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Kyrie Irving is making moves on our rankings (Photo from the NBPA Top 100 Camp)

Now that we’re a solid four months into the AAU season, it’s time for the report card – HighSchoolHoop’s new Top 50. Some have joined us and some have gotten the boot, some have climbed to the top and some have slipped into mediocrity. Still, as you well know by now, our rankings disregard class, which means even being on the list makes you a certified baller. MORE >

Words. Jason Jordan

After De-Committing from Kentucky, Indy star is one of the most sought-after players in the nation

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Looks like Dominique Ferguson may have made the right decision after all.

Eyebrows were raised when Ferguson, a 6-8 power forward from Lawrence North High in Indianapolis, de-committed from Kentucky following the coaching change. Since then he’s begun hearing from a host of equally big time programs. Florida, UCLA, Ohio State, Arizona, Wake Forest, Duke, Louisville, Indiana, and Texas have all beefed up their interest in Ferguson, who is rated No. 10 overall in the HighSchoolHoop top 50. MORE >

Words. Aron Phillips

What do Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony and Tony Parker have in common? Other than all being NBA superstars, these three – along with almost 60 others – have played in the legendary World Basketball Tournament in Douai, France.

Now in its 23rd year, the World Basketball Tournament features the best under-19 talent in the world with the top national teams from Australia, Canada, France, Lithuania, Puerto Rico and the United States (represented by the 2K Sports Preseason All-American Team). With five days of competition, the tournament will prepare each squad for the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship later this summer. MORE >