On The Trail: Arizona Wildcats
ESPN 100 power forward Aaron Gordon (San Jose, Calif./Archbishop Mitty) officially signed his letter of intent with Arizona, the school announced on Wednesday.
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Aaron Gordon to announce at McDonald's
March, 18, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
According to a report in the San Jose Mercury News, ESPN 100 power forward Aaron Gordon (San Jose, Calif./Archbishop Mitty) will announce his college decision at the McDonald's All American Game in Chicago on April 3. The game will be shown live on ESPN at 9:30 p.m ET.
Gordon has narrowed his choices to Washington, Arizona, Kentucky and Oregon. The senior will lead his Mitty team into Saturday's Open Division state final against Mater Dei (Santa Ana).
Gordon has narrowed his choices to Washington, Arizona, Kentucky and Oregon. The senior will lead his Mitty team into Saturday's Open Division state final against Mater Dei (Santa Ana).
ESPN 60 Dwayne Morgan set to announce 
March, 5, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
ESPN RecruitingNation's 29th ranked junior is ready to announce his college decision, ESPN.com has confirmed.
Class of 2014 small forward Dwayne Morgan (Baltimore/St. Frances) will commit on April 5. He is currently considering Arizona, Maryland, Indiana, UNLV, Georgetown, South Florida and Seton Hall but is expected to narrow that list to three in the coming weeks.
Class of 2014 small forward Dwayne Morgan (Baltimore/St. Frances) will commit on April 5. He is currently considering Arizona, Maryland, Indiana, UNLV, Georgetown, South Florida and Seton Hall but is expected to narrow that list to three in the coming weeks.
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Arizona nabs ESPN 60 Jackson-Cartwright
February, 24, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
ESPN.com has confirmed on Sunday that top 60 point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (Los Angeles/Loyola) has verbally committed to Arizona.
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2014 SF Stanley Johnson narrows list
January, 26, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
ESPN 60 small forward Stanley Johnson (Fullerton, Calif./Mater Dei) has narrowed his list to 10 schools.
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Team USA announces Hoop Summit squad
January, 21, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
USA Basketball announced on Sunday the roster for its 2013 USA Junior National Select Team that will take on the World Select Team in the 2013 Nike Hoop Summit, and the USA will be led by two coaches and four players with prior international basketball experience, including USA medalists and prep standouts Aaron Gordon (Archbishop Mitty H.S./San Jose, Calif.), Rondaé Hollis-Jefferson (Chester H.S./Chester, Pa.), Jabari Parker (Simeon Career Academy/Chicago, Ill.) and Julius Randle (Prestonwood Christian Academy/ McKinney, Texas).
The U.S. roster also features 2012 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team Training Camp participants Aaron (Travis H.S./ Richmond, Texas) and Andrew Harrison (Travis H.S./Richmond, Texas), as well as USA Basketball newcomers Kasey Hill (Montverde Academy/Eustis, Fla.), Demetrius Jackson (Marian H.S./Mishawaka, Ind.), Bobby Portis (Hall H.S./Little Rock, Ark.) and Noah Vonleh (New Hampton School, N.H./Haverhill, Mas.).
The 2013 Nike Hoop Summit will be played at 4 p.m. (PDT) on Saturday, April 20 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore.
Thad Matta was probably smiling around noon Wednesday afternoon, especially when the Ohio State basketball coach read what an ESPN 60 junior from Texas had to say about the Buckeyes.
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Cal lands San Marcos C Kameron Rooks
January, 1, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
The California Golden Bears nabbed a verbal commitment on Tuesday from senior center Kameron Rooks (San Marcos, Calif./Mission Hills). The 7-footer took to his Twitter account to announce his decision.
"I want to thank god that I'm able to announce that I'm committing to cal Berkeley GO BEARS!!!!!!!," Rooks wrote.
"I want to thank god that I'm able to announce that I'm committing to cal Berkeley GO BEARS!!!!!!!," Rooks wrote.
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Arizona head coach Sean Miller announced the signing of two ESPN 100 prospects on Friday.
The Wildcats will welcome SF Rondae Jefferson (Chester, Pa./Chester) and SG Elliott Pitts (Dublin, Calif./De La Salle) next season.
"Rondae is a physical player whose versatility is his best asset," Miller said. "He's similar to Solomon Hill in that he can do a lot of things. He can handle the ball, play in a number of different spots and has a chance to be a great defender with his length. He's also the consummate teammate and a winner."
Speaking on Pitts, Miller added: "From the storied De La Salle program, Elliott has been a central piece to their recent success. He's a great passer and a very skilled shooter who is going to continue to grow and develop physically. As he develops, his skill level and incredible work ethic will allow him to contribute at a number of positions for us."
The Wildcats will welcome SF Rondae Jefferson (Chester, Pa./Chester) and SG Elliott Pitts (Dublin, Calif./De La Salle) next season.
