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Ten takeaways from the adidas Gauntlet in Texas

Ten takeaways from the adidas Gauntlet in Texas

USC commit Evan Mobley showed that he has all the tools to be a defensive star in the NBA.

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 • Corey Evans
SoCal Holidays: The Bossi Awards

SoCal Holidays: The Bossi Awards

Eric Bossi hands out awards from his Southern California holiday event trip.

 • Eric Bossi
Five-star Anfernee Simons sets first visit date

Five-star Anfernee Simons sets first visit date

Anfernee Simons sets his first official visit date to Tennessee for this weekend.

 • Corey Evans
Skipping college? Top high school prospects discuss other options

Skipping college? Top high school prospects discuss other options

The top high school players talk with Rivals.com about the lure of skipping college for big bucks overseas.

 • Eric Bossi
Stakes are high: Six players who need a good NBA Combine showing

Stakes are high: Six players who need a good NBA Combine showing

Five-star 2016 prospect Thon Maker is one of several draft hopefuls that need to impress next week at the NBA Combine.

 • Eric Bossi
Maker cleared to enter NBA Draft

Maker cleared to enter NBA Draft

Any remaining glimmers of hope that college basketball fans might get to see five-star big man Thon Maker play for his

 • Eric Bossi
Kansas lands nation's top senior in guard Josh Jackson

Kansas lands nation's top senior in guard Josh Jackson

The nation's top senior, Josh Jackson, has made his pick. Eric Bossi breaks down what this means for Kansas.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Maker to test NBA Draft waters

Starting Five: Maker to test NBA Draft waters

Five-star Thon Maker is going to apply for the NBA Draft. Eric Bossi has the latest in the Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
Thon Maker hopes to enter 2016 draft directly from Canadian prep program

Thon Maker hopes to enter 2016 draft directly from Canadian prep program

A look the 7-footer's decision, what he's said about his future and scouting notes on his game.

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
2016 center discusses his conversations with Indiana, visit possibility

2016 center discusses his conversations with Indiana, visit possibility

Indiana continues to monitor possible roster additions for next season, including a 2016 center.

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
Five-star Thon Maker returns to Kansas

Five-star Thon Maker returns to Kansas

Some of the best prospects descended upon Free State High School this weekend for the Grind Session National

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 • Mike Lavieri
Maker sets three more visits

Maker sets three more visits

Five-star senior big man Thon Maker has set three more official visits.According to the 7-foot-1 big man's legal

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Resurgence for Kentucky's Skal Labissiere?

Starting Five: Resurgence for Kentucky's Skal Labissiere?

Has 2015's No. 1 player Skal Labissiere turned a corner at Kentucky? That, and much more in this week's Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
What did five-star Thon Maker think about Kansas?

What did five-star Thon Maker think about Kansas?

Five-star big man Thon Maker arrived for his official visit to Lawrence on Saturday. Before heading back home, Ed

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Maker set to visit Kansas; Ferguson opens-up recruitment

Maker set to visit Kansas; Ferguson opens-up recruitment

Five-star big man Thon Maker is scheduled to visit Kansas this weekend, while five-star

 • Shay Wildeboor
Thon Maker sets one official, updates where IU stands in the process

Thon Maker sets one official, updates where IU stands in the process

Thon Maker of Athlete Institute in Canada has set his first official visit and is looking at dates for other visits.

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
Maker sets first official visit

Maker sets first official visit

Kansas has landed 5-star big man Thon Maker's first official visit.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Louisville getting in front of investigation?

Starting Five: Louisville getting in front of investigation?

Louisville fallout, plus a five-star who may challenge NBA draft rules.

 • Eric Bossi
HoopHall Classic: Top performers

HoopHall Classic: Top performers

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Five-star PF T.J. Leaf was one of several big-time performers Saturday at the HoopHall Classic.

 • Eric Bossi
15th  Annual Spalding Hoophall  Classic

15th Annual Spalding Hoophall Classic

Springfield, Mass. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the field of teams and game schedule for the 2016 Spalding

 • Press Release
Thon Maker updates his recruitment

Thon Maker updates his recruitment

Five-star 7-footer Thon Maker discusses the handful of schools he feels are serious in his recruitment right now, including his relationship with vari

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
Alkins, Maker with big games in front of Crean

Alkins, Maker with big games in front of Crean

Five-star prospects Rawle Alkins and Thon Maker had big games in front of Indiana coach Tom Crean on Sunday. Crean was in Lexington, Ky., for the Grin

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
Marshall County Hoop Fest: Jackson sets visits

Marshall County Hoop Fest: Jackson sets visits

Josh Jackson has set two visits. Eric Bossi has more news and notes from this weekend's Marshall County Hoop Fest.

