Russell will transfer to SMU
Come inside as the 6-foot-4 Duncanville native details his decision!
Williams transferring to SMU
One Conference USA program proudly boasted its 2011 recruiting class - one of its best in years - back in November. That team's future lineup got even
Duncanvilles Williams finds home in Big 12
Duncanville 2011 forward/center Bunny Williams is so much more than just the little sister of current University of Texas guard Shawn Williams. She's
Dexter Pittman talks UT hoops and his Beast Mode
Dexter Pittman warned everyone on his Facebook before the Big 12 Tournament last season that he was going into 'Beast Mode.' He didn't disappoint, nea
Sterns home -- and happy -- at Waxahachie
Jamison Sterns, after a year and a half at Duncanville, is back at Waxahachie and ready to shine in basketball -- and, for the first time in his high
Even with so much talent, Barnes still faces challenges
With the news that J'Covan Brown has been cleared to play for Texas in 2009, the expectations for the Longhorn hoops team have gone through the roof.
Duncanville forward continuing family legacy
Duncanville junior Luke Mergerson knows and appreciates the family footsteps he must follow, athletically speaking. The youngest of four children is t
Skills camps giving Duncanville center confidence
Perry Jones wants to deliver a message to all as July approaches: Be on the lookout for a new and improved player.
Offense wont be a problem for UT hoops in 2009-10
Even with Damion James and Dexter Pittman contemplating their futures, one thing is sure: Texas will not struggle with offense next season. On the way
The BIG Review: Duke steals one from UT
You figured the home cooking would go Duke's way - you just didn't think it would help determine the outcome of a phenomenal battle of wills in the fi
Advantage Cedar Hill
Nearly 4800 spectators saw Cedar Hill's Tanner Milson (pictured) drop a dagger into the Duncanville Panthers with 45 seconds left in the game to give
Meyers midweek report
The Jordan Brand Game participants were announced Tuesday night, and the big story is who will not be playing in the game. New York City's top player
Champs crowned at T-Mobile Invitational
The T-Mobile Invitational had one big surprise and an intriguing championship game Tuesday night. In the title game Derrick Favors and South Atlanta f
Meyers Midweek Report
Rivals.com had coverage from the first three days of the City of Palms, but there was more action on Monday and Tuesday which included USC 2010 commit
City of Palms: Day two
On paper, Duncanville (Texas) High was supposed to beat Winter Park (Fla.) High, but on the court it turned out differently Friday at the City of Palm
Broncos No Match for Panthers
6-foot-1 point guard, Reger Dowell, 6-foot-6 shooting guard, Shawn Williams, 6-foot-5 small forward, Roger Franklin, 6-foot-6, power forward, Julian W
Stephensons 32 Not Enough
Having the best player was not enough for the Railsplitters (ranked #1 by <i>NYCHoops.net</i>) who fell to the Panthers Thursday evening. (Photo: Shaw
Hoopfest: Saturday
Saturday's action stretched into Sunday at the Bill Keightley Marshall County Hoopfest. The highlight of the long day of basketball was the thrilling
Hoopfest: Friday
The Bill Keightley Marshall County Hoopfest began Friday night with a heavyweight battle between Oak Hill Academy and Duncanwood. Both Doron Lamb's d
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
Texas signs a star-studded hoops class
During his time in Austin, Rick Barnes has taken the Texas basketball to heights never seen before, and with the help of a stellar group of assistants
Barnes likes UTs depth, chemistry and leadership
Yes, D.J. Augustin is now playing for the Charlotte Bobcats, but Rick Barnes probably rips the rearview mirror out of his cars because he never looks
Williams ready for senior year, future as a Longhorn
The Texas Longhorns' 2009 recruiting class is coming together with the commitments of guard Avery Bradley and wing Shawn Williams. Williams, a senior
Bradley makes the call
Down to only UCLA and Texas, five-star shooting guard Avery Bradley has made the call. Hurricane Ike cancelled Henderson (Nev.) Findlay Prep standout'
Audio: Williams talks about his commitment
When Texas picked up a commitment from Duncanville, Texas swingman Shawn Williams last week, it was the first step in what could be a terrific 2009 re
Duncanville star chooses Texas
The Longhorns have been patiently waiting on their first commit of the 2009 class and Thursday night, Duncanville wing Shawn Williams made the call an
Decision time for Shawn Williams
Duncanville forward Shawn Williams is nearing a decision. The 6-foot-6.5, 195-pound wing has bee long sought by programs such as Texas, Baylor, Arkans
Shawn Williams nearing decision
Duncanville wing Shawn Williams entered the spring evaluation period with offers in hand from the likes of Texas, Arkansas, Baylor, Kentucky, Louisvil
DVille Standout Down to Four
Duncanville, Texas small forward Shawn Williams is one of the top prospects in the country with several top notch programs vying for his services. Thi
The nation has their eye on Duncanville star
Duncanville forward Shawn Williams is coming off of a spring in which he took his game to another level with an increased effort to put the ball on th
Williams high on six schools
After a productive and busy spring, Shawn Williams is entering the summer period as a wanted man. The 6-foot-7 forward from Duncanville (Texas) High S
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
Williams impresses at home tournament
Duncanville, Texas small forward Shawn Williams will travel all over the country with his Texas Select teammates this summer, but over the weekend the
Real Deal top performers
The Real Deal on the Hill was a major success thanks to the star power of some five-star prospects and a handful of top-100 prospects. John Henson was
Rivals.com impressed with Real Deal
Rivals.com's Justin Young travels all over the nation watching basketball prospects, but feels the Real Deal on the Hill is an elite tournament. Come
