Words. Andrew Katz
If you said that Lance Stephenson, the first four-time NYC champion (along with classmate Buddha Ellis), was going to commit to Cincinnati a year ago, people would have called you crazy. But that’s exactly what just happened.
After months of hearing that he was headed to St. John’s, Maryland, Memphis, Arizona, or even Florida, Cincinnati popped out of nowhere to snare Lance. MORE >
Words. Andrew Katz
Just as Florida went from being completely out of the picture to center stage about a month ago, there’s a new school rumored to be at the top of Lance Stephenson’s wish list. According to Adam Zagoria (ZAGSBLOG), Lance’s commitment to the Bearcats could happen as early as Tuesday, if his outstanding trial for sexual assault is adjourned today. MORE >
Words. Andrew Katz
Late last week, rumors surfaced that would have dropped Kansas out of that top spot in your college Top 25 ranking. Word was that the key piece of KU’s puzzle, Class of ‘09 standout Xavier Henry wouldn’t end up in Lawrence after all. There were some ambiguous rumblings about Henry being unhappy at KU. Kentucky fans since latched on to Xavier once more, hoping that this would re-open an opportunity for him to reunite with Coach Calipari. MORE >
Words. Andrew Katz
Alonzo Mourning is arguably the most dominant high school basketball player to be ranked No. 1. His accomplishments in high school are simply ridiculous - averaging a triple-double (points, boards, blocks), rattling off a 51-game win streak, and being a monster at every playground in Chesapeake, Va. We got up with ‘Zo about his run through Virginia in high school before sizing up the competition at the 1988 McDonald’s Game.
HSH: You had some amazing accomplishments during your high school career. Can you share some memories from the senior year in which you averaged a triple-double? Alonzo Mourning: The game came very easy to me at that level at that particular time. MORE >
Words. Andrew Katz
Here at highschoolhoop.com, we have the definitive rankings of the Top 50 Players in the Nation, regardless of class. We’re going to pay homage to the best America has to offer by counting down to No. 1, giving each player a moment to shine.
Next up is #46 Jordin Mayes, a 6-2, 175 lbs. shooting guard for Westchester High (Los Angeles, Calif.). MORE >
Words. Andrew Katz
What originally seemed like a kick in the shins for Billy Donovan and the Florida Gators could end up as a blessing. A couple of days ago, Nick Calathes opted to take a $1.1 million per year deal to play for Panathinaikos Athens, thereby leaving Florida without a potential SEC Player of the Year point guard. But there’s a chance that it ends up working out pretty well for UF. Calathes’ departure opens up a scholarship, which could be filled by the only remaining five-star prospect on the board, Lincoln’s Lance Stephenson. MORE >
