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UK back on top of team rankings

UK back on top of team rankings

By adding the nation's No. 2-ranked player, John Calipari and his staff made the jump from No. 3 to No. 1 in the team recruiting rankings. We break do

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Jefferson praises national champion Cats

Jefferson praises national champion Cats

Four-star forward Amile Jefferson discusses UK's championship, interest in the Cats. More from Derby Festival All-Star media day.

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 • T.J. Walker
Meyers mail: KU closing on Sampson

Meyers mail: KU closing on Sampson

Look who is creeping toward the lead for Jakarr Sampson: Bill Self and the Jayhawks. More on Sampson and other hot topics in Jerry Meyer's mailbag.

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 • Jerry Meyer
Top 10: Candidates to move up in the Rivals150

Top 10: Candidates to move up in the Rivals150

Glenn Robinson III tops our list of 10 prospects poised to rise in the final update to the 2012 Rivals150.

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Hoophall: Noel blocks Brewster stars

Hoophall: Noel blocks Brewster stars

In the marquee matchup of the day at the Spalding Hoophall Classic, Tilton (N.H.) Tilton School big man Nerlens Noel was a one-man wrecking crew and m

 • Jerry Meyer
Top 10: Hoopsters with football potential

Top 10: Hoopsters with football potential

With the various All-American games in high school football right now, Rivals takes a look at Rivals150 members who seem perfect for the gridiron, inc

 • Eric Bossi
Top 10: Stock up since summer

Top 10: Stock up since summer

Rivals.com ranks Jordan Mickey at the top of the list of most improved players since the summer. Check out the rest of the top 10.

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Cougars lead non-BCS conference teams

Cougars lead non-BCS conference teams

Houston has pumped out ridiculous amounts of talent, but it's been awhile since the city's best talent has chosen to remain home. Until Danuel House a

 • Eric Bossi
National Prep Showcase: Top performers III

National Prep Showcase: Top performers III

Class of 2013 big man Dominic Woodson looked poised to make a jump in the rankings after his performance at the National Prep Showcase. Rivals.com's E

 • Eric Bossi
Future of Xavier on display at showcase

Future of Xavier on display at showcase

A talented quartet of Xavier signees, including point guard Semaj Christon, showcased their game Saturday at the National Prep Showcase in Connecticut

 • Eric Bossi
Early signing period: News of opening day

Early signing period: News of opening day

There won't be any signing day activities for Amile Jefferson. But, the nation's No. 36-ranked player is getting close to making his decision. We have

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Fall visits continue

Fall visits continue

While this weekend isn't quite as wild as last week's season opening visit weekend, there are still a few schools hosting big groups, including a big

 • Eric Bossi
Illini: the week that was

Illini: the week that was

Bruce Weber and his staff landed a pair of commitments this past week in Michael Orris and Malcolm Hill. How do they fit into the Illini program? What

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 • Brad Sturdy
Hoosiers hold at No. 1 in team recruiting rankings

Hoosiers hold at No. 1 in team recruiting rankings

Tom Crean and Indiana hold a tight grip on the top spot in the team recruiting rankings as the Class of 2012 begins its senior year.

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Post-summer Rivals150 sees some big moves

Post-summer Rivals150 sees some big moves

The talent in the 2012 class has received more than its fair share of criticism. But with a big move by New Zealand native Steven Adams there is no sh

 • Jerry Meyer
What we learned: Orlando

What we learned: Orlando

With Xavier's 2012 class filled up for the most part, the focus was on the 2013 prospects during the Super Showcase and AAU National tournaments in Or

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 • Rick Broering
Wolves win in St. Louis

Wolves win in St. Louis

The Illinois Wolves 16U squad took home the title of the inaugural St. Louis Summer Classic behind a strong team effort. Illini commitment Jalen James

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 • Brad Sturdy
Christon commits to Xavier

Christon commits to Xavier

A week after landing 2012 sharpshooter Myles Davis, Chris Mack and his staff pulled in another impressive recruit as Xavier added point guard Semaj Ch

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 • Rick Broering
Semaj Christon shines in St. Louis

Semaj Christon shines in St. Louis

The St. Louis Summer Classic kicked off Friday, with dozens of college coaches looking on as pool play got underway. Illinois recruiting target Semaj

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 • Doug Bucshon
Ten That Impressed

Ten That Impressed

The first 10 day period in July saw the Illinois coaching staff span the country looking for the best players in the classes of 2012, 2013, and 2014.

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 • Brad Sturdy
Illinois offers PG Semaj Christon

Illinois offers PG Semaj Christon

2012 prospect Semaj Christon, a 6-foot-1 point guard, has picked up a Big Ten offer. Christon will prep at Brewster Academy this coming season.

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 • Doug Bucshon
Notebook: Adidas Invitational Day Two

Notebook: Adidas Invitational Day Two

Thursday was the second day of the Adidas Invitational and teams were finishing out their pool play and then starting the first round of the tournamen

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 • Rick Broering
Notebook: Adidas Invitational Day One

Notebook: Adidas Invitational Day One

It was a long first day of basketball at the Adidas Invitational on the campus of North Central High School. Find out how several of the Xavier target

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 • Rick Broering
Christon wants to win

Christon wants to win

It's clear that Xavier is looking to cap the 2012 class off with a guard who can score the basketball. Local product Semaj Christon out of Winton Wood

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 • Rick Broering
Semaj Christon - QCP Tune-up Highlights

Semaj Christon - QCP Tune-up Highlights

Check out video of 2012 target point guard Semaj Christon. This footage is from the Queen City Prophets July tune-up on Saturday.

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 • Rick Broering
Whispers: House hits recruiting scene

Whispers: House hits recruiting scene

When it comes to the "excitement meter," no one moved the meter more lately than Danuel House, a 6-foot-7 small forward from Houston. Rivals.com ana

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 • Jerry Meyer
Whispers: Daniels talks final three

Whispers: Daniels talks final three

Top 10 prospect DeAndre Daniels plans to make his decision by May 18 and his finalists are Duke, Kansas and Texas. Rivals.com analyst Jerry Meyer has

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 • Jerry Meyer
Notebook: Cincy Top 50 Showcase

Notebook: Cincy Top 50 Showcase

With the AAU scene being pretty light in the midwest this weekend, it was a good opportunity to catch some of the local talent at the first ever Top 5

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 • Rick Broering
Whispers: Memphis pushing for Stokes

Whispers: Memphis pushing for Stokes

Top 10 prospect Jarnell Stokes of Memphis (Tenn.) Central was a heavy Tennessee lean prior to the firing of Bruce Pearl. Now Stokes, who was dominant

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 • Jerry Meyer
Whispers: Cleveland star emerges

Whispers: Cleveland star emerges

There is an emerging star in Cleveland, Ohio, as Garfield Heights sophomore Tony Farmer has picked up at least five high-major offers this year. Rival

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 • Jerry Meyer
2010-11 All-QCH Team

2010-11 All-QCH Team

With the 2010-11 boys basketball season set to tip off we announce our 2010-11 Preseason All-QueenCityHigh.com Team, recognizing the best the Tri-stat

 • QueenCityHigh.com