Georgetown basketball announced stunning news this evening, confirming that star point guard James Akinjo and key reserve big man Josh LeBlanc are no longer with the program. Akinjo, the reigning Big East Freshman of the Year, is onetime four-star, top-100 recruit. In seven games this season, he was leading the Hoyas in minutes per game […]
Read MoreJoe Lunardi Updates ESPN Bracketology After Chaotic Start To Season
Three NCAA blue bloods suffered their first loss of the season in the very first week of the 2019-20 college basketball season last week. It has had a huge effect on the latest edition of ESPN Bracketology. No. 1 Michigan State and No. 2 Kansas both lost their season-openers to Kentucky and Duke respectively. Then, […]
Read MoreESPN’s Prediction For Ohio State-Villanova Tonight
Tonight’s college basketball slate features a Gavitt Games matchup between a pair of ranked teams, Ohio State and Villanova. Tenth-ranked Villanova travels to No. 16 Ohio State in what is one of the best pairings in this year’s edition of the annual Big Ten-Big East crossover challenge. Villanova is 1-0 on the season while Ohio […]
Read More5-Star 2021 Guard Devin Askew Close To A Decision
Another five-star basketball recruit is set to come off the board. Devin Askew, the No. 10 player in the class per 247Sports, revealed as much on his Instagram page on Tuesday. Askew stars for prestigious Mater Dei High School. The 6-foot-3 combo guard is ranked No. 2 at the position, and is the top player […]
Read MoreNCAA’s Andy Katz Releases New 2020 Bracketology
ESPN’s Joe Lunardi isn’t the only bracketologist churning out 68-team fields through the off-season. Andy Katz, who now works for the NCAA, just turned in his latest bracketology projections. Katz nailed 67 of 68 teams last season in his final Selection Sunday bracket. Per the write-up, Katz is weighing in all of the events of […]
Read More4-Star Power Forward Lance Ware Announces Decision Date
John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats could land another 2020 recruit very soon. On Thursday, four-star power forward Lance Ware will announce his college decision. Ware is the No. 32 overall recruit and No. 5 power forward from his class, per 247Sports. He received 16 scholarship offers and went on a handful of visits. There […]
Read More4-Star 2021 PG Zion Harmon Announces Top 7 Schools
2021 point guard Zion Harmon has spent a good portion of his summer picking up offers from elite basketball programs across the nation. Having seen the best of the best, he’s ready to narrow the field. Taking to Twitter on Friday, Harmon revealed his top seven schools heading into his 2021 recruitment decision. The list […]
Read More4-Star JuCo Guard Jay Scrubb Reveals Top 10 Schools
Junior college transfers don’t play quite as big a part in college basketball as they can in college football, but there are still some major talents to come from that level. Jay Scrubb, a star for John A. Logan College and a NJCAA All-American, may be the next. That is if he decides to play […]
Read MoreDuke, Kentucky, Michigan State Among Those Involved With 5-Star Isaiah Jackson
Michigan’s Isaiah Jackson is one of the top available players in the 2020 class. Unsurprisingly, he’s being targeted by the best programs in the country. The nation’s recruiting experts believe he’s going to stay local. All seven at 247‘s crystal ball have him heading to Michigan State. Tom Izzo’s team is definitely involved. Those close […]
Read MoreLocal Kentucky Target JJ Traynor ‘The Biggest Sleeper’ In Basketball Recruiting
Kentucky’s recruiting efforts for the Class of 2020 could lead them to offering a prospect that is quietly rising the ranks. In-state forward JJ Traynor, who is currently unranked in most recruiting outlets, has been gaining some special attention lately. In a recent roundtable of 247Sports’ recruiting analysts, lead analyst Evan Daniels raved about Traynor. […]
Read More2020 4-Star Mark Williams Announces Top 7 Basketball Schools
At 7-feet tall, center Mark Williams has the size and skills to dominate at the college basketball level. With dozens of offers on table, Williams has decided to narrow down his list of potential schools. Williams recently announced on Twitter that he has cut the number of his list down to seven. His list consists […]
Read MoreESPN Releases New ‘Way Too Early’ College Hoops Top 25
There are just a few weeks until the start of college football season. College basketball is right on its heels. Right now, we’re starting to hear murmurs from practice about some top teams. A few schools have taken international tours and are playing scrimmage games this month. There are still some top players weighing options, […]
