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From Arkansas to Kentucky

2011-09-21T13:28:00.004-04:00

Archie Goodwin (6'5, 181 lb. shooting guard out of Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood, AR.,) has committed to Kentucky for the 2012-13 basketball season.

As a Junior at Sylvan Hills, Goodwin lead the Bears to a 27-3 mark and reached the Class 5A State Championship game, while pouring in 28 pts. per outing. In the process, he earned several state player of the year honors.

Kentucky has inherited a smooth player in Goodwin. He can put the ball on the floor, shoot the 3, and he hits the mid-range shot off of the dribble as well as anyone in the class of 2012. At times, it looks as if the games comes easy to him.

He chose Kentucky over Arkansas, and Memphis.

Anderson commits UCLA

2011-09-20T02:47:00.005-04:00

Kyle Anderson (6'7, 210 lb. small forward out of St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, NJ. by way of Fairview, NJ.,) has committed to UCLA for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Anderson propelled St. Anthony to a 33-0 record in 2010-11, and the Friars won a NJSIAA Non-Public B State Championship and a New Jersey Tournament of Champions title.

He is a highly skilled player that can contribute from the point guard, shooting guard and forward spots in the floor. He is a nightmare on both ends of the for his opponents.

Anderson was also being recruited by Florida, Georgetown, St. John's and Seton Hall to name a few.

Dorsey-Walker is headed to Iowa State

2011-09-14T02:01:00.006-04:00

Sherron Dorsey-Walker (6'4, 175 lb. shooting guard out of Pershing High School in Detroit, MI.,) has committed to Iowas State for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Dorsey-Walkers length causes major problems for his opponents on both ends of the floor. He shoots and runs the floor very well. He can play the point guard spot when needed and that adds to his versatility on the floor.

He chose Iowa State over Florida State, Michigan, Indiana, and Minnesota to name a few.

Hill joins the Illini

2011-09-13T01:51:00.006-04:00

Malcolm Hill (6'5, 200 lb. shooting guard out of Belleville East High School in Belleville, IL.,) has committed to Illinois for the 2013-14 basketball season.

Hill is a big shooting guard that scores over smaller guards with ease. He scores from various spots on the floor and his opponents are constantly adjusting to his every move. Once he gets going, it's hard to put a stop to his flow.

Hill chose Illinois over Michigan, St. Louis, Purdue, and Missouri State.

Smart is headed to Oklahoma State

2011-09-09T23:16:00.005-04:00

Marcus Smart (6'3, 200 lb. shooting guard out of Marcus High School in Flower Mound, TX.,) has committed to Oklahoma State for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Smart has the ability to play three spots on the floor at any given time. He has a nice frame which allows him to play very physical for long periods of time. He is in attack mode off of the dribble every possession and that makes him a difficult guard for his opponents.

Oklahoma, Texas and North Carolina were all on Marcus' trail during his recruitment process.

Rozier goes to Louisville

2011-09-08T03:21:00.004-04:00

Terry Rozier (6'1, 165 lb. point guard out of Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, OH.,) has committed to Louisville for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Rozier is a prime time scorer from the inside and perimeter -- he is a willing passer and he plays solid defense. Rozier will fit well in Coach Pitino's style of play.

Rozier selected Louisville over Cincinnati, West Virginia, Illinois and Cleveland State.

Rose is headed to Baylor

2011-09-07T13:52:00.005-04:00

L.J. Rose (6'2 170 lb. point guard out of Westbury Christian High School in Houston TX.,) has committed to Baylor for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Rose is pass-first guard with good court vision who can score when his team needs it. He does not have great quickness but compensates with a solid understanding of the game.

Rose selected Baylor over Arizona, Georgetown, Memphis, Kansas, and Virginia.

Burton stays close to home

2011-09-06T18:50:00.005-04:00

Deonta Burton (6'4, 228 lb. forward out of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, NH., by way of Milwaukee, WI.,) has committed to Marquette for the 2013-14 basketball season.

Burton is physical on both ends of the floor. He uses his size to his advantage when it comes to driving to the basket and he scores most of his points around the rim. If he can improve his jump shooting ability, he can become one of the better player in the 2013 class.

Burton committed to Marquette over Illinois.

Gaines stays close to home

2011-09-05T10:42:00.005-04:00

Kenny Gaines (6'4, 190 lb. point guard out of Whitefield Academy in Mableton, GA., by way of Atlanta, GA.,) has committed to Georgia for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Gaines' size and strength is a huge problem for smaller guards. His upper body strength allows his to get into the painted area of the floor for scores and assists. He can knock down the 3-ball with consistency. He has what it takes to be a starting point guard in the Southeastern Conference.

Gaines committed to Georgia over Georgia Tech, South Florida, Clemson and Iowa.

Texas lands New Orleans point guard

2011-09-01T14:33:00.007-04:00

Javan Felix (5'11, 190 lb. point guard out of Saint Augustine High School in New Orleans, LA.,) has committed to Texas for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Felix is a true point point guard. He is a "pass-first" type of player with exceptional quickness and court vision that often contributes to easy buckets for himself and his teammates. He has a great feel for the game along with the ability to orchestrate an offense -- two characteristics that that are difficult to find in young point guards.

Felix selected Texas over Baylor, LSU, Oregon and Virginia.

Hicks is headed to UNC

2011-08-31T16:17:00.005-04:00

Isaiah Hicks (6'8, 200 lb. forward out of Body of Christ Academy in Raleigh, NC.,) has committed to North Carolina, beginning the 2013-14 basketball season.

Hicks is a player that relies on his athleticism on both ends of the floor. His low block game needs work, but Hicks makes up for that with his explosion in the painted area of the floor. With his ability to get off of the floor in a hurry, rebounding is not an issue. He has a thin frame, but with added weight, he can come in a contribute immediately upon arriving at UNC.

He also had an offer from Xavier before deciding on North Carolina.

Nunn commits to Texas A&M

2011-08-30T23:31:00.004-04:00

Kendrick Nunn (6'1, 175 lb. shooting guard out of Simeon Career Academy in Chicago, IL.,) has committed to Texas A&M for the 2013-14 basketball season.

Nunn is a lefty shooting guard that can play the point guard spot when needed. He's explosive on the break, shot-maker with 3-point range and his defensive energy and effort helped earn a spot on the U16 national team that won a gold medal at the FIBA Americas Championship this Summer.

