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McDonald's Nuggets: Biggest recruiting decisions of past week

McDonald's Nuggets: Biggest recruiting decisions of past week

Top prospect Chet Holmgren leads the list after his decision to lock in with Gonzaga.

 • Dan McDonald
Conference Call: Programs building strong foundation for 2018-19

Conference Call: Programs building strong foundation for 2018-19

Today's Conference Call looks at a team in each major hoops conference setting itself up for the 2018-19 season.

 • Corey Evans
Early signing period recap: Ranking the Big East

Early signing period recap: Ranking the Big East

The early signing period is over and half of the programs in the Big East made their way into the Top 35 recruiting.

 • Dan McDonald
Dayton gets McKinley Wright, Marquette Theo John

Dayton gets McKinley Wright, Marquette Theo John

Three-star high school teammates McKinley Wright and Theo John will separate for college.

 • Eric Bossi
Theo John recaps Minnesota visit, previews decision

Theo John recaps Minnesota visit, previews decision

Theo John broke down everything going on in his recruitment with TGR.

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 • Matt Jessen-Howard
Visit season in full bloom

Visit season in full bloom

With the kickoff of college football, basketball visit season is in full swing.

 • Eric Bossi
War Room: Hoops class entering home stretch

War Room: Hoops class entering home stretch

With AAU season done and visits starting, TGR takes an in-depth look at every target's recruiting situation.

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 • Matt Jessen-Howard
Starting Five: Visit season heats up, Duke offers wings

Starting Five: Visit season heats up, Duke offers wings

News on a slew of highly regarded players who will be on the visit trail highlights Eric Bossi's Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
John talks final six

John talks final six

Theo John was one of few big men, and the most talented big, on a very successful Howard Pulley team this AAU season.

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 • Matt Jessen-Howard
GoldandBlack.com video: Purdue target Theo John

GoldandBlack.com video: Purdue target Theo John

Get a look at Purdue target Theo John in action from the NY2LA Sports Summer Jam and Peach Jam.

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 • Brian Neubert
Summer Jam introduces Australian big man Epperson

Summer Jam introduces Australian big man Epperson

On the second day of Summer Jam, a potential high major big man emerged from Australia.

 • Russ Wood
Peach Jam: Young puts on a show

Peach Jam: Young puts on a show

Five-star point guard Trae Young put on a show Friday at the Peach Jam.

 • Eric Bossi
Theo John breaks down recruitment

Theo John breaks down recruitment

The Champlin Park and Howard Pulley star spoke to TGR about UMN, Marquette, Purdue, and the AAU season.

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 • Matt Jessen-Howard
Terps offer comes quickly for three-star forward Theo John

Terps offer comes quickly for three-star forward Theo John

Champlin Park (Minn.) three-star PF Theo John is very interested in Maryland after picking up a Terps offer.

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 • Pat Donohue
New Purdue Class of 2017 target discusses official visit

New Purdue Class of 2017 target discusses official visit

Purdue got Theo John on campus for an official visit shortly after extending an offer. He discusses it here.

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 • Brian Neubert
Rivals150 forward is planning visits

Rivals150 forward is planning visits

Champlin Park (MN) forward Theo John is in the process of lining up some visits.

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 • Doug Bucshon
Five-star Trent delivers at Jayhawk Invitational

Five-star Trent delivers at Jayhawk Invitational

Gary Trent and Tre Jones, brother of Tyus Jones, kept their Nike EYBL team unbeaten this weekend.

 • Eric Bossi
2017 Hoops Offer List - UPDATED

2017 Hoops Offer List - UPDATED

Breaking down the Oklahoma basketball offers from the class of 2017 and the Sooners' chances.

 • Joe DuVall
Illini check on Rivals150 big man

Illini check on Rivals150 big man

Illinois was one of two schools who were in this week to see 2017 power forward Theo John from Champlin Park (Minn.).

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 • Doug Bucshon
Illini in the mix for 3-star big man

Illini in the mix for 3-star big man

Theo John, 6-foot-9 power forward from Champlin Park (MN), is a hot commodity because of his size and skill set.

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 • Kedric Prince
Four standing out to John

Four standing out to John

Theo John won't be trimming his list until next summer, but there are still four teams standing out early for the Rivals150 PF.

 • Dan McDonald
Tip Off Classic Notes

Tip Off Classic Notes

The Tip-Off Classic took place last Saturday and the Hopkins/Apple Valley showdown was everything it was expected to be and more.

