Words. High School Hoop

The race for 6-10 Tilton School (Everett, Mass.) uber-recruit Nerlens Noel has reached such a fever pitch that the sweepstakes warranted a massive story in yesterday’s New York Times. The story focuses on Nerlens’ upbringing, his game and the circus that now surrounds him, his college choice and the potential tens of millions of dollars waiting for him in the NBA.

A sample of the insanity: MORE >

Words. High School Hoop

We honestly don’t even know where to begin with this story, other than to ask, “What’s wrong with people?” (It’s a question we find ourselves asking a lot).

This story surfaced nationally at the end of last week, but thought we’d bring it to you today. It’s the story of the “Piggyback Bandit,” and it’s the craziest/most disturbing high school basketball story that we’ve ever heard.

We’ll let the story on FoxNews.com tell it: MORE >

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The following press release just came through on the wire…

Following in the shoes of Jordan Brand Classic alumni Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James,Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin, the next generation of basketball’s brightest stars will take the floor in the 11th annual Jordan Brand Classic at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte on Saturday, April 14th. The Jordan Brand Classic will be nationally televised live on ESPN. MORE >

Words. High School Hoop

Just because Syracuse is arguably the best team in all of college basketball right now doesn’t mean that Jim Boeheim and his staff are just sitting back and enjoying the ride. There is no time better than right now to strike with recruits, and the ‘Cuse made a move over the weekend.

Last night, The Recruit Scoop’s Alex Kline tweeted that Syracuse officially offered Class of 2015 St. Benedict’s star guard Isaiah Bricsoe. MORE >

Words. High School Hoop

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 >

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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 >