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Arkansas adds second ’14 in-state standout
The Arkansas Razorbacks landed a key in-state commitment on Thursday, as big man Trey Thompson of Forrest City (AR) reportedly made his pledge. Thompson joins top-100 point guard Anton Beard of North Little Rock (AR) in the strong early class for Arkansas. Forrest City center Trey Thompson (6-9, 250) has committed to Arkansas per ead coach Dwight Lofton. He [...]
UA Invitational Preview
The second annual Under Armour Invitational tournament tips off this weekend in Dallas, Texas. This event features the entirety of the stable of Under Armour’s sponsored grassroots basketball teams, called the Under Armour Association, as well as some additional squads. A fair amount of already verbally committed players are listed on rosters for teams in the event, [...]
Athletic ’14 wing Theo Pinson commits to North Carolina
Wesleyan Christian (NC) wing Theo Pinson, who is among the most athletic wing players nationally in the 2014 class, has decided on a college. Pinson committed on Wednesday at his school to the North Carolina Tar Heels over the Indiana Hoosiers, Duke Blue Devils, Georgetown Hoyas and Louisville Cardinals. Pinson is perhaps the most deadly [...]
Baylor releases top 10 center Dominic Woodson
It’s been a tumultuous week for the Baylor Bears. After losing underclassmen L.J. Rose and Deuce Bello to transfer, on Monday it was announced that 6′-10″, 280 pound center Dominic Woodson had been released from his letter of intent to play at the school next season. Woodson is a native of Texas that is among the top 10 centers in the [...]
Marshall adds fourth signee, PG Jaylen Brantley
Marshall announced their fourth signee in the 2013 recruiting cycle on Friday, Jaylen Brantley of Notre Dame Prep (MA). Brantley is perhaps best known for being the lead guard for several years on one of the top grassroots teams in the country, BABC. According to a release from Marshall, Brantley averaged 16 points and 5 assists [...]
2013 Final Top 25 Team Recruiting Class Rankings
It’s another year of ranking recruiting classes at the end of the regular signing period on Hoopniks.com, but there’s been no change at the top of the list in years, as the Kentucky Wildcats have yet another No. 1 ranked class. With an almost embarrassing six McDonald’s All-Americans set to join their squad next year, Kentucky has some [...]
English big man Dylan Johns picks Texas A&M
The Texas A&M Aggies have added another intriguing international big man to their 2013 recruiting class, landing a verbal commitment from England, Dylan Johns. A 6′-11″ forward, Johns briefly was in the United States at Trent International (TX), and is currently with Ipswich Basketball Academy in England. Dylan Johns commits to Texas A&M!! Huge for Dylan, [...]
Oregon State adds point guard Malcolm Duvivier late
Seeking to overcome the loss of transfer point guard Ahmad Starks and not signing former commit LJ Westbrook, the Oregon State Beavers added a point guard recruit for the 2013 recruiting cycle on Thursday, landing Canadian Malcolm Duvivier. His mother posted a Tweet with the news. Super Excited and Proud! Congrats to my son Malcolm Duvivier who has signed his [...]
Rhode Island, BYU ink shooting guards
As the regular signing period came to a close, the Rhode Island Rams and BYU Cougars each announced the addition to their program of shooting guard recruits. Rhode Island landed 6′-2″ Matthew Butler of East (TN), as their third recruit in the 2013 recruiting cycle, along with Hassan Martin and EC Matthews. A native of Memphis, Butler reportedly averaged [...]
Tubby Smith lands first two recruits at Texas Tech
After landing his first two recruits, junior college point guard Robert Turner and forward Alex Foster, the Tubby Smith-era is in swing at Texas Tech. Due to the lack of certainty regarding the head coaching position at Texas Tech, the Red Raiders did not sign any recruits during the early signing period, so Turner and Foster are the first [...]
Nike EYBL Dallas – Top performers
Last weekend, many of the top players in the class of 2014 and 2015 competed against each other in Frisco, TX in the third Nike EYBL session of the spring. While there were many standout games and standout players, here is a look at some of the top performers: Justin Jackson, 6’7”, 2014, Houston Hoops [...]
Chris Chiozza bound for Florida Gators
5′-10″ junior point guard Chris Chiozza has made his college decision, and the White Station (TN) player elected to play college hoops for the Florida Gators. The slight but pure lead guard was sought after by numerous programs before being tendered a scholarship offer from the Gators just weeks ago. The commitment was reported via [...]
