ESPN.com presents On The Trail http://espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/ 60 en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 19:20:07 webmaster@espn.go.com http://assets.espn.go.com/i/espn/teamlogos/lrg/trans/espn_dotcom_black.gif 110 110 The ESPN 60's No. 13 overall player Theo Pinson (Greensboro, N.C./Wesleyan Christian Academy) committed on Wednesday to North Carolina over Indiana, Duke, Louisville and Georgetown. He gives the Tar Heels a five-star small forward who is the state's best player in the Class of 2014 and second nationally at his position. At 6-foot-6 and 190 pounds, Pinson's length and explosiveness are what make him a special wing player. He is a terrific playmaker with the ball in his hands.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=4288 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:32:22 EDT 4288 With basketball season over, the No. 1 prospect in Florida can finally hit the road to check out some college campuses. The No. 12 overall prospect in the ESPN 150 David Sharpe (Jacksonville, Fla./Providence School) has no shortage of options to choose from. During spring break, Sharpe visited in-state Florida and Florida State. Over the weekend, he spent time at two out-of-state programs. Sharpe got to Clemson on Friday morning and stayed there until Saturday morning.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=4285 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:39:35 EDT 4285 Junior small forward Theo Pinson (Greensboro, N.C./Wesleyan Christian) will announce his college decision on Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. ET, ESPN.com has learned. The No. 12 ranked Class of 2014 prospect will decide between Georgetown, Duke, Louisville, Indiana and North Carolina. Pinson helped Wesleyan Christian win the Class 3A private school state title in February.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post/_/id/4280/espn-60-sf-pinson-to-announce-wed Sat, 18 May 2013 19:52:18 EDT 4280 Oregon State head coach Craig Robinson announced the signing of shooting guard Malcolm Duvivier (Toronto/St. Thomas Aquinas) on Thursday. The 6-foot-2 Duvivier was originally expected to be recruited in the 2014 class. "Our recruitment of Malcolm was initially for the 2014 class, but when a scholarship came open for 2013, we both reevaluated our strategies and decided that 2013 worked for both our needs," Robinson said. "We had Malcolm and his mom, Jennifer, in for a visit and we were fortunate enough to sign him.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post/_/id/4276/beavers-sign-canadian-guard Fri, 17 May 2013 11:44:24 EDT 4276 According to multiple sources, Xavier landed a verbal commitment from small forward Aleksander Vezenkov (Bulgaria/Aris-Greece) on Thursday. The 6-foot-8 Vezenkov has been a member of the Bulgarian Men's National Team for the last few seasons. He joins PG Brandon Randolph (Inglewood, Calif./Ingelwood) and SF Kamall Richards (Henryville, Pa./South Kent School) in the Musketeers' 2013 class.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=4269 Thu, 16 May 2013 15:33:13 EDT 4269 Former Minnesota recruit Alex Foster (Chicago/Seton Academy) committed to Texas Tech on Wednesday, according to the Chicago Sun Times. Foster signed with the Gophers to play for head coach Tubby Smith but was granted a release when Smith was let go in March. He will now suit up for Smith at Tech. Foster averaged 14.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.0 blocks as a senior.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post/_/id/4264/pf-alex-foster-picks-texas-tech Wed, 15 May 2013 12:40:33 EDT 4264 Clemson head coach Brad Brownell announced the signing of 6-foot-10 center Sidy Djitte (Senegal/Northwood Temple Academy) on Wednesday. Djitte averaged 17 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks last season at Northwood Temple Academy in Fayetteville, N.C. "Sidy is a big, strong post player who will certainly add a great deal of athleticism to our frontcourt," Brownell said. "He's only played the game about three years, but we believe he has the potential to be a very good player at Clemson.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post/_/id/4261/clemson-inks-c-sidy-djitte Wed, 15 May 2013 09:35:12 EDT 4261 Class of 2014 point guard Chris Chiozza (Memphis, Tenn./White Station) has committed to the Florida Gators, and the style of play is not only a good fit but Chiozza will rapidly improve under the tutelage of another point guard -- Florida coach Billy Donovan. Chiozza will provide the Gators with the ability to create plays on both ends of the floor. The 5-foot-10, 150-pound pure point guard has great speed and quickness. He is a terrific passer that has an excellent pull-up jumper that he can stop and pop on a dime when he is not dropping off a pass.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=4256 Tue, 14 May 2013 21:23:25 EDT 4256 Prior to the spring, junior Chris Chiozza (Memphis, Tenn./White Station) was mentioned as a fringe Top 100 player. Following a series of standout performances, Chiozza’s stock soared. On Tuesday, he accepted an offer from the Florida Gators to follow the point guard lineage in Gainesville. Ohio State and Memphis provided the most competition for the 2014 defensive guard with a passing bend. Chiozza averaged 17 points, nine assists and six rebounds as a junior.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=4254 Tue, 14 May 2013 21:13:34 EDT 4254 Oklahoma basketball lost its only Class of 2014 commit Monday afternoon when three-star power forward Jacob Hammond (Bel Aire, Kan./Sunrise Christian) said he has decommitted from the program. Hammond, who is 6-foot-10 and 235 pounds, had been pledged to the Sooners since August and has been pursued by Lon Kruger and rest of the OU coaches since before his sophomore season. Now other schools from across the country are starting to enter the mix, and Hammond said he wants to make sure he is making the right decision.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post/_/id/4249/pf-hammond-decommits-from-sooners Mon, 13 May 2013 19:54:14 EDT 4249