"Rondae is a physical player whose versatility is his best asset," Miller said. "He's similar to Solomon Hill in that he can do a lot of things. He can handle the ball, play in a number of different spots and has a chance to be a great defender with his length. He's also the consummate teammate and a winner."
Speaking on Pitts, Miller added: "From the storied De La Salle program, Elliott has been a central piece to their recent success. He's a great passer and a very skilled shooter who is going to continue to grow and develop physically. As he develops, his skill level and incredible work ethic will allow him to contribute at a number of positions for us."
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From a high school standpoint, San Jose (Calif.) Archbishop Mitty coach Tim Kennedy considers Aaron Gordon “as good as it gets.”
The 6-foot-7, 210-pound forward has the ability to take over a high school game, whether it is on the perimeter or in the post.
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ESPN 100 SG Keith Frazier likes eight
September, 19, 2012
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Reggie Rankin | ESPN.com
Senior shooting guard Keith Frazier (Dallas/Kimball), the No. 19 overall player in the ESPN 100, is one of the best shooters/scorers in the country regardless of class.
Right now Frazier likes Providence, Florida, Texas, Texas A&M, LSU, Arizona, SMU and Memphis. Frazier will likely commit in April, which will allow him to get a better feel for programs, coaches and players. Without a doubt he will be a prime target for many elite programs.
"I am looking for a school where I can instantly play big-time minutes, the coach is loyal and with me when I do something good or bad, and someone that can help me get to the next level. Make me a pro," Frazier said.
Right now Frazier likes Providence, Florida, Texas, Texas A&M, LSU, Arizona, SMU and Memphis. Frazier will likely commit in April, which will allow him to get a better feel for programs, coaches and players. Without a doubt he will be a prime target for many elite programs.
"I am looking for a school where I can instantly play big-time minutes, the coach is loyal and with me when I do something good or bad, and someone that can help me get to the next level. Make me a pro," Frazier said.
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Shooting guard Jaron Hopkins (Mesa, Ariz./Dobson) ended his recruitment on Monday with a verbal commitment to Colorado. Hopkins announced his decision via Twitter, and it was confirmed by multiple sources.
"I have officially committed to Colorado university!!!," he tweeted.
"I have officially committed to Colorado university!!!," he tweeted.
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Top forward picks Ducks for official visit
August, 21, 2012
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
Just days after Oakland Soldiers teammate Jabari Bird (Richmond, Calif./Salesian) confirmed that he will take an official visit to Oregon this fall, the top player on the West Coast announced that Dana Altman's program will get one of his official visits.
Five-star forward Aaron Gordon (San Jose, Calif./Archbishop Mitty) said today that he will definitely visit Oregon and Arizona in addition to Washington, who is thought to be the leader for his commitment.
Kentucky, Kansas and New Mexico remain in the hunt, but it's beginning to look as if the three Pac-12 schools have the upper hand.
Five-star forward Aaron Gordon (San Jose, Calif./Archbishop Mitty) said today that he will definitely visit Oregon and Arizona in addition to Washington, who is thought to be the leader for his commitment.
Kentucky, Kansas and New Mexico remain in the hunt, but it's beginning to look as if the three Pac-12 schools have the upper hand.
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Hoops: 2015 teammates enjoy Alabama visit
August, 19, 2012
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By gsostendorf | ESPN.com
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- It’s never too early to start developing relationships in recruiting, and the University of Alabama hosted two top basketball prospects for the class of 2015 over the weekend, as Rockwall, Texas, teammates Austin Grandstaff and Elijah Thomas visited Tuscaloosa for the Crimson Tide’s skills camp.
“It was good,” Thomas said. “We saw a lot of activities and what not, met a lot of people. We played video games in the hotel room, went swimming and just chilled. We had a good visit. It was fun.”
Thomas, a 6-foot-8 five-star, ranked No. 7 nationally in 2015, was surprised with how much he enjoyed the visit to UA.
“It was good,” Thomas said. “We saw a lot of activities and what not, met a lot of people. We played video games in the hotel room, went swimming and just chilled. We had a good visit. It was fun.”
Thomas, a 6-foot-8 five-star, ranked No. 7 nationally in 2015, was surprised with how much he enjoyed the visit to UA.
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According to a report in the Arizona Daily Star, junior college power forward Matt Korcheck (Cochise College) has committed to Arizona's 2012 class with the expectation he will take a redshirt season next year.
The 6-foot-9 Tucson, Ariz. native originally signed with UTEP out of high school but did not suit up for the Miners. He averaged 14.7 points and 6.5 rebounds for Cochise this season.
The 6-foot-9 Tucson, Ariz. native originally signed with UTEP out of high school but did not suit up for the Miners. He averaged 14.7 points and 6.5 rebounds for Cochise this season.
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