 • Eric Bossi
Hoop Fest starts on Thursday, features UK targets

Hoop Fest starts on Thursday, features UK targets

Kentucky fans can watch some top 2017 targets while also taking in some of the top players in the class of 2016 at the Marshall County Hoop Fest.

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 • T.J. Walker
Looking ahead to spring signing period

Looking ahead to spring signing period

With the early signing period over, the focus shifts to storylines of the late signing period, including Josh Jackson's future.

 • Eric Bossi
Five-star Maker to return for official visit

Five-star Maker to return for official visit

On Friday night, five-star big man Thon Maker unofficially visited Kansas. Does he plan to return for an official visit? <i>Jayhawk Slant</i> has the

 • Shay Wildeboor
Maker to attend KUs season opener

Maker to attend KUs season opener

It looks like Kansas is back in the hunt for five-star center Thon Maker. The elite big man will be on hand for KU's season opener on Friday night.

 • Shay Wildeboor
Five-star predictions

Five-star predictions

There are 12 undecided five-stars in the Rivals150, including Thon Maker. Eric Bossi makes his picks on where they will land.

 • Eric Bossi
Maker Postpones Notre Dame Visit

Maker Postpones Notre Dame Visit

5-star center Thon Maker was scheduled to visit Notre Dame this weekend, but had to postpone his trip.

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 • Jordan Wells
Mailbag: Fox, Bridges, much more

Mailbag: Fox, Bridges, much more

What's the latest on Miles Bridges? Who signs with Kentucky this fall? You asked, we're answering in this week's mailbag.

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 • T.J. Walker
Rosters set for Elite 24

Rosters set for Elite 24

With less than a week to go until game day, Under Armour has set the rosters for the 10th anniversary of its popular Elite 24 game.

 • Eric Bossi
Sneaker Wars: Under Armour vs. Nike

Sneaker Wars: Under Armour vs. Nike

On August 21-22nd Under Armour Elite 24 will celebrate its 10th Anniversary game at Pier 2 in Brooklyn, NY. This year's event recently has become clou

 • Stacey Davis
Behind the scenes with the Makers

Behind the scenes with the Makers

Five-star big man Thon Maker and his younger brother Matur sat down recently with Rivals.com and talked about their dream scenario.

 • Eric Bossi
Calipari can track UK targets on Twitter

Calipari can track UK targets on Twitter

John Calipari is one of basketball's most active tweeters. But which Kentucky recruiting targets does he follow on Twitter?

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 • T.J. Walker
Las Vegas events loaded with nations top talent

Las Vegas events loaded with nations top talent

Thon Maker will be among the elite talent in Las Vegas this week, as the final of July's three live periods tips off Wednesday.

 • Eric Bossi
IU recruiting: Key prospects, key storylines

IU recruiting: Key prospects, key storylines

The Indiana basketball coaching staff has seen a host of players the first two July evaluations and plenty of names have been mentioned. But who are t

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
UA Finals: Team Charlotte takes crown

UA Finals: Team Charlotte takes crown

Led by four-star Ty-Shon Alexander, Team Charlotte took home the title at the UA Association Finals. Russ Wood recaps the event.

 • Russ Wood
UA Finals: Top Friday performers

UA Finals: Top Friday performers

Five-star big man Thon Maker headlined an impressive group of top performers Friday at the Under Armour Association Finals.

 • Dan McDonald
UA Finals: Sleepers emerging

UA Finals: Sleepers emerging

Four-star Malik Williams may not truly qualify as a sleeper, but he's emerging in a big way at the Under Armour Finals.

 • Eric Bossi
UA Finals: Plenty of standouts

UA Finals: Plenty of standouts

SUWANEE, Ga. - Indiana recruiting targets Kris Wilkes, Paul Scruggs, Thon Maker and Malik Williams all had headline performances at the Under Armour F

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
Thon Maker talks visit plans

Thon Maker talks visit plans

In an in-depth conversation with Peegs.com, Thon Maker and his guardian lay out the 5-star 7-footer's visit plans, which schools definitely will get v

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
Scorecard: UAs top 10 matchups

Scorecard: UAs top 10 matchups

Thon Maker won his individual matchup decisively at the <i>Under Armour All-America Camp Powered by Rivals.com</i>.

