College Basketball: Recruiting
The most important part of the college basketball season plays out not in huge on-campus arenas, but in tiny high school gyms and living rooms across America. Here's a peek into the often-controversial world of college basketball recruiting.
Harrison Barnes
Get to know Harrison Barnes -- the consensus top prospect in the class of 2010 and future North Carolina Tar Heel
Get to know Harrison Barnes -- the consensus top prospect in the class of 2010 and future North Carolina Tar Heel
Dominique Ferguson
Dominique Ferguson - one of the top-ranked power forwards in the class of 2010 - surprised the college basketball world by committing to play for Isiah Thomas at Florida International
Dominique Ferguson - one of the top-ranked power forwards in the class of 2010 - surprised the college basketball world by committing to play for Isiah Thomas at Florida International
Top Recruiting Classes of 2009
A look at some of the top recruiting classes of 2009, including John Calipari's star-studded class at Kentucky and usual suspects like Bill Self's Kansas squad, Jay Wright's Villanova Wildcats, and the defending champion North Carolina Tar Heels.
A look at some of the top recruiting classes of 2009, including John Calipari's star-studded class at Kentucky and usual suspects like Bill Self's Kansas squad, Jay Wright's Villanova Wildcats, and the defending champion North Carolina Tar Heels.
McDonald's All American Game
2009 mcdonald's all american team rosters lance stephenson xavier henry john wall demarcus cousins david travis wear
2009 mcdonald's all american team rosters lance stephenson xavier henry john wall demarcus cousins david travis wear
NCAA declares seventh graders "prospects"
On January 15, 2009, the NCAA officially changed its definition of "prospects" in college basketball to cover seventh and eighth graders, in an effort to curb recruiting of very young players.
On January 15, 2009, the NCAA officially changed its definition of "prospects" in college basketball to cover seventh and eighth graders, in an effort to curb recruiting of very young players.
Top Unsigned Players - Class of 2009
Tyreke Evans -- one of the top recruits in the class of 2008 -- didn't sign on the dotted line until after March Madness had come and gone. It appears that several of the top players in the next year's class will follow Evans' lead; big names like Lance "Born Ready" Stephenson and John Wall have yet to commit. Here's a look at some of the top unsigned players in the class of 2009.
Tyreke Evans -- one of the top recruits in the class of 2008 -- didn't sign on the dotted line until after March Madness had come and gone. It appears that several of the top players in the next year's class will follow Evans' lead; big names like Lance "Born Ready" Stephenson and John Wall have yet to commit. Here's a look at some of the top unsigned players in the class of 2009.
Dominic Cheek
Profile of Dominic Cheek, Villanova recruit and one of the top-ranked shooting guards in the class of 2009.
Profile of Dominic Cheek, Villanova recruit and one of the top-ranked shooting guards in the class of 2009.
Xavier Henry
Profile of Xavier Henry, the top-ranked prospect in the class of 2009.
Profile of Xavier Henry, the top-ranked prospect in the class of 2009.
Derrick Favors
Profile of Derrick Favors, the top-ranked prospect in the class of 2009.
Profile of Derrick Favors, the top-ranked prospect in the class of 2009.
Daniel Orton
Profile of Kentucky Wildcat recruit Daniel Orton, a legit center and top-ten ranked prospect in the class of 2009.
Profile of Kentucky Wildcat recruit Daniel Orton, a legit center and top-ten ranked prospect in the class of 2009.
Are Schools Abusing the "Hardship" Transfer Rules?
More and more transfers are asking for a waiver of the mandatory one-year waiting period before they can take the court with their new teams -- which may lead the NCAA to take a hard look at so-called "hardship" waivers.
More and more transfers are asking for a waiver of the mandatory one-year waiting period before they can take the court with their new teams -- which may lead the NCAA to take a hard look at so-called "hardship" waivers.
NCAA Investigates Arizona Coach Lute Olson
The University of Arizona reported a potential violation to NCAA officials, after an improper fundraising letter -- with coach Lute Olson's signature -- was sent to boosters.
The University of Arizona reported a potential violation to NCAA officials, after an improper fundraising letter -- with coach Lute Olson's signature -- was sent to boosters.
Signing Dates
Information on the formal "early" and "regular" signing periods, when recruits can officially commit to schools by signing a National Letter of Intent (NLI).
Information on the formal "early" and "regular" signing periods, when recruits can officially commit to schools by signing a National Letter of Intent (NLI).
Package Deals in Basketball Recruiting
It is against NCAA regulations for programs to hire coaches as part of "package deals" that lure players -- but the practice is very common. That may change.
It is against NCAA regulations for programs to hire coaches as part of "package deals" that lure players -- but the practice is very common. That may change.
John Wall
Profile of John Wall, the top-ranked point guard in the class of 2009 and the cause of new NCAA scrutiny of so-called "package deals" in recruiting.
Profile of John Wall, the top-ranked point guard in the class of 2009 and the cause of new NCAA scrutiny of so-called "package deals" in recruiting.
Abdul Gaddy
Profile of Abdul Gaddy, star point guard for Tacoma, Washington Bellarmine Prep, and prospect at the center of a recruiting scandal involving the Memphis Tigers.
Profile of Abdul Gaddy, star point guard for Tacoma, Washington Bellarmine Prep, and prospect at the center of a recruiting scandal involving the Memphis Tigers.
McDonald's All Americans: 1988-2007
Most of the biggest names in NBA and NCAA basketball got their first national exposure as high school seniors, as part of the McDonald's All American game. Here's a look at some of college and pro basketball's greats -- before they hit the big-time.
Most of the biggest names in NBA and NCAA basketball got their first national exposure as high school seniors, as part of the McDonald's All American game. Here's a look at some of college and pro basketball's greats -- before they hit the big-time.
McDonald's All Americans
The annual McDonald's All American game, a showcase for the top high school players in the country and the venue that first exposed most basketball fans to players like Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose.
The annual McDonald's All American game, a showcase for the top high school players in the country and the venue that first exposed most basketball fans to players like Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose.
Lance Stephenson
Profile of Lance "Born Ready" Stephenson, shooting guard for the Lincoln High School Railsplitters and the most-hyped prospect in the class of 2009.
Profile of Lance "Born Ready" Stephenson, shooting guard for the Lincoln High School Railsplitters and the most-hyped prospect in the class of 2009.
Photos from the 2008 McDonald's All American Game
Photos from the 2008 McDonald's All American Game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Photos from the 2008 McDonald's All American Game at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Recruiting Calendar
The NCAA's official calendar, with details on when recruits can and cannot be contacted by college recruiters.
The NCAA's official calendar, with details on when recruits can and cannot be contacted by college recruiters.
Future NCAA Stars to Defend Gold for Team USA at U18 Tournament of the Americas
A team of high school all-stars -- featuring future Carolina Tar Heels, Connecticut Huskies, UCLA Bruins and more -- will look to defend Team USA's gold medal at the FIBA U-18 Tournament of the Americas in July.
A team of high school all-stars -- featuring future Carolina Tar Heels, Connecticut Huskies, UCLA Bruins and more -- will look to defend Team USA's gold medal at the FIBA U-18 Tournament of the Americas in July.
NCAA 2.0: Text Messaging and Recruits
The NCAA's new guidelines banning text messaging don't go nearly far enough.
The NCAA's new guidelines banning text messaging don't go nearly far enough.
Top 100 Recruits for 2008-09
The top 100 college hoops recruits for 2008-09 freshman class, as ranked by Scout.com.
The top 100 college hoops recruits for 2008-09 freshman class, as ranked by Scout.com.
Official NCAA Recruiting Calendar
The NCAA's official calendar, with details on when recruits can and cannot be contacted by college recruiters.
The NCAA's official calendar, with details on when recruits can and cannot be contacted by college recruiters.
Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting News
Yahoo's Rivals.com is one of the most comprehensive sources of college hoops recruiting news (and rumors). Some headlines and information are available for free, but a full subscription costs around $10 per month or $100 for the year.
Yahoo's Rivals.com is one of the most comprehensive sources of college hoops recruiting news (and rumors). Some headlines and information are available for free, but a full subscription costs around $10 per month or $100 for the year.
Born Ready: The Lance Stephenson Online Documentary
If you want to know how much media and technology have changed the recruiting game, look no further than "Born Ready" -- an online documentary following the career of Lincoln High School junior Lance Stephenson. Rivals.com lists some big-time names as possible college destinations for Stephenson: Duke, Georgetown, Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina, Seton Hall and USC.
If you want to know how much media and technology have changed the recruiting game, look no further than "Born Ready" -- an online documentary following the career of Lincoln High School junior Lance Stephenson. Rivals.com lists some big-time names as possible college destinations for Stephenson: Duke, Georgetown, Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina, Seton Hall and USC.