Kelly will stay local and play for Duke

SOUTH FLORIDA GUARD TO 2010

Rather than waiting until the end of his senior year, Homestead (FL) South Dade's Vincent Williams has already made one decision. The quick 5-11 PG has already decided that he'll spend a post graduate year at Fork Union (VA) Military next year, making him a Class of 2010 prospect.

According to his high school coach, John Herron, the move will help his maturity on the court. more...

"Right now he's in a holding pattern because he's waiting for Fresno State to release him."

-- Jason Smith, on Reggie Moore
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HAMILTON, ROBINSON PLEDGE

After recently gaining a pledge from big-time guard Avery Bradley, Texas picked off another elite talent, getting the nod from CA WF Jordan Hamilton, one of the most explosive shooters in the Class of 2009.

Hamilton long had been considered a favorite to UT, and along with Bradley he gives the 'Horns an elite wing combination. Hamilton also considered Kansas, UConn and many others in addition to UT. more...

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KELLY CHOOSES DEVILS; MORE NEWS
October 9, 2008

Duke's post-Olympic momentum continues. The Blue Devils, surging in the wake of Coach K's successful stint as Team USA's head coach, have regained footing on the recruiting trail after what had been for them a somewhat quiet stretch. On Thursday, big-time NC BF Ryan Kelly chose Duke over Wake Forest, Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, North Carolina and Georgetown.

Kelly's decision was one of the more protracted and carefully considered among blue-chippers in the senior class, and with added strength he should become an outstanding face-up big man for Duke. more...

LOUISIANA WORKOUT REPORT
October 7, 2008

RUSTON, La. -- The first annual Louisiana Select Workout & Exposure Camp took place last weekend on the campus of Louisiana Tech. The camp, which featured approximately 75 players, was a highly useful showcase of players from the Bayou State.

Even without the benefit of non-hurricane weather over the past few weeks, a solid number of the state's best prospects turned out for a full day of action. Backed by Nike, Louisiana Select has featured 2008 star Greg Monroe and others over the years. more...

BEASLEY RAISES PROFILE
October 6, 2008

Among the players we've watched thus far this fall, one of the most improved has been Terrance Beasley. Beasley, a 6-5 BF at Pensacola (FL) High, was one of the most impressive -- and in some aspects surprising -- players at the recent Nike Team Florida workout.

Beasley is a junkyard dog in the post, and despite being significantly undersized he uses his athleticism and impressive work ethic to compete against taller players. Additionally, Beasley boasts a strong set of hands that enable him to snag balls that elude other big guys. more...

NIKE TEAM FLORIDA WORKOUT: PART II
October 2, 2008

Yesterday we looked at players from the classes of 2009 and 2010 who participated at last weekend's Nike Team Florida Shootout in Clearwater. In our second and final look at the best prospects from the event, we've taken a stab at prospects in the sophomore and freshman classes.

These guys won't graduate until 2011 and 2012 respectively, but as always it's beneficial and fun to get an early look at emerging talent. more...

WHITE FLYING HIGH THIS FALL
October 1, 2008

With a 6-6 wingspan, a 40-inch vertical leap and a 3.9 GPA, one would think that assistant and head college coaches would be lining up at Darren White's door. But the 6-3 wing guard from Ringgold (VA) Dan River didn't play for one of the high profile club teams this past summer and getting noticed has taken a little longer than expected.

"He's been offered by James Madison, Elon, Northeastern, Radford and High Point," said Cobra All-Stars head coach Curtis Green. "Some of the bigger schools that are starting to take a greater interest in him are Oregon, Stanford, Michigan and Harvard. He's an excellent student and a true diamond in the rough when it comes to basketball." more...

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