many uncommitted recru

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11/11/13
 â€¢ Alex Kline
Mailbag: Its Tubby time

Mailbag: Its Tubby time

What kind of recruiting results can Texas Tech fans expect out of Tubby Smith? Eric Bossi answers that and more in his mailbag.

10/25/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
USA Basketball: What We Learned

USA Basketball: What We Learned

Rashad Vaughn and Kelly Oubre will make a devastating duo at Findlay Prep. What else did we see at USA Basketball's camp?

10/8/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
USA Basketball: Moore taking off

USA Basketball: Moore taking off

Doral Moore, whose stock blew up this summer, impressed in all aspects in the Saturday morning session at USA Basketball.

10/5/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
New England big man is off the board

New England big man is off the board

The pool of available high-level big men shrunk by one on Thursday when Goodluck Okonoboh announced his decision.

10/3/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Vaughn sets another official visit

Vaughn sets another official visit

Henderson (Nev.) Findlay Prep five-star shooting guard Rashad Vaughn has set his third official visit.

10/2/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
College basketball practice kicks off this weekend

College basketball practice kicks off this weekend

Center Goodluck Okonoboh is scheduled for two visits this weekend. Find out who else is going where as college practices begin.

9/27/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Five-star shooting guard cuts list

Five-star shooting guard cuts list

Five-star guard Rashad Vaughn, the nation's No. 7 prospect, has narrowed his list of potential schools to an appropriate seven.

9/24/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Kentucky lands four-star point guard

Kentucky lands four-star point guard

Kentucky received a verbal commitment from four-star point guard Tyler Ulis, the 33rd-ranked prospect in the country, Friday night.

9/13/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Vaughn sets first two official visits

Vaughn sets first two official visits

Five-star shooting guard Rashad Vaughn, the nation's No. 7 player, has two official visits lined up in the coming weeks.

9/9/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Hoyas possibles in 2014 Rivals 150

Hoyas possibles in 2014 Rivals 150

Elbert Robinson, here boxing out at the NBAPA Top 100 Camp this summer, made the Rivals.com 150 2014 rankings. He joins 14 other uncommitted, Hoya re

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9/6/13
 â€¢ Ron Bailey
2014 Rivals150 full of UK targets

2014 Rivals150 full of UK targets

California wing Stanley Johnson made a move in the latest edition of the 2014 Rivals150, released Wednesday.

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9/4/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
Vaughn provides new update

Vaughn provides new update

Tar Heel Illustrated caught up with 2014 SG Rashad Vaughn who spoke about his talks with the UNC staff.

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8/29/13
 â€¢ Clint Jackson
Vaughn still considering 11 schools

Vaughn still considering 11 schools

Rashad Vaughn still lists 11 schools, with no immediate plans to shorten it. Here's the latest on the five-star.

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8/26/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
Calipari misses on Mudiay; whats next

Calipari misses on Mudiay; whats next

John Calipari missed on Emmanuel Mudiay, but that doesn't mean all is lost for Kentucky's pursuit of a point guard in 2014.

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8/24/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
Elite 24 Teams  Updated Rosters Announced

Elite 24 Teams Updated Rosters Announced

Baltimore, MD - Under Armour Basketball today announced the final team rosters and coaches for the 2013 Under Armour® Elite 24 event at the Tobacco Wa

8/19/13
 â€¢ Press Release
Pitino has impressed Vaughn

Pitino has impressed Vaughn

Rashad Vaughn turned 17 last Friday and spent part of his day at Minnesota taking yet another unofficial visit to the Gopher campus.

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8/19/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
Notes: 2014 targets cutting lists

Notes: 2014 targets cutting lists

With five-stars like Rashad Vaughn trimming their lists, UK is forced to stay one move ahead in recruiting in 2014.

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8/2/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
Trevon Blueitt, Rashad Vaughn Make Cut

Trevon Blueitt, Rashad Vaughn Make Cut

As recruiting continues to be the main focus heading into the month of August, rising seniors, among others, are gaining new offers, prepping for coll

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7/31/13
 â€¢ Alex Kline
Vaughn cuts list to 11

Vaughn cuts list to 11

Five star shooting guard prospect Rashad Vaughn has cut his list to eleven schools.

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7/31/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
Hoops recruiting QA roundup

Hoops recruiting QA roundup

Last week's recruiting chat featured some great questions about John Calipari's strategy in 2014. Here's a look back.

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7/31/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
Day Three notes from Las Vegas

Day Three notes from Las Vegas

Check out all the news and notes from UCLA's Friday hoops recruiting day.

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7/27/13
 â€¢ Neal Nieves
On Premium Court recently

On Premium Court recently

Phil Booth has been just one of many topics recently on our Premium Court message board. It's the place for Georgetown Basketball information.

7/26/13
 â€¢ Ron Bailey
Fab 48: Day One

Fab 48: Day One

Five star Gopher shooting guard recruits Isaiah Whitehead and Rashad Vaughn out forth memorable performances Thursday.

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7/26/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
Day One notes from Las Vegas

Day One notes from Las Vegas

Check out some news and notes from the first day of this week's live evaluation period in Las Vegas.

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7/25/13
 â€¢ Neal Nieves
Five-stars everywhere at Fab 48 in Vegas

Five-stars everywhere at Fab 48 in Vegas

Tyler Dorsey was one of five 5-stars on one court at the Fab 48, and he rose to the occasion. Get the scoop on that and more.

7/25/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Hoyas in mix for sought after Vaughn

Hoyas in mix for sought after Vaughn

Rashad Vaughn gets buckets. The Hoyas hope to get him.

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7/24/13
 â€¢ Ron Bailey
Looking at UCLAs 2014 recruiting efforts so far

Looking at UCLAs 2014 recruiting efforts so far

With the July evaluation periods almost over, BSR takes a look at where UCLA's 2014 recruiting efforts are so far.

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7/23/13
 â€¢ Neal Nieves
Recapping UCLAs second July live eval weekend

Recapping UCLAs second July live eval weekend

UCLA coaches were out again this past week, checking out recruits. Read a breakdown of how the second eval period went for the Bruins.

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7/22/13
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Vaughn will decide next spring

Vaughn will decide next spring

Rashad Vaughn, the now Findlay Prep 6-foot-5 scorer, has been traveling from one event to the next throughout the summer.

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7/19/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
Recapping UCLAs first July live eval weekend

Recapping UCLAs first July live eval weekend

BSR writers Edward Lewis and Neal Nieves recap UCLA's first live July evaluation weekend.

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7/15/13
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Breakout: Maryland-bound duo shines

Breakout: Maryland-bound duo shines

The second day of Reebok's Breakout Classic was a good one for future Maryland teammates Romelo Trimble and Jared Nickens.

7/12/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Peach Jam:  Travis wins PF battle, not game

Peach Jam: Travis wins PF battle, not game

The EYBL Finals at the Nike Peach Jam kicked off this morning with some surprising results.

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7/11/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
Onuaku ready to make a climb

Onuaku ready to make a climb

Chinanu Onuaku declared that he is not ranked high enough in his class, and he backed up that statement at the Breakout Classic.

7/11/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
LBJ Skills: What We Learned

LBJ Skills: What We Learned

The open period looms, but Eric Bossi looks back at the LBJ Skills Academy, including the evolving game of Cliff Alexander.

7/10/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
LBJ Skills: Bigger boost coming for Robinson

LBJ Skills: Bigger boost coming for Robinson

If Devin Robinson's play at the LeBron James Skills Academy is any indication, his last jump in the rankings wasn't big enough.

7/8/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
James Academy notes: Alexander dominates

James Academy notes: Alexander dominates

Five-star post Cliff Alexander was the star of the show on day two of the LeBron James Skills Academy in Las Vegas.

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7/8/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
Vaughn remains indecisive about future

Vaughn remains indecisive about future

Rashad Vaughn, the top shooting guard in the country, isn't satisfied with his progress.

7/7/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
LeBron James Camp: Saturday Notebook

LeBron James Camp: Saturday Notebook

Five-star wing Stanley Johnson was among the top prospects from day one at the LeBron James Skills Academy in Las Vegas.

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7/7/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
Previewing UCLAs July

Previewing UCLAs July

The live evaluation period kicks off next week, and with that, BSR previews the 2014 recruits UCLA will be looking at this July.

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7/5/13
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
UCLA recruits in the new Rivals150

UCLA recruits in the new Rivals150

In honor of the release of the new Rivals150 hoops rankings Thursday, BSR breaks down where UCLA's recruits landed.

6/27/13
 â€¢ Neal Nieves
Wildcat targets top new 2014 Rivals150

Wildcat targets top new 2014 Rivals150

Kentucky target Myles Turner is the biggest story in the updated Rivals150, rising all the way to a top-ten ranking.

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6/27/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
Perkins is focused on camps, visits

Perkins is focused on camps, visits

Josh Perkins is one of the top lead guards in the nation and Minnesota is one of the schools he's interested in.

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6/27/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
Looking at UCLAs 2014 recruiting efforts so far

Looking at UCLAs 2014 recruiting efforts so far

BSR senior staff writer Neal Nieves dives into UCLA's 2014 recruiting efforts so far.

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6/14/13
 â€¢ Neal Nieves
Previewing the NBA Top 100 Camp

Previewing the NBA Top 100 Camp

Devin Booker is among the headlining Kentucky targets at the NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp. Here's our preview.

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6/12/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
Clash of the Classes Preview

Clash of the Classes Preview

Tomorrow night Tyus, Rashad, and Reid take the court together joining all of the top stars in Minnesota's 2014 class for Clash of the Classes.

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6/6/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
Midweek Recruiting Blitz: 6/5

Midweek Recruiting Blitz: 6/5

As June is full of camps and unlimited opportunities at exposure, the classes of 2014, 2015 and 2016 are already making the most of their summer. As s

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6/5/13
 â€¢ Alex Kline
Five-star visits UCLA

Five-star visits UCLA

UCLA earned a visit from the No. 6 player in the nation Sunday. See how Rashad Vaughn liked the campus.

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6/4/13
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
BSR TV: Five-star Rashad Vaughn clips

BSR TV: Five-star Rashad Vaughn clips

Take a look at five-star guard Rashad Vaughn's clips from his weekend at the Pangos All-American Camp.

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6/4/13
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Vaughn closes strong at Pangos All-American

Vaughn closes strong at Pangos All-American

Rashad Vaughn backed up his lofty national ranking with his performance over the weekend at the Pangos All-American camp.

6/3/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Mudiay, Perkins dont disappoint

Mudiay, Perkins dont disappoint

Five-star Emmanuel Mudiay and four-star Josh Perkins didn't disappoint when they matched up at the Pangos All-American Camp.

6/1/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Five-star contemplating a UCLA visit

Five-star contemplating a UCLA visit

Possibly the best scorer in the 2014 class is looking to take a trip to UCLA this weekend.

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5/31/13
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
EYBL Minneapolis: Sunday

EYBL Minneapolis: Sunday

Games at Sunday's EYBL Session Four showing hit a feverish pitch. With Peach Jam positions on the line the level of competition was unlike what many

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5/27/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
EYBL Minneapolis: Friday

EYBL Minneapolis: Friday

There has been a load of build up for the EYBL in the Twin Cities basketball community and night one didn't disappoint.

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5/25/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
EYBL Mpls Preview: SG

EYBL Mpls Preview: SG

When it comes to EYBL Minneapolis, GI has you covered every step of the way following Minnesota recruits and today we continue our preview with the sh

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5/22/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
EYBL Mpls Preview: PGs

EYBL Mpls Preview: PGs

GI kicks off a week of Gopher slanted EYBL previews, tonight, starting with the point guards.

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5/21/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
EYBL: The Minnesota Numbers

EYBL: The Minnesota Numbers

The EYBL's third session took place last weekend in Dallas with several Gopher recruits taking part. Tyus Jones and Tyler Ulis put up great numbers.

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5/14/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
Latest on Vaughn, Tar Heels

Latest on Vaughn, Tar Heels

DALLAS--- Elite 2014 shooting guard Rashad Vaughn gave an exclusive interview with THI.

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5/11/13
 â€¢ Blake Schulte
Kentucky targets dominate EYBL Boo Williams

Kentucky targets dominate EYBL Boo Williams

Stanley Johnson was among the top 2014 prospects who impressed John Calipari and staff at the Nike EYBL Boo Williams session.

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4/29/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
EYBL: The Minnesota Numbers

EYBL: The Minnesota Numbers

Richard Pitino and assistant Kimani Young spent the last two weekends watching EYBL talent and GI has put together statistical summaries on some of th

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4/29/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
Hawks have two offers for Travis

Hawks have two offers for Travis

Reid Travis is a truly gifted athlete. So gifted that Kirk Ferentz and Fran McCaffery are teaming up to get him on the Iowa campus. The Hawkeyes have

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4/28/13
 â€¢ Andrew Force
Vaughn quiet about plans for senior year

Vaughn quiet about plans for senior year

At the Nike EYBL, five-star Rashad Vaughn had nothing to say about whether he'll transfer.

4/27/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
Vaughn on Tar Heels, future plans

Vaughn on Tar Heels, future plans

HAMPTON, Va.---Rashad Vaughn got one of his first tastes of action on a big stage Friday night at Boo Williams.

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4/27/13
 â€¢ Clint Jackson
Boo Williams Friday Notebook

Boo Williams Friday Notebook

Rumors around a potential high school transfer from Rashad Vaughn overshadowed Friday night's play at Boo Williams.

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4/26/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
Vaughn starts strong in EYBL

Vaughn starts strong in EYBL

Five star shooting guard Rashad Vaughn played his first games in the EYBL last weekend and it's safe to say his transition was a success.

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4/25/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
Hoya Destroya on EYBL - LA  Pt. 1

Hoya Destroya on EYBL - LA Pt. 1

Tre Campbell, Dion Wiley, Khadeem Lattin and others are reviewed by HoyaReport.com board member, Hoya Destroya.

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4/25/13
 â€¢ Hoya Destroya
EYBL Los Angeles: What we learned

EYBL Los Angeles: What we learned

Emmanuel Mudiay and other top prospects lived up to the hype over the weekend at EYBL in Los Angeles. What else did we learn?

4/23/13
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
EYBL: The Big Three

EYBL: The Big Three

Rashad Vaughn, Reid Travis, and Tyus Jones are competing in the EYBL and after a weekend here are the results.

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4/22/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
NCAA Open Period Preview - Minnesota

NCAA Open Period Preview - Minnesota

Richard Pitino and his staff are hitting the road to recruit for the first time tonight. What teams are they be seeing?

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4/19/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
Final 2013 Rivals150 loaded with UK players

Final 2013 Rivals150 loaded with UK players

Six Kentucky commitments are five-star prospects in the final 2013 Rivals150, locking up another top-ranked class for the Wildcats.

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4/15/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
2014 Russell Receives UNC Offer

2014 Russell Receives UNC Offer

D'Angelo Russell received even better news after Roy Williams made a visit Friday.

4/12/13
 â€¢ Patrick O'Brien
Williams in Minnesota to see Vaughn

Williams in Minnesota to see Vaughn

Roy Williams is back on the recruiting trail Tuesday in sitting down with one of his top 2014 prospects.

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3/26/13
 â€¢ Clint Jackson and Adam Powell
Mailbag: Does Madness matter

Mailbag: Does Madness matter

Kentucky's postseason didn't matter to Julius Randle. Does it matter to other recruits? Check our mailbag.

3/21/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
5 Things to Watch at State

5 Things to Watch at State

The Boy's State Tournament in Minnesota is this week, what should Gopher fans watch for?

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3/17/13
 â€¢ Ryan James
Rivals150: No change at the top

Rivals150: No change at the top

There is plenty of movement in the latest Rivals150 for 2014, but Jahlil Okafor has made himself very comfortable at the top.

3/14/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Great game tonight: Park Center vs Cooper

Great game tonight: Park Center vs Cooper

There are some great section games being played this evening across the metro and the State. Number 5 ranked Robbinsdale Cooper meets Park Center at 6

3/12/13
 â€¢ Michael J. Much
Five-star junior enjoys UNC visit

Five-star junior enjoys UNC visit

Five-star Rashad Vaughn enjoyed his unofficial visit to North Carolina, but he's sticking to his plan to take time on his decision.

3/11/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi