April 2012 High School Wiretap

Wiggins Nearing Decision On Whether To Jump To Class Of 2013

Jul 30, 2012 10:42 PM

Andrew Wiggins will make a decision sometime soon on whether to jump to the class of 2013.

 “He does understand that when he makes the jump into the college world, everything changes. Life changes,” Wiggins’ AAU coach Mike George said. “It’s not just a basketball decision. It’s a life decision. You have to do what makes the most sense for your life.”

Wiggins will consult with his family and coaches over the next few weeks before making a decision.

Amid talk of reclassification, John Calipari traveled to Brampton, Ontario on Saturday to catch the 6-foot-7 small forward at the Caribana Classic Basketball camp.

“It’s who’s recruiting him hardest. That’s what counts. That’s what he wants to see,” George said. “If he’s playing, you better have a coach there front and center. And it better be the head coach. And if it’s not – you have a problem.”

Ben Roberts/Lexington Herald-Leader

Tags: Andrew Wiggins, Kentucky Wildcats, Southeastern Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting, NBA, High School Misc Rumor, NCAA Misc Rumor

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Tyler Dorsey Set To Transfer To Las Vegas Findley Prep

Jul 30, 2012 10:46 AM

Tyler Dorsey plans to transfer to Las Vegas Findley Prep from Ribet Academy in Los Angeles.

"I want to be on that big stage, play that national schedule," Dorsey said. "I'm just ready to play all the top players and teams in the country."

Dorsey, a 6-foot-4 combo guard who is rated as a top-15 prospect in the class of 2015, has scholarship offers from Connecticut, USC, Oregon State and Arizona.

"My strengths are playing overall, being a triple-double guy and (to) do everything on the court," Dorsey said.

Tristan Aird/Las Vegas Review Journal

Tags: Tyler Dorsey, High School, NCAA, High School Misc Rumor

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Kentucky Extends Offer To Cliff Alexander

Jul 25, 2012 10:59 AM

Cliff Alexander recently received a scholarship offer from Kentucky, adding to his list of Michigan State and Ohio State.

"I talked to (Calipari) the day before the offer and he said he wanted to coach me," Alexander said. "The next day I got a text from Coach Orlando (Antigua) that I have a scholarship offer. It is something I've been waiting for a long time."

The 6-foot-9 Alexander, who is considered a top-10 prospect in the class of 2014, is believed to be favoring Kentucky and Michigan State.

"That is not the case," Alexander said. "I just like the coaching staffs (at Michigan State and Kentucky). That's it."

Mike Helfgot/Chicago Tribune

Tags: Kentucky Wildcats, Southeastern Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Terry Rozier To Attend Hargrave Military Academy

Jul 24, 2012 12:43 PM

Terry Rozier will attend Hargrave Military Academy for one year.

Rozier was scheduled to begin his freshman season at Louisville, but needed a year of prep school to qualify.

Rozier is one of the top point guards in the country.

Jody Demling/Scout (via Twitter)

Tags: Terry Rozier, Louisville Cardinals, High School, NCAA

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BeeJay Anya Considering Visit To Indiana

Jul 23, 2012 9:56 PM

BeeJay Anya, a 6-foot-8, 275-pound center who is ranked as a top-35 prospect in the class of 2013, will likely take an official visit to Indiana later this summer.

“I’m very interested in them,” Anya said. “I’m not sure, but I think I want to take an official visit there.”

Anya has had several discussions with Hoosiers head coach Tom Crean and assistant coach Kenny Johnson.

“He’s a really good guy,” Anya said of Johnson. “I’ve known him for a little while now. He knows my family very well.

“They just say how I can be special if I was to go there. They say how much better I could get working with their coaches and strength and conditioning people and how much bigger and stronger I could get.”

Wayne Staats/Inside The Hall

Tags: BeeJay Anya, Indiana Hoosiers, Big Ten Conference, High School, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Aaron Gordon To Take Trip To Kentucky

Jul 23, 2012 11:04 AM

Aaron Gordon returned to action for the first time in two months during last week's Peach Jam.

Gordon said this weekend that Arizona, Washington and Kentucky are his top-three schools.

"I'm definitely going to go up to Kentucky to see what that's about," said Gordon on Sunday.

Gordon is also considering Kansas, Oregon and New Mexico.

Gordon averaged 13.5 points and 9.4 rebounds over eight games in the Peach Jam.

Ben Roberts/Herald-Leader

Tags: Aaron Gordon, Kansas Jayhawks, Washington Huskies, New Mexico Lobos, Arizona Wildcats, Oregon Ducks, Kentucky Wildcats, High School, High School Recruiting, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Andrew Wiggins Receiving Most Fervent Recruiting From Florida State, Kentucky

Jul 23, 2012 10:36 AM

Andrew Wiggins is the No. 1 ranked player in the class of 2014.

Wiggins said on Sunday that Kentucky and Florida State have recruited him the hardest so far.

Both of Wiggins' parents were athletes at Florida State.

Ben Roberts/Herald-Leader

Tags: Florida State Seminoles, Kentucky Wildcats, High School, High School Recruiting, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Wiggins Hasn't Given Much Thought To Reclassifying

Jul 23, 2012 10:36 AM

Andrew Wiggins hasn’t given much consideration to reclassifying to the class of 2013.

"I haven't really thought about it," said Wiggins, a 6-foot-8 small forward who is the nation’s No.1 overall junior.

Nerlens Noel recently reclassified to the class of 2012. That accelerated schedule will allow Noel to enter the NBA draft a year earlier than expected.

"I would say that with today's NBA one-and-done rule, it's probably something you're going to see more frequently," said Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox. "You get a chance to get to the NBA a year earlier. … It wouldn't be wise for anyone but the elite of the elite."

Jim Halley/USA TODAY

Tags: Andrew Wiggins, High School, NCAA, NBA

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Oakland Soliders Beat CIA Bounce In Peach Jam Title Game

Jul 23, 2012 10:35 AM

The CIA Bounce lost to the Oakland Soliders by a final score of 51-50 in the Peach Jam title game on Sunday.

Andrew Wiggins fouled Jabari Bird on a three-point attempt with 1.9 seconds remaining. Bird made two of the three free throws to take the 51-50 lead.

Wiggins averaged 21.9 points and 8.8 rebounds over seven games.

Aaron Gordon of the Soliders had 16 points and 10 rebounds in the title game. Gordon averaged 13.5 points and 9.4 rebounds over eight games.

Ben Roberts/Herald-Leader

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Chris Walker Commits To Florida, Predicts National Title

Jul 22, 2012 9:11 PM

Chris Walker committed to Florida on Sunday.

Walker, a 6-foot-10 power forward, will play with his travel team point guard, Kasey Hill. Both Walker and Hill are ranked among the top 10 players in the 2013 recruiting class.

“I will be teaming up with my teammate off the AAU squad, Kasey Hill,” Walker said. “Together we will be the best duo in college and we will win a national championship. You heard it here first.”

Walker chose the Gators over Louisville and Kansas.

Sporting News

Tags: Chris Walker, Florida Gators, Southeastern Conference, High School, High School Recruiting, NCAA, NCAA Recruiting

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Powerhouse St. Patrick Will Re-Open As The Patrick School

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Aaron Gordon Still Has Arizona, Washington As Top Two Choices

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Julius Randle Stresses Versatility, Doesn't Want To Be Limited To Specific Position

Bret Strelow/ Fayetteville Observer

Jabari Parker To Sit With Right Foot Fracture

Mike Helfgot/Chicago Tribune

Tyus Jones, Jahlil Okafor Plan To Attend Same School

Marcus R. Fuller/Pioneer Press

Jabari Parker To Have MRI On Injured Heel, Miss July AAU Circuit

Mike Helfgot/Chicago Tribune (Via Sporting News)

Jabari Parker Puts Emphasis On Offensive System, Wants To Play Both Forward Positions

Nima Zarrabi/SLAM

Tyus Jones Expected To Visit Baylor

Josh Friemel/Dallas Morning News

Wiggins Believes Canada Could Win Gold If Olympics Moved To U23 Format

Adam Zagoria/ZagsBlog

James Young Leads USA Midwest To Nike Global Challenge Title

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Jabari Parker Lists 10 Schools, Targets November Decision

Beth Harris/Associated Press

Andrew Wiggins May Reclassify To Class Of 2013

Adam Zagoria/ZagsBlog.com

Nerlens Noel Taking Two Summer Classes To Qualify Academically At Kentucky

Danny Ventura/Boston Herald

USA Wins 2012 U-17 World Championship

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Julius Randle Plans To Visit Kentucky, Ohio State

Rob Gates/Louisville Courier-Journal

Team USA Defeats Canada 113-59 In U17 Quarterfinals

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Report: Frank Allocco Emerging As Leading Candidate For St. John's Assistant

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USA Routs China At FIBA U17 World Championship

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