Nunn had offers from the likes of Arizona, Memphis, DePaul and Xavier before deciding on Texas A&M.

Portis is a Hog

2011-08-29T23:15:00.006-04:00

Bobby Portis (6'9, 225 lb. forward out of Hall High School in Little Rock, Ar.) has committed to Arkansas for the 2013-14 basketball season.

Portis is a forward with some nice post moves on the low block. He runs the floor very well for a player of his size and as a result he is able to get quick put backs from offensive rebounds that he collects in doing so.

Look for Portis to come in and contribute immediately for coach Mike Anderson and the Hogs.

Drummond is headed to Storrs

2011-08-26T20:00:00.007-04:00

Andre Drummond (6'11, 275 lb. center out of St. Thomas More School in Middletown, CT.) has decided to attend UConn this season over going to preparatory school at Wilbraham & Monson Academy in Wilbraham, Mass., for one more season, which would have allowed him to become eligible for the 2012 NBA Draft under the current NBA collective bargaining agreement.

Look for Drummond to contribute immediately under the direction of head coach, Jim Calhoun and his staff. Drummond doesn't dominate as he should for a player his size. He needs to refine his post moves, become more disciplined on defense and show that he is interested in being on the floor. All that he does well, can be done better.

Drummond selected UConn over, Kentucky, Louisville, Georgetown and West Virginia.

Taylor is headed to Marquette

2011-08-25T14:35:00.006-04:00

Steve Taylor (6'7, 175 lb. small forward out of Simeon Career Academy in Chicago, IL.,) has committed to Marquette for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Taylor is a highly skilled forward with major upside to his game on both ends of the floor. On the offensive end, he hits the mid-range jumper with consistency and with time and space he can hit the 3 ball. On the defensive side of the ball, he can change the shots of smaller forwards and he rebounds well in space.

Taylor selected Marquette over Depaul and Missouri.

Bolden stays close to home

2011-08-24T16:53:00.005-04:00

Chris Bolden (6'3, 180 lb. combo guard out of North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. by way of Norcross, GA.,) has committed to Georgia Tech for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Bolden was originally committed to Miami before his Junior season. He decided to re-open his recruiting after Frank Haith left the Hurricanes to take over as head coach of Missouri. Last season as a Junior, Bolden averaged 15 pts., while leading Norcross High School to the state championship in Georgia’s largest classification. Bolden scored the game-winning points, sinking four consecutive foul shots, in the 59-55 win over Milton in the Class AAAAA championship.

Bolden is a consistent scorer from various spots on the floor. He can hurt the defense in multiple ways with his ability to knock down shots and if you crowd him, he can get to the rim for the finish.

Bolden picked Georgia Tech over offers from South Carolina, Virginia Tech, USC, Boston College, Miami, Ole Miss, and Harvard.

Ready is headed to Lincoln

2011-08-23T15:39:00.003-04:00

Imara "I.J." Ready (5'10, 170 lb. point guard out of Parkview High School in Little Rock, Ar.) is a member of the 2013 recruiting class and he has committed to Nebraska for the 2013-14 basketball season.

Ready is as quick a point guard as you will see in the 2013 class. With his quickness, he has the ability to get into the painted area of the floor to create scoring chances for himself and teammates. Ready averages 17 pts., 7 dimes, and 5 boards this past season for the Parkview Patriots.

Both Texas A&M and Arkansas showed interest in Ready before he committed to Nebraska.

Lumpkin commits to Northwestern

2011-08-22T13:32:00.005-04:00

Sanjay Lumpkin (6'6, 175 lb. small forward out of Benilde-Saint Margaret High School in St. Louis Park, MN. by way of Wayzata, MN.,) has committed to Northwestern for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Lumpkin averaged 12 pts. per game this past season, leading the Red Knights to a 23-5 mark.

He had scholarship offers from Lehigh, Indiana State, Holy Cross, Richmond, American and Drake before deciding on Northwestern.

Larkin de-commits from Depaul

2011-08-19T00:35:00.005-04:00

Shane Larkin (5'11, 160 lb. point guard out of Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, FL.) was once verbally committed to Depaul for the 2011-12 basketball season but he has since had a change of heart mainly because of an undisclosed health issue.

We here at www.5in60.com wish Larkin well and we will keep you posted as news comes our way.

Robinson stays close to home

2011-08-18T15:40:00.004-04:00

Calaen Robinson (6'2, 170 lb. point guard out of Corona Del Sol High School in Tempe, AZ., by way of Chandler, AZ.,) has committed to Arizona State for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Robinson is a true point guard that has a nice feel for the game. His penetrating ability is second to none and he is relentless in the open floor. As a Junior last season, he averaged 20 pts., 5 boards, 5 dimes and 4 steals -- making The Republic's Class 5A All-State team.

Robinson said he had scholarship offers from BYU, St. Mary's, Weber State and UNLV, among others.

The Grove has another one.

2011-08-17T01:50:00.004-04:00

Martavious Newby (6'4, 180 lb. shooting guard out of Booket T. Washington High School in Memphis, TN.,) has committed Ole Miss for the 2012-13 basketball season.

With his size and scoring ability, making plays is relatively easy for Newby. As Junior, Newby averaged 23 pts., 11 boards, 4 dimes and 4 cookies per. outing last season.

He chose Ole Miss over Memphis, Arkansas, Texas A&M, and Auburn.

Where will Graham play in 2012

2011-08-12T18:05:00.005-04:00

Torian Graham (6'4, 200 lb. shooting guard out of Arlington Country Day School in Jacksonville, FL., by way of Durham, NC.,) has de-committed from his pledge to N.C. State and has opened up his recruitment process.

Moving forward....Kentucky, North Carolina, Duke, UCLA, and Baylor are now involved in what we here at www.5in60.com call the "Torian Graham Experience".

We will keep you posted on Graham's decision as news comes.

Gray is headed to Starksville

2011-08-11T18:53:00.006-04:00

Josh Gray (6'0, 170 point guard out of Christian Life Center Academy in Humble, TX.) has committed to Mississippi State for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Gray has a quick first step that causes his opponents problems on the defensive end of the floor -- if he is in the painted area of the floor, forget it. His passing ability is solid and he delivers the pass on time for his teammates to score.

Gray chose Mississippi State over Oregon, Tennessee, and Texas A&M.

