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Evan Daniels

3 years

Appreciate @MikeVorkunov taking the time to profile my story and career path. There’s always been talent in the recruiting space and it’s cool to see some light shed on it.

How NBA front offices and sports agencies are finding their talent

The Timberwolves, Knicks and CAA have turned to recruiting reporters recently to shore up their intel-gathering and relationship-building.

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6 years

It all gets put into perspective when you witness a 17-year old collapse and pass on the court. Praying for James Hampton's family & Team United.

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5 years

Emoni Bates, the No. 1 prospect in the 2022 class, hit 70 straight three-pointers in a workout this week. Here's the last 36:

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Five-star recruit E.J. Montgomery just verbally committed to Kentucky, he tells @247Sports | Story:

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4 years

After more than 15 years of covering basketball recruiting and college hoops I’m moving on to a new opportunity with CAA Sports in its basketball coaching division. I’m beyond grateful for the time I spent learning and growing at @247Sports and @FoxSports .

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Five of the top eight basketball recruiting classes in the @247Sports Team Rankings are in the SEC. No. 1 Kentucky No. 5 Tennessee No. 6 LSU No. 7 Arkansas No. 8 Auburn

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5 years

Today marks the biggest recruiting day for North Carolina since Harrison Barnes committed to the Tar Heels on November 13th, 2009. Cole Anthony (No. 3) & Anthony Harris (No. 65) to UNC in the same day. Two of the best two-way guards in the 2019 class.

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5 years

R.J. Davis just signed his Letter of Intent to North Carolina. Roy Williams has five of the top 57 players in the country in his 2020 recruiting class.

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6 years

Duke signee Cameron Reddish just scored 53 points at the National Hoops Festival. Best high school performance I've seen in a long time.

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5 years

Five-star guard Keon Johnson just officially signed with Tennessee. The Vols have the No. 4 overall recruiting class.

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7 years

In October 2014, Markelle Fultz didn't have a scholarship offer & hadn't played varsity. 3 years later he's the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft

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7 years

I don't care who is voted as the MVP, LeBron is by far the best player in the World & the MVP every year.

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6 years

Jalen Hurts is one heck of a teammate. Gets benched for a stud true freshman & cheering him on every step of the way. So much respect for that kid.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Truth is UCLA couldn’t afford John Calipari. Kentucky’s Associate Head Coach Kenny Payne makes more money than UCLA’s entire assistant coaching staff combined under Steve Alford.

John Calipari

@CoachCalArk

5 years

Before I go to bed, let me just say this: I’m coaching at the Univ. of Kentucky. In my opinion, there is no better job in the world to coach basketball. My plan and my desire is to retire at Kentucky. I think the university feels the same as I do and we’ve talked openly about it.

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4 years

North Carolina landed the most McDonald's All-Americans this year with four -- Caleb Love, Walker Kessler, Day'Ron Sharpe and R.J. Davis. Duke landed three and Kentucky landed two.

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4 years

Cade Cunningham, the nation's No. 1 prospect and potential No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, signed to play at Oklahoma State. The NCAA just banned OSU from postseason play.

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@EvanDaniels

3 years

Evaluating high school prospects isn’t easy, and I certainly have a long list of misses … but nice to get a few things right on the way out the door!

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Sources: Kerry Blackshear, the best available transfer, isn’t expected to take any more official visits. The growing thought is he’s extremely close to announcing his decision, which could come as early as Sunday.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Kentucky moves to No. 1 in the @247Sports 2019 Class Rankings with the addition of Johnny Juzang. Kentucky now has 4 of the top 32 players, plus another top 100 recruit.

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@EvanDaniels

7 years

Steph Curry? Lavar may want to worry about De'Aaron Fox.

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5 years

Jay Scrubb, the No. 1 JUCO player in the nation, just verbally committed to Louisville, his father tells @247Sports .

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Five-star forward Precious Achiuwa just verbally committed to Memphis.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Kentucky now has the No. 2 recruiting class in the country with the addition of five-star forward Keion Brooks. Cats re-loading, as usual.

