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What makes 'C.Y.' a good recruiter?

What makes 'C.Y.' a good recruiter?

On Mizzou's associate head coach and the reputation that precedes him.

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 • Drew King
Brooklyn Native Commits To ACC School

Brooklyn Native Commits To ACC School

There is a high demand for big 6-foot-6 guards with the ability to score it in a variety of ways, finish above the rim,

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 • Zach Smart
McDonald's Nuggets: Top NBA draft picks, Commit of the Week, more

McDonald's Nuggets: Top NBA draft picks, Commit of the Week, more

Dan McDonald reveals which players he'd take with the top five picks. He tosses in a sleeper pick for good measure.

 • Dan McDonald
Rivals Roundtable: Where will Efton Reid end up?

Rivals Roundtable: Where will Efton Reid end up?

Five-star Efton Reid is ranked No. 24 in the 2021 Rivals150.

 • Staff
I've Got Five On It: Let's lose some money together

I've Got Five On It: Let's lose some money together

Rob Cassidy brings you five wagers to watch in this year's NCAA tournament.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: Rankings, NBA Draft, conference tournaments

Rivals Roundtable: Rankings, NBA Draft, conference tournaments

The Rivals staff tackle several college basketball topics in today's Roundtable.

 • Staff
Florida Man: Georgia zeros in on Mohammed, sorting out the ACC

Florida Man: Georgia zeros in on Mohammed, sorting out the ACC

Five-star Aminu Mohammed is slated to announce next week and enroll in January.

 • Rob Cassidy
Florida Man: Early Signing Period thoughts

Florida Man: Early Signing Period thoughts

As far as confirmed announcements go, Thursday will bring one from four-star guard Trey Alexander.

 • Rob Cassidy
Ten newcomers to watch in 2020-21

Ten newcomers to watch in 2020-21

Cade Cunningham will certainly be a player to watch at Oklahoma State when the season kicks off.

 • Rob Cassidy
Evans Seven: Comparing college freshmen to projected NBA lottery picks

Evans Seven: Comparing college freshmen to projected NBA lottery picks

BJ Boston shares LaMelo Ball's outgoing personality on the floor and his ability to create for others.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Strong '21 NBA draft class; G League; PG dominoes

Three-Point Play: Strong '21 NBA draft class; G League; PG dominoes

Jalen Green will likely be part of a strong 2021 NBA Draft class.

 • Corey Evans
Ranking the Contenders: Michael Foster

Ranking the Contenders: Michael Foster

Five-star Michael Foster is the No. 8-ranked prospect in the 2021 class.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Storylines to follow in the second half of 2020

Evans Seven: Storylines to follow in the second half of 2020

What will happen with Oklahoma State's appeal now that Cade Cunningham announced he is staying put?

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: States with most 5-stars in 2020-22 classes

Evans Seven: States with most 5-stars in 2020-22 classes

Florida native Scottie Barnes is one of 11 five-stars playing in Florida.

 • Corey Evans
Rivals Rankings Week: Final 2020 power foward rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Final 2020 power foward rankings

Five-star Scottie Barnes heads the list and has the passing skills to play a point power forward for Florida State.

 • Eric Bossi
Final 2020 Rivals150 rankings: Cunningham stays No. 1

Final 2020 Rivals150 rankings: Cunningham stays No. 1

With the elite all-star games canceled, no one was able to overtake Cade Cunningham at No. 1.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down final five-stars of 2020 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down final five-stars of 2020 class

We tip off our latest rankings update with a release of our 29 five-stars, including a countdown of the top 10.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Wake Forest hire; NCAA's NIL stance; 2020 ranks

Rivals Roundtable: Wake Forest hire; NCAA's NIL stance; 2020 ranks

Wake Forest makes its hire and the NCAA is going to make history.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Teams hurt by NBA departures - and how they reload

Evans Seven: Teams hurt by NBA departures - and how they reload

Kentucky will see an exodus of talent, but the Wildcats will also have a major infusion of talent (What else is new?).

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Ten who could have boosted stock in NCAA tourney

Bossi's Best: Ten who could have boosted stock in NCAA tourney

Eric Bossi targets 10 underclassmen who could have made impressions - and eyes their potential replacements.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Class of 2020's impact defenders

Bossi's Best: Class of 2020's impact defenders

The defensive prowess of these 10 players should carry over to the college game next season.

 • Eric Bossi
Master Class: Top 100 high school players, Nos. 1-20

Master Class: Top 100 high school players, Nos. 1-20

The countdown of the nation's best players ends with a sophomore.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Hampton on Kobe, 2021 commits, Florida recap

Three-Point Play: Hampton on Kobe, 2021 commits, Florida recap

Jaxson Robinson shocked many by choosing Texas A&M.

 • 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
McDonald's Nuggets: Leonard Hamilton, Texas A&M, Louisville

McDonald's Nuggets: Leonard Hamilton, Texas A&M, Louisville

Dan McDonald also offers up some gambling wagers to consider in his weekly basketball column.

 • Dan McDonald
Rosters released for McDonald's All-American Game

Rosters released for McDonald's All-American Game

The rosters for the 2020 McDonald's All-American Game have been released. Who made the game?

 • Eric Bossi
Hoophall Classic: Bossi's Sunday Blog

Hoophall Classic: Bossi's Sunday Blog

Eric Bossi's live blog from Sunday at the Hoophall Classic.

 • Eric Bossi
City of Palms: Blue blood recruits shine, Duren makes a statement

City of Palms: Blue blood recruits shine, Duren makes a statement

Duke and Kentucky recruits shine at the City of Palms Classic, while Jalen Duren makes a statement with his play.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Michigan, 2020 rankings dilemma, ACC/Big Ten

Three-Point Play: Michigan, 2020 rankings dilemma, ACC/Big Ten

Eric Bossi looks at Juwan Howard's tremendous start and previews the top ACC/Big Ten matchup in today's Three-Point Play

 • Eric Bossi
Thanksgiving Hoopfest: Which programs are feeling good?

Thanksgiving Hoopfest: Which programs are feeling good?

Which programs should be feeling best about how the Thanksgiving Hoopfest played out?

 • Eric Bossi
Thanksgiving Hoopfest: Five-star Jalen Green, more show out

Thanksgiving Hoopfest: Five-star Jalen Green, more show out

2020's No. 3 ranked player Jalen Green was among many who delivered on Friday at the Thanksgiving Hoopfest.

 • Eric Bossi
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
Led by signing of 5-star Scottie Barnes, FSU hoops class checks in at No. 6

Led by signing of 5-star Scottie Barnes, FSU hoops class checks in at No. 6

Blue-chip recruit Scottie Barnes, a 6-foot-9 wing who can play several positions, headlines the Seminoles' 2020 class.

 • Corey Clark
Rivals Roundtable: Does the early signing period need change?

Rivals Roundtable: Does the early signing period need change?

Has the early signing period grown stale? Who is a must-get in the spring?

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
After challenging start on the road, Seminoles eager for home opener

After challenging start on the road, Seminoles eager for home opener

After starting season with two straight road games, FSU is back home Friday to open home schedule vs. Western Carolina.

 • Corey Clark
Early Signing Period: Talent spread

Early Signing Period: Talent spread

Who are the top talents expected to sign during the Early Signing Period?

 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Programs with a lot at stake as visits wind down

Evans Seven: Programs with a lot at stake as visits wind down

Duke gets its chance to make an impression on Mark Williams as he takes his final official visit.

 • Corey Evans
Five-star FSU commit Barnes brings guard skills in a big man's body

Five-star FSU commit Barnes brings guard skills in a big man's body

Five-star prospect Scottie Barnes could be a difference-maker on both ends of the court for the Seminoles.

 • Corey Clark
Three-Point Play: Cunningham, Davis, Seminoles

Three-Point Play: Cunningham, Davis, Seminoles

Is Cade Cunningham pulling the Kawhi Leonard move within the college recruiting world this fall?

 • Corey Evans
USA Basketball: Minicamp Superlatives

USA Basketball: Minicamp Superlatives

Greg Brown showed off his other-worldly dunking skills in Colorado Springs.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Memphis, Duke, Arkansas, Cade Cunningham

Twitter Tuesday: Memphis, Duke, Arkansas, Cade Cunningham

Corey Evans dives into the Twitter Tuesday mailbag and answers questions about Duke, Memphis, Arkansas and more.

 • Corey Evans
Five-star Scottie Barnes staying in state

Five-star Scottie Barnes staying in state

Five-star Scottie Barnes is headed to Florida State.

 • Eric Bossi
5-star forward Scottie Barnes commits to Florida State

5-star forward Scottie Barnes commits to Florida State

The Florida State men's basketball team picked up another huge commitment on the recruiting trail Monday morning.

 • Ira Schoffel
Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky's class; Jaden Springer; Duke; IU

Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky's class; Jaden Springer; Duke; IU

Who will fill out the rest of Kentucky's 2020 class?

 • Corey Evans
Q&A with five-star Scottie Barnes

Q&A with five-star Scottie Barnes

Scottie Barnes discusses his skill development, recent and upcoming visits - and when he might commit.

 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Updating 2020's remaining five-stars

Bossi's Best: Updating 2020's remaining five-stars

Analyst Eric Bossi dishes up the latest on these top 2020 prospects, including No. 3 overall player Jalen Green.

 • Eric Bossi
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
Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Pitt, A.J. Hoggard, Ohio State, UConn

Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky, Pitt, A.J. Hoggard, Ohio State, UConn

Corey Evans dives into the Twitter Tuesday mailbag and answers questions about Kentucky, Ohio State, Pitt and more.

 • Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: Boom or bust class; commitment watch

Rivals Roundtable: Boom or bust class; commitment watch

Ziaire Williams holds the key to a couple of different classes.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Programs hosting important visitors this weekend

Evans Seven: Programs hosting important visitors this weekend

Scottie Barnes and Jalen Green will be visiting Oregon in an especially important weekend for the Ducks.

 • Corey Evans
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 position rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 position rankings

The Rivals.com analyst team weigh in on the updated position rankings.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Kentucky and Rivals new Class of 2020 Top 150

Kentucky and Rivals new Class of 2020 Top 150

We have the latest inside on each Kentucky prospect that made Rivals Class of 2020 Top 150

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 • David Sisk
Evans Seven: Biggest questions heading into Early Signing Period

Evans Seven: Biggest questions heading into Early Signing Period

Cade Cunningham's decision is one of several key storylines to track heading into the Early Signing Period.

 • Corey Evans
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
Evans Seven: What's the forecast for these elite prospects?

Evans Seven: What's the forecast for these elite prospects?

Cade Cunningham appears to be headed to Oklahoma St., but there is a dark horse to watch.

 • Corey Evans
Evans' Takeaways: Cunningham, Green shine at Nike Skills

Evans' Takeaways: Cunningham, Green shine at Nike Skills

Cade Cunningham impressed at the Nike Skills Academy.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Teams with no 2020 commits that should have a big fall

Evans Seven: Teams with no 2020 commits that should have a big fall

Memphis is hoping to pull in five-star Jalen Green.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Kentucky, Marcus Bagley, 2023 standouts

Three-Point Play: Kentucky, Marcus Bagley, 2023 standouts

Eric Bossi predicts a return to form for the Kentucky Wildcats, discusses a big addition for Arizona State and more.

 • Eric Bossi
Who Kentucky looked at over the weekend

Who Kentucky looked at over the weekend

Kentucky coaches were very busy this weekend with a visit, scouting trips to the East Coast and overseas.

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 • David Sisk
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
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Indiana, Kansas, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Indiana, Kansas, more

Analyst Corey Evans also addresses the latest developments with four-star center Hunter Dickinson.

 • Corey Evans
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on position rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on position rankings

There's a new No. 1 point guard for 2020.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Kentucky and Rivals newest 2020 rankings: The top ten

Kentucky and Rivals newest 2020 rankings: The top ten

Rivals just released its 2020 rankings. Today we take a look at the UK prospects who cracked the top ten.

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 • David Sisk
Starting Five: Rankings week, more USA gold

Starting Five: Rankings week, more USA gold

In this week's Starting Five, Eric Bossi previews a big week of rankings updates and event coverage.

 • Eric Bossi
One-on-one with five-star Scottie Barnes

One-on-one with five-star Scottie Barnes

Scottie Barnes has a final 8 of Duke, Kentucky, Oregon, Cal, Kansas, Miami, Florida State, Cal and Ohio State.

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 • Krysten Peek
Bossi's Best: Top 2020 targets for the top programs

Bossi's Best: Top 2020 targets for the top programs

All of these teams have a "must-get" player on their radars.

 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Kentucky, Missouri, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Kentucky, Missouri, more

Jamal Shead is an underrated point guard to watch.

 • Corey Evans
Looking back at the spring sessions

Looking back at the spring sessions

With the spring AAU season in the book, here is a look at how each UK prospect performed.

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 • David Sisk
Evans' Takeaways: Nike EYBL circuit concludes in Dallas

Evans' Takeaways: Nike EYBL circuit concludes in Dallas

Five-star Paolo Banchero impressed over the weekend.

 • Corey Evans
5 recruits new Michigan coach Juwan Howard needs to target

5 recruits new Michigan coach Juwan Howard needs to target

Before he steps on the court, the Wolverines' new coach needs to get some recruiting wins under his belt.

 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Memphis, Duke, Kerry Blackshear, package deals

Twitter Tuesday: Memphis, Duke, Kerry Blackshear, package deals

Corey Evans dives into the Twitter Tuesday mailbag and answers questions about Memphis, Duke and more.

 • Corey Evans
Kentucky and the 2020 Class

Kentucky and the 2020 Class

After speaking with prospects after EYBL Session number one, here is an update on where they stand with UK.

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 • David Sisk
Five-star Scottie Barnes discusses his final eight, what's next

Five-star Scottie Barnes discusses his final eight, what's next

Top-five junior Scottie Barnes discusses his final eight and what is next for him.

 • Corey Evans
Top-five junior Scottie Barnes cuts his list to eight

Top-five junior Scottie Barnes cuts his list to eight

Top-five junior Scottie Barnes cuts his school list to a final eight.

 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Cole Anthony, Pitt, Georgetown

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Cole Anthony, Pitt, Georgetown

The Cole Anthony race seems to have two equal leaders at this point.

 • Corey Evans
Top five junior Scottie Barnes discusses interest

Top five junior Scottie Barnes discusses interest

Five-star forward Scottie Barnes versatility has made him a wanted man.

 • Eric Bossi
Kentucky and the updated 2020 rankings

Kentucky and the updated 2020 rankings

Rivals has updated its 2020 prospect rankings. Here is the list of who Kentucky is involved with and to what extent.

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 • David Sisk
Rivals Rankings Week: A look at updated 2020 position rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: A look at updated 2020 position rankings

Rivals analysts break down the different position groups and target some especially intriguing players.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
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
Recruiting week in review

Recruiting week in review

Last week's action included a list, milestones, and John Calipari sitting courtside.

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 • David Sisk
Last week's prospect review

Last week's prospect review

While several of the top UK prospects worked hard last week, we work on Christmas to tell you how they did.

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 • David Sisk
City of Palms: Evans' Thursday Notebook

City of Palms: Evans' Thursday Notebook

The Davis brothers take center stage at the City of the Palms on Thursday, along with other pressing notes.

 • Corey Evans
City of Palms: Scottie Barnes draws national attention

City of Palms: Scottie Barnes draws national attention

Top-five junior Scottie Barnes discusses his recruitment and recent visit tour.

 • Corey Evans
City of Palms Tuesday: Evans' Notebook

City of Palms Tuesday: Evans' Notebook

Day two from the City of Palms was headlined by the play from SottIie Barnes, Elijah Taylor, and Josh Green.

 • Corey Evans
Wednesday Leftovers: Dishing up the latest on four prospects

Wednesday Leftovers: Dishing up the latest on four prospects

Analyst Corey Evans addresses Dereon Seabron, Ethan Morton, Scottie Barnes and Terrance Shannon.

 • Corey Evans
A Thanksgiving Review

A Thanksgiving Review

Several Kentucky signees and prospects were in action over Thanksgiving. We look back at how some of them played.

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 • David Sisk
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Isaiah Stewart, UNC, Pitt, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Isaiah Stewart, UNC, Pitt, more

Other topics include Lester Quinones and breaking down which class from 2019 to 2022 might have the highest ceiling.

 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Teams with most important weekend visits

Evans Seven: Teams with most important weekend visits

A jam-packed weekend of visitors as top programs roll out their midnight madness festivities.

 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Declining elite offers, who's next, 2020 class

Three-Point Play: Declining elite offers, who's next, 2020 class

Why are more and more elite prospects staying away from the sport's traditional powers?

 • Corey Evans
USA Basketball: What we learned last weekend in Colorado Springs

USA Basketball: What we learned last weekend in Colorado Springs

Analyst Corey Evans provides his takeaways - and highlights some potential stars - from his three days in Colorado.

 • Corey Evans
USA Basketball: The Bossi Awards

USA Basketball: The Bossi Awards

National Basketball Analyst Eric Bossi hands out his awards from USA Basketball's minicamp.

 • Eric Bossi
USA Basketball: Eric Bossi's Sunday scouting notes

USA Basketball: Eric Bossi's Sunday scouting notes

Evan Mobley leads Eric Bossi's Sunday morning session scouting notes from USA Basketball.

 • Eric Bossi
USAB Mini-camp: Eric Bossi's Friday takeaways

USAB Mini-camp: Eric Bossi's Friday takeaways

National Basketball Analyst Eric Bossi's takeaways from opening night of USA Basketball. Was a new star born?

 • Eric Bossi
Calipari looks ahead to 2020, offers Johnson and Roach

Calipari looks ahead to 2020, offers Johnson and Roach

With 2019 recruitment in full swing, John Calipari offered two five-star talents in the 2020 class.

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 • David Sisk
Kentucky and the new 2020 Top 150 (Part 1: The Top Ten)

Kentucky and the new 2020 Top 150 (Part 1: The Top Ten)

Kentucky

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 • David Sisk
5-star recaps Cane visit: Coach L "would take game to next level"

5-star recaps Cane visit: Coach L "would take game to next level"

This 5-star area hoops star visited Miami recently and updates the latest with his recruitment.

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 • Gary Ferman
Twitter Tuesday: Indiana, Illinois, under-the-radar prospects, more

Twitter Tuesday: Indiana, Illinois, under-the-radar prospects, more

The recruiting efforts of Indiana and Illinois are examined in this week's Twitter Tuesday.

 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Best 2019 recruiting battle; more

Rivals Roundtable: Best 2019 recruiting battle; more

Rivals' three analysts bring back loads of opinions from an action-packed July.

 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Programs riding a wave of momentum into the fall

Evans Seven: Programs riding a wave of momentum into the fall

These seven programs are setting themselves up nicely for strong finishes to the early signing period.

 • Corey Evans