Holloway will join the Patriots

2011-08-10T23:27:00.003-04:00

Patrick Holloway (6'1, 165 lb. combo guard out of Paul IV High School in Fairfax, VA.) has committed to George Mason for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Holloway has a smooth touch from various spots on the floor. He also has a solid handle on the pill and he can get the ball to open teammates or create a basket for himself when needed.

Holloway averaged 16 pts., per game last season and he went through a four to five game stretch where he was hitting his opponents up for about 24 pts. a game.

First year head coach, Paul Hewitt has found a solid player in Patrick Holloway.

Harrelson joins the Catamounts

2011-08-09T17:40:00.007-04:00

Rhett Harrelson (5'10, 165 lb. point guard out of Enterprise High School in Enterprise, AL.,) has committed to Western Carolina for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Harrelson is a crafty player. He is as dangerous in the classroom as he is on the floor. He can create major problems with the pull-up jumpers in the open floor and he is deadly accurate from mid-range.

He averaged 15 pts. and 4 dimes this past season at Enterprise High School and he holds a 3.5 grade point average.

He held several from Jacksonville State, Alabama State, Alabama at Huntsville, Lipscomb, Tennessee Tech, Southern University and he was asked to walk-on at Alabama and Georgia to round it out.

A change of heart

2011-08-08T17:06:00.005-04:00

Jaylen Bond (6'7, 205 lb. small forward out of Plymouth-Whitemarsh Sr. High School in Plymouth Mtg, PA.) originally committed to Pittsburgh last November for the 2011-12 basketball season, but this Summer he opened up his recruitment process and will now join the Texas Longhorns for the 2011-12 basketball season.

Bond is an active player on both ends of the floor and he should fit in well with coach Rick Barnes' style of play at Texas.

Gather's will enroll at St. John's

2011-08-05T21:03:00.006-04:00

Ricardo Gathers (6'7, 240 lb. power forward out of Riverside Academy in Reserve, LA. by way of Laplace, LA.,) has committed to St. Johns for the 2012-13 basketball season.

With his physical play, he will fit in well in the Big East Conference. He is a tremendous rebounder who can clear out space for himself and others to score. He will contribute immediately in head coach Steve Lavin's system at St. John's.

Gather's selected St. John's over Texas, Arizona, Syracuse, and LSU.

Dabney is headed to Tulane

2011-08-03T21:01:00.004-04:00

Louis Dabney (6'3, 185 lb. point guard out of Riverside Academy in Reserve, LA., by way of New Orleans, LA.,) has committed to Tulane for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Dabney is an who Athletic, strong, and physical point guard that has a knack for making plays on the defensive end of the floor. On the offensive end of the floor, he penetrates the lane well to create scoring opportunities for both himself and teammates.

Ole Miss, and Georgia Tech showed interest in Dabney before he selected Tulane.

Walton Jr. commits to Michigan

2011-08-02T18:19:00.007-04:00

Derrick Walton Jr. (6'0, 165 lb. point guard out of Chandler Park Academy in Harper Woods, MI., by way of Detroit, MI.,) is a member of the 2013 basketball recruiting class and he has committed to Michigan, beginning the Fall of 2013.

Walton is the definition of a true point guard. He has a tight handle on the pill, finds teammates in the open floor, as well as in the half court game. Walton averaged 20 pts. and 8 dimes a game this past season at Chandler Park.

Michigan State, Notre Dame, Purdue, and UConn were all recruiting Walton before he opted to go to Michigan.

Player Spotlight: The Harrison Brothers

2011-08-01T17:44:00.004-04:00

Twin brothers Andrew and Aaron Harrison both (6'4, 205 lb. guards out of Travis High School in Richmond, TX., by way of Houston, TX.) are members of the 2013 basketball recruiting class.

The Harrison brothers have yet to select a school of choice, but they are being recruited by the likes of Kentucky, Baylor, Texas, UCLA, Kansas, Texas A&M, and Maryland to name a few.

Check out the Harrison brothers in action below.....

Boyd commits to New Mexico State

2011-07-29T23:47:00.007-04:00

Joe Boyd (6'8, 210 lb. power forward out of Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, AZ.) is a member of the 2013 recruiting class and he has committed to New Mexico State, beginning the 2013-14 basketball season.

With Boyd's size and ability to score in the painted area of the floor, he could possibly come in immediately to contribute at New Mexico State.

Boyd committed to New Mexico State over Weber State and he also took visits to USC and UNLV earlier this Summer.

Player Spotlight: F. Danuel House

2011-07-28T00:28:00.007-04:00

Danuel House (6'6, 185 lb. small forward out of Hightower High School in Missouri City, TX., by way of Sugarland, TX.) is a member of the 2012 recruiting class. House has yet to select a school of his choice.

He is being recruited by the likes of Georgetown, Kansas, Texas, Houston, Baylor, and Ohio State to name a few.

Check out House in action below........

Forte will join Texas Tech

2011-07-26T00:45:00.006-04:00

Cameron Forte (6' 7, 195 .b, small forward out of McClintock High School in Tempe, AZ.) has committed to Texas Tech for the 2011-12 basketball season.

Forte hit the scene in a big way, leading McClintock High School to the Arizona Class 4A state title in 2010 and a second place finish in the 4A Desert Sky Region in 2011. As a senior, he averaged a state-best 36 pts. and 13 boards this past season.

Forte had been receiving strong interest from Washington, Texas, Colorado, Saint Mary's, Fresno State, Seton Hall, UTEP, Northern Colorado and UC-Riverside before signing with Texas Tech.

Christon commits to Xavier

2011-07-25T12:09:00.005-04:00

Semaj Christon (6'2, 180 lb. point guard out of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, NH., by way of Cincinnati, OH.) has committed to Xavier for the 2012013 basketball season.

Christon is a scoring point guard with great athleticism and exceptional court vision. Christon has the talent to mature into a college superstar.

Christon selected Xavier over Illinois, Georgetown, Cincinnati, and Providence.

Artis is headed to Westwood

2011-07-22T01:20:00.003-04:00

Dominic Artis (5'11, 165 lb. point guard out of Findlay Prep. in Henderson, NV.) has committed to UCLA for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Do not let the size fool you. Artis is a true point guard and general on the floor, with great passing abilities. Coach Howland has a history of producing NBA caliber point guards at UCLA, and he has a chance to add one more to the list once Artis arrives in Westwood.

Artis selected UCLA over California, Florida State, Oregon, Georgia Tech, Baylor and Florida International.