 • Eric Bossi
Eval Period 1: Friday recap

Eval Period 1: Friday recap

Indiana coaches hit multiple events in multiple cities on Friday, and Peegs.com did as well, getting a chance to see a number of Indiana prospects who

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 • Mike Pegram
UA Camp: Sleepers stand out

UA Camp: Sleepers stand out

Several sleepers, like Jordy Tshimanga, stood out at the <i>Under Armour All-America Camp Powered by Rivals.com</i>.

 • Eric Bossi, Edward Lewis, Scott Phillips
UA Camp: What weve learned

UA Camp: What weve learned

What have we learned at the Under Armour All-America Camp Powered by Rivals.com? Thon Maker has elevated his game, and more.

 • Eric Bossi
UA Camp: Thursday morning notes

UA Camp: Thursday morning notes

Five-star Josh Jackson made his debut at the <i>Under Armour All-America Camp Powered by Rivals.com</i> on Thursday.

 • Edward Lewis & Scott Phillips
UA Camp: Wednesday evening session notes

UA Camp: Wednesday evening session notes

Jeriah Horne made a statement on Wednesday evening at the <i>Under Armour All-America Camp Powered by Rivals.com</i>.

 • Edward Lewis & Scott Phillips
Top Performers: UA All America Camp Wednesday

Top Performers: UA All America Camp Wednesday

Thon Maker was among Wednesday standouts at the <i>Under Armour All-America Basketball Camp Powered by Rivals.com<i>.

 • Eric Bossi
UA Camp: Wednesday morning notes

UA Camp: Wednesday morning notes

Notes on players at the <i>Under Armour All-America Basketball Camp Powered by Rivals.com</i>, including Thon Maker.

 • Eric Bossi
Maker on impact of decision to wait

Maker on impact of decision to wait

During the action at the Under Armour All-American Camp, Thon Maker spoke to Peegs.com about the recruiting impact of his recent decision to wait and

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 • Mike Pegram
As 2016 target, Makers recruitment uncertain

As 2016 target, Makers recruitment uncertain

He's officially a member of the Class of 2016. So what does that mean for five-star Thon Maker's recruitment?

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 • Brett Dawson
UA All-America: Ten matchups

UA All-America: Ten matchups

DeAndre Ayton's matchup against Thon Maker will be big at the <I>Under Armour All-America Camp Powered by Rivals.com</I>.

 • Eric Bossi
2015 UA All-America Basketball Camp roster

2015 UA All-America Basketball Camp roster

Class of 2016 No. 1 player Josh Jackson and 2017 No. 1 DeAndre Ayton will be at the UA All-America camp. Full roster here.

 • Rivals.com
Jackson remains No. 1 for 2016

Jackson remains No. 1 for 2016

Josh Jackson was able to remain the No. 1 player in the class of 2016. See the new five-stars and updated rankings here.

 • Eric Bossi
Younger Maker sees three spot in future

Younger Maker sees three spot in future

While his older brother takes more of the spotlight, 6-foot-10 junior-to-be Matur Maker has continued to develop, landing at No. 37 in this week's new

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 • Mike Pegram
Video: Edrice Adebayo vs. Thon Maker

Video: Edrice Adebayo vs. Thon Maker

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. &mdash; Senior post players Edrice Adebayo and Thon Maker were once teammates, but became foes Saturday at NBPA Camp.

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 • Jacey Zembal
Video Reel: Thon Maker

Video Reel: Thon Maker

Seven-foot forward Thon Maker of Orangeville Prep in Ontario grabbed MVP at this past week's NBPA Top 100 Camp. Find out why he made such a strong sta

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
NBPA Top 100: Maker makes his mark

NBPA Top 100: Maker makes his mark

Newly reclassified 2016 five-star Thon Maker was in vintage form during the NBPA Top 100 camp. Eric Bossi recaps the event.