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 • Ryan James
Illini target 3-star forward

Illini target 3-star forward

3-star big man Theo John from Champlin Park (Minn.) holds an Illini offer.

 • Kedric Prince
John enjoyed recent visit

John enjoyed recent visit

The Minnesota Gopher coaching staff has designated Champlin Park junior center Theo John as a main frontcourt target in the 2017 class.

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 • Ryan James
Illini watch 2017 power forward

Illini watch 2017 power forward

Illinois was one of many high major schools to check out 2017 PF Theo John from Champlin Park (MN) at the NY2LA Summer Jam last weekend in Milwaukee.

 • Doug Bucshon
NY2LA Sports Summer Jam: Saturday notes

NY2LA Sports Summer Jam: Saturday notes

Kostas Antetokounmpo embraces the comparison to his brother, NBA star Giannis. See the latest from the NY2LA Sports Summer Jam.

 • Brian Neubert
Theo John talks Wisconsin

Theo John talks Wisconsin

2017 F Theo John discussed the interest he's receiving from numerous schools, including Wisconsin.

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 • Zack Miller
NY2LA Sports Summer Jam: Carters charge

NY2LA Sports Summer Jam: Carters charge

Rivals has a full report from the NY2LA Sports Summer Jam, including a breakout performance from Mississippi guard Tyson Carter.

 • Brian Neubert
Adidas Finale: Wednesday Notes

Adidas Finale: Wednesday Notes

The Adidas Finale opened last night with coaches from around the nation heading to Atlanta to see the best players on the Adidas circuit.

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 • Ryan James
Iowa offers 2017 forward

Iowa offers 2017 forward

Fran McCaffery attended the Nike Elite 100 camp last month, where his son, Connor, was invited to play. At the event, one of Connor's teammates was 6-

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 • Tom Kakert
Illini offer 3-star junior forward

Illini offer 3-star junior forward

3-star power forward Theo John picked up an offer Illinois just hours after the Illini offered his teammate at Champlin Park HS in the Minneapolis are

 • Doug Bucshon
Huskers making big impression on 2017 PF John

Huskers making big impression on 2017 PF John

After extending an offer earlier this month, Nebraska is making its move on 2017 Champlin Park (Minn.) power forward Theo John.

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 • Robin Washut
EYBL Minneapolis: Sunday

EYBL Minneapolis: Sunday

EYBL Minneapolis (in Maple Grove) put on a memorable Sunday including an incredible Zach Norvell performance in beating the Arkansas Wings at the buzz

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 • Ryan James
EYBL Session 4 Preview MN

EYBL Session 4 Preview MN

Getting the local and national travelers ready for EYBL at Maple Grove starting Saturday. It's the fourth and final session before Peach Jam.

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 • Ryan James
Gilbert proves worthy of higher ranking

Gilbert proves worthy of higher ranking

Four-star PG Alterique Gilbert proved Sunday that he should be ranked higher than No. 77 during the EYBL stop in Houston.

 • Eric Bossi
Big weekend for the Panthers

Big weekend for the Panthers

Two of Minnesota's key targets Theo John and Gary Trent Jr.<?b> play with the Howard Pulley Panthers and have a huge weekend in front of them.

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 • Ryan James
Theo John talks Gopher offer

Theo John talks Gopher offer

Richard Pitino watched Theo John in the state title game and their latest viewing was enough to earn Theo a scholarship offer.

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 • Ryan James
Rebel pair hearing from Gophers

Rebel pair hearing from Gophers

Starting for the Rebels are two of the best sophomore recruits in the state, Theo John and McKinley Wright.

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 • Ryan James
Talent on display at Timberwolves Shootout

Talent on display at Timberwolves Shootout

Unsigned shooting guard Sacar Anim was one of several standouts at the Timberwolves Shootout. Eric Bossi has a complete recap.

 • Eric Bossi
Timberwolves Shootout Preview

Timberwolves Shootout Preview

This Saturday the Timberwolves will host the Timberwolves Shootout pairing the best teams from Minnesota against some of in the Midwest.

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 • Ryan James
Pulley Invitational: Panthers win seven

Pulley Invitational: Panthers win seven

Amir Coffey and the Howard Pulley Panthers won seven gamest his weekend while hosting the Pulley Invitational in the Twin Cities.

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 • Ryan James