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Bossi's Best: Top players who moved up in class

Bossi's Best: Top players who moved up in class

There are a number of examples of players who successfully headed to college early.

5/9/18
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Atlanta vs. New England: Comparing the top hoops talent

Atlanta vs. New England: Comparing the top hoops talent

Atlanta and New England will face off in Super Bowl LI, but how do the two areas compare in producing hoops talent?

2/4/17
 â€¢ Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Lucas hopes to erase pain of Elite Eight loss to Villanova

Lucas hopes to erase pain of Elite Eight loss to Villanova

Before the start of the 2015-16 season, nobody really knew what to expect from Kansas big man Landen Lucas. Now, with

10/24/16
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
Elite Eight Recruiting Flashback: Kansas vs. Villanova

Elite Eight Recruiting Flashback: Kansas vs. Villanova

Rivals.com takes a look back at how Kansas and Villanova were built heading into Saturday's Elite Eight showdown.

3/25/16
 â€¢ Krysten Peek and Eric Bossi
Sweet 16 Recruiting Flashback: Kansas vs. Maryland

Sweet 16 Recruiting Flashback: Kansas vs. Maryland

A look back at how Kansas and Maryland built their current rosters as they head into a Sweet 16 showdown.

3/22/16
 â€¢ Krysten Peek and Eric Bossi
Ten undervalued: College seniors who outperformed rankings

Ten undervalued: College seniors who outperformed rankings

Ten former undervalued high school prospects, who did not rank in the top 50, are now excelling as college seniors.

1/28/16
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
EYBL: What we learned

EYBL: What we learned

Malik Newman is ranked No. 3 in 2015, but Eric Bossi has a warning for the players ranked ahead of him: Look out.

5/15/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
No. 1 player picks Kansas

No. 1 player picks Kansas

Andrew Wiggins, the No. 1 prospect in America, will take his big-time talent and big-time expectations to the Jayhawks.

5/14/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
UK on top, although Kansas lands Wiggins

UK on top, although Kansas lands Wiggins

Kentucky didn't land Andrew Wiggins, who went to Kansas, but remains on top in our latest team rankings.

4/17/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Selden, Embiid enjoy All-Star game experience

Selden, Embiid enjoy All-Star game experience

An upset stomach didn't deter Wayne Selden from throwing his body onto the press row table in an attempt to save a ball headed out of bounds, crashing

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4/14/13
 â€¢ Janice Collier
What we learned at the McDonalds All-American game

What we learned at the McDonalds All-American game

While the McDonald's All-American Game itself isn't always pretty, the leadup to the main event reveals a lot.

4/5/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Gordon takes MVP and win in Mickey Ds game

Gordon takes MVP and win in Mickey Ds game

Jabari Parker had the crowd on his side at the McDonald's All-American game as he was matched with Andrew Wiggins.

4/4/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Breaking down the East at Mickey Ds

Breaking down the East at Mickey Ds

Andrew Wiggins looked the part of the nation's top prospect at McDonald's All-American practice. Eric Bossi examines the East.

4/1/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Selden honored to play in McDonalds game

Selden honored to play in McDonalds game

Growing up, Wayne Selden dreamed about one day being invited to participate in the McDonald's All American game. For the 6-foot-5, 225-pound shooting

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2/14/13
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
UK sets record with five McDonalds picks

UK sets record with five McDonalds picks

James Young was just one of a record five future Wildcats named to this year's McDonald's All-American Game.

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2/14/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
Projecting the McDonalds Rosters

Projecting the McDonalds Rosters

Aaron and Andrew Harrison are among five future Kentucky players hoping to make the McDonald's All-American Game.

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2/13/13
 â€¢ Corey Albertson
2013 Jordan Brand Classic Team Announced

2013 Jordan Brand Classic Team Announced

BROOKLYN, NY - Today, Jordan Brand announced its star-filled roster for the 12th Annual Jordan Brand Classic, taking place on April 13 in Brooklyn at

2/12/13
 â€¢ Press Release
Hoop Hall Classic: Wiggins vs. Vonleh

Hoop Hall Classic: Wiggins vs. Vonleh

The battle between Andrew Wiggins and Noah Vonleh didn't materialize, but there was plenty to see at the Hoop Hall Classic.

