Words. Jason Jordan
In the trendy and ever-evolving business that is basketball recruiting — where power equals influence, which often times equates to commitments — the ultimate powerful influential figure is one William Wesley.
Or is he?
“At least that’s the perception,” said Shawn Teague, whose son Marquis Teague is committed to Kentucky, the main school where Wesley is notorious for having influence. “He’s the guy everyone’s talking about. Especially with Kentucky’s recruiting.” MORE >
Tags: Austin Rivers, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dajuan Wagner, Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague, John Calipari, john wall, Kentucky, LeBron James, Marquis Teague, Memphis, Michael Gilchrist, Tony Wroten Jr., Worldwide Wes
Posted in High School Stories |
Monday, August 30th, 2010
Words. Jason Jordan
Though he’s got the skills and the frame (6-3, 165 lbs.) to warrant the comparison, at this point it’s a little cliché to refer to Rodney Purvis as the next John Wall.
Still, from recruiting analysts to junkies to casual fans, everyone wants to get their own take on North Carolina’s next big thing.
“I’ve noticed that I’ve been getting a lot more attention,” said Purvis, a freshman point guard from Upper Room Christian Academy (Raleigh, N.C.). “It’s been pretty cool. I don’t really get into all of that attention and things like that. I just love the game, but yeah I’ve noticed that it’s picked up.” MORE >
Tags: john wall, Rodney Purvis, Shane Larkin, Stevie Taylor, Tyler Lewis
Posted in Recruiting News |
Friday, May 14th, 2010
Words. C.J. Leslie
Word of God Academy (Raleigh, N.C.) forward C.J. Leslie is one of the 10 best prep players in the country, period. Originally committed to N.C. State, Leslie re-opened his recruiting last year, making his one of the most intriguing stories in the 2010 class. The All-American also happens to be one of its most exciting players. C.J. agreed to give High School Hoop exclusive access in a regular diary about his season and the recruiting process as he inched closer to a decision. In his latest entry, C.J. talks about finally picking a college: MORE >
Tags: c.j. leslie, J.J. hickson, John Calipari, john wall, Kentucky, Lorenzo Brown, N.C. State, Ryan Harrow, Scott Wood, Sidney Lowe, TaShawn Mabry, Tracy Smith, UConn
Posted in Recruiting News |
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Words. Jason Jordan
Where will Josh Selby end up? Austin Rivers looking at more schools? Reggie Bullock comparisons? Jason Jordan has fielded all of your e-mails and tackles each of these questions and more in this installment of “Mail Day with JJ.”
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Austin Rivers opening the flood gates?
So I’m a little pissed because I’m a die-hard Duke fan and now I’m hearing that Austin Rivers (Winter Park, Fla.) is about to let UNC, Texas and Kentucky jump in on his recruitment! MORE >
Tags: Austin Rivers, billy donovan, Brandon Knight, Coach K, Doc Rivers, Eric Bledsoe, Harrison Barnes, Joe Forte, John Calipari, john wall, Josh Selby, Reggie Bullock, Roy Williams
Posted in Recruiting News |
Monday, March 29th, 2010
Words. C.J. Leslie
Word of God Academy (Raleigh, N.C.) star forward C.J. Leslie is the #10-rated prospect in the HSH Top 50. Previously committed to N.C. State, Leslie recently re-opened his recruiting and has opted to wait until the spring to decide on a college. That alone makes his one of the most intriguing stories in the 2010 senior class, and Leslie also happens to be one of its most exciting players.
C.J. has agreed to give HSH exclusive access and chronicle his thoughts in this bi-monthly diary where he’ll talk about everything from his season with Word of God to the recruiting process as he inches closer and closer to a decision. For this entry, he’s brought in Walton H.S. (Marietta, Ga.) star point guard Ryan Harrow, an N.C. State signee and the nation’s biggest McDonald’s/Jordan Brand All-American snub: MORE >
Tags: c.j. leslie, florida, john wall, Kentucky, N.C. State, Oregon, Ryan Harrow, UCLA, UConn
Posted in Recruiting News |
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Words. C.J. Leslie
Word of God Academy (Raleigh, N.C.) star forward C.J. Leslie is the #10-rated prospect in the HSH Top 50. Previously committed to N.C. State, Leslie recently re-opened his recruiting and has opted to wait until the spring to decide on a college. That alone makes his one of the most intriguing stories in the 2010 senior class, and Leslie also happens to be one of its most exciting players.
C.J. has agreed to give HSH exclusive access and chronicle his thoughts in this bi-monthly diary where he’ll talk about everything from his season with Word of God to the recruiting process as he inches closer and closer to a decision. MORE >
Tags: c.j. leslie, John Calipari, john wall, kansas, Kentucky, Michigan State, Sidney Lowe, Texas, Word of God Academy
Posted in Recruiting News |
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