Read MoreKenPom Ranked The 10 Best College Basketball Programs Since 1997
College basketball is still a few months away from returning, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to talk hoops. With the 2019 season in the distant future, Ken Pomeroy put together an interesting project and released his rankings for the best programs – since 1997. Pomeroy is known for putting together advanced statistics for […]
Read More4-Star Guard DJ Steward Announces Top 8 Schools
One of the top recruits in college basketball is making significant progress in his recruitment process. We’ll have to wait longer until DJ Steward announces his commitment, but he did reveal the final eight teams on his list. Steward is the No. 27 overall recruit and No. 6 combo guard, per 247Sports. The Chicago native […]
Read More4-Star Earl Timberlake Announces Top 7
DeMatha Catholic product Earl Timberlake is one of the best players in the class of 2020. He’s currently ranked No. 28 overall. 247Sports‘ composite rankings have him sitting at No. 6 among small forwards, and the top recruit in Maryland. We now have a better sense of what Timberlake may do in his recruitment. The […]
Read More4-Star Forward Henry Coleman Provides Update On His Recruitment
Henry Coleman isn’t ready to announce his commitment just yet, but the four-star power forward is about to take the next step in his recruitment process. Coleman is listed as the No. 39 overall recruit and No. 6 power forward in his class, per 247Sports. Over 20 schools have made offers to him thus far. […]
Read MoreNimari Burnett, Country’s No. 23 Recruit, Names Top 12 Schools
A five-star prospect with first-round NBA Draft potential, Nimari Burnett is a very popular recruit in the Class of 2020. With offers from tons of major programs, Burnett is narrowing down the field of contenders. According to Tipton Edits, Burnett has cut his list to 12 teams. The 12 are Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Auburn, Illinois, […]
Read MoreUConn Announces Decision On Big East Invitation
The Big East Conference has performed well in basketball over the last few years, with Villanova taking home two recent national titles. UConn, one of the best basketball schools in the country over the last few decades, has been seeking a return, and got the decision from the conference today. On Wednesday, UConn’s Board of […]
Read MoreMajor Programs Expressing Interest In 4-Star Center Dawson Garcia
At 6-foot-11 and with the potential to get stronger, four-star Dawson Garcia could become a very valuable member of a big program’s front court. He is garnering attention from across the country, with several NCAA blue bloods expressing interest. According to Zagsblog, Garcia revealed that he has been hearing from Duke, Gonzaga, Kentucky, and North […]
Read MoreESPN Releases Updated Way-Too-Early Top 10 for 2019-20
The official Associated Press and Coaches’ Preseason Top 25 polls are still a few weeks away but every major outlet is working to see if they can get their ranking to match it. ESPN is no exception, and recently released a Way-Too-Early Top 25. Heading the list is the presumptive No. 1 Michigan State Spartans. […]
Read MoreAthlon Sports Releases Top 10 Ranking With Surprise No. 1 Pick
There are still a few weeks to go before the Associate Press releases its college basketball preseason Top 10. With most of the top recruiting prospects now off the board, rosters are getting finalized and some outlets are already putting their lists together. Earlier this week, Athlon Sports released its Preseason Top 10 ranking and […]
Read More4-Star PF Jamari Sibley Announces Top 10 Schools
Jamari Sibley, one of the top players in the 2020 basketball recruiting class, is giving a look into where his recruitment stands. The blue chip power forward has 10 schools that currently stand out. Sibley is the No. 80 player in the country, per 247Sports. The Milwaukee native is ranked second in Wisconsin, and No. […]
Read MoreNebraska Lands Big Commitment From Ohio Mr. Basketball Samari Curtis
2019 is on pace to be a banner year for the Nebraska Huskers. Since the team hired Fred Hoiberg earlier this year, the team has gained a number of big commitments that have set the team up very well for the years ahead. The latest might be one of the Huskers’ best so far. On […]
Read More2020 4-Star PG Chuck Harris Announces Commitment
Washington (D.C.) Gonzaga Prep four-star Chuck Harris is off the board. Harris committed to Butler this afternoon. The No. 13 point guard and the No. 94 overall recruit in the 2020 class according to 247Sports’ Composite Rankings, Harris chose the Bulldogs over George Washington, Penn State, Providence, VCU and others. Butler offered him back in […]
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