Nichols Package
Memphis already had an elite recruiting class, but No. 12 prospect Austin Nichols put a bow on it when he delivered the good news to the Tigers. Biancardi »Telep: Close to home 
No. 2 class
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Two players who have "been into it" this weekend. Hakim Santil (SportsU) and Mike Cunningham #Workers ( @DCAssault) #@UAassociation
about 5 hours ago
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Great day of basketball at #UAA in #Dallas. When evaluating prospects I look at "which players just showed up" vs "who was really into it! "
about 5 hours ago
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The best recruiters are great listeners. A listener gains friends a talker loses the audience.Telling isn't selling , listening separates
about 6 hours ago
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RT @JayJayUSATODAY: Note to college coaches: Elite prospects are scouring the sidelines to see if you're at their games. #EYBL READ: http:/…
about 6 hours ago
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Northeast recruiting news and notes http://t.co/nuCIcjTuT6
about 6 hours ago
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Razorbacks land 2014 center http://t.co/iR9UwJ07wC
about 6 hours ago
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RT @BCHanks: @DaveTelep was correct: @B_Ingram13 DOES play a lot like Tayshaun Prince. Both very long & shoot lights out
about 7 hours ago
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Yes, I have watched all of Myles Turner's games today. #uaa
about 7 hours ago
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RT @PaulBiancardi: @DCAssault wins . Romelo Trimble has a dominating performance. It must all be in the socks! #Maryland #GoTerps http://t.…
about 9 hours ago
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RT @JoelFranESPN: More standouts: 2015s Stephen Zimmerman (sooo skilled), Jeffrey McClendon (shot improved), Tommy McCarthy (clutch)..#Magi…
about 9 hours ago
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RT @Hoopniks: Riley LaChance is just lighting it up from long range for Ray Allen Select. Sweet stroke and hitting bomb after bomb. #UAA
about 9 hours ago
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RT @UAassociation: @ny2lasports is providing some great updates on top performers at #UAA. Check it out!
about 9 hours ago
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Hard to crack ,but they are very good. “@coltsguy510: @PaulBiancardi Have Joel Berry,Jackson,and Pinson played themselves into the top ten?”
about 10 hours ago
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Watching Riley LaChance. Just a pure, good looking stroke. Shot ready and kaboom it's a triple! #uaa
about 10 hours ago
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Love his game! “@JayJayUSATODAY: Malik Newman is so smooth. Gets in the lane at will, picks his spots well and has an efficient J. #eybl”
about 10 hours ago
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D.C Assault a different team with Romelo Trimble who is a verbal commit to #Maryland.@CoachTurgeon and staff did a great job in landing him!
about 10 hours ago
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Their recruiting class is #1 . I have them in my top 5 “@oCSquareDo: @PaulBiancardi Is UK still your preseason #1?”
about 10 hours ago
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RT @BigShotsReport: NC Red Storm 2013 Deshawn Freeman had 19 PTS 19 Rebs 9 blks...maybe the best stat line so far in #BigShots 2013 http://…
about 10 hours ago
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Our rankings will be out in June “@dmjt416: @PaulBiancardi Top 40 in the next rankings plz”
about 10 hours ago
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Romelo Trimble made it here to #UAA in Dallas . Difference maker for sure, 1 assist and steal. 2 3's in first 5 minutes of game. #Maryland
about 10 hours ago
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AAU SPRING EVENT COVERAGE
Get all the latest info and top performers from this spring's biggest travel team events.
BIANCARDI'S BREAKDOWN
2013 MCDONALD'S ALL AMERICAN GAME
Twenty-five of the nation's best high school players were on display at the 2013 McDonald's All American Game.
2013 JORDAN BRAND CLASSIC
The 12th edition of the Jordan Brand Classic all-star game featured 22 of the nation's best HS hoops recruits.
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
FINAL 2013 ESPN 100 RANKINGS
Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker and Julius Randle lead the final 2013 ESPN 100 player 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 » | ||
- SF Pinson commits to Tar Heels | Rankin
- B1G rivals step up in pursuit of ESPN 25 SG
- No. 49 junior set to visit Michigan on June 1
- 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
- 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
TELEP'S WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
Each week, Dave Telep gets you set on what you need to know in hoops recruiting.
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 |
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| 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 » | ||