1/21/13
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Seldens hot start includes triple-double

Seldens hot start includes triple-double

Not long after Wayne Selden announced his commitment to Kansas on October 15, The Tilton School head coach Marcus O'Neil raved about the 6-foot-5, 225

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12/5/12
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
Recap: Frankamp, Greene, Selden Shine

Recap: Frankamp, Greene, Selden Shine

Several members of KU's five man recruiting class went absolutely bonkers on the hardwood this past week. However, Conner Frankamp stole the show by s

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12/3/12
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
Senior Profile: Wayne Selden

Senior Profile: Wayne Selden

Wayne Selden, on November 16, signed a National Letter-of-Intent with Kansas. Now, the No. 26 ranked player in the class is preparing for his senior s

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11/28/12
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
New frontcourt prospect emerges for IU

New frontcourt prospect emerges for IU

Indiana would like to add a big man to its 2014 class, and a new prospect has emerged as a possibility. Peegs.com brings the very latest on this new d

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11/19/12
 â€¢ Jeff Rabjohns
Orange has potential star in McCullough

Orange has potential star in McCullough

At the NPS, Chris McCullough showed he'll give Syracuse multiple options. Eric Bossi wraps up the NPS with other notes.

11/19/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
NPS a real showcase

NPS a real showcase

Goodluck Okonoboh's decision to attend prep school for a year looks like a wise one.

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11/17/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Selden, Mason sign with KU

Selden, Mason sign with KU

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Guards Wayne Selden and Frank Mason have signed National Letters of Intent (NLI) to play basketball at Kansas, KU head coach Bill Sel

11/16/12
 â€¢ KUAD Release
Big-name prospects expected to sign

Big-name prospects expected to sign

Kennedy Meeks is among the top prospects who could sign on the dotted line today. Find out more in Weekly Whispers.

11/16/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
SEC is luring talent better than most

SEC is luring talent better than most

Aaron Harrison is part of the SEC's talent haul. Eric Bossi looks at which conference has done the best job.

11/14/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Embiid makes news as signing period nears

Embiid makes news as signing period nears

The early signing period is here. Get the latest, including a decision for four-star center Joel Embiid.

11/13/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Top 10: Rivals150 players who deserve a look

Top 10: Rivals150 players who deserve a look

Will the real Cat Barber please stand up? Eric Bossi looks at 10 players in the Rivals150 who deserve closer examination.

11/7/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Five-star Johnson reclassifies to 2013

Five-star Johnson reclassifies to 2013

Despite what will be limited high school experience, Dakari Johnson will have major programs drooling over him.

11/5/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
UK stays on top, Mizzou makes move

UK stays on top, Mizzou makes move

Aaron and Andrew Harrison keep John Calipari and Kentucky on top of the class of 2013 team recruiting rankings.

10/25/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Top 10: Perimeter defenders

Top 10: Perimeter defenders

Offense gets the headlines, but teams can't win without lockdown defenders such as Kendrick Nunn. Check out our top 10 perimeter defenders.

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10/24/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
What makes KU a legitimate option for Aaron Gordon

What makes KU a legitimate option for Aaron Gordon

Recently, Kansas played host to Aaron Gordon, the No. 5 ranked player in the 2013 class.

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10/23/12
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
Peters rounding back stretch

Peters rounding back stretch

When will Roddy Peters commit, and where will he go?

