On The Trail: Kentucky Wildcats
No. 1 recruit Wiggins set to announce
May, 13, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
The top-ranked senior and only uncommitted ESPN 100 prospect is finally ready to make his decision.
Small forward Andrew Wiggins (Thornhill, Ontario/Huntington Prep) will announce his college choice at 12:15 p.m. ET on Tuesday at a small event at his high school. Huntington Prep coach Rob Fulford tweeted Sunday night that Wiggins will not hold a press conference ceremony but will instead sign in front of classmates, family and friends.
Wiggins, who will decide between Florida State, North Carolina, Kentucky and Kansas, was named the 2013 Gatorade National Player of the Year after averaging 23.4 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.5 assists per game this season for Huntington Prep.
Small forward Andrew Wiggins (Thornhill, Ontario/Huntington Prep) will announce his college choice at 12:15 p.m. ET on Tuesday at a small event at his high school. Huntington Prep coach Rob Fulford tweeted Sunday night that Wiggins will not hold a press conference ceremony but will instead sign in front of classmates, family and friends.
Wiggins, who will decide between Florida State, North Carolina, Kentucky and Kansas, was named the 2013 Gatorade National Player of the Year after averaging 23.4 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.5 assists per game this season for Huntington Prep.
Kentucky head coach John Calipari announced the signing of three more student-athletes on Thursday to the top-ranked class in the country.
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Kentucky's Mr. Basketball picks 'Cats 
April, 10, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
Senior point guard Dominique Hawkins (Richmond, Ky./Madison Central) announced his commitment to the University of Kentucky on Wednesday morning, the Louisville Courier-Journal reported.
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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).
Jones eliminates UNC, down to seven
March, 11, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
ESPN 60 point guard Tyus Jones (Apple Valley, Minn./Apple Valley) has eliminated North Carolina from his list and will consider seven schools, according to a report from Minnesota's local CBS affiliate.
Jones will now decide between Baylor, Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan State, Minnesota and Ohio State.
The elimination of the Tar Heels does not come as a surprise as North Carolina received a verbal commitment from ESPN 60 point guard Joel Berry (Apopka, Fla./Lake Highland Prep) in January.
Jones will now decide between Baylor, Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan State, Minnesota and Ohio State.
The elimination of the Tar Heels does not come as a surprise as North Carolina received a verbal commitment from ESPN 60 point guard Joel Berry (Apopka, Fla./Lake Highland Prep) in January.
ESPN 100 No. 3 overall prospect Julius Randle (Dallas/Prestonwood Christian) has cut NC State and Oklahoma from his list of finalists, ESPN.com's Dave Telep has learned.
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Julius Randle will announce on March 20
March, 5, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
ESPN 100 power forward Julius Randle (Plano, Texas/Prestonwood Christian) announced on Monday night he will make his college decision on March 20.
Randle has visited all six schools on his list, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky and NC State.
Randle led Prestonwood to a Texas private school state title over the weekend.
Wiggins is named Naismith Award winner
February, 25, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
Senior small forward Andrew Wiggins (Thornhill, Ontario/Huntington Prep) was named the 2013 Naismith Trophy winner as the top boys high school basketball player on Monday. The award is handed out by the Atlanta Tipoff Club.
The 6-foot-8 Wiggins is the top-ranked player in the ESPN 100 and is averaging 23.6 points, 11.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 3.4 steals and 2.1 blocks for Huntington Prep this season. Other finalists for the award were seniors Jabari Parker (Chicag0/Simeon) and Aaron Gordon (San Jose, Calif./Archbishop Mitty).
Wiggins was named along with Lone Peak (Utah) head coach Quincy Lewis, who received the award as the top boys high school coach.
"The strong performances of Andrew and Quincy this season stood out for our voters among the thousands of players and coaches throughout the country," said Eric Oberman, Executive Director of the Atlanta Tipoff Club. "The two are very deserving of the Naismith Awards, demonstrating the talent and will to succeed that we've come to expect from past award winners."
Wiggins remains undecided on his college plans and is considering Florida State, Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina.
The 6-foot-8 Wiggins is the top-ranked player in the ESPN 100 and is averaging 23.6 points, 11.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 3.4 steals and 2.1 blocks for Huntington Prep this season. Other finalists for the award were seniors Jabari Parker (Chicag0/Simeon) and Aaron Gordon (San Jose, Calif./Archbishop Mitty).
