Friends and family celebrate with Royce White
Friends and family gathered at the Martin Luther King Center in St. Paul Minnesota this past evening to attend a reception for Royce White. Ken Lien,
Class of 2009 top 40 prospects - Minnesota
Including Minnesota walk-on Dominique Dawson, 21 Minnesotans have committed/signed to play D1 next year and three to five others could also be at that
Pulley Jamboree Notes
Columbia Heights hosted the Pulley Jamboree Saturday and for only three dollars fans were entertained by a lot of high flying action. Seantrel Hender
Rivals 150 Minnesota at state
This year five prospects from Minnesota made the Rivals 150 and four of them were in action at last weekend's state tournament. In the title game Min
Hopkins wins 4th title of the decade
Coach Ken Novak and the Hopkins Royals won their four state title of the decade tonight when they defeated Osseo 69-59. Royce White led Hopkins with
Hopkins will play for state
Hopkins withstood a strong first half from St. Cloud Tech to run away with the game in half number two. The Royals outscored Tech 39-21 in the second
State Tournament Player Notes
The class AAAA playoffs finished up today with one big upset, a Hopkins blowout, and two other fun games. Three Gopher assistants took in this aftern
Hopkins rolls over Blaine
Hopkins held Blaine scoreless for the first nine and a half minutes of today's quarterfinal game and never looked back. Hopkins ran away from Blaine
State Tournament Preview: Class AAAA
Wednesday morning the Minnesota State Tournament kicks off at 10:00 A.M. in the Target Center with class AAAA match-ups. Henry Sibley and St. Cloud T
Gopher fans should enjoy state
Fans of the Gophers will be watching this year's state basketball tourney with a real focus. Five star Royce White has led Hopkins back to state, a p
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
2009 Jordan Brand All-American Team
Here is a look at the 20 participants in the 2009 Jordan Brand Classic in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m. EST.
Jordan Brand All-American Team Announced
NEW YORK, NY (February 10, 2009) – Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, Inc., announced today during a special ESPNU Selection Show that the top-five ran
Wall ready to shine in Jordan game
It won't be easy for the No. 1 player in the nation John Wall to miss out on the opportunity to play in the McDonald's All American Game. Because he
Cooper vs. Hopkins Pregame
Tonight the much-anticipated match-up between Hopkins and Cooper takes place. Gopher commits Royce White and Rodney Williams lead their undefeated te
Catching Up with Royce White
Minnesota commit Royce White and the Hopkins Royals are perfect through 14 games of their season winning contests by an average of 32 points a night.
Early success for 09 commits
Tubby Smith's 2009 recruiting class is currently ranked at 22nd in the nation and all four of his prospects have started their seasons with good numbe
IU recruiting its way up the Big Ten
When Tom Crean took the Indiana job, he knew he would need some time to get the storied program back on its feet. But few outside of the Hoosier State
Early signing period conference breakdown
The Big 12 was the clear winner of the conferences during the early signing period. Seven teams from the conference rank among the top 25 recruiting c
Tubby inks another Top 25 class
For the second straight season Minnesota coach Tubby Smith has. This week the class sent in their signatures with Trevor Mbakwe will completing the g
Weekly Wrap: IU filling its future roster
Tubby Smith has had his sights set on Rodney Williams since he took the job at Minnesota. Williams committed to the Gophers on Sunday night and moved
Minnesota hoops notes
This weekend Minnesota hosts an important visitor in Chicago point guard Darius Smith. The Gophers have set Smith up on his official visit with five
Big weekend set for Minnesota hoopers
In a year that could see between 16 to 20 Minnesota prospects go division one several of these athletes will be traveling next weekend around the nati
Nike Global Games: semifinals
A championship game between two USA teams is set for Sunday in the Nike Global Challenge, and John Wall commented on his highly scrutinized recruitmen
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
Pacesetter Sweet 16 preview
The big names will be in attendance this weekend at the Pacesetter Sweet 16 as Hopkins looks to return to the championship game yet again. The big dr
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
Peach Jam: Sunday morning
The morning session of games on Saturday at the Nike Peach Jam were somewhat calm but there were some nuggets to uncover in the three game set, includ
Panthers fall in a physical battle
The Howard Pulley Panther 17 and under team took on the Sabes Foundation this evening and fell 94-82. The highlight of the night was watching the phy
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
Camp Notebook: Wilson deals with disappointment
AKRON, Ohio - Jamil Wilson was disappointed on the inside while missing action at the Lebron James Skill Academy with a sprained ankle on Monday, but
Five star White learns from Carter skill camp
This past weekend five star recruit Royce White attended the Vince Carter skills camp that was put on by Nike. The 6-foot-7, 215 pound White graded
Former Minnesota stars defeat Panthers
A&A Millwork has won the Pro City league several times over the last decade and once again they are loaded with star power including former Gophers Vi
Iverson makes Pro-Am debut
Incoming Gopher recruit Colton Iverson joined future teammates Ralph Sampson and Al Nolen last evening as their Pro City team won by over 20 points.