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@EvanDaniels

6 years

Source: Jeff Capel, Pittsburgh agree to a deal to make him the next head coach | Story:

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Been a huge two weeks for North Carolina. Reeled in two of the best graduate transfers (Justin Pierce & Christian Keeling), plus a top three recruit (Cole Anthony) and a top 60 recruit (Anthony Harris).

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Arizona now has the No. 1 recruiting class in the country with the addition of Zeke Nnaji. Joins Nico Mannion, Josh Green, Terry Armstrong & Christian Koloko.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Sources: Boogie Ellis asked and is expected to be released from his Letter of Intent to Duke | Story:

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@EvanDaniels

7 years

I'm rarely shocked by a college commitment. I'm very surprised by Kevin Knox's.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Villanova transfer and former five-star guard Jahvon Quinerly just committed to Alabama, he tells @247Sports | Story:

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@EvanDaniels

4 years

Four-star guard Kerwin Walton joins @247Sports to make his college announcement. “Next season I plan to play college basketball at the University of North Carolina.” Story:

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Source: Five-star guard Sharife Cooper just verbally committed to Auburn.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

If Kentucky lands Jaden McDaniels and Johnny Juzang they would move to No. 1 in the 2019 @247Sports Recruiting Class Rankings. Would give them five of the top 30 + a top 100 prospect.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Five-star center Walker Kessler just verbally committed to North Carolina, he tells @247Sports .

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Memphis actually moves to No. 1 in the @247Sports Team Rankings with the addition of Precious Achiuwa. A historic recruiting run for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers.

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@EvanDaniels

6 years

Five-star guard Ashton Hagans just verbally committed to Kentucky, he tells @247Sports | Story:

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5 years

Five-star guard BJ Boston just verbally committed to Kentucky, he tells @247Sports | Story:

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5 years

Five-star 2020 wing Corey Walker just verbally committed to Tennessee | Story:

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5 years

Five-star guard Caleb Love has cut his list to Missouri and North Carolina, he tells @247Sports . Will no longer take scheduled trips to Kansas and Louisville. | Story:

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Evan Daniels

@EvanDaniels

6 years

Nike’s Director of Elite Youth Basketball Carlton DeBose sent this statement this morning regarding James Hampton to all of the programs in the EYBL.

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4 years

Rick Pitino has agreed to a deal to become Iona's next head basketball coach, he tells @247Sports .

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

This is one of Tom Izzo’s best ever coaching jobs. Endured injury after injury after injury and still found a way to the Final Four. Remarkable.

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@EvanDaniels

4 years

Emoni Bates, who just announced a commitment to Michigan State, is the best high school prospect that I’ve evaluated at this stage. Considered the best high school prospect since LeBron James.

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@EvanDaniels

4 years

Isaiah Jackson on Kentucky’s No. 1 ranked recruiting class: “With all the guys we are bringing in, it’s going to be scary.”

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@EvanDaniels

6 years

Source: Kostas Antetokounmpo, the brother of Giannis, is declaring for the NBA Draft | Story:

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@EvanDaniels

6 years

Asked a NBA agent if he would ever advise a prospect to skip college for a year in the G League. Response: "Never."

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@EvanDaniels

7 years

Four-star SG Jemarl Baker just verbally committed to Kentucky, he told Scout | Story w/ @JoshGershon :

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@EvanDaniels

6 years

New Kentucky pledge Ashton Hagans is one of the most competitive prospects I’ve covered. Same tier as Josh Jackson & Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Competes on both ends.

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Evan Daniels

@EvanDaniels

5 years

If seven Elite Eights & four Final Fours in 10 years aren't enough for you, it's time to adjust your unrealistic expectations. My take on John Calipari on @SFY .

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Evan Daniels

@EvanDaniels

6 years

Donovan Mitchell is one of the coolest stories in basketball. From his junior year of HS on, he progressed every year. The growth from last year to present is nothing short of ridiculous. A true testament to prospects that love ball & are willing to put in the work.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Bucknell transfer Nate Sestina is headed to Kentucky. One of the best graduate transfers on the market. Averaged 15.8 PPG this past season.