 • Eric Bossi
Thon Maker talks Indiana, visits

Thon Maker talks Indiana, visits

After deciding to stay in the 2016 class, five-star 7-footer Thon Maker talks with Peegs.com about Indiana, what he learned on his IU visit, where the

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
Maker says hell return to 2016 class

Maker says hell return to 2016 class

Five-star 7-footer Thon Maker tonight said he will move back to the 2016 class. Maker said he will graduate from high school in Canada in June of 2016

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
Top 100 camp: Big men shine on Day 1

Top 100 camp: Big men shine on Day 1

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Big men were a big part of the story, and three nationally ranked prospects had news regarding visits and where Indiana stands

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
Thon Makers plan

Thon Makers plan

Five-star 7-footer Thon Maker plans to finish high school by December. Then what? His guardian explains Maker's plan and his approach to that plan sho

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
Scouting Video: Thon Maker

Scouting Video: Thon Maker

Few players have been dissected quite like senior power forward Thon Maker] of Orangeville Prep in Mono, Ontario in Canada.

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 • Rivals.com
Thon Maker talks recruiting

Thon Maker talks recruiting

The 2015 recruiting class has one prize remaining in five-star 7-footer Thon Maker. See what the top-10 prospect said about his recruitment, when he m

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
Labissiere is Rivals No. 1 player

Labissiere is Rivals No. 1 player

Kentucky signee Skal Labissiere is the new top player in the final Rivals150 Class of 2015 basketball rankings.

 • T.J. Walker
Assessing the 2015 five-stars

Assessing the 2015 five-stars

Do five-stars like Ben Simmons, come with some risk? Eric Bossi looks at the 2015 crop and predicts what we'll see in college.

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 • Eric Bossi
Mailbag: With 7 pros, whats next for Cats

Mailbag: With 7 pros, whats next for Cats

Recruiting mailbag: With seven players turning pro, will Kentucky make Malik Newman an even bigger priority in 2016?

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 • T.J. Walker
New Rivals150: Race for No. 1

New Rivals150: Race for No. 1

The Rivals150 ranking has been updated heading into the spring evaluation season, and wing Josh Jackson has company at the top.

 • Eric Bossi
Basketball recruiting observations from BNC

Basketball recruiting observations from BNC

A trio of observations from last week's Bluegrass National Championship, including a look at five-star guard Josh Jackson.

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 • T.J. Walker
Maker meets media in Paducah

Maker meets media in Paducah

See what Class of 2015 five-star Thon Maker had to say about Kentucky, playing college ball and more Monday in Paducah, Ky.

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 • T.J. Walker
Starting Five: Elite bigs visit IU

Starting Five: Elite bigs visit IU

Five-star Thon Maker wasn't the only prized big man to visit Indiana this weekend. Eric Bossi has details in Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
Thon Maker to visit Indiana

Thon Maker to visit Indiana

Five-star 7-footer Thon Maker will be visiting Indiana today. An incredible athlete with both interior and perimeter skill, Maker is one of the prized

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
Mailbag: Thoughts on Bryant, Maker

Mailbag: Thoughts on Bryant, Maker

Our first of two recruiting mailbags this week answers your questions about Thomas Bryant, NBA-bound Wildcats and more.

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 • T.J. Walker
Thon Maker talks recruiting, pro options

Thon Maker talks recruiting, pro options

Five-star 7-footer Thon Maker talks with Peegs.com about the decisions he has upcoming, from recruiting to whether or not he even plays college basket

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
What does Makers move mean for UK

What does Makers move mean for UK

Thon Maker is moving to the Class of 2015, but will the forward ever play in college? And if so, is Kentucky a factor?

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 • T.J. Walker
Maker on track for 2015

Maker on track for 2015

Class of 2016 No. 1 player Thon Maker is reclassifying to the class of 2015 after announcing he is on track to graduate.

 • Eric Bossi
All-CFC

All-CFC

VirginiaPreps was on-hand at the Coaches For the Cure showcase and here we name our Elite Eleven Top performers including Greg Jones who scored a CFC

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 • Will Garlick
Starting five: Baylors list

Starting five: Baylors list

A pair of five-stars, Terrance Ferguson and De'Aaron Fox, visited Baylor this weekend. Eric Bossi has all the details.

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 • Eric Bossi
Mailbag: Malik Monk and more

Mailbag: Malik Monk and more

In the first of two basketball recruiting mailbags this week, we're taking questions about Malik Monk and more.

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 • T.J. Walker
Hoop Hall Classic: Sunday

Hoop Hall Classic: Sunday

Malik Ellison showed that he's more than just the son of a former NBA player at the Hoop Hall Classic on Sunday.

