Nerlens Noel Will Remain in High School
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At the recent HoopHall Classic in Springfield, Mass., prized Tilton School (N.H.) 6-10 shot-blocking monster Nerlens Noel told media members that he’s going to remain in the Class of 2013 instead of reclassifying to enroll in college after the season.
He told FiveStarbasketball.com: MORE >
Xavier Rathan Mayes with the FILTHY Crossover
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If you read Smack on dimemag.com this morning, near the end, we gave a shout out to this clip of Hunting Prep’s Xavier Rathan Mayes hitting a kid at the John Lucas Midwest Camp that may be impossible for that kid to ever overcome.
It’s so bad, Mayes’ victim A) completely falls out of the frame and B) Mayes has all day to stop, stare, and admire his work. Just filthy: MORE >
Illinois Player Saves Loose Ball Into His Own Basket
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You gotta admire the hustle, even if the final result – while crazy – isn’t what this kid was hoping for when he went head-first after a loose ball. MORE >
Kentucky Wildcats Get Derek Willis
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As expected, Bullitt High School (Mt. Washington, Ky.) superstar Derek Willis officially committed to Kentucky yesterday afternoon. In a press conference held in his high school library in front of a contingent of media and UK supporters, he made his announcement – to a round of cheers.
Check it out here and then see what the fuss is about: MORE >
Derek Willis to Announce Today; Kentucky May Be Choice
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Bullitt East High School (Mt. Washington, Ky.) star Derek Willis is living out one of those classic “breakout” tales – and it’s a journey that will culminate this afternoon when he announces his college decision.
The 6-9 power forward has been on college radars since early on, committing to Purdue when he was just 15 years old. Since then though, his stock has skyrocketed, and after a tremendous AAU circuit, he de-committed from Purdue and instantly became a top target of Kentucky, Indiana and Louisville, along with the Boilermakers.
This afternoon he’s announcing his choice – but where will he land? MORE >
