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NYC Invitational (Part 1): Metro Standouts

NYC Invitational (Part 1): Metro Standouts

BRONX, NY - Hoops is officially back in New York City as Part 1 of the NYC Invitational dedicated to the memory of Hall

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4/14/21
 • Jacob Schwartz
Brooklyn’s Finest: Guards Part I

Brooklyn’s Finest: Guards Part I

It is certainly turbulent and trying times for New York City hoops, with yet another event being shut down this

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1/12/21
 • Zach Smart
Ranking the best basketball jobs by conference: Pac-12

Ranking the best basketball jobs by conference: Pac-12

Has Arizona become the hot spot in the conference? Even more coveted than the UCLA or Oregon jobs?

9/11/20
 • Dan McDonald
Wednesday's Mailbag: Harrison Ingram, UNC, Providence, more

Wednesday's Mailbag: Harrison Ingram, UNC, Providence, more

Analyst Corey Evans also addresses questions surrounding Virginia and Georgetown.

9/9/20
 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Truncated season, Anthony Black, recent commits

Three-Point Play: Truncated season, Anthony Black, recent commits

Will Pac-12 freshman-to-be Ziaire Williams opt out after season has been shortened?

8/20/20
 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Most difficult to replace early entries

Bossi's Best: Most difficult to replace early entries

Which players who left school early will be the most difficult to replace?

8/5/20
 • Eric Bossi
Three-Point Play: Strong '21 NBA draft class; G League; PG dominoes

Three-Point Play: Strong '21 NBA draft class; G League; PG dominoes

Jalen Green will likely be part of a strong 2021 NBA Draft class.

7/23/20
 • Corey Evans
Ranking the Contenders: Harrison Ingram

Ranking the Contenders: Harrison Ingram

Five-star Harrison Ingram is the No. 9-ranked prospect in the 2021 class.

7/13/20
 • Corey Evans
Rivals Rankings Week: Final 2020 small forward rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Final 2020 small forward rankings

Stanford commit Ziaire Williams leads the deepest position in the 2020 class.

5/22/20
 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down final five-stars of 2020 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down final five-stars of 2020 class

We tip off our latest rankings update with a release of our 29 five-stars, including a countdown of the top 10.

5/18/20
 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Programs taking their recruiting to a new level

Evans Seven: Programs taking their recruiting to a new level

Bruce Pearl has been making noise at Auburn by signing five-star Sharife Cooper and other top prospects.

4/24/20
 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Jonathan Kuminga, Pitt, Landers Nolley

Twitter Tuesday: Jonathan Kuminga, Pitt, Landers Nolley

Corey Evans discusses the recruitment of five-star Jonathan Kuminga and more in today's Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

4/21/20
 • Corey Evans
McDonald's Nuggets: 2021 class; Kowacie Reeves; more

McDonald's Nuggets: 2021 class; Kowacie Reeves; more

Dan McDonald says following the 2021 class will be fascinating. He also serves up his Commit of the Week.

4/17/20
 • Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Teams hurt by NBA departures - and how they reload

Evans Seven: Teams hurt by NBA departures - and how they reload

Kentucky will see an exodus of talent, but the Wildcats will also have a major infusion of talent (What else is new?).

4/17/20
 • Corey Evans
Five-star Ziaire Williams picks Stanford

Five-star Ziaire Williams picks Stanford

Stanford scored a major win landing five-star senior Ziaire Williams.

4/12/20
 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Ziaire Williams, Kentucky, transfers

Wednesday's Leftovers: Ziaire Williams, Kentucky, transfers

Corey Evans also addresses how the coronavirus is affecting coaches' recruiting efforts.

4/8/20
 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: Will USC extend hot streak?

Starting Five: Will USC extend hot streak?

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3/30/20
 • Eric Bossi
Making the Case: Five-star wing Ziaire Williams

Making the Case: Five-star wing Ziaire Williams

Will it be Arizona, Stanford or USC for five-star Ziaire Williams?

3/24/20
 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Auburn, UNC, Oregon, Seth Towns, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Auburn, UNC, Oregon, Seth Towns, more

Clifford Omoruyi is scheduled to commit on March 29.

3/18/20
 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: Ziaire Williams, Josh Christopher, Duke

Twitter Tuesday: Ziaire Williams, Josh Christopher, Duke

There are three programs to monitor in the recruitment of five-star Ziaire Williams.

3/17/20
 • Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: Recruit predictions, hot teams, Memphis

Rivals Roundtable: Recruit predictions, hot teams, Memphis

It is difficult to get a read on the recruitment of five-star Greg Brown.