Mann stays home

2011-07-21T13:22:00.004-04:00

Charles Mann (6'4, 190 lb. guard out of Union Grove High School in McDonough, GA.) has committed to Georgia for 2012-13 basketball season.

Mann averaged 22 pts. as a junior at Union Grove High School. This summer, he transferred to Milton High School located in Alpharetta, GA. for his senior year.

Mann has nice size for either guard spot, he is a superb scorer and distributor of the pill. He’s a nice addition, one that will add value to Georgia.

Mann chose the Bulldogs over UConn, Florida State, South Carolina, Georgia Tech, and Virginia Tech.

Cook commits to UNLV

2011-07-20T01:13:00.005-04:00

Daquan Cook (6'2, 160 lb. point guard out of Digital Harbor High School in Baltimore, MD) has committed to UNLV for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Cook averaged 21 pts., 7 boards and 6 dimes, while leading the Rams to the Class 2A state championship and earning Baltimore Sun second-team All-Metro honors. Look for Cook to log minutes as a true Freshman at UNLV during the 2012-13 season.

Daquan selected UNLV over Washington, Seton Hall, Temple, South Florida, and Maryland.

Davis is headed to Xavier

2011-07-19T01:12:00.004-04:00

Myles Davis (6'3, 190 lb. shooting guard out of Notre Dame Preparatory High School in Fitchburg, MA., by way of Jersey City, NJ.) has committed to Xavier for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Davis averaged 13 pts. and 4 dimes this past season at Notre Dame Preparatory. Once he get hot, he is difficult to get a handle on. He is capable of hitting consecutive shots from various spots on the floor, which can really make it difficult on the defense.

He committed to Xavier over Pittsburgh, Georgetown, Virginia, Villanova, and Virginia Tech.

Martin stays close to home

2011-07-18T00:36:00.003-04:00

Kenny Martin (6'9, 210 lb. forward out of Raymond S. Kellis High School in Glendale, AZ.) has verbally committed to Arizona State for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Martin averaged 15 pts., 14 boards and 5 blocks as a starter this past season at Kellis. He can score with efficiency from mid to close range and on the defensive end he battle for every loose ball.

He committed to Arizona State over Syracuse, St. Mary's, USC, Nevada and Oregon State.

Rock Chalk, Jayhawk

2011-07-14T22:59:00.005-04:00

Conner Frankamp (6'0, 155 lb. point guard out of Wichita North High School in Wichita, KS.) has committed to Kansas for the 2013-14 basketball season.

Frankamp averaged 27 pts. during his sophomore season at North High School and was an All-Metro selection. Frankamp was also was named to the U16 USA Basketball team and played in Cancun, Mexico, with the national team last month. Frankamp is most known for his ability to score. He set the City League single-game scoring record of 52 pts. last season during a double-overtime loss at Northwest.

Scales is a Tiger

2011-07-13T23:11:00.004-04:00

Aaron Scales (6'9, 260 lb. power forward out of High Point Christian Academy in High Point, NC by way of Kernersville, NC.) has committed to Missouri for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Scales is a "space eater" in the paint. When guards come into the painted area of the floor, they are turned away by Scales' shot blocking ability. He will not come to Missouri regarded as a highly touted prospect, but his size and ability to control the paint will be much needed.

He chose Missouri over Washington State, East Carolina and Cleveland State.

Boddie is a Highlander

2011-07-12T04:37:00.005-04:00

Dayton Boddie (6'3, 190 lb. shooting guard out of El Camino High School in Oceanside, CA.) is a member of the 2012 recruiting glass has has committed to UC Riverside for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Boddie has a nice midrange game -- he is a physical guard that should come in right away competing for playing time at UC Riverside next Fall.

York is a Wildcat

2011-07-11T13:36:00.004-04:00

Gabe York (6'1, 155 lb. shooting guard out of Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, CA.) is a member of the 2012 recruiting class and has decided to attend Arizona in the Fall of the 2012 basketball season.

York averaged 19 pts., 4 boards, 3 dimes and 3 cookies this past season for the Orange Lutheran Lancers, while leading them to a record of 27-7. He can really score with the best of them when needed -- his shoots with range and efficiency.

He selected Zona' over Marquette, Washington, UConn, Kansas and Memphis.

Player Spotlight: PG. Sam Cassell Jr.

2011-07-08T13:42:00.007-04:00

Sam Cassell Jr. (6'4, 170 lb. point guard out of Notre Dame Preparatory High School in Baltimore, MD.) is a member of the 2012 recruiting class. He has yet to pick a school of choice beginning next Fall, but he is being looked at by the like of Florida, UNLV, Florida State, Missouri, Clemson, South Florida, and Butler to name a few.

Cassell Jr. is the son of former 3-time NBA Champion, Sam Cassell Sr. As you watch the video below, Cassell Jr's. game resembles that of his father when it comes to their unique shooting touch from the perimeter and their ability to take over games when needed.

Check out Cassell Jr. below............

2011 Kobe Academy Camp

2011-07-07T01:18:00.005-04:00

At Bryant’s basketball camp this week he participated in various activities with some of the camp’s participants. Check this though, several critics have questioned Kobe Bryant's ability to rise up and throw it down. This video just might silence those critics until the NBA lockout is over -- at this rate, who knows when that will be.

Player Spotlight: G. Allerik Freeman

2011-07-06T12:38:00.006-04:00

Allerik Freeman (6'4, 210 lb. guard out of Olympic High School in Charlotte, NC.) is a member of the 2013 recruiting class and he has yet to make a decision on where to attend school in the Fall of 2013.

He holds offers from the likes of Baylor, Miami (FL), Oklahoma, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Xavier, Florida, NC State, Georgetown and Tennessee to name a few.

Freeman can play multiple positions on the floor if needed, he is a skilled scorer -- with his size and athleticism he is ready for division 1 basketball.

Check Freeman out in action below......

Goodman to Texas Tech

2011-07-05T23:22:00.005-04:00

Jordan Goodman (6'9, 210 lb. small forward out of Arlington County Day School in Jacksonville FL. by way of Upper Marlboro, M.D.) is a member of the 2012 recruiting class and he has committed to Texas Tech for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Goodman formerly pledged with Rutgers but re-opened his recruitment in May. He was once also committed to Georgetown at one point and de-committed from them as well.

With Goodman's size and length, he should make an impact in Coach Billy Gillispie's system immediately.

Wood commits to UNLV

2011-07-04T15:35:00.006-04:00

Christian Wood (6'8, 180 lb. forward out of Findlay College Prep. in Henderson, NV. by way of Palmdale, CA.) has committed to UNLV for the 2013-14 basketball season.