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@EvanDaniels

4 years

In 8th grade Anthony Edwards lost his mother and grandmother to cancer. At that time basketball wasn't his best sport. Now Edwards has a chance to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. How did he blossom into college basketball's top NBA prospect? Story:

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

North Carolina is working on what could be their best recruiting class of the past decade. Now ranked No. 3 in the @247Sports Team Rankings with the addition of Caleb Love to Walker Kessler and Day’Ron Sharpe.

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@EvanDaniels

4 years

Sources: The NBA G League is offering more money and emerging as an appealing route for elite high school prospects who want to skip college basketball. | Story:

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@EvanDaniels

4 years

Five-star guard Jalen Hood-Schifino just verbally committed to Pittsburgh, he tells @247Sports . Ranks No. 25 overall in the 2022 recruiting class.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Sources: Rick Barnes has emerged as a serious candidate in UCLA's head coaching search | Story:

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Cole Anthony is one of the most competitive prospects I’ve covered. Never lets off the gas. Showed that tonight against Notre Dame. 34 points, 11 rebounds & 5 assists in his debut.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Memphis’ recruiting class now ranks No. 5 in the @247Sports Class Rankings with the addition of Lester Quinones. Prediction: They’ll finish higher. Penny isn’t done.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

R.J. Davis joins what is one of Roy Williams best recruiting classes at North Carolina. UNC also has commitments from five-stars Walker Kessler, Day’ron Sharpe and Caleb Love. Class ranks No. 3 overall in the @247Sports Composite Rankings.

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@EvanDaniels

7 years

2018 PG Tre Jones just put together the best performance I've seen this spring. 31 points (14-for-19 shooting), 17 assists & 7 rebounds.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Source: Kerry Blackshear, arguably the nation's top transfer, is currently on Tennessee's campus. He arrived for the visit yesterday. Averaged 14.9 PPF & 7.5 RPG at Virginia Tech last season.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Kentucky signee Tyrese Maxey showed up at McDonald’s in the best shape I’ve seen him. Has scored off a bunch of runners & high glass finishes.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Tennessee doesn't have a top 100 player on their current roster, and Rick Barnes turned them into a top five caliber team. Testament to their developmental program & ability to evaluate.

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@EvanDaniels

4 years

Four-star center Adama Sanogo just verbally committed to UConn and is reclassifying to the 2020 recruiting class, he tells @247Sports . | Story:

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@EvanDaniels

6 years

North Carolina signee Nassir Little scored 28 points and led the West Team to a 131-128 victory. Heck of a game for the future Tar Heel.

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6 years

Louisville's recruiting class moves to No. 4 in the @247Sports Team Rankings with the the addition of Samuell Williamson. Three four-star recruits for Chris Mack.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Kentucky has the No. 1 recruiting class in the country with pledges from Terrence Clarke, BJ Boston, Lance Ware & Cam’Ron Fletcher.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

North Carolina now has the No. 2 recruiting class in the @247Sports Team Rankings with the addition of Puff Johnson. He joins Walker Kessler, Caleb Love, Day’ron Sharpe and R.J. Davis.

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@EvanDaniels

4 years

Sources: While Malachi Wideman committed to Tennessee for football, the Vols basketball staff was also involved in the recruiting process. The expectation is that he will play basketball at UT too. Ranked No. 126 in the country.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Jay Scrubb, the nation’s No. 1 Junior College prospect, will consider declaring for the NBA Draft after his second season at John A. Logan, his father tells @247Sports | Story:

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@EvanDaniels

4 years

Duke guard Alex O'Connell is transferring, a source tells @247Sports . O'Connell averaged 5.2 PPG this past season.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Source: Kansas’ Bill Self had an in-home visit with five-star guard RJ Hampton this evening. Hampton opted to reclassify to the 2019 class today.

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@EvanDaniels

4 years

Four-star forward JT Thor ( @thorrjt ) joins @247Sports to make his college announcement. “This fall I’ll be taking my talents to Auburn University.”

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Archie Miller just picked up his second five-star recruit in as many years. Trayce Jackson-Davis committed this afternoon. Ranked No. 16 in the @247Sports Composite Rankings.

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@EvanDaniels

7 years

North Carolina has taken heat for their recruiting the past couple of years. Back to back title games for Roy Williams. Very impressive.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Says a lot about who Tre Jones is as a player to come out & play like he did after UCF daring him to shoot. 22 points, five threes, eight assists & no turnovers.

