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Video:  Wayne Chism puts in work

Video: Wayne Chism puts in work

Video: Wayne Chism puts in work

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AMP: Future Vols see hoop success

AMP: Future Vols see hoop success

It's good to be a Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball fan these days. New head coach Bruce Pearl not only had a successful first season, his 2006 re

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Derby Festival Breakdown: Black team

Derby Festival Breakdown: Black team

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- It's not the McDonald's All-Star game, but this year's version of Kentucky Derby Festival All-Star Classic wasn't far off. Saturday

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Chism now pointing towards Knoxville

Chism now pointing towards Knoxville

Both Tennessee and the incoming-Volunteer, Bolivar's Wayne Chism, saw their respective seasons end short of where each was aiming last week. But in th

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Chism takes over

Chism takes over

Wayne Chism and Willie Kemp and Bolivar Central are headed for a quarterfinal match up in the Tennessee state tournament against Thaddeus Young and Br

 • Jerry Meyer
Old Spice Red Zone Showcase scouting reports

Old Spice Red Zone Showcase scouting reports

With four of Tennessee's top high school basketball teams in action last Saturday night in the Old Spice Red Zone Showcase in Nashville, Tenn., up to

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Video: Chism dominates down low

Video: Chism dominates down low

Video: Chism dominates down low

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AMP: Tennessee hoops on the rise

AMP: Tennessee hoops on the rise

The Tennessee Volunteers' undefeated start to the basketball season has recruits like four-star power forward Wayne Chism (Bolivar, Tenn.) very happy.

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Saturday action from the Marshall County Hoopfest

Saturday action from the Marshall County Hoopfest

BENTON, KY. - The Marshall County Hoopfest had a strong lineup this season and some of the headliners proved why they are considered amongst the natio

 • Justin Young
Marshall County Hoopfest loaded once again

Marshall County Hoopfest loaded once again

The Marshall County Hoopfest is now a staple on the major event scene during the high school season and the 2005 field of participants is once

 • Justin Young
Class of 2006 team recruiting rankings

Class of 2006 team recruiting rankings

The RivalsHoops.com early signing period team basketball recruiting rankings for the class of 2006 feature three schools (Ohio State, Texas and Oklaho

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Chism to be a Volunteer

Chism to be a Volunteer

The Tennessee basketball program took a big step forward in its push to be the state school for the entire state of Tennessee and not just for the mid

 • Jerry Meyer
Vols pick up second commit in Chism

Vols pick up second commit in Chism

Bruce Pearl and the Tennessee basketball staff got some good news on Monday afternoon when Bolivar Central's Wayne Chism decided to go public with a v

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Bolivars Chism down to four

Bolivars Chism down to four

All the buzz at the moment on Rocky Top, and rightly so, is about the rapidly approaching football season. Even with that though, Bruce Pearl and the

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 • Rob Lewis
July Rewind: Shoe camps

July Rewind: Shoe camps

Rivals.com will release it's newest and freshest class of 2006 rankings this week and as the hoops team reviews their notes, it's important to look ba

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Tide looks to continue early recruiting success

Tide looks to continue early recruiting success

The summer basketball evaluation period ends Sunday and the Alabama staff has been highly visible on the road this year with not only assistants Phili

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Mondays action from Vegas

Mondays action from Vegas

Las Vegas -It was easy to tell it was elimination day in Las Vegas with the majority of games hotly contested as teams vied to be on national televisi

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Stars are shining at Showtime Nationals

Stars are shining at Showtime Nationals

SUWANEE, Ga.-After an uneventful opening night the National Showtime Championships reached full speed Wednesday with some of the nation's top prospect

 • Tim Watts
Future Bucks star at ABCD

Future Bucks star at ABCD

In case you're wondering if recently committed OSU players Greg Oden, Mike Conley and Daequan Cook would take it easy at Reebok ABCD Camp to start the

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 • Jeff Rapp
Reebok ABCD Photo Gallery 5

Reebok ABCD Photo Gallery 5

This year's Reebok ABCD Camp wrapped up Saturday in Teaneck, N.J. Many of the nation's top prep prospects were assembled for the event, including Greg

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 • Jeff Drummond
Friday at ABCD is full of moments

Friday at ABCD is full of moments

TEANECK, N.J. - Friday was loaded with great match-ups as long time foes met up again like Mike Conley and Willie Kemp while Taylor King continues to

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Reebok ABCD Photo Gallery 4

Reebok ABCD Photo Gallery 4

Images from Thursday night and Friday afternoon's action in the Reebok ABCD Camp on the campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J. Seve

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ABCD: James and Cook shine on Thursday

ABCD: James and Cook shine on Thursday

TEANECK, N.J. - There wasn't a super standout performance on Thursday at the ABCD camp like there was on opening day but several guys like Damion Jame

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Video: Memphis big man controls the boards

Video: Memphis big man controls the boards

Video: Memphis big man controls the boards

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Prospects give early school lists

Prospects give early school lists

The travel season has only just begun, and schools are still evaluating many of the prospects that played in last weekend's Real Deal on the Hill. Ho

 • Jerry Meyer
Big weekend coming for Wake Forest

Big weekend coming for Wake Forest

What a big recruiting weekend coming up for Wake Forest with the Demon Deacons hosting two of the best prospects in the country. Teammates Mike Conle

 • Jerry Meyer
Real Deal: Memphis gets over hill against Spiece

Real Deal: Memphis gets over hill against Spiece

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - Willie Kemp put up a goose egg in a win on Sunday morning in the quarterfinals but he made plays that allowed his Memphis Pump 'N

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Sunday morning action on The Hill

Sunday morning action on The Hill

Three of the quarterfinal games of the Real Deal on the Hill took place in Bud Walton Arena Sunday morning followed by the semifinal games. The Indy

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Prospects name favorites at Real Deal

Prospects name favorites at Real Deal

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - With so many top prospects in attendance for the Real Deal on the Hill, it's important to check in with the youngsters to see wha

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On the Bounce with Coach Meyer

On the Bounce with Coach Meyer

In this edition of <i>On the Bounce with Coach Meyer</i>, Rivals.com National Scout Jerry Meyer looks at some high school playoff action around the co

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On the Bounce with Coach Meyer, Hoopfest vol. 3

On the Bounce with Coach Meyer, Hoopfest vol. 3

Not only did the Marshall County (Ky.) Hoopfest have some of the top prospects in the 2005 class, there were a number of top underclassmen playing in

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Chism favoring three from the SEC

Chism favoring three from the SEC

The No. 49 ranked player in the class of 2006 Wayne Chism left his state tournament team at Jackson South Side (Tenn.) High School to enroll at Boliva

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Mt. Ellis erupts for 48!

Mt. Ellis erupts for 48!

In the Friday night <i>grand finale</i> of the 2004 Marshall County Hoop Fest, defending high school national champion Oak Hill Academy survived the s

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Marshall County Hoop Fest filled with top talent

Marshall County Hoop Fest filled with top talent

Under the masterful direction of Benton, Ky., Marshall County High School athletic director, Steve Woodward, the Marshall County Hoop Fest is now esta

 • Bob Gibbons
Tuesday night sample of top prospect

Tuesday night sample of top prospect

High School gyms across the country were alive with action on Tuesday night. Here is a sample of how some of the top prospects in the country and the

 • Jerry Meyer
Rivals.com 2006 basketball rankings

Rivals.com 2006 basketball rankings

The 2004 AAU season was more challenging to cover than ever, with adidas, Nike and Reebok hosting major tournaments throughout the country from May to

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On the Bounce with Coach Meyer, Nike Hoop Jamboree

On the Bounce with Coach Meyer, Nike Hoop Jamboree

Now that the 125 2006, 2007, and 2008 prospects that descended upon St. Louis University for the Nike Hoop Jamboree have left to go home, it is time t

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On the Bounce with Coach Meyer, TOC vol. 2

On the Bounce with Coach Meyer, TOC vol. 2

In this edition of <i>On the Bounce with Coach Meyer</i>, RivalsHoops.com National Schout Jerry Meyer relays some information picked up at the TOC and

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Team Memphis wins Memorial Day Classic

Team Memphis wins Memorial Day Classic

The showdown was set as Friends of Hoop, New York Gauchos, The Family and Team Memphis (led by Shawne Williams -pictured) were the last teams standing

 • Tim Watts
Rivals.com updated 2006 basketball rankings

Rivals.com updated 2006 basketball rankings

While the 2005 class is largely devoid of quality big men, the same can’t be said of the 2006 group. In fact, the top five spots in the new Rivals.com

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Memorial Day Classic set to tip-off Saturday

Memorial Day Classic set to tip-off Saturday

After a frantic schedule in April, the summer basketball scene took a step back to catch its breath for most of May. However, that will change this we

 • Tim Watts
On the Bounce with Coach Meyer

On the Bounce with Coach Meyer

Quite a few top 2006 prospects played up on the 17-under AAU circuit in the month of April. In this installment of <i>On the Bounce with Coach Meyer<

 • Jerry Meyer
Just A Minute With Justin Young

Just A Minute With Justin Young

The 10th annual Kingwood Classic is now in the books. But the stories, news and notes are still rolling ahead. In this look back at the event, RivalsH

 • Justin Young
Kingwood Classic delivers on Saturday

Kingwood Classic delivers on Saturday

The gym doors swung open at 8 a.m. Saturday morning and college coaches from throughout the nation came pouring in. Most of the nation's elite program

 • Tim Watts
Saturday at the Kingwood

Saturday at the Kingwood

The coaches showed up in mass Saturday for the Kingwood Classic. Most every staff in the country had two coaches watching the action. Severalundercla

 • Jerry Meyer
Final thoughts from the Boo Williams Invitational

Final thoughts from the Boo Williams Invitational

The Boo Williams tournament this past weekend served as the kickoff for the Nike national summer basketball season. Several prospects cemented their r

 • Tim Watts
Boo Williams: Day Two Night Cap

Boo Williams: Day Two Night Cap

As teams finished up their last two games of pool play on the second day of play at the Boo Williams Invitational Tournament, several 2006 prospects c

 • Jerry Meyer