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10/15/12
 â€¢ Ron Bailey
QA With KU Commit Wayne Selden

QA With KU Commit Wayne Selden

If anything, Monday has certainly been a memorable day for Wayne Selden. The newest member of KU's 2013 recruiting class spoke to Jayhawk Slant moment

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10/15/12
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
Why did Wayne Selden commit to KU

Why did Wayne Selden commit to KU

Wayne Selden didn't need much time to reach a decision regarding his recruitment. Coming off a weekend visit to Kansas, Selden, the No. 23 ranked play

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10/15/12
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
Selden Commits to Kansas; Recruiting Rundown

Selden Commits to Kansas; Recruiting Rundown

It took one official visit to get him off the board. Wayne Selden entered the Kansas Fog on Friday night and left the Big-12 school will a clear idea

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10/15/12
 â€¢ Alex Kline
Kansas lands third top-30 player

Kansas lands third top-30 player

With a pledge from guard Wayne Selden on Monday, Kansas has locked up four Rivals150 perimeter players in the class of 2013.

10/15/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
SU a fit for Selden

SU a fit for Selden

Last year the Orange headed up to the Tilton School in New Hampshire in hopes of landing Nerlens Noel. That did not happen in the end and for the Oran

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10/15/12
 â€¢ Ryan Murray
Midnight Madness Visitor List

Midnight Madness Visitor List

Kentucky, Syracuse, St. John's, San Diego State, Purdue, Providence, NC State, Maryland, Marquette, Kansas, Baylor and more will kick off the season i

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10/12/12
 â€¢ Alex Kline
Madness: First practices bring out star prospects

Madness: First practices bring out star prospects

Find out where Marcus Lee and other top prospects visited during Midnight Madness.

10/12/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Mailbag: Three in front for Selden

Mailbag: Three in front for Selden

What's the latest on the recruitment of four-star Wayne Selden? Eric Bossi has that and more in his latest mailbag.

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9/28/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Selden breaks down in-home visit; Visit next

Selden breaks down in-home visit; Visit next

Down to just six schools, Wayne Selden is currently in the process of conducting in-home visits. On Tuesday morning, Kansas made its way to New Hampsh

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9/18/12
 â€¢ Shay Wildeboor
Bossi helps break down Freemans pledge

Bossi helps break down Freemans pledge

National hoops analyst Eric Bossi helps BSR go in-depth into the Allerik Freeman commitment and what it means for UCLA.

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9/12/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Top 10: Most physical players

Top 10: Most physical players

Julius Randle is the top-ranked player in the 2013 class, but is he the most physical? Eric Bossi ranks the most physical players.

9/11/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
UCLA recruits in the new Rivals rankings

UCLA recruits in the new Rivals rankings

Rivals.com released its new Rivals150 on Tuesday. See where UCLA's top recruits, including Zach LaVine, landed.

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8/28/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Tuesday Recruiting Blitz: 8/21

Tuesday Recruiting Blitz: 8/21

As summer draws to a close, recruits are still making decisions that will factor into their ultimate college commitment. While not many players have c

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8/21/12
 â€¢ Alex Kline
Basketball Recruiting Hotboard

Basketball Recruiting Hotboard

The Inside the Gators Hoop Recruiting Hot Board is an in-depth look at some of the top high school basketball prospects with an interest in the Univer

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8/14/12
 â€¢ Russ Wood
Breaking down UCLAs recruits at LBJ Camp

Breaking down UCLAs recruits at LBJ Camp

Almost all of UCLA's top recruits, including four-star Semi Ojeleye, participated at the LBJ Skills Academy this past weekend.

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7/10/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Overtime with BSR: LBJ Skills Academy Recap

Overtime with BSR: LBJ Skills Academy Recap

Rivals.com Publishers Edward Lewis and Agustin Gonzalez break down UCLA's top recruits at the LeBron James Skills Academy.

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7/10/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Hoya-Pack NBAPA Top 100 All Event SGs

Hoya-Pack NBAPA Top 100 All Event SGs

Stan Robinson did his thing during the NBAPA Top 100 Camp. The Hoya-Pack collaboration noticed.