Wood is extremely athletic for a player of his size. His smooth release and soft touch around the basket comes as a surprise to many -- he can make a strong impact at UNLV upon his arrival.

He also considered USC Trojans.

Player Spotlight: F. Mitch McGary

2011-06-30T13:56:00.005-04:00

Mitch McGary (6'10, 225 lb. forward out of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, NH. by way of Chesterton, IN.) is a member of the 2013 recruiting class.

He is being looked at by the likes of Kentucky, Connecticut, West Virginia, Texas, Florida and Indiana to name a few.

McGary is relentless on both ends of the floor.

Check him out in action below....

Ashley is headed to Findlay Prep

2011-06-29T10:53:00.005-04:00

Brandon Ashley (6'8, 200 lb. power forward out of Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, CA.) is a member of the 2012 recruiting class and he will finish his high school career at Nationally known, Findlay College Prep. located outside of Las Vegas, NV.

Ashley is being pursued by high-major power programs UCLA, California, Oregon, Arizona, Kansas and Kentucky, among others.

USA 16U Capture Gold at FIBA Americas

2011-06-28T15:04:00.007-04:00

The USA Basketball U16 team left no doubt at the FIBA Americas tournament in Cancun, Mexico, as they ran through the field, while winning the Gold medal after a 104-64 victory over Argentina. The USA U16 team finished the tournament 5-0 -- no team came within 21 points at the final of each of those 5 games.

Winning the FIBA Americas tournament qualified the squad to play in the 2012 FIBA U17 World Championship, which will be held June 29 – July 12, 2012, in Lithuania. Argentina and third place finisher Canada also advanced to the U17 World Championship.

Aaron Gordon of Archbishop Mitty (CA) scored 24 pts. and collected 15 boards in the championship game. Forward Jabari Parker of Simeon (IL) was named the tournament MVP after averaging better than 15 pts. and 6 boards per game during the tournament.

A change of heart

2011-06-27T14:29:00.003-04:00

Ishmail Wainright (6'5, 220 lb. forward out of Raytown South High School in Raytown, MO.) is a member of the 2013 recruiting class and was once committed to Missouri for the 2013-14 basketball season. He has since de-committed from Missouri and has re-opened his options.

Wainright is now interested in West Virginia, Virginia Tech, Texas, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, St. John’s, UCLA, Arkansas, Baylor, UMKC, Memphis, and Kentuckyto name a few.

www.5in60.com will keep you posted on Wainright's decision as news comes.

Ware, stays home

2011-06-24T23:52:00.007-04:00

Gavin Ware (6'9, 245 lb. center out of Starkville High School in Startkville, MS.) is a member of the 2012 recruiting class and has committed to Mississippi State for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Ware runs the floor well and has the athleticism to beat most defenders down the court and he finishes strong at the rim. Ware gets good position in the paint, he can also knock down jumpers from mid-range.

He turned down scholarship offers from Alabama, Missouri and Georgetown.

Mervyn Lindsay to Kansas

2011-06-23T15:53:00.005-04:00

Mervyn Lindsay (6'6, 180 lb. small forward out of Canyon Springs High School in Moreno Valley, CA.) has committed to Kansas for the 2011-12 basketball season.

Lindsay is an athletic wing who is a good shooter and he averaged 15 pts., and 10 boards as a Senior last season at Canyon Springs High School.

He turned away the staff at both Texas Tech and Marquette to sign with Kansas.

James pick Illinois

2011-06-22T11:01:00.007-04:00

Jalen James (6'3, 175 lb. point guard out of Chicago Hope Academy in Chicago, IL.) has committed to Illinois for the 2013-14 basketball season.

At 6'3, James has nice size for the point guard spot. He has solid court vision and he does a good job at distributing the pill and he flourishes in the uptempo game.

Illinois coach Bruce Weber and his coaching staff landed their first commitment of the class of 2013 with the commitment from James.

Adams is a Bruin

2011-06-21T13:32:00.006-04:00

Jordan Adams (6'6, 210 lb. small forward out of Oak Hill Academy High School in Mouth of Wilson, VA., by way of Lawrenceville, GA.) has committed to UCLA for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Adams is not soft with the ball in his hands and his strength and scoring ability makes him difficult to guard for opposing wings. He does not shy away from contact around the basket and can also knock down perimeter shots with consistency.

He chose UCLA over Memphis, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Miami.

Okoro is a Cyclone

2011-06-20T23:07:00.005-04:00

Nkereuwem Okoro (6'4, 190 lb. shooting guard out of St. Raymond High School in the Bronx, NY.) has committed to Iowa State for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Okoro averaged 14 pts. as a Junior, and he brings a strong body and non-stop motor every time he steps on the floor, never takes a play off and he controls the glass on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he is developing his all-around game, but Okoro has the ability to score from mid-range effectively.

He chose Iowa State over Seton Hall, Pittsburgh, Rutgers and Arizona.

Shrigley commits to Aztecs

2011-06-17T23:42:00.007-04:00

Matt Shrigley (6'6, 190 lb. shooting guard out of La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, CA., by way of Encinitas, Ca.) is a member of the 2012 recruiting class and he has decided to attend San Diego State for the 2012-13 basketball season.

As a Junior, Shrigley averaged 18 pts. a game for the Mavericks, who earned a share of the Avocado West League title and won the CIF San Diego Section Division I championship.

He chose San Diego State over Boston College, Colorado, Arizona State, and Oregon.

Price joins Auburn.

2011-06-16T01:06:00.006-04:00

Jordan Price (6'4, 220 lb. shooting guard out of Southwest Dekalb High School in Decatur GA. by way of Congress, GA.) has committed to Auburn for the 2012-13 basketball season.

He averaged 19 pts., and 5 boards per game for Southwest Dekalb last season as he led them to a 25-5 record.

Price was born to score buckets, he is relentless on the offensive end of the floor and once he gets going it can be a long night for your defense.

He chose Auburn, over Georgia, Memphis, Georgia Tech, Michigan, and Miami

Player Spotlight: SG. Theo Pinson

2011-06-15T01:34:00.007-04:00

Theo Pinson (6'5, 170 lb. shooting guard out of Oak Ridge Military Academy in Oak Ridge, NC. by way of Greensboro, NC.) is a member of the 2014 recruiting class. He has Duke, UNC, Kentucky, Gerogetown, and Tennessee on his trail.