 • Eric Bossi
MLK Hoopfest Showcase is big time

MLK Hoopfest Showcase is big time

Georgetown recruiting target Thon Maker is scheduled to compete in this year's MLK Hoopfest Showcase. He is far from the only talented player on tap

 • Ron Bailey
Top talents to play in Paducah

Top talents to play in Paducah

Kentucky signee Skal Labissiere is among the talents participating in this week's Mustang Madness Tournament in Paducah, Ky.

 • T.J. Walker
High School OT, Day 4

High School OT, Day 4

UNC target Harry Giles was named the top player at the High School OT on Tuesday night, out-dueling Thon Maker.

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 • Jonas Pope IV
Updates on Jaylen Brown, more in mailbag

Updates on Jaylen Brown, more in mailbag

We have updates on Jaylen Brown and more in the first of two basketball recruiting mailbags this week.

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 • T.J. Walker
Murray high on Marylands wish list

Murray high on Marylands wish list

Canadian five-star guard Jamal Murray won game MVP honors with Mark Turgeon on hand and afterwards talked about his recent visit to College Park.

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 • Scott Greene
NHSHF: Five-star Smith dominates

NHSHF: Five-star Smith dominates

Class of 2016 five-star Dennis Smith was under the weather but dominated Sunday at the National High School Hoops Festival.

 • Eric Bossi
Murray, Bragg star at Hoopfest

Murray, Bragg star at Hoopfest

In an event loaded with big-time teams and prospects, five-star Jamal Murray delivered, says Eric Bossi, who has a full report.

 • Eric Bossi
Maker mulling schools, classification

Maker mulling schools, classification

Thon Maker has a list of schools that will stay the same no matter if he stays in 2016 or jumps to the Class of 2015.

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 • T.J. Walker
Bluegrass Showcase part two

Bluegrass Showcase part two

One of the Bluegrass Showcase stars is staying for a prep year. C.J. Keyser is reclassifying as a 2016 player, says Eric Bossi.

 • Eric Bossi
Lucas Midwest: Maker shines, talks visits

Lucas Midwest: Maker shines, talks visits

Thon Maker had a strong showing at the John Lucas Midwest Camp and revealed some visit plans. Get the latest on Maker and more.

 • Jeff Rabjohns
Maker jumps to top spot in 2016 Rivals150

Maker jumps to top spot in 2016 Rivals150

Thon Maker has risen to the top of the class of 2016 Rivals150, but several are close behind in what looks like a loaded class.

 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Pearl starts fast

Starting Five: Pearl starts fast

Bruce Pearl is back on the recruiting trail, and that's good news for Auburn. Get the latest on that and more in Starting Five.

 • Eric Bossi
UA Elite 24 Coming Saturday

UA Elite 24 Coming Saturday

Under Armour Basketball announced it is bringing the <i>UA Elite 24</i> - the nation's premier high school basketball showcase - back to Brooklyn, NY

 • Press Release
PonyPride mailbag 8-10

PonyPride mailbag 8-10

Adam answers your questions, like which combo guard does SMU have the best chance at in 2015?

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 • Adam Grosbard
adidas Nations scouting report: Fox, Maker

adidas Nations scouting report: Fox, Maker

2016 SMU recruits De'Aaron Fox and Thon Maker participated in adidas Nations this weekend.

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 • Adam Grosbard
Recruiting Roundup: 8/6

Recruiting Roundup: 8/6

With more commitments and list cuts on the way, every one of them is impacting another. The dominos continue to fall and the latest to impact that are

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 • Alex Kline
Hatfields Hoops Nuggets - Vol. 29

Hatfields Hoops Nuggets - Vol. 29

Devonnte Holland of Martinsville is one of the many prospects dissected in Volume 29 of Hatfield's Hoops Nuggets, a feature found exclusively on Virgi

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 • Matthew Hatfield
Maker talks upcoming visit plans

Maker talks upcoming visit plans

Five-star 7-foot forward Thon Maker, the No. 3 ranked player in the 2016 Rivals150, talks about his upcoming visit plans. See where he plans to go and

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 • Jeff Rabjohns
Adidas Nations Sunday: Smith goes big

Adidas Nations Sunday: Smith goes big

Dennis Smith showed why he is the top 2016 point guard with a dominating performance at Adidas Nations. Eric Bossi has a recap.

 • Eric Bossi
Evaluation period: Friday recap

Evaluation period: Friday recap

Indiana watched a new 2015 prospect in Las Vegas late Friday night, several Indiana targets had big games, Tom Crean hit the USA Basketball scene and

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 • Jeff Rabjohns