Busch on fire as Fish defeat Panthers
Tonight it was the Fish House taking on the Howard Pulley Panthers in the exhibition game and the veterans were victorious 108-97 after the four quart
Hoops Camp Notes
The month of June is the hot time for basketball teams to hold their camps and Tubby Smith was no different. This past weekend he held an Elite Invit
Pre-summer 2009 rankings
The 2009 class of Minnesota basketball players looks like it could produce anywhere from 15 to 20 division one prospects. The latest to pledge was Ma
Sabes Invitational - All Tournament Team
The Sabes Invitational wrapped up last night with the Illinois Warriors defeating Grassroots Minnesota in the 17s title game. KC Pump-N-Run guard Mic
Sabes Invitational - Sunday
The Sabes Invitational ended with the Illinois Warriors winning the event for the second time in four years. Led by an outstanding group of guards th
Sabes Invitational - Saturday Afternoon
The Sabes Invitaional moved into Saturday and top performers included David Brown, Harrison Barnes, and Rodney Williams. Tournament favorites Howard
Sabes Invitational - Friday
The Sabes Invitational opened up Friday night with top performances coming from Michael Dixon, Royce White, Nate Wolters, and David Brown. Howard Pul
Sabes Invitational Preview
The Sabes Invitational is around the corner with play this weekend at Bloomington Jefferson. Gopher commit Royce White leads Howard Pulley into an ev
Four striaght for KC Pump N Run
It was business as usual for <i>KC Pump N Run</i> this weekend. For the fourth straight year, L.J. Goolsby's team captured the 17 & under championship
April rewind: 2009 prospects in the news
Over the course of the month of April, Rivals.com covered and evaluated prospects like John Wall at the Boo Williams Invitational, Real Deal on the Hi
White is focused on the future
The Minnesota Gopher recruiting class of 2008 is currently ranked 20th in the nation. Tubby Smith is also off to a hot start with the 2009 class as R
Eye catchers from Kingwood
With so many teams playing in a short amount of time at the Kingwood Classic, it is difficult to get a good look at every top prospect. These five pr
White has made the call to Tubby
Minnesota added a big piece to their future when Royce White called coach Tubby Smith and decided to be a Golden Gopher. Royce will be officially hea
Howard Pulley takes Kingwood crown
HOUSTON, TEXAS-A talented, deep and disciplined Howard Pulley squad cruised to a Kingwood Classic championship behind the steady play of Royce White.
Quick Preview: 2008 Minnesota AAU
Its that time of the year again as Minnesota's best talent is about to travel the nation. Minnesota's highest rated recruits, Royce White and Rodney
Boo Williams: Day two notebook
The host squad of the Boo Williams Invitational finally faced a challenge in the quarterfinals of the Gold Division playoffs Saturday night. Boo Will
Boo Williams: Saturday evening
Two of the top 17 and teams packed the house on Saturday night. Too much balance, strong shooting and firepower from guys like Steven Pledger helped B
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Williams Invitational
HAMPTON, Va. -- Each year, the AAU basketball season tips off with the action-packed Boo Williams Invitational with dozens of teams and hundreds of to
Moving forward: Examining the 2009 SFs
With the grassroots season officially tipping off this weekend, all eyes are shifting to the class of 2009 on the recruiting front of college hoops. R
Catching Up with Royce White
Four-star 2009 prospect Royce White is on the upswing after a tough winter. The 6-foot-7, 215-pound White is now a Hopkins power forward and he enter
Red Knights victorious at DeLaSalle
Benilde-St. Margaret's received 20 points from Jordan Taylor as the Red Knights defeated DeLaSalle Saturday. Taylor made the key plays down the stre
White impressive in weekend defeat
Two of the Midwest's best took the court Saturday when Royce White led the DeLaSalleagainst Whitefish Bay Dominican and Kwamain Mitchell. Dominican
Results from Gatorade Shootout, part 1
National competition is getting the best of Minnesota early in the Gatorade Shootout. Last night Madison Memorial defeated DeLaSalle and this aftern
2008 Timberwolves/Gatorade Shootout preview
Early January means its time for the Gatorade Shootout, time for Minnesota's best to take on the nation's best. The top draw this year is Jrue Holida
Houston vs. The Nation: Day One