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@EvanDaniels

7 years

Cool photo of the 2013 Houston Hoops team, who after tonight will have 4 1st round draft picks. Fox & Jackson to join Oubre & Winslow

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Five-Star guard Cade Cunningham just verbally committed to Oklahoma State. Massive news for Mike Boynton.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

RJ Hampton is bypassing college and has agreed to a professional deal with the New Zealand Breakers, his father Rod Hampton tells 247Sports. “He’ll definitely be more prepared for NBA life than if he went to college” Story:

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5 years

North Carolina’s recruiting class now moves to No. 6 in the @247Sports Team Rankings with the addition of Anthony Harris to Cole Anthony, Armando Bacot & Jeremiah Francis.

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@EvanDaniels

4 years

Purdue transfer Matt Haarms will announce his college choice tomorrow, he tells @247Sports . Finalists: BYU, Kentucky and Texas Tech.

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@EvanDaniels

8 years

Since everyone else is doing it. My favorite vine of all time #RIPVine

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@EvanDaniels

7 years

Five-star forward Nassir Little just verbally committed to North Carolina, he tells Scout | Story:

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Source: Penny Hardaway just offered four-star sophomore Mason Miller () a scholarship. Miller is the son of Memphis assistant and former NBA player Mike Miller.

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@EvanDaniels

4 years

Kentucky finishes No. 1 in the @247Sports 2020 Team Rankings for the seventh time in the last 12 years. The other five years they've finished second. Wild stat, and recruiting success for John Calipari. | Story:

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Four-star guard Boogie Ellis just verbally committed to Memphis, he tells @247Sports | Story:

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Source: Kim English will join Rick Barnes’ staff at Tennessee as an assistant coach. English has been at Colorado the past two seasons.

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@EvanDaniels

7 years

Zion Williamson is no longer playing around.

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@EvanDaniels

4 years

Kentucky freshman and former five-star recruit Kahlil Whitney is transferring, he announced. Averaged 3.3 PPG last & 1.7 RPG this season.

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@EvanDaniels

6 years

Duke now has commitments from No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 & No. 8 in the 247Sports Composite Rankings. No. 1 class in the country.

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5 years

Top 50 prospect Puff Johnson just verbally committed to North Carolina, he tells @247Sports | Story:

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@EvanDaniels

6 years

I'm sure overseas teams are lining up for 6-5 stretch fours & 16 year-old unproven shot jackers... | Story:

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Bucknell transfer Nate Sestina is starting his visit to Kentucky today, he tells @247Sports . Averaged 15.8 PPG & 8.5 RPG this past season. Would be eligible immediately.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

New Louisville commit Jay Scrubb is a gifted athlete (40-inch vertical) and scorer. Shot 46.4-percent from three on 110 attempts last season. Landing the JUCO standout is equivalent to getting a top 15 high school prospect.

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@EvanDaniels

6 years

College basketball is back. #mood

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

North Carolina commit Caleb Love continues to progress. Athletic guard that can score and defend. Tough to contain in transition. Has taken a big step forward over the last year.

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@EvanDaniels

7 years

Missouri just announced that Jeremiah Tilmon signed with the Tigers. Ranked No. 35 overall. Cuonzo Martin is getting it done.

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@EvanDaniels

4 years

Source: International star Kai Sotto will take an unofficial visit to Kentucky today. | Story:

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@EvanDaniels

6 years

DeAndre Ayton. The most dominant player in college basketball.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Kentucky's Brad Calipari has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, per a source. Son of John Calipari.

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@EvanDaniels

5 years

Top 5 recruit Terrence Clarke just signed his Letter of Intent to Kentucky, he tells @247Sports .

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@EvanDaniels

4 years

Nick is right, and that relates to any school. There’s a rush for many to get past college and become a pro as quickly as possible. Very few are ready for that. Find joy in the process, buy in, work and development happens.

Lee K. Howard ☀️

@HowardWKYT

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This is a great comment from Nick Richards about his development. "Just because I go to a school known for one and dones, doesn't mean I have to be one and done."

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