3/7/20
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Master Class: Top 100 high school players, Nos. 1-20

Master Class: Top 100 high school players, Nos. 1-20

The countdown of the nation's best players ends with a sophomore.

2/21/20
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Programs that can score big with late signings

Bossi's Best: Programs that can score big with late signings

Greg Brown is one of the top remaining unsigned prospects that several programs are pursuing.

2/19/20
 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: UCLA, Khristian Lander, Kerwin Walton, Mike Brey

Twitter Tuesday: UCLA, Khristian Lander, Kerwin Walton, Mike Brey

Corey Evans dives into the Twitter Tuesday mailbag to answer questions about UCLA, Notre Dame and more.

2/18/20
 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: Moncrieffe sets decision, Cronin breaking through at UCLA

Starting Five: Moncrieffe sets decision, Cronin breaking through at UCLA

Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe will announce Friday and pick between Oklahoma State and a pair of Big East schools.

2/17/20
 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Updates on where top uncommitted seniors stand

Evans Seven: Updates on where top uncommitted seniors stand

These seven prospects will be watching to see how coaching and roster changes might affect their final decisions.

2/7/20
 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Texas Tech, five-stars, Roosevelt Wheeler

Wednesday's Leftovers: Texas Tech, five-stars, Roosevelt Wheeler

Corey Evans dives into the Wednesday Leftovers to answer questions about Texas Tech, Pitt and several top prospects.

2/5/20
 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: FutureCast picks, Cole Anthony, Kendall Brown

Three-Point Play: FutureCast picks, Cole Anthony, Kendall Brown

Eric Bossi explains his FutureCast picks for the five uncommitted 2020 five-stars in today's Three-Point Play.

2/4/20
 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on updated Rivals150 for 2020

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on updated Rivals150 for 2020

The decision to move Cade Cunningham into the top spot overall is just one of the issues addressed in this roundtable.

1/27/20
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Rosters released for McDonald's All-American Game

Rosters released for McDonald's All-American Game

The rosters for the 2020 McDonald's All-American Game have been released. Who made the game?

1/23/20
 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Ziaire Williams, Lance Ware, Penn State, Pitt

Twitter Tuesday: Ziaire Williams, Lance Ware, Penn State, Pitt

Corey Evans dives into the Twitter Tuesday mailbag and answers questions about North Carolina, Pitt and Penn State.

1/21/20
 • Corey Evans
Hoophall Classic: Saturday Rival views

Hoophall Classic: Saturday Rival views

Eric Bossi and Corey Evans take Rival Views on Saturday's action at the Hoophall Classic.

1/19/20
 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Josh Christopher, Oregon, Arkansas

Wednesday's Leftovers: Josh Christopher, Oregon, Arkansas

Where does five-star Josh Christopher stand?

1/15/20
 • Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: Final Four revisions, 2020 predictions, more

Rivals Roundtable: Final Four revisions, 2020 predictions, more

Which player in the 2020 class is going to shake things up?

1/4/20
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Storylines to watch in 2020

Evans Seven: Storylines to watch in 2020

Don't look for a change atop the recruiting rankings any time soon.

1/3/20
 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Ziaire Williams, Pitt, 2020 PGs

Three-Point Play: Ziaire Williams, Pitt, 2020 PGs

The rich get richer with the addition of Ziaire Williams to the Sierra Canyon lineup.

12/31/19
 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Christmas wish lists

Bossi's Best: Christmas wish lists

What was on the Christmas recruiting wish lists of the Associated Press' top 10 teams? Has Santa delivered?

12/25/19
 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Ziaire Williams, Kyree Walker, more

Twitter Tuesday: Ziaire Williams, Kyree Walker, more

Five-star Ziaire Williams is expected to commit this winter.

12/24/19
 • Corey Evans
Five-star Ziaire Williams breaks down top schools

Five-star Ziaire Williams breaks down top schools

Five-star Ziaire Williams gives an update on where he stands on the recruiting front.

12/18/19
 • Krysten Peek
Wednesday's Leftovers: Ziaire Williams, Duke, Oklahoma

Wednesday's Leftovers: Ziaire Williams, Duke, Oklahoma

Fittingly, there were plenty of leftovers the week after Thanksgiving.

12/4/19
 • Corey Evans
Thanksgiving Hoopfest: Sierra Canyon show rolls into Dallas

Thanksgiving Hoopfest: Sierra Canyon show rolls into Dallas

Five-star B.J. Boston made sure Sierra Canyon's trip to Texas ended in a win.