HOUSTON - Every year since 2000 in the city of Houston, two days after Christmas means big-time high school basketball. This year is no different as 2
An early look: 2009 targets
MADISON, Wis.—Now that Badger fans know exactly who will be on campus next year in the 2008 basketball recruiting class, BadgerBlitz.com takes a look
Royce White adds offer
DeLaSalle four-star small forward Royce White is ranked as the 32nd best player in the 2009 class at 6-foot-7 and 210 pounds. White continues to accu
Minnesotans take in Camp LeBron
Royce White was one of four Minnesotans to attend the LeBron James Skills Academy in Akron. Along with fellow 2009 stud Rodney Williams and 2008 Wisco
Minnesota forward has major interest
In the 2009 class the Ohio State Buckeyes are looking far and wide for talent. In the past OSU has stuck to recruiting in areas close to Ohio, but tha
Nike Peach Jam 17s player summaries, part I
After reading about so many of these players the last few years, it's fun to see what is reality and fiction. I didn't get to see every team, but I sa
Five-star Minnesotan adds offers
Five stars and the 17th ranked junior in the country, Royce White is now hearing from the top schools in the nation. At 6-foot-7, 215 pounds Royce ha
Fish crush Panthers in opening exhibition
The Pro City league opened up with the Howard Pulley Pulley Panthers playing El-Amin's Fish House. This was men amongst boys on the floor as Dan Cole
NIKE Hoop Jamboree: Vol. 1
The NIKE Hoop Jamboree, a prestigious camp for the top underclassmen in the country, came to a close over the weekend. Class of 2009 point guard prosp
PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Classic
The 2007 Nike Memorial Day Classic got under way Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. with many of the nation's top basketball prospects competing in around-t
White adds more Big Ten offers
It's been an amazing couple of months for DeLaSalle's 6-foot-7. 215 pound forward Royce White. He's now picked up a good handful of high majors offer
Sabes Invitational - Sunday
Howard Pulley defeated the Illinois Warriors to win the Sabes Invite for the second year in a row. Leading the team in scoring for the weekend was 20
Sabes Invitational - Saturday Afternoon
Pool play at the Sabes Invitational finished up this afternoon with favorites Howard Pulley, KC Pump-N-Run, the St. Louis Eagles and the Illinois Warr
Sabes Invitational - Friday
The opening night of the Sabes Invitational saw the favorites take care of business, KC Pump-N-Run defeat the South Dakota Heat in an exciting contes
Sabes Invitational Preview
The Sabes Invitational takes place this weekend at Bloomington Jefferson showcasing several stars that recently made the Rivals top 150 including St L
Pump N Run take title
Day three at the <i>Jayhawk Invitational</i> was a competitive one, as teams began to smell the championship game in their respective age groups. For
Jayhawk Invitational ready for action
The spring travel schedule takes Rivals.com to Kansas University this weekend for the Jayhawk Invitational and the first tournament of May has some pr
White talks about offers
In one month playing in two national tournaments, DeLaSalle's Royce White has become one of the hottest names nationally in the class of 2009. At 6-f
Kingwood performances lead to offers, interest
The performance of the Pulley Panthers at the Kingwood was good enough to land them in the Final Four. Angelo Johnson led the Panthers while Rodney W
Royce White gets Big Ten offer
Howard Pulley finished in the semi-finals of this year's Kingwood Classic and amongst the leaders was DeLaSalle sophomore Royce White. Playing in fro
More from the Kingwood Classic
HOUSTON - There was more than just the championship game on Sunday at the Kingwood Classic. Here is a run down on some of the action along with some
Boo Williams Invitational top surprises
One of the best things about the Boo Williams Invitational is discovering unknown talent. Rivals.com's Justin Young breaks down his top five surprises
Bear leads Panthers at the Boo
This weekend Angelo "Bear" Johnson led Howard Pulley to a 4-2 record and a Bronze Division title at the Boo Williams Invitational. Bear is a hot pr
Boo Williams: Saturday
HAMPTON, Va. - The big men held the keys to the Boo Williams Invitational, turned the engine on and put the pedal to the metal on Saturday. Guys like
Green leaving door open to UK, Gillispie
HAMPTON, Va. - As big a surprise as it was when Draymond Green became Kentucky's first verbal commitment in the Class of 2008, it barely raised an eye