Words. Sean Sweeney

We were on to something when we introduced the world to Aquille Carr on the cover of Dime #65. Now, he’s a junior, and he’s committed to Seton Hall. But he’s still only 5-6, and recently our friends at HoopMixtape caught him smashing on the break on some poor fool. The best part is our dude ran out onto the court in the middle of the game to give the Crime Stopper dap, and I’m pretty sure this is the same guy who kept turning up on all of Carr’s videos from last year. MORE >

Words. High School Hoop

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 >

Words. Patrick Cassidy

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 >

Words. Patrick Cassidy

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 >