He is ultra athletic and he has an extremely mature approach towards the game of basketball.

Check Pinson out in action below.........

2011 USA Basketball Men’s U16 National Team

2011-06-13T23:13:00.005-04:00

The 12 members of the 2011 USA U16 National Team are: Larry Austin (Lamphier H.S. / Springfield, Ill.); Conner Frankamp (Wichita North H.S. / Wichita, Kan.); Aaron Gordon (Archbishop Mitty H.S. / San Jose, Calif.); Justin Jackson (Home School Christian Youth Association / Houston, Texas); Stanley Johnson (Mater Dei H.S. / Fullerton, Calif.); Tyus Jones (Apple Valley H.S. / Apple Valley, Minn.); Kendrick Nunn (Simeon H.S. / Chicago, Ill.); Jahlil Okafor (Whitney Young H.S. / Chicago, Ill.); Jabari Parker (Simeon H.S. / Chicago, Ill.); Theo Pinson (Oakridge Military Academy / Greensboro, N.C.); Malik Price-Martin (Monsignor Edward Pace H.S. / Miami, Fla.); and Johnathan Williams (Southwind H.S. / Memphis, Tenn.).

The U.S. U16 group will compete in the 2011 FIBA Americas U16 Championship. The tournament will featuring eight U16 national teams from the Americas Zone (North, South and Central America and the Caribbean), will take place June 21-25 and the top three squads will earn a berth to the 2012 FIBA U17 World Championship. The 2012 USA U17 World Championship Team, should the U.S. qualify for the U17 Worlds, will be comprised of USA Developmental National Team members, and is scheduled for June 29 - July 12 in Lithuania.

Glaze picks St. Louis.

2011-06-10T22:50:00.006-04:00

Grandy Glaze (6'6, 230 lb. power forward out of Notre Dame Prep in Fitchburg, MA., by way of Brampton, Ont., CAN.) has committed to Saint Louis for the 2011-12 basketball season after de-committing from UNLV due to a head coaching change.

Glaze is versatile on both ends of the floor -- he blocks shots and he can shoot the mid-range jumper with consistency. Good luck keeping Glaze off of the boards.

He chose St. Louis over West Virginia, Oklahoma, South Florida, and UNLV.

Roper is a Tiger

2011-06-08T22:42:00.006-04:00

Jordan Roper (6'1, 160 lb. point guard out of Irmo High School in Columbia, SC.) has committed to Clemson for the 2012-13 season.

His quickness and ability to penetrate makes him attractive to several schools at different levels. Roper can get into the lane using his speed, and also makes plays at the defensive end.

He chose Clemson over VCU, UNC-Asheville, Tulane, Georgia Tech, High Point, Presbyterian and Tennessee State.

Daniels is headed to Storrs.

2011-06-06T23:29:00.003-04:00

DeAndre Daniels (6'7, 191 lb. small forward out of IMG Academy in FL., by way of Woodland Hills, CA.) is a member of the 2011 recruiting class and he will attend Connecticut for the 2011-12 basketball season.

Daniels is athletic of a big man that you will find in the class of 2011. He can face you up with the ability to hit the mid-range jumper, and he can also get to the painted area of the floor with his quick first step.

He chose UConn over Kansas, Kentucky and Florida.

Roh is headed to Colgate

2011-06-03T22:58:00.006-04:00

Luke Roh (6'4, 190 lb. shooting guard out of Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, AZ.) has committed to Colgate for the 2011-12 basketball season.

Roh is coming off of a solid senior campaign - leading his Chaparral HS squad to a 20-10 mark on the season, with a runner-up state championship finish in the 5A Division-II Class. Roh averaged 14 pts., 10 boards, 5 dimes, and 2 steals on the season for the Firebirds.

Roh also had Buffalo, Siena College, New Jersey Tech and UC Davis on his trail.

Player Spotlight: PG. Aquille Carr

2011-06-02T14:39:00.007-04:00

Aquille Carr (5'6, 140 lb. point guard out of Patterson High School in Baltimore, MD.) is a member of the 2013 basketball recruiting class and this player is said to have offers from the likes of Villanova, Texas, Memphis, Wake Forest and USC to name a few.

Carr defies all odds of size as he penetrates to the rack with virtually no conscience. Be careful if you are in front of him -- he will blow by you!

Check Carr out in action below................

Washington adds former Maryland recruit Martin Breunig.

2011-06-01T14:15:00.007-04:00

Martin Breunig (6'9, 235 lb. power forward out of St. John's-Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield, WI. by way of Leverkeusen, Germany) has committed to Washington for the 2011-12 basketball season. He committed to Maryland in February and signed in the Spring. Once Maryland's Coach Gary Williams retired in April, Breunig chose to request a release from his letter of intent which allowed him to commit to Washington.

Breunig brings some much needed help on the interior for Washington. His face-up mid-range game for a guy his size is excellent -- he can cause the defense problems with his solid jump shot. Once he develops more of a post game to utilize his physical talents, his overall game will improve.

Wing is a Cowboy

2011-05-31T12:27:00.006-04:00

Adam Wing (6'4, 195 lb. shooting guard out of Rowan County High School in Morehead, KY) has committed to Oklahoma State for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Wing, who's also a standout quarterback at Rowan County, made a football commitment to Marshall in early April but he decided that basketball at Oklahoma State was in his future.

Wing averaged 14 pts. and 8 boards as a junior while leading Rowan County High School to the Finals in the State Championship, where they came up a bit short in a losing effort.

Player Spotlight: G. Charles Mann

2011-05-27T22:30:00.007-04:00

Charles Mann (6'4, 190 lb. guard out of Union Grove High School in McDonough, GA.) is a member of the 2012 recruiting class and has yet to decide on a school of his choice.

Mann, is considering the likes of Georgia, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, and South Carolina.

Check Mann out in action below..........

Ware and Pitino

2011-05-26T16:52:00.004-04:00

Kevin Ware (6'8, 180 lb. shooting guard out of Rockdale County High School in Conyers, GA.) has committed to Louisville for the 2011-12 basketball season. Ware was once committed to both Tennessee, and UCF before he ended it all by choosing Louisville.

He averaged 19 pts. and 9 dimes as he led Rockdale County to its first appearance in the state championship game since 1987.

