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The "diva culture" of college hoops is sometimes overstated, but coaches today must cut through more societal noise than ever before. Dana O'Neil »Telep: The entitlement of elite HS hoops »
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RT @FinkelsteinNERR: Another day another offer for Abdul-Malik Abu. Today was Tennessee per @Coach_Boswell
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No. 1 athlete Speedy Noil reminds us of a former #ESPN150 star & current CFB game-changer (VIDEO) --> http://t.co/rG92sMldxW #TBT
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#Big12 Official Visit (VIDEO): Baylor's latest commit and the strong crop of DBs in Texas. --> http://t.co/qiEy1ouVwn
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A MUST attend for coaches “@ibcacoaches: It is not too late to pre-register for this weekend's @ibcacoaches clinic . http://t.co/1jBbVTpdPg”
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The winding road to Bama: Reuben Foster has endured much before enrolling at #Alabama (Story via @TideNationESPN) --> http://t.co/EeFOxta0QZ
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We recently checked in on #Big12 football recruiting. Here's how things currently stand in the conference ($) --> http://t.co/74zYDv88Og
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RT @JucoRecruiting: Along with UCF, Chad Frazier of Gulf Coast St. is also considering UAB and Pitt.
about an hour ago
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RT @ny2lasports: http://t.co/u83A1Y73nc-APRIL TOP PERFORMERS-PART 2 http://t.co/jktioLTjsU @sphillipshoops @evan_flood @N_Aiello @reggieran…
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RT @FinkelsteinNERR: Long overdue but the New England Recruiting Report finally has an official twitter account @NERRHoops
about an hour ago
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Great shot blocker at size “@NBAProspectBlog: @PaulBiancardi definitely agree with you on Mickey. He's improved a lot. Was a stud at NHSI!”
about an hour ago
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Yes. Could be one of the best 3pt shooters in B12! “@Jhawk0505: @PaulBiancardi go ahead and add Conner Frankamp to that list trust me...”
about an hour ago
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RT @JucoRecruiting: Frazier's visit to UCF will be his fifth and final official visit.
about an hour ago
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RT“@DickieV: My PRE- SEASON TOP 40! Keep checking as it will appear today! @reidcherner @rickbozich @PaulBiancardi http://t.co/e1jC2UCIKa”
about an hour ago
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RT @JucoRecruiting: Chad Frazier (6-4/G/2013) of Gulf Coast St. will visit UCF this weekend.
about an hour ago
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RT @umhoops: New on UM Hoops: 2015 guard Dwayne Bacon adding offers, plans to visit Michigan http://t.co/i0kJrUEFDp
about an hour ago
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Loading player evaluations this week in the @ESPNRecuiting data base from the events I have covered so far this spring. Will continue to add
about an hour ago
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Junior Etou commits to Rutgers http://t.co/pCiJJC2GxK
about an hour ago
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Brewster guard picks hometown school http://t.co/nct1xYxB7m
about an hour ago
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RT @FinkelsteinNERR: Gave Martez Harrison credit yesterday for making a good decision. Time to do the same for Gabe Levin. Went where he wa…
about an hour ago
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Appreciated the kind words from Team Charlotte coach @JeffMcInnis His kids play hard attack and execute at a high level Fun to watch compete
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TELEP'S WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
Each week, Dave Telep gets you set on what you need to know in hoops recruiting.
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 25-July 29: Evaluation period
Nov. 14-Nov. 21: Early signing period
April 17-May 15: Regular signing period
2013 CLASS RANKINGS
| Rank | College | Commits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky Wildcats | 8 |
| 2 | Kansas Jayhawks | 5 |
| 3 | Memphis Tigers | 5 |
| 4 | Indiana Hoosiers | 6 |
| 5 | Arizona Wildcats | 3 |
| See the full basketball rankings » | ||
- Rutgers lands first recruit since Rice's firing
- Golden Eagles earn pledge from 2015 PG
- UNC recruit Jackson shows stroke at EYBL
- 2013 F Grantham could be key late addition
- 2016 PG Ball shows off skills in Long Beach
- Little Mamba: Kobi Simmons thrills in Ga.
- 2014 No. 7 Looney stars at Gulf Coast event
- Elite bigs Okonoboh, Martin shine in Philly
- No. 24 soph preps for new role, more offers
- Elite coaches hit the road for in-home visits
- St. John's and Minnesota visit ESPN 60 SG
- ESPN 60 SG commits to Duke | Perfect fit
RECRUITING NATION BLOGS
BIANCARDI'S BREAKDOWN
BEST RECRUITING CLASSES
With the early signing period in the books, find out which colleges have landed the top 2013 recruiting classes so far. Class rankings »
• ACC recruiting class grades
• Big East recruiting class grades
• Big Ten recruiting class grades
• Big 12 recruiting class grades
• SEC recruiting class grades
• Pac-12 recruiting class grades
• Non-BCS recruiting class grades
EARLY SIGNING PERIOD
Now that the early signing period is over, take a look back at some of the moments that made it a memorable week. Top commitments »
• New class rankings | Rank 'Em »
• Roundtable: Biggest surprises
• Roundtable: Best recruiting fits
• Roundtable: Impressive programs
• Top 10 classes of last 25 years
• 2013 UK's best class? | Breakdown
• Biggest threat to Kentucky's No. 1 ranking
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 » | ||