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RT “@ReggieRankin: Theo Pinson commits to North Carolina Tar Heels - ESPN http://t.co/BewbBpgB1o”
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- ReggieRankin Reggie Rankin
RT @UKCoachCalipari: With Julius after his great workout at today's combine. Proud of you, kid. http://t.co/eG3banAjdk
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Star! “@JustinKutcher: 5 yrs ago today I flew to Texas A&M my 1st broadcast for ESPN . Today, I flew to NYC for Braves-Mets on @MLBONFOX!”
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Just spoke with Theo Pinson Sr on his sons commitment to #UNC. "People stopped me all day at work to say congrats" "The buzz was amazing"
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- DaveTelep Dave Telep
NBA 5-on-5:over/underrated, this year's Lillard & more @franfraschilla @chadfordinsider @AminESPN @kpelton http://t.co/g5lGDcUUZH
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May struggle with that with my vertical! “@DA1140: @PaulBiancardi Coach you could jump Center on that team DA1140”
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That group of performers then asked me if I wanted to HANG out with them. I declined ...watch why. No thanks! http://t.co/WaM2fssc3P
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- RecruitingESPN RecruitingNation
#OhioState picks up FB commitment No. 9, a 4-star OLB ($ story via @ESPNOhioState) --> http://t.co/NLnscDZGX2
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Ever wonder what a recruiting coordinator does on summer vacation? HINT: It isn't building sandcastles --> http://t.co/hkcc40scQ6
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- PaulBiancardi Paul Biancardi
On my way home from vacation. I asked this group if I could take a picture with them, as they prepared for a show. http://t.co/LYtAUGCSID
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RT @ny2lasports: 2013 NY2LA SPORTS INVITATIONAL - STOCK BOOSTERS - PART 3 http://t.co/rc0iNvk3ya @reggierankin @bowncewithme @HWHoopsCentra…
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Theo Pinson commits to North Carolina Tar Heels - ESPN http://t.co/TZqIm6RkVJ
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Tale of the tape: No. 1 2014 PG Tyus Jones vs. No. 2 Emmanuel Mudiay - ESPN http://t.co/aIMdEniHwE
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RecruitingNation ranks the top 10 battles for basketball's elite -- May 23 - ESPN http://t.co/I1nnSwv92w
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RT @ESPNTAMU: Is Texas A&M a BCS title team? @skhanjr examines the factors that could help or hurt the #Aggies in their quest: http://t.co/…
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RT @CollegeGameDay: Are you ready? http://t.co/EGycv4C3xZ
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RT @FinkelsteinNERR: Not surprised to see Goodluck Okonoboh pick up more offers...not a better shot-blocker in 2013
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Freshman Impact: Marquette http://t.co/QPATUdPXT9
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- DaveTelep Dave Telep
Not every hire is a good one. Yanni Huffnagel to Vandy is. Knows academic side, relentless approach. Key addition for Kevin Stallings
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RT @brendansuhr: Coach K said the players are "serving" and NOT "playing" for the USA National Team.
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AAU SPRING EVENT COVERAGE
BIANCARDI'S BREAKDOWN
2013 MCDONALD'S ALL AMERICAN GAME
2013 JORDAN BRAND CLASSIC
RECRUITING CALENDAR
The recruiting calendar allows high school basketball players to sign National Letters of Intent twice during the year. Other dates to watch out for in 2012-'13:
May 27-July 5: Quiet period
July 6-July 10: Dead period
July 11-July 15: Evaluation period
July 16-July 17: Dead period
July 18-July 22: Evaluation period
July 22-July 24: Dead period
July 24-July 29: Evaluation period
Nov. 14-Nov. 21: Early signing period
April 17-May 15: Regular signing period
SEARCH FOR RECRUITS
FINAL 2013 ESPN 100 RANKINGS
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• Final 2013 ESPN 100 » | 2013 class rankings »
• Biancardi: The Class of 2013 Dream Team
• Biancardi: Top 10 instant-impact freshmen
• Staff: Bold predictions for 2013 recruits
• Biancardi: Top 5 sleepers in the ESPN 100
• Telep: 10 tough decisions in the ESPN 100
• Staff: Bold predictions for 2013 classes
• Rankin: Top 5 sleeper recruiting classes
• Finkelstein: Breakthrough recruiting classes
2013 CLASS RANKINGS

| Rank | College | Commits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky Wildcats | 8 |
| 2 | Kansas Jayhawks | 6 |
| 3 | Memphis Tigers | 5 |
| 4 | Indiana Hoosiers | 6 |
| 5 | Arizona Wildcats | 4 |
| See the full basketball rankings » | ||
2013 ESPN 100
| Player | Pos | Grade | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Nerlens Noel | C | Kentucky | |
| 2. Shabazz Muhammad | SF | UCLA | |
| 3. Isaiah Austin | C | Baylor | |
| 4. Kaleb Tarczewski | C | Arizona | |
| 5. Kyle Anderson | SF | UCLA | |
| 6. Steven Adams | C | Pitt | |
| 7. Anthony Bennett | PF | UNLV | |
| 8. Cameron Ridley | C | Texas | |
| 9. Grant Jerrett | C | Arizona | |
| 10. Marcus Smart | SG | Oklahoma State | |
| View the complete 2012 ESPN 100 » | |||
| How RecruitingNation grades each prospect » | |||
| Player | Pos | Grade | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Anthony Davis | PF | Kentucky | |
| 2. Andre Drummond | C | UConn | |
| 3. Austin Rivers | SG | Duke | |
| 4. Michael Gilchrist | SF | Kentucky | |
| 5. Bradley Beal | SG | Florida | 6. James McAdoo | PF | North Carolina |
| 7. Quincy Miller | PF | Baylor | 8. Marquis Teague | PG | Kentucky |
| 9. Adonis Thomas | SF | Memphis | 10. LeBryan Nash | SF | Oklahoma State |
| View the complete 2011 ESPN 100 » | |||
| Player | Pos | Grade | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Harrison Barnes | SF | 98 | North Carolina |
| 2. Jared Sullinger | PF | 98 | Ohio State |
| 3. Kyrie Irving | PG | 97 | Duke |
| 4. Brandon Knight | PG | 97 | Kentucky |
| 5. Josh Selby | PG | 97 | Kansas |
| 6. Tobias Harris | PF | 97 | Tennessee |
| 7. Perry Jones | PF | 97 | Baylor |
| 8. Will Barton | SG | 97 | Memphis |
| 9. Terrence Jones | SF | 97 | Kentucky |
| 10. Tristan Thompson | PF | 97 | Texas |
| View the complete 2010 ESPN 100 » | |||
| Player | Pos | Grade | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Avery Bradley | SG | 98 | Texas |
| 2. Derrick Favors | PF | 98 | Georgia Tech |
| 3. Xavier Henry | SG | 98 | Kansas |
| 4. DeMarcus Cousins | C | 98 | Kentucky |
| 5. John Wall | PG | 98 | Kentucky |
| 6. John Henson | PF | 98 | North Carolina |
| 7. Renardo Sidney | PF | 98 | Mississippi State |
| 8. Jordan Hamilton | SF | 98 | Texas |
| 9. Kenny Boynton | SG | 98 | Florida |
| 10. Mason Plumlee | C | 98 | Duke |
| View the complete 2009 ESPN 100 » | |||
| Player | Pos | Grade | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Brandon Jennings | PG | 99 | N/A |
| 2. Samardo Samuels | C | 98 | Louisville |
| 3. Tyreke Evans | SG | 98 | Memphis |
| 4. Jrue Holiday | SG | 98 | UCLA |
| 5. B.J. Mullens | C | 98 | Ohio State |
| 6. JaMychal Green | PF | 96 | Alabama |
| 7. Tyler Zeller | PF | 96 | North Carolina |
| 8. Demar Derozan | SF | 96 | USC |
| 9. Scotty Hopson | SF | 96 | Tennessee |
| 10. Willie Warren | SG | 96 | Oklahoma |
| View the complete 2008 ESPN 100 » | |||
| Player | Pos | Grade | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Jahlil Okafor | C | Undecided | 2. Tyus Jones | PG | Undecided |
| 3. Emmanuel Mudiay | PG | Undecided | |
| 4. Trey Lyles | PF | Undecided | |
| 5. Karl Towns Jr. | C | Kentucky | |
| 6. Chris McCullough | PF | Syracuse | |
| 7. Kevon Looney | PF | Undecided | |
| 8. Cliff Alexander | C | Undecided | |
| SG | Undecided | ||
| SF | Undecided | ||
| View the complete ESPN 60 » | |||
| How RecruitingNation grades each prospect » | |||
| Player | Pos | Grade | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ivan Rabb | PF | Undecided | |
| 2. Diamond Stone | C | Undecided | |
| 3. Thomas Bryant | PF | Undecided | |
| 4. Malik Newman | SG | Undecided | |
| 5. Stephen Zimmerman | C | Undecided | |
| 6. Elijah Thomas | PF | Undecided | |
| 7. Mickey Mitchell | SF | Undecided | |
| 8. Skal Labissiere | C | Undecided | |
| 9. Perry Dozier | SG | Undecided | |
| 10. Eric Davis | SG | Undecided | |
| View the complete ESPN 25 » | |||
- SF Pinson commits to Tar Heels | Rankin

- No. 90 senior granted release from Baylor

- Northwestern may lead for '14 PG Bartley

- Future Buckeye Tate impresses at Super 16

- Southeast sleepers put on show in Florida

- Gators land '14 guard, still chasing another

- Dual-sport star David Sharpe visits Georgia

- Florida State offers two NYC 2014 prospects

- No. 1 Wiggins selects Kansas
| Rankings 
- PG Chiozza commits to Florida
| Rankin 
- SG Hamilton commits to UConn | Rankin

- Sumner time: Sleeper 2014 PG picks Xavier

RECRUITING NATION BLOGS
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Woodson, Baylor agree to split
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RECRUITING NATION VIDEO
TELEP'S WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
2013 SPRING SIGNING PERIOD
No. 1 prospect Andrew Wiggins capped the spring signing period by picking Kansas. Dave Telep »
• 2013 class rankings » | ESPN 100 rankings »
• On The Trail: The latest commitment news »
• Top 10 instant-impact recruits for 2013-14 ![]()
• Is Kentucky's 2013 class the best ever? ![]()
• The most impressive non-Kentucky classes ![]()
• Who are the five best spring signing fits? ![]()
• Coaching carousel's impact on recruiting ![]()
BEST 2013 RECRUITING CLASSES
Which college hoops programs have landed the top 2013 recruiting classes? Class rankings »
• ACC class grades (fall signing period) ![]()
• Big East class grades (fall signing period) ![]()
• Big Ten class grades (fall signing period) ![]()
• Big 12 class grades (fall signing period) ![]()
• SEC class grades (fall signing period) ![]()
• Pac-12 class grades (fall signing period) ![]()
• Non-BCS class grades (fall signing period) ![]()
ESPN 25 BASKETBALL POWER RANKINGS

| Rank | School (City, State) | REC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montverde Academy Montverde, FL | 24-2 |
| 2 | St. Benedict's Prep Newark, NJ | 30-2 |
| 3 | Findlay Prep Henderson, NV | 35-1 |
| 4 | Lone Peak Highland, UT | 26-1 |
| 5 | Neal F. Simeon Chicago, IL | 30-3 |
| See the full basketball rankings » | ||