Anderson will join Virginia

2011-05-25T14:16:00.007-04:00

Justin Anderson (6'5, 210 lb. small forward out of Montrose Christian School in Rockville, MD by way of Montross, VA.) has committed to Virginia for the 2012-13 basketball season. Anderson was originally committed to Maryland but he reconsidered that decision earlier this month as coach Gary Williams retired.

Anderson is energetic and lively on the defensive end of the floor. He slashes to the basket as well as any forward in his class -- he is an excellent and versatile scorer.

Anderson considered Texas, Virginia Tech, and Maryland before deciding on Virginia.

Wilson likes Memphis

2011-05-24T14:05:00.007-04:00

Damien Wilson (6'4, 175 lb. small forward out of Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, VA., bay way of Austell, GA.) has committed to Memphis for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Wilson is an athletic wing that can get to the rack to score his points and he is also capable of hitting the intermediate jumper.

He committed to Memphis over Florida, Georgetown, Tennessee and Wake Forest, among others.

Trevor Lacey chooses Alabama

2011-05-23T01:41:00.004-04:00

Trevor Lacy (6'3, 200 lb. shooting guard out of S.R. Butler High School in Huntsville, AL.) has committed to Alabama for the 2011-12 basketball season.

He's not the fastest guy, he's not the slowest, and he doesn't beat you with speed, he makes you pay by being smart.

He averaged 31 pts., 8 boards, 3 cookies and 3 dimes en route to a title this past season.

Lacey chose the Crimson Tide over Kansas, Kentucky and Auburn.

Graham is headed to N.C. State

2011-05-19T18:04:00.008-04:00

Torian Graham (6'4, 200 lb. shooting guard out of Word of God Christian Academy in Raleigh, N.C) is a member of the 2012 recruiting class and he has committed to North Carolina State for the 2012-13 season.

Graham is a dynamic scorer. He can knock down mid-range shots, score in the uptempo game or finish at the cup with contact. Graham has a knack for driving past his defender and hitting pull-up jumpers, leaners or floaters in the painted area of the floor.

Francesca Frigo is Mars Blackmon

2011-05-19T18:04:00.005-04:00

Playboy is celebrating the top 23 J's of all-time. Check out the beautiful Francesca Frigo as Mars Blackmon. You're welcome.

Faust will play for Terrapins

2011-05-17T18:04:00.003-04:00

Nick Faust (6'6, 175 lb. shooting guard out of Baltimore City College High School in Baltimore, MD.) once de-committed from Maryland for the 2011-12 basketball season but has since reaffirmed his commitment to the Terrapins for the 2011-12 basketball season.

Faust had second thoughts about his original commitment due to a coaching change at Maryland as Coach Gary Williams surprisingly retired.

Gibbs chooses Texas

2011-05-17T08:37:00.003-04:00

Sterling Gibbs (6'1, 180 lb. point guard out of Seton Hall Preparatory School in Scotch Plains, NJ.) has committed to play for Coach Barnes and his Texas Longhorns for the 2011-12 basketball season. He was originally signed with Maryland but was granted a release from his letter of intent after long-time coach Gary Williams retired and coach Mark Turgeon took over.

Connecticut, UCLA and Texas Tech were also interested in Gibbs' talents after he re-opened his recruitment process.

Copes joins George Mason

2011-05-16T00:02:00.007-04:00

Erik Copes (6'8, 220 lb. power forward out of Imhotep Institute Charter School in Philadelphia, PA.) has committed to George Mason for the 2011-12 basketball season three days after being released from his commitment at George Washington.

Copes is a physical presence in the paint that blocks and changes shots on the interior. He averaged 8 pts., 10 boards, and 3 blocks per game this past season.

Gibbs ask for his release

2011-05-13T16:05:00.007-04:00

Sterling Gibbs (6'1, 180 lb. point guard out of Seton Hall Preparatory School in Scotch Plains, NJ.) was once committed to Maryland for the 2011-12 basketball season but has since been granted a release and is reevaluating his options for now.

Maryland is still very much a part of the process along with Florida, Seton Hall, Louisville, Providence, Miami and Texas, among others.

www.5in60.com will keep you posted with Gibbs' recruitment process moving forward.

McKoy is a Ram

2011-05-12T14:45:00.004-04:00

Dominique McKoy (6'7, 195 lb. shooting guard out of South Atlanta High School in Atlanta, GA.) has committed to Rhode Island for the 2011-12 basketball season.

McKoy led his squad throughout the season by averaging 20 points, 9 boards and 5 dimes a game. He has a nice mid-range game and a solid handle on the ball, which allows him to create for himself and others.

McKoy committed to Rhode Island over Tulane, New Mexico, Providence, LaSalle, and Murray State, among others.

Thinking about it

2011-05-11T14:37:00.005-04:00

Nick Faust (6'6, 175 lb. shooting guard out of Baltimore City College High School in Baltimore, MD.) was once committed to Maryland for the 2011-12 basketball season but has since changed his mind amid a coaching change at Maryland as Coach Gary Williams surprisingly retired.

Faust has not released his list of schools that he will now consider during his recruitment process and www.5in60.com will keep you posted on this situation moving forward.

Player Spotlight: F. Alex Poythress

2011-05-10T12:27:00.007-04:00

Alex Poythress (6'7, 215 lb. power forward out of Northeast High School in Clarksville, TN.) is a member of the 2012 recruiting class and he has yet to choose a school for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Every aspect of Poythress' game is smooth -- the way he attacks the basket and his ability to take and make shots off of the dribble is what sets him apart from his opponents.

Cincinnati, Florida, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Ohio State, Duke, Minnesota, Memphis, Stanford and Texas are all actively recruiting him.

Check out Poythress in action below.........

Player Spotlight: SF. Sam Dekker

2011-05-09T00:33:00.006-04:00

Sam Dekker (6'6, 195 lb. small forward out of Sheboygan Lutheran High School in Sheboygan, WI.) is a member of the 2012 recruiting class and has committed to Wisconsin for the 2012-13 basketball season.

Dekker shoots the pill well from the outside, with a great handle and he is a solid defender on the perimeter.

Check out Dekker in action below...............

Chol is headed to Zona'

2011-05-06T13:26:00.007-04:00

Angelo Chol (6'8, 210 lb. power forward out of Herbert Hoover High School in San Diego, CA., by way of Khartoum, Sudan) has committed to Arizona for the 2011-12 basketball season.

Chol averaged 23 pts., 15 boards and 8 blocked shots as a senior at Herbert Hoover High School.

