Bossi's Best: What does it take to build an NCAA champion?
Analyst Eric Bossi looks at some winning trends and how the past 10 champions' talent ranked coming out of high school.
Syracuse wins Big East recruiting battle
The Big East placed four teams in the national rankings. The top team in the conference, Syracuse, sits at No. 7 nationally with a four-man class led
NHSI Pictorial
Corey Joseph was a force throughout the National High School Invitational, earning MVP honors from NHSI officials and i95Ballerz.com. He's represente
Class of 2010 forwards scouting report
Harrison Barnes has developed one of the best shooting wings in the 2010 class. Is he the best outside shooter among the forwards in the class? Which
2010 Jordan Brand All-American Team Announced
NEW YORK, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. , announced today that The 2010 Jordan Brand Classic will take place at Madison Square Garden in New
Four-star Smith off the board
It was a three-way race for Roscoe Smith, one of the top small forwards in the country, and the UConn Huskies landed their top recruiting target.
Join Roscoe Smith In-Game Chat
Roscoe Smith can be seen playing in the Les Schwab invitational, via replay right now! Join the in-game chat.
Meyers Mailbag: Bruins search for a PG
UCLA has had subpar guard play this season. Is coach Ben Howland trying to land a point guard the 2010 Bruin class? Does the addition of Jayvaughn Pin
The Smith-Watch
Roscoe and his family did not decide by the previously announced Thanksgiving date, which school he will attend. Read why and more, here.
Smith Still Deciding
Roscoe Smith, here stretching with Walbrook (MD) last year, has not reached a decision on his college home. The determination may come soon, but agai
Meyer: Latest on top unsigned players
The early signing period has come and gone, but there are still several high-profile players who have decided to wait until the late signing period to
Early signing period conference breakdown
The ACC was the clear winner of the conferences during the early signing period. Roy Williams' group of furture Tar Heels leads seven teams from the c
Meyers Mailbag: How good is the Memphis class
So if first-year Memphis coach Josh Pastner's 2010 recruiting class is tops in the country, how well does it stack up with the top recruiting classes
The Lowdown on Smith
Roscoe Smith, is creating intense curiosity amongst many Georgetown fans. Learn more about where his recruitment stands here.
Meyers Mailbag: Whos getting the better PG
Well, it looks like one SEC team is going to get Andre Stringer and another will have Trevor Releford. Of the two undersized point guards, which is be
Whispers: Roscoe Smith sets visits
Roscoe Smith, the No. 31-ranked prospect in the Rivals150, is down to five schools after being courted by nearly every school in the country. Three of
Whispers: Joseph narrowing it down
It's not an easy task recruiting elite point guard Cory Joseph, but that hasn't stopped many of the nation's top programs from working overtime to try
Visit dates for Smith
Like most of the top basketball prospects in the country, four-star prospect Roscoe Smith will be busy this coming week and the following meeting with
Whispers: UK making a move on Poole
Stacey Poole, the No. 27-ranked prospect in the Rivals150, has a top four of Clemson, Indiana, Kentucky and South Carolina - but there is some serious
Smith prepares for busy month of September
When four-star class of 2010 small forward Roscoe Smith earned a scholarship offer from Duke earlier this summer, the talented 6-foot-8, 180 pounder f
Meyers Mailbag: Leslie raises his game
Fans of five-star forward C.J. Leslie wonder if he might have Kevin Garnett-type potential. Maryland fans want to know how good their recruiting class
Irving leads USA East to Championship
A monster effort by Tristan Thompson and his Canadian team just wasn't quite enough to hold back a second half comeback by the USA East, who squeaked
Complete Boost Mobile Elite 24 Roster
ESPN RISE today revealed the complete roster for the fourth annual Boost Mobile Elite 24 event, the nation's premier elite high school boys basketball
2009 NIKE Global Challenge
Beaverton, Oregon – For the third consecutive year, the world's best basketball players will travel to the Northwest to compete in the NIKE Global Cha
Whispers: Schools move in on Selby
Six of the top 10 prospects in the Rivals150 for the Class of 2010 are uncommitted, but none has had a closer focus on him than Josh Selby. Selby, the
2009 Boost Mobile Elite 24 Event
ESPN RISE will hold the fourth annual Boost Mobile Elite 24 event, the nation's premier elite high school boys basketball event for underclassmen, Sat
TCP In Vegas - Day 2
LAS VEGAS - The temperature was higher in Las Vegas on Friday, and it seemed like the basketball action was trying to keep pace. Read more about the A
PHOTO GALLERY: More from KCC
The Nike King City Classic wrapped up on Thursday in Cleveland with some of the nation's elite basketball prospects in the Class of 2010 and 2011 goin
King City Classic: Teague rules
Make no mistake about it. The vast majority of the country's basketball talent is at Nike's King City Classic. A number of prospects stood out durin
PHOTO GALLERY: King City Classic
Several of Kentucky's top recruiting targets in the Class of 2010 and 2011 are on display this week at the Nike King City Classic in Cleveland. This C
Smith ranks Duke high
Baltimore (Md.) five-star forward Roscoe Smith began hearing from Duke last summer and since that time the Blue Devils' interest has increased increme
NBAPA Top 100 From a GTown Bent
Nate Lubick, here under the rim during NBAPA Top 100 play distinguished himself. Nate and other Hoya recruiting commits and targets, present at the e
Smith talks recruiting
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Baltimore (Md.) 'wing forward' Roscoe Smith is getting a little closer to narrowing down his list and honing in on a select fe
Whispers: Stephenson running out of options
In one of the more ironic recruitments in recent history, top-10 prospect Lance Stephenson's school list is shrinking. And it is not because Stephenso
Top recruits thoughts on Terps at Elite Camp
TT touched base with all the pertinent recruits at the recent Maryland Elite Basketball Camp, and here are their comments on the Terps and their chanc
Terps Elite Basketball Camp Report 2
Here's Part Two of our coverage of the Maryland Elite Basketball Camp, held June 13-14 at the Comcast Center, which attracted several key Terps recrui
NBAPA Top 100 to Host Hoya Targets
Rakeem Christmas, and other Hoya recruiting targets, are scheduled to attend this year's National Basketball Association Players Association Top 100 C
Scouting video: Roscoe Smith traveling team debut
Few have been able to watch junior Roscoe Smith in the spring and summer, but the Baltimore native gave a glimpse of his talent at the Bob Gibbons Tou
Baltimores Smith in demand
Roscoe Smith played in his first national traveling team tournament of his prep career with the Baltimore Stars at the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champ
Meyers Mailbag: UK roster far from set
John Calipari brought in a major haul to Kentucky, but how is he going to make room for it on the overflow roster? What's the deal with Florida's recr
Whispers: Wall might make them wait
Everyone seems to be conjuring up John Wall news from whatever source they can find. Rivals.com's Jerry Meyer has the latest from Wall and his advisor
Meyers Mailbag: Stephenson to Tucson
Does Arizona have a top 25 recruiting class, and will Lance Stephenson join the group in Tucson? How about a breakdown on Dominique Ferguson's game? W
Meyers Mailbag: UL looks to replace lost big man
Where does Louisville turn now that its prized 2010 recruit Jeremy Tyler is headed to Europe? Will Avery Bradley impact the Texas program as a freshma
Elite SF for 2010 gets visit from Calipari
One of many stops on the travel itinerary of new Kentucky coach John Calipari last week was to Walbrook High School in Baltimore to check up on one of
Whispers: Henry decision affects several
It is louder than a whisper at this point, but coveted 2009 shooting guard Xavier Henry will announce Thursday his intention to attend Kansas next yea
Wing Command
Things are starting to take shape in regards to the wing forward outlook for the University of North Carolina. TarHeelIllustrated.com's Clint Jackson
Meyers midweek report
Ole Miss signee Reginald Buckner had an impressive showing in his opening state tournament game, five-star prospects are narrowing in on college decis
Smith Goes Down Battling in MD State Semis
Roscoe Smith led his team in a double overtime loss to eventual Maryland 4A champion Springbrook. Read more about his performance here.
Smith and Walbrook in Semifinal Nightcap
Roscoe Smith suits up tonight at 9:00pm for Maryland State semifinal action. It's sure to be a classic.
Smith winning, coaches watching
Five-star forward Roscoe Smith has had two strong games in front of college coaches this week to lead his Baltimore Walbrook team into tonight's final
Meyers midweek report
Recently North Carolina has had a strong presence on the recruiting trail. Tuesday night four-star prospect Casey Prather put on a show for one of th
Smith enjoys trip to Comcast Center
Walbrook's Roscoe Smith is a five-star talent, among the nation's top swingmen and a Top 20 national overall talent. And North Carolina and Marylan
PG contingency plans for Duke and Memphis
Both Duke and Memphis would love to land John Wall, the No. 1 prospect and point guard in the country. However, each school is working on a contingen
Basketball Academy Sat. Nightcap Photos
Roscoe Smith and others were captured photographically by Andre Bennett last Saturday. Check out the pics here!
Meyers midweek report
A traditional powerhouse, Patterson (N.C.) School headlines the recruiting news this week with a commitment from point guard Vincent Council and a non
Hurricane Roscoe
TarHeelIllustrated.com was live and on-hand from Walbrook High School in Baltimore last night for Roscoe Smith's matchup against Samuel Banks High Sch
Smiths stock still rising
Baltimore (Md.) Walbrook forward Roscoe Smith was picking up offers from major college programs more than a year and a half ago, so he has grown accus
Smith Starting to Round into Form
Roscoe Smith is starting to get his proverbial 'sea legs' of the 2008-2009 season. Read more about that and his recruiting here.
KU still in the mix for Five-Star Smith
When talking about the top players in the 2010 class, Roscoe Smith's name certainly comes to mind. The five-star small forward has high-major offers f
Meyers Midweek Report
A few high school freshmen had noteworthy debuts, John Jenkins and another shooting guard are lighting up the scoreboard, and National Recruiting Anal
DTLR Hoops Festival: Saturday
Saturday was a gloomy day around the nation's capitol. It was cold, snow dropped from the low-hanging coulds and all four games were marred by the eve
Busy weekend of hoops
December is one of the busiest months of the year for basketball recruiting fans. This weekend starts a busy and star-filled month of tournaments and
DTLR Natl HS Hoops Festival Boasts Big Talent
The DTLR National High School Hoops Festival Presented by Nike is this weekend! You don't want to miss it.
Five-star Smith expecting important visitor
With a plethora of schools recruiting 2010 prospect Roscoe Smith, a very important head coach to Smith's recruitment is expected to visit Baltimore Wa
Smith Is Expanding Game
Highly recruited Class of 2010 forward Roscoe Smith talks about his improvement. Exclusive quotes and audio are here!
Top Gun: Roscoe Smith
If there were ever any doubts about who UNC's priority target was from the class of 2010, UNC head coach Roy Williams has definitely made it known. Ta
Fastbreak Friday: Pure madness
It is a star-studded weekend all around the country as a large number schools are holding a celebration to usher in the basketball season. Some teams
Smith getting strong looks from Duke
Duke basketball has clearly put a full court press on its recruitment of the 2010 class, earning three commitments from some of the top players in the
Smith Among Hoya Prospects in DMV vs Philly Battle
Roscoe Smith is scheduled to attend this year's DMV vs Philly Challenge. He's just one of manuy talented players to do so. More information is here!
Elite 2010 wing hearing from LSU
Baltimore (Md.) Walbrook wing Roscoe Smith is one of the nation's most coveted prospects from the Class of 2010 and the new LSU coaching staff has mad
Colleges Showing Smith Major Love
College coaches including John Thompson III have flocked to the Walbrook High School to see Roscoe Smith. Read more about it here.
Top head coaches watch Smith
A couple heavy weight head coaches are in the gym at Baltimore (Md.) Walbrook High School checking out one of the top 2010 prospects in the country Ro
Lubick Liked Visit
Nate Lubick's late August 'unofficial' to G'Town, his first, went well. Read more about it here.
First Unofficial Goes Well for Smith
Roscoe Smith attended several G'Town games this past year. Last weekend the Hoyas obtained his first real unofficial visit.
Big Weekend on The Hilltop
Nate Lubick and Roscoe Smith visited Georgetown this weekend.
What Is Banging in Baltimore Part 1
Roscoe Smith, here with his high school Walbrook (B'More, MD), is evaluated by I.W. Asir here, as are other Charm City standouts.
2008 Nike Global Challenge Highlights
Team USA is cruising its way to a gold medal in Beijing and based on the talent that was on display at the second annual Nike Global Challenge, Americ
Five-star wing for 2010 has Cats on list
Five-star Baltimore (Md.) Walbrook forward Roscoe Smith has a lot of work to do before he can start paring down a huge list of college scholarship off
Nike Global Games: final day
In an all-USA finals at the Nike Global Challenge, Avery Bradley continued his torrid scoring to lead his squad to a convincing victory. Rivals.com's
Nike Global Games: quarterfinals
The Nike Global Challenge, which includes three USA teams and five international teams, got under way Friday with an impressive showing by Demarcus Co
Working out with Roscoe: Part II
Getting a chance to interview an elite high major prospect is one thing. Putting that prospect through an extensive 45-minute skill drill is another,
Working out with Roscoe: Part I
Getting a chance to interview an elite high major prospect is one thing. Putting that prospect through an extensive 45-minute skill drill is another,
2008 Nike Global Challenge
World's Elite High School Basketball Talent Coming to Portland Area for 2008 Nike Global Challenge Teams include Serbia, Lithuania, Senegal, Puerto Ri
Additional offers for Smith
Five-star 2010 prospect Roscoe Smith has kept a low profile this spring and summer, but his emergence at the Lebron James Skills Academy has produced
Top underclassmen from LeBron Academy
Sprinkled among the top 2009 prospects at the LeBron James Skills Academy were some talented underclassmen. Here is a breakdown from national recruiti
Lebron James Skills Academy: day three
Four five-star big men squared off on the third day of the Lebron James Skills Academy. While other players have grabbed the headlines earlier in the
More offers for Smith
The offers keep rolling in for 2010 prospect Roscoe Smith, and some heavy hitters have been on the phone with the 6-foot-7, 185-pound small forward fr
Smith receives phone call from Self
Sunday was certainly a big day for Roscoe Smith. On a day when head coaches were allowed to make phone calls to prospects in the class of 2010 for the
Future Star---Roscoe Smith
Sometimes the better prospects in the nation aren't as active in the AAU scene as others, and honestly, some just already have all of the exposure tha
Smith adds two Big East offers
Despite forgoing the spring travel circuit, Roscoe Smith is one of the hottest recruits in the class of 2010. Two Big East powers are the latest prog
SF Smith has Kansas offer
Roscoe Smith is quietly becoming one of the most talked about prospects in the class of 2010. With several scholarship offers already on the table, in
Smith is Catching Fire
Roscoe Smith, has long been a G'town recruiting target. Now, many other schools are involved.
Smith emerging as elite prospect
Even though he didn't play on the travel circuit in April, 2010 prospect Roscoe Smith of Baltimore (Md.) Walbrook High School has some of the top prog
Smith has understanding and skill
Roscoe Smith put the ball through the basket frequently Friday night. He also displayed his mental game, which should also be recognized.
Maryland recruits mix it up
A pair of Maryland recruits, Sean Mosley (pictured) and Roscoe Smith matched up during the 12 annual Baltimore Academy Basketball Showcase on Friday J
Roscoe Smith is next one to watch
Roscoe Smith, seen here last year, recently attended G'Town's victory over William and Mary. Read about the young standout, in HoyaReport.com.
Recruit spotlight on Roscoe Smith
The nature of recruiting these days is that sophomores are actively being pursued, and in fact, a number of them have already committed to colleges in
In the Gym at BMore Hoops All Star Game
MdVarsity.com rolled up to the Madison Avenue Recreation Center in Baltimore for the "Third Annual BMOREHOOPS.COM All Star Game" at The Dome. Jim
In the Gym with 2010 star Roscoe Smith
Smith is a versatile, skilled player who is outstanding in the open court, but also showed good floor skills and court presence in half court sets. Sm