Real Deal: Texas players show off on Saturday
The Texas kids looked strong on Saturday morning at the Real Deal on the Hill in Fayetteville, Ark., while a number of other prospects showed their st
Eye Catchers At GASO
Here's a look at players who impressed this past weekend at the Great American Shoot-Out. There are some familiar names and new ones that will be pop
Cats in Texas juniors top three
It didn't take long for Texas to become prime Kentucky basketball recruiting ground when Billy Gillispie was hired last spring. His old connections in
Williams enjoys Big 12 unofficial
Duncanville, Texas four-star 2009 small forward Shawn Williams is considered one of the top talents in the state of Texas and the across the nation. H
Duncanville star taking things slow
The Texas Longhorns are in pursuit of many of the top 2009 prospects around the country. One of those talented junior prospects is Duncanville forward
Beach Ball Classic top performers
The Beach Ball Classic featured a number of top prospects like Jason Clark, Chris Singleton and Delwan Graham who played well over the course of the e
AM top targets impress in holiday tournaments
Plenty of the top players around the nation participated in Holiday tournament, which is always a great time of year for basketball fans. Texas A&M ta
Saturday at the Beach Ball Classic
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Once again Dequan Jones was the dominant and most explosive player of the day at the <i>Beach Ball Classic</i>, but the play of R
Friday at the Beach Ball Classic
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The <i>Beach Ball Classic</i> has had plenty of future NBA players come through its event in the past 27 years. Dequan Jones jus
Beach Ball Classic lives up to its name
One of the greatest games in the history of the prestigious Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach, SC, the Duncanville Panthers (TX) held on to beat Nans
More holiday hoops coverage
Tis the season for holiday tournaments and Rivals.com is back on the road for a number of other events to close out the year. Our staff will be on the
Fastbreak Friday: Final officials
Midnight Madness was last week, but a handful of programs are playing host to big recruits this weekend. A couple of the top prospects still left on t
Fastbreak Friday: Taking in the madness
The majority of college basketball teams can be practice today, meaning the season is officially under way. Almost ever team in the country is taking
Duncanville star looking at Texas
The Duncanville basketball program has put out their fair share of highly ranked prospects through the year and 2009 will be more of the same with sma
UK targets abound at Takes 5ive Classic
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Top prospects and a Who's Who of college basketball coaches descended on the University of Cincinnati campus Friday for the inaugur
PHOTO GALLERY: adidas Takes 5ive Classic
The inaugural adidas "It Takes 5ive" Classic opened play on Friday at the University of Cincinnati. Several of the nation's top prospects were on ha
Eight schools standout for Williams
Every team needs a player on the wing with length and the ability to shoot the ball. Four-star 2009 prospect Shawn Williams has a number of schools c
Ohio B-Ball Club Steals Victory from Team Jones
With 15 seconds left and the game tied at 63, Team Jones center Sam Schafer hurled a long, high inbounds pass the length of the court in the direction
Williams still open
Duncanville small forward Shawn Williams was supposed to take the weekend off with his Texas Select team not playing in a tournament this weekend. Wil
Summer Tip-Off showcases top Texas talent
The Great American Shootout Summer Tip-Off AAU tournament showcased much of the top talent in Texas, especially in the class of 2009, but in the end i
Williams wide open
Duncanville sophomore small forward Shawn Williams is one of the top prospects in Texas, which makes him one of the top in the nation. Division I prog
Williams is a hot commodity
2009 prospect Shawn Williams has impressed Coach Billy Gillispie over the years with his play at the Texas A&M Elite Camp. Now the new Kentucky coach
Another Texas sophomore high on UK
Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie has yet to complete his first week on the job, and he's already sewn up a commitment from one of the nation's top sopho
Young prospects emerge at Pearland Classic
The Eighth annual Pearland Classic featured some of the top talent in the state of Texas last weekend. Included in the vast talent on hand were many o
Fundamentals stressed at adidas Nations
ATLANTA - The Final Four has brought the basketball world to the Peach State this weekend for the around the clock festivities. On Saturday morning, 2
Schools lining up for top Texas sophomore
Considered the top 2009 prospect in Texas, Shawn Williams is leading a balanced Duncanville (Texas) High School attack which has his team undefeated a
Whataburger Tournament draws big crowd
The Whataburger Tournament in Haltom City is annually one of the biggest Holiday tournament in the nation, and the 47th installment lived up to expect
DISD/Coca-Cola tournament showcased top talent
The week between Christmas and New Year's Day is a time where basketball players across Texas showcase their talents in some of the biggest tournament
Holiday tournaments dot Lone Star landscape
The week between Christmas and New Year's Eve is usually a time for relaxation, playing with new toys, watching bowl games or getting back to work. Bu
SoCal All-Stars cant be stopped
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - What else can you do to stop the Southern California All-Stars? For the third time in the AAU season, the answer is nothing
TOC - Saturday
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Saturday at the Tournament of Champions provided several fireworks from all of the classes. DeAndre Jordan started
Best of 2009 Believe it
With prospects committing as early as their ninth grade year, it's never too early to look into the future. Duncanville freshman Shawn Williams looks