He also considered UNC, Kansas, Washington, and Alabama before signing with Zona'.

Kimbro Jr. commits to Georgia State

2011-05-05T13:51:00.010-04:00

Tony Kimbro Jr. (6'6, 195 lb. shooting guard out of Jefferson High School in Louisville, KY.) has committed to Georgia State for the 2011-12 basketball season.

Kimbro averaged 17 pts., and 6 boards a game this past season for the Chargers, on his way to being a member of the All-Region team and he was a second-team All-State selection.

He's the son of former University of Louisville great, Tony Kimbro Sr.

Jordan Fly Wade Launch Event

2011-05-05T13:51:00.005-04:00

Today, at the House of Hoops in Miami's Dadeland Mall, Kevin Hart will be on hand for the retail launch of D Wade's first signature shoe with Jordan Brand-The Jordan Fly Wade. Also on hand will be Jordan Brand’s Vice President of Sports Marketing, Howard White. The event is today at 4pm so stop by if you're in the area!

Mr. Basketball signs with LSU

2011-05-04T12:22:00.005-04:00

Anthony Hickey (5'11, 170 lb. point guard out of Christian County High School in Hopkinsville, KY.) has committed to the LSU Tigers for the 2011-12 basketball season.

Hickey is a true point guard who averaged 18 pts., 5 dimes, 4 boards and 4 cookies per game while leading Christian County High School to the Class 5A state title and was named tournament MVP. He was also the winner of Kentucky's 2011 Mr. Basketball award.

Before signing with LSU, he considered Western Kentucky, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Nebraska, and Tennessee.

Air Jordan 2.0 White/Black-Varsity Red

2011-05-03T16:01:00.010-04:00

Jordan Brand has revealed images of the Air Jordan 2.0 White/Black-Varsity Red colorway. Theses kicks take from the Jordan's IIs and will retail for $160. Look for them to drop on June 4, 2011 at selected Jordan Brand accounts.

Via: Hypebeast

Jacobsen is staying close to home

2011-05-03T16:01:00.007-04:00

Eric Jacobsen (6'8, 215 lb. power forward out of Hamilton High School in Chandler, AZ) has committed to Arizona State for the 2012-13 basketball season.

As a Junior, Jacobsen averaged 13 pts., 11 boards and 3 blocks per game. He was also named to the first-team All-Region team and played in the state’s High School All-Star game.

He also had offers from Pepperdine, UC Santa Barbara and Weber State.

Purvis on the move

2011-05-02T13:13:00.004-04:00

Rodney Purvis (6'3, 185 lb. shooting guard out of the Upper Room Christian Academy in Raleigh, NC.) was once committed to Louisville for the 2012-13 season but has since changed his mind.

Purvis has re-opened his recruitment process and is now considering Kentucky, Florida, Baylor, Missouri, Duke, North Carolina State and Louisville is not out of the picture.

www.5in50.com will keep you posted on the recruitment process as Purvis moves forward.

Georgia on his mind

2011-04-29T14:00:00.006-04:00

John Cannon (6'10, 225 lb. Center out of Mountain Heritage High School in Burnsville, N.C) has committed to Georgia for the 2011-12 basketball season.

Cannon averaged 22 pts., and 12 boards per game as a Senior with 606 career blocks -- which is the state record.

Cannon chose Georgia over Northwestern, and North Carolina,

Bhullar to Xavier

2011-04-28T17:49:00.006-04:00

Sim Bhullar (7'4, 330 lb. Center out of Huntington Prep in Huntington, WV. by way of Punjab, India) is a member of the 2012-13 recruiting class and has committed to Xavier for the 2013 season.

Bhullar is a force to deal with in the painted area of the floor on both ends. He rebounds, scores, and blocks shots well and that is expected for a man his size. Once he is able to optimize his strength and conditioning through training -- he will be more of a force to deal with.

He also considered Cincinnati, Georgetown, West Virginia, and Pittsburgh during his recruitment process.

God's Gift Achiuwa is headed to St. John's

2011-04-27T17:59:00.005-04:00

God's Gift Achiuwa (6'9, 230 lb. Center out of Erie Community College in Buffalo, NY. by way of Port Harcourt, Nigeria) has committed to St. John's for the 2011-12 basketball season.

Achiuwa was a first-team JUCO All-American that averaged 22 pts., 13 boards, and 2 blocks this past season for Erie.

He will have two years of eligibility with the St. John's Red Storm.

Player Spotlight: G. Chris Thomas

2011-04-26T13:55:00.007-04:00

Chris Thomas (6'5, 190 lb. shooting guard out of Westwind Prep Academy in Phoenix, AZ. by way of Denver, CO.) is a member of the 2013 recruiting class and he has yet to pick a school of his choice for the 2013 season.

Thomas is an explosive player that attacks his opponents on the offensive end of the floor. The sky is the limit for Thomas.

He has offers from several schools. Tennessee, Ohio State, Kentucky, Colorado, and Xavier to name a few.

Check out Thomas in action below...........

Henry is headed out West

2011-04-25T13:41:00.008-04:00

Jarion Henry (6'8, 195 lb. small forward out of Kimball High School, in Dallas, TX.) has committed to New Mexico for the 2011-12 basketball season.

Henry was said to be one of the top ranked uncommitted players in the 2011 class.

He led Kimball to the Class 4A state title while averaging 15 pts., 13 boards, 9 assists per game last season.

Jarion is the son of former Oklahoma great, Herman "Skeeter" Henry.

Player Spotlight: G. Gabe York

2011-04-22T12:33:00.004-04:00

Gabe York (6'1, 155 lb. shooting guard out of Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, CA.) is a member of the 2012 recruiting class and he has yet to pick a school of his choice for the 2012-13 basketball season. He is considering UConn, Arizona, Marquettee, USC, Oklahoma, UCLA, Stanford, along with several others.

York is a guard that can score in bunches. The staff here at www.5in60.com was fortunate enough to have seen York on the hardwood several times last weekend at the Real Deal in the Rock tournament. He shots the ball with confidence and he attacks the rim as if he has something personal against it.

Check out York in action below.........

Lekan is headed to Wyoming

2011-04-21T12:59:00.005-04:00

Lekan Ajayi (6'11, 235 lb. Center out of Quality Education Academy in Winston Salem, NC., by way of Lagos, Nigeria) has committed to Wyoming, beginning the 2011 season.

Lekan is physical on both ends of the floor. He rebounds, runs the floor well, and blocks shