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Troy Williams is a beast. The 6-7, Class of 2013 small forward from Hampton, Va., and nephew of AAU godfather Boo Williams, is building his own legend in Virginia. The web is overflowing with Williams highlights, and it when a new mix of his clips drops, it’s kind of a big deal.

Check out this one that was just unleashed: MORE >

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Yesterday we brought you news of North Carolina’s big point guard news, today we have Duke‘s answer.

Coach K and the Blue Devils have landed 6-4 ultra sniper Matt Jones (DeSoto HS, DeSoto, Texas). Jones is a perfect fit for Coach K’s system (where they always have shooters). Catch-and-shoot, pull-ups and drives to the tin – Jones is going to be a legit weapon for the Dukies. Watch what we mean here: MORE >

Words. Patrick Cassidy

Big news hit last night for the North Carolina program when they locked down a commitment from Class of 2013 star point guard Nate Britt (Gonzaga, Washington, D.C./D.C. Assault).

UNC won out for Britt’s services over competition like Arizona, Villanova, Maryland, and Georgetown. As a sophomore, Britt averaged 13.5 points and more than five assists per game and he’s fired up about becoming a Tar Heel. MORE >

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Tonight, while you’re watching the Carrier Classic, be on the lookout for the matchup between Harrison Barnes and Michigan State freshman Branden Dawson.

Dawson, a 6-6, 220-lb. small forward from Gary, Indiana, will most likely be tasked with stopping NBA Lottery lock Barnes. Why does Dawson draw the unenviable task of stopping Harrison? Two reasons: MORE >

Words. Scott Horlbeck

Just hours after being offered a scholarship by Coach Roy Williams and the North Carolina Tar Heels, Isaiah Hicks – a top power forward in the Class of 2013 from Body of Christ Academy in Raleigh – committed on Monday night.

“I felt good, like I was just smiling really (when he offered), I couldn’t say anything – too much excitement,” Hicks told Scout.com. “He told me that he doesn’t just offer anybody and let me know who in my class he offered. On the ride back home, I was just too hyped. I knew where I was going anyway, so I committed.” MORE >

Words. Kevin Zimmerman

Four-star power forward prospect Brice Johnson got a big-time offer this week from Roy Williams and the North Carolina Tar Heels. Not that it should surprise anyone following his 2012 recruiting class, but it was only a matter of time before the 6-9, 210-pound Johnson got such a message from an elite program. MORE >