Wiggins was named along with Lone Peak (Utah) head coach Quincy Lewis, who received the award as the top boys high school coach.
"The strong performances of Andrew and Quincy this season stood out for our voters among the thousands of players and coaches throughout the country," said Eric Oberman, Executive Director of the Atlanta Tipoff Club. "The two are very deserving of the Naismith Awards, demonstrating the talent and will to succeed that we've come to expect from past award winners."
Wiggins remains undecided on his college plans and is considering Florida State, Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina.
Top 5 junior narrows list to six
February, 11, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
ESPN 60 power forward Trey Lyles (Indianapolis/Arsenal Tech) has narrowed his college choices to six, according to a report in The Indianapolis Star.
Lyles, ranked no. 5 in the junior class, will choose between Florida, Butler, Kentucky, UCLA, Louisville and Duke.
"I'm just focused on those schools," Lyles told the paper. "I like the style they play, they have rich legacies, have good coaches and I feel like I could be comfortable at any of them."
Lyle has already visited Butler, Kentucky and Louisville and said he plans to officially visit Florida, UCLA and Duke. He also told the paper he will not announce his decision until after his senior season.
Lyles, ranked no. 5 in the junior class, will choose between Florida, Butler, Kentucky, UCLA, Louisville and Duke.
"I'm just focused on those schools," Lyles told the paper. "I like the style they play, they have rich legacies, have good coaches and I feel like I could be comfortable at any of them."
Lyle has already visited Butler, Kentucky and Louisville and said he plans to officially visit Florida, UCLA and Duke. He also told the paper he will not announce his decision until after his senior season.
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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.
ESPN 100 Julius Randle to miss three months
November, 26, 2012
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
ESPN 100 power forward Julius Randle (Dallas/Prestonwood Christian) is expected to miss three months of his high school season after fracturing his right foot, according to a report in USA Today.
Randle suffered the injury during Prestonwood's game against Duncanville on Nov. 24. He will undergo surgery on Tuesday.
Randle suffered the injury during Prestonwood's game against Duncanville on Nov. 24. He will undergo surgery on Tuesday.
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Kentucky's top-ranked class is official
November, 15, 2012
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
Kentucky head coach John Calipari officially announced his 2013 recruiting class on Thursday.
The defending national champions' No. 1 ranked class features the No. 1 PG Andrew Harrison (Richmond, Texas/Travis) and the No. 1 SG Aaron Harrison (Richmond, Texas/Travis).
"Aaron is more of a scoring guard who can make shots and make plays at the rim," Calipari said. "He can also play some point in a pinch. Like his brother, Andrew, he has the ability to physically dominate the opponent. Andrew comes in ready to play physically at the point-guard position. He's a driver, slasher and playmaker with great size. He and his brother Aaron have the ability to be great on-ball defenders."
The defending national champions' No. 1 ranked class features the No. 1 PG Andrew Harrison (Richmond, Texas/Travis) and the No. 1 SG Aaron Harrison (Richmond, Texas/Travis).
"Aaron is more of a scoring guard who can make shots and make plays at the rim," Calipari said. "He can also play some point in a pinch. Like his brother, Andrew, he has the ability to physically dominate the opponent. Andrew comes in ready to play physically at the point-guard position. He's a driver, slasher and playmaker with great size. He and his brother Aaron have the ability to be great on-ball defenders."
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ESPNU's RecruitingNation rundown
October, 25, 2012
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
ESPNU's RecruitingNation will air on Thursday at 5 p.m. ET and feature the recent commitments of ESPN 100 prospects.
ESPN's National Recruiting Director Paul Biancardi and Sr. Analyst Dave Telep will breakdown the commitments of Ishmail Wainright (Baylor), Jarquez Smith (Florida State), Xavier Rathan-Mayes (Florida State) and Johnathan Williams III (Missouri).
ESPN's National Recruiting Director Paul Biancardi and Sr. Analyst Dave Telep will breakdown the commitments of Ishmail Wainright (Baylor), Jarquez Smith (Florida State), Xavier Rathan-Mayes (Florida State) and Johnathan Williams III (Missouri).
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Kentucky adds four-star Marcus Lee
October, 17, 2012
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
ESPN 100 power forward Marcus Lee (Antioch, Calif./Deer Valley) announced his decision to attend Kentucky on Wednesday, ESPN.com has confirmed.
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