12/1/19
 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Ziaire Williams, Hunter Dickinson, Michigan State

Twitter Tuesday: Ziaire Williams, Hunter Dickinson, Michigan State

Corey Evans discusses Ziaire Williams, Hunter Dickinson, Jalen Terry and more in this week's Twitter Tuesday.

11/26/19
 • Corey Evans
Four late-period storylines to watch through the winter

Four late-period storylines to watch through the winter

Jalen Green is one of three unsigned five-stars from California.

11/21/19
 • Eric Bossi
Early Signing Period: Winners and losers

Early Signing Period: Winners and losers

Duke, Kentucky and a chunk of the Big 12 had big early signing periods. Memphis? Not so much.

11/18/19
 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Teams that landed building blocks for the future

Evans Seven: Teams that landed building blocks for the future

These seven programs have to feel good about their futures after adding some quality prospects.

11/15/19
 • Corey Evans
Early Signing Period: Guide to the top 25 available seniors

Early Signing Period: Guide to the top 25 available seniors

An Early Signing Period guide to the top 25 available players in the 2020 class.

11/14/19
 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: North Carolina, Kyree Walker, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: North Carolina, Kyree Walker, more

Analyst Corey Evans also addresses questions surrounding the recruitments of Cam Thomas and Dawson Garcia.

11/13/19
 • Corey Evans
Feelin' blue: Duke, UNC, Kentucky sit atop team rankings

Feelin' blue: Duke, UNC, Kentucky sit atop team rankings

Three blueblood programs have to feel good about their state of affairs as the Early Signing Period tips off.

11/13/19
 • Eric Bossi
Evans Seven: Programs with a lot on line during signing period

Evans Seven: Programs with a lot on line during signing period

These seven programs hope to make some serious upgrades in the coming months.

11/8/19
 • Corey Evans
Signing week preview: Top available small forwards

Signing week preview: Top available small forwards

Rivals is taking a look at the top remaining prospects by position. Today, we discuss the top small forwards.

11/6/19
 • Eric Bossi
McDonald's Nuggets: Two top 25 teams that could really surprise

McDonald's Nuggets: Two top 25 teams that could really surprise

We touch on a couple of Final Four darkhorses and an under-the-radar recruiting class.

11/1/19
 • Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Hard-to-read five-star recruitments

Evans Seven: Hard-to-read five-star recruitments

See highlights, interviews with some of the top available talent remaining for 2020.

11/1/19
 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: UNC, Pitt, Nimari Burnett update

Wednesday's Leftovers: UNC, Pitt, Nimari Burnett update

Analyst Corey Evans tackles some pressing questions from his overflowing mailbag.

10/30/19
 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Talent dispersal, Josh Hall, point guard needs

Three-Point Play: Talent dispersal, Josh Hall, point guard needs

It could be a quiet November for blueblood college basketball programs.

10/24/19
 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: North Carolina, Border War, FutureCast picks

Three-Point Play: North Carolina, Border War, FutureCast picks

Roy Williams is putting together one of his best classes ever at North Carolina.

10/22/19
 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: North Carolina, Pitt, Virginia Tech, Kansas

Twitter Tuesday: North Carolina, Pitt, Virginia Tech, Kansas

Corey Evans dishes out the latest on North Carolina, Pitt, Virginia Tech, Kansas and more in today's Twitter Tuesday.

10/22/19
 • Corey Evans
Three-Point Play: Cunningham, Davis, Seminoles

Three-Point Play: Cunningham, Davis, Seminoles

Is Cade Cunningham pulling the Kawhi Leonard move within the college recruiting world this fall?

10/17/19
 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Programs hoping to impress players on big visits

Evans Seven: Programs hoping to impress players on big visits

North Carolina will be hosting top 65 guard R.J. Davis.

10/11/19
 • Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: Top wings; Final Four picks; commitment watch

Rivals Roundtable: Top wings; Final Four picks; commitment watch

Bryce Thompson ia a critical five-star target for Kansas with the Jayhawks facing NCAA penalties.

10/5/19
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
McDonald's Nuggets: California's new law, Duke recruiting, more

McDonald's Nuggets: California's new law, Duke recruiting, more

Dan McDonald also addresses an important visit for Jaden Springer and names his Commit of the Week.

10/4/19
 • Dan McDonald
Bossi's Best: Updating 2020's remaining five-stars

Bossi's Best: Updating 2020's remaining five-stars

Analyst Eric Bossi dishes up the latest on these top 2020 prospects, including No. 3 overall player Jalen Green.

10/2/19
 • Eric Bossi
Twitter Tuesday: Louisville, North Carolina, Kansas outlooks

Twitter Tuesday: Louisville, North Carolina, Kansas outlooks

Who will be the next piece of the puzzle for Chris Mack and Louisville?

10/1/19
 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Midnight Madness events prompt important visits

Evans Seven: Midnight Madness events prompt important visits

North Carolina has a big weekend ahead, and the Tar Heels will be welcoming Cade Cunningham with open arms.

9/27/19
 • Corey Evans
Starting Five: UNC's big class, Pangos All-West and more

Starting Five: UNC's big class, Pangos All-West and more

North Carolina has scored big with Walker Kessler, Pangos All-West and more in Eric Bossi's Starting Five.

9/23/19
 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: High-stakes recruitments

Bossi's Best: High-stakes recruitments

Josh Christopher is one of several prospects who will change the fate of programs recruiting him.

9/18/19
 • Eric Bossi
McDonald's Nuggets: California legislation, big visit, more

McDonald's Nuggets: California legislation, big visit, more

Columnist Dan McDonald weighs in on amateurism in college sports and also names his Commit of the Week.

9/13/19
 • Dan McDonald
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 position rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 position rankings

The Rivals.com analyst team weigh in on the updated position rankings.

9/5/19
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Five-star Ziaire Williams recaps USC visit

Five-star Ziaire Williams recaps USC visit

The top 5 player in the country is down to a final 7 of USC, UCLA, Stanford, Arizona, Oregon, Duke and North Carolina.

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9/4/19
 • Krysten Peek
Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky's class, Dawson Garcia and more

Twitter Tuesday: Kentucky's class, Dawson Garcia and more

How will Kentucky's class take shape?

9/3/19
 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UNC, Iowa State, Texas Tech

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UNC, Iowa State, Texas Tech

Analyst Corey Evans also addresses the recruitments of R.J. Davis and Josh Hall.

8/28/19
 • Corey Evans
Bossi's Best: Teams outside the top 10 that could make a move

Bossi's Best: Teams outside the top 10 that could make a move

Day'Ron Sharpe is a great start for North Carolina.

8/28/19
 • Eric Bossi
Starting Five: Most intriguing recruitments

Starting Five: Most intriguing recruitments

Eric Bossi looks at five high profile recruitments in this week's Starting Five.

8/26/19
 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: In-state targets, hard-to-read prospects and more

Rivals Roundtable: In-state targets, hard-to-read prospects and more

Will Bryce Thompson stay in state at Oklahoma State?

8/24/19
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: Biggest questions heading into Early Signing Period

Evans Seven: Biggest questions heading into Early Signing Period

Cade Cunningham's decision is one of several key storylines to track heading into the Early Signing Period.

8/23/19
 • Corey Evans
McDonald's Nuggets: Top 2020 class, updated prediction, more

McDonald's Nuggets: Top 2020 class, updated prediction, more

Jalen Johnson could help Duke land the No. 1 class for 2020.

8/16/19
 • Dan McDonald
Evans Seven: What's the forecast for these elite prospects?

Evans Seven: What's the forecast for these elite prospects?

Cade Cunningham appears to be headed to Oklahoma St., but there is a dark horse to watch.

8/16/19
 • Corey Evans
Wednesday Leftovers: Oklahoma State, Pitt, Ziaire Williams

Wednesday Leftovers: Oklahoma State, Pitt, Ziaire Williams

Duke recently offered five-star Ziaire Williams.

8/14/19
 • Corey Evans
Evans Seven: Teams with no 2020 commits that should have a big fall

Evans Seven: Teams with no 2020 commits that should have a big fall

Memphis is hoping to pull in five-star Jalen Green.

8/9/19
 • Corey Evans
Not everything that happens in Vegas stays there

Not everything that happens in Vegas stays there

National analyst Eric Bossi reviews his time in Las Vegas, where 5-star Ziaire Williams was among those that showed out.

8/5/19
 • Eric Bossi
Fantastic 40: What Bossi liked

Fantastic 40: What Bossi liked

Eric Bossi checks in with what he liked from the first night of the Fantastic 40.

8/2/19
 • Eric Bossi
Fantastic 40: Top 10 Ziaire Williams unsure of decision timetable

Fantastic 40: Top 10 Ziaire Williams unsure of decision timetable

Top 10 rising senior Ziaire Williams is still unsure of his commitment timeline.