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7/5/12
 â€¢ Ron Bailey
Parker sits atop new Rivals150 ranking

Parker sits atop new Rivals150 ranking

The new Rivals150 for the class of 2013 was released on Tuesday and Chicagoan Jabari Parker retains his No. 1 ranking despite heavy heat from a pair o

7/3/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Klines Corner: Wayne Selden Reclassifies

Klines Corner: Wayne Selden Reclassifies

On Friday, Wayne Selden officially released that he will reclassify back to the class of 2013 and begin his senior year at Tilton (NH) in the fall. Th

6/8/12
 â€¢ Alex Kline
Pangos AA: What we learned

Pangos AA: What we learned

Rivals.com's Eric Bossi reviews the weekend at the Pangos All-American Camp in Long Beach, Calif., where Karviar Shepherd continued to impress more wi

6/5/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Alexander closes Pangos strong

Alexander closes Pangos strong

Cliff Alexander dominated in the paint at Pangos and walked away with the Most Outstanding Player honors.

6/4/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
A look at UCLAs recruits at Pangos

A look at UCLAs recruits at Pangos

Some of the nation's best prospects were in town for the Pangos Camp this weekend and we took a long look at the UCLA recruits in attendance.

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6/4/12
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Selden, 14 star, Noels teammate, likes UK

Selden, 14 star, Noels teammate, likes UK

Wayne Selden, a teammate of Nerlens Noel and a top prospect in 2014, claims a scholarship offer from Kentucky.

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5/12/12
 â€¢ Steve Jones
EYBL Dallas: Top story lines to follow

EYBL Dallas: Top story lines to follow

Nike's EYBL tour hits the Dallas suburb of Frisco this weekend, and Rivals.com's Eric Bossi and Nick Krueger will be there. One topic to follow: Can J

5/11/12
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Recruiting heating up for Selden

Recruiting heating up for Selden

HAMPTON, Va.--- 2014 top 20 prospect Wayne Selden spoke with us about who's pursuing him.

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5/1/12
 â€¢ Clint Jackson
2014 Intro: Wayne Selden

2014 Intro: Wayne Selden

Class of 2014 wing Wayne Selden has found his way onto the recruiting boards of some of the nation's elite programs, including Duke University. Does S

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1/24/12
 â€¢ Clint Jackson
Calipari sees Noel, who is interested in UK visit

Calipari sees Noel, who is interested in UK visit

John Calipari attended shot-blocking extraordinaire Nerlens Noel's game on Sunday. A full update on Noel's recruitment.

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1/15/12
 â€¢ Steve Jones
Randle stands tall at City of Palms

Randle stands tall at City of Palms

Top-ranked 2012 prospect Shabazz Muhammad had the points, but 2013 elite prospect Julius Randle controlled the game and led Plano (Texas) Prestonwood

12/20/11
 â€¢ Jerry Meyer
Ask the experts: Closer look at 2012

Ask the experts: Closer look at 2012

The 2012 rankings were updated last Friday, but that doesn't mean there aren't prospects, such as Ray Lee at No. 124, with the potential to make a hug

7/6/11
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Calipari one of first coaches to call 5-star Noel

Calipari one of first coaches to call 5-star Noel

John Calipari called center Nerlens Noel on the first day he could this week.

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6/17/11
 â€¢ Steve Jones
Nike Elite 100 perimeter prospects breakdown

Nike Elite 100 perimeter prospects breakdown

The Nike Elite 100 camp at Saint Louis University was packed with talent over the weekend. Class of 2013 four-star Nick King was among the standout pe

6/13/11
 â€¢ Eric Bossi
Ask the experts: Time to step up

Ask the experts: Time to step up

Rivals.com basketball recruiting analysts Jerry Meyer and Eric Bossi weigh in on four current topics, including the sudden wave of recruits flocking t

4/21/11
 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
Boo Williams Invitational kicks off Nike EYBL

Boo Williams Invitational kicks off Nike EYBL

Friday night, the Boo Williams Invitational - which also doubles as the first leg of Nike's Elite Youth Basketball League - kicked off in style at the

4/9/11
 â€¢ Eric Bossi