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Dave Telep's Starting 5: The latest on uncommitted seniors Andrew Wiggins and Jon Severe, why positions are becoming irrelevant, an introduction to freshman Braxton Blackwell and final thoughts on the Nike Hoop Summit.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2013

After watching several of the nation's top incoming recruits at the Nike Hoop Summit this weekend, Fran Fraschilla breaks down their games and offers tips on how they can improve before the 2013-14 season tips off.

Blog | Conversation | April 23, 2013

Chad Ford discusses the 10 top prospects for the 2014 NBA draft after the Nike Hoop Summit and several other recent all-star events.

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2013

Joe Lunardi and his team of Bracketologists examine the 2013 NCAA tournament outlook for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Can Nate Wolters lead an upset bid?

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2013

Dave Telep's Starting 5: Team USA roster announced for Nike Hoop Summit, Louisville-bound post-grad Terry Rozier, the whispers behind a Tyus Jones/Jahlil Okafor package deal, freshman sensation Joe Hampton and St. Benedict's (N.J.) loaded starting five.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2013

With conference realignment news still breaking, Joe Lunardi offers four possible ways the NCAA tournament could be altered and gives his odds of each coming true.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2011

Shooting 3s ... 1. The case for Finney-Smith If you've breezed through ESPN Recruiting or read this blog in the last few months, you've probably gotten a good sense of my man crush on Dorian Finney-Smith (Portsmouth, Va./I.C. Norcom). With our reha...

Blog | Conversation | February 02, 2011

PORTLAND, Ore. -- If the Nike Hoop Summit has taught us anything it is that the world-wide playing field is leveling as the game of basketball continues to develop on a global scale. With redemption on their minds the USA Junior National Select Bask...

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2010

After attending the Nike Hoop Summit, Chad Ford breaks down some of the most promising 2011 draft prospects, including presumptive No. 1 overall pick, Harrison Barnes, a host of young European players and some of the other top high school seniors.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2010

Meyers Leonard, a 7-foot center from Robinson (Ill.) High, was named Tuesday morning to the 2010 USA Basketball Junior National Select Team, which will take on the World Select Team in the 13th Nike Hoop Summit on Saturday in Portland, Ore. The Il...

Blog | Conversation | April 06, 2010

Patric Young, No. 14 in the ESPNU 100, is the 10th and final player named to the roster of the 2010 USA Junior National Team which will compete at the Nike Hoop Summit. Young, a 6-foot-9 power forward from Providence School in Jacksonville, Fla., ...

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2010

Here is the complete rundown of the latest bracket hot and not from Joe Lunardi.

Story | January 05, 2009

ESPN analysts crunch the numbers for every D1 hoops team, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008