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8/2/19
 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Michigan, UK, UNC, St. John's

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on Michigan, UK, UNC, St. John's

Analyst Corey Evans also addresses where five-star 2020 guard Bryce Thompson might eventually land.

7/31/19
 • Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: 2020 team recruiting, Josh Christopher

Rivals Roundtable: 2020 team recruiting, Josh Christopher

Rivals analysts also target a few unranked players who deserve to be in the 2020 Rivals150.

7/27/19
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Three-Point Play: Cam'Ron Fletcher; big names join Bronny in L.A.

Three-Point Play: Cam'Ron Fletcher; big names join Bronny in L.A.

LeBron James Jr. is becoming part of LA's third "super team" as talent begins flocking.

7/23/19
 • Eric Bossi
Ziaire Williams' coach believes Kentucky is serious

Ziaire Williams' coach believes Kentucky is serious

Ziaire Williams his getting Kentucky attention and his AAU coach believes the Cats are very serious.

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7/16/19
 • David Sisk
Three-Point Play: Reggie Perry, three spotlight teams, recruits to watch

Three-Point Play: Reggie Perry, three spotlight teams, recruits to watch

Reggie Perry is a player to watch in the SEC, three programs in the spotlight and prospects set to emerge.

7/9/19
 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Which five-star is next to pop?

Rivals Roundtable: Which five-star is next to pop?

Among the topics this week are Duke’s newest commit Jalen Johnson and which five-star could be next to pop.

7/6/19
 • Eric Bossi, Dan McDonald and Russ Wood
Evans Seven: Class of 2020 boom-or-bust potential

Evans Seven: Class of 2020 boom-or-bust potential

We assess which schools’ 2020 classes have the greater boom-or-bust potential.

7/5/19
 • Corey Evans
Twitter Tuesday: North Carolina, Auburn, Oklahoma State, Illinois

Twitter Tuesday: North Carolina, Auburn, Oklahoma State, Illinois

Corey Evans checks in on the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten and SEC in today's Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

7/2/19
 • Corey Evans
NBA Draft: Projecting 2020 lottery picks

NBA Draft: Projecting 2020 lottery picks

Five-star James Wiseman could hear his name called first next June.

6/20/19
 • Eric Bossi
Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UNC, Kentucky, Bama, more

Wednesday's Leftovers: Dishing on UNC, Kentucky, Bama, more

Analyst Corey Evans addresses some questions left over from his Twitter Tuesday mailbag.

6/19/19
 • Corey Evans
USAB U19 Tryouts: Ten programs feeling Zen

USAB U19 Tryouts: Ten programs feeling Zen

Which ten programs are feeling zen over USA Basketball's U19 Tryouts?

6/18/19
 • Eric Bossi
USAB: Q&A with top 10 Ziaire Williams

USAB: Q&A with top 10 Ziaire Williams

Top 10 ranked Ziaire Williams goes in depth on his recruitment in Q&A with Eric Bossi.

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6/18/19
 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Top 2020 targets for the top programs

Bossi's Best: Top 2020 targets for the top programs

All of these teams have a "must-get" player on their radars.

6/5/19
 • Eric Bossi
Rivals Roundtable: Rankings, Michigan, new coaches

Rivals Roundtable: Rankings, Michigan, new coaches

Who should new Michigan coach Juwan Howard target in the 2020 class?

5/25/19
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans and Dan McDonald
Nike Friday: Sights & Sounds from Dallas

Nike Friday: Sights & Sounds from Dallas

Revealing the top pieces of info and sights seen from Nike's opening night in Dallas.

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5/24/19
 • Corey Evans
Wednesday's Leftovers: Jahvon Quinerly, Michigan, Texas Tech

Wednesday's Leftovers: Jahvon Quinerly, Michigan, Texas Tech

Five-star Ziaire Williams appears to have two leaders.

5/22/19
 • Corey Evans
Rivals Roundtable: Big commits, Jalen Wilson, 2020 risers

Rivals Roundtable: Big commits, Jalen Wilson, 2020 risers

Rivals analysts weigh in on the recruitments of Jaden McDaniels, Trendon Watford, Jalen Wilson and more.

5/18/19
 • Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald
Five-star Ziaire Williams sees recruitment picking up

Five-star Ziaire Williams sees recruitment picking up

North Carolina, Virginia, Arizona, Stanford and many more are in on the five-star wing.

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5/14/19
 • Krysten Peek
Ten takeaways from three days at the Nike EYBL

Ten takeaways from three days at the Nike EYBL

Ziaire Williams is beginning to translate his elite potential into big-time production.

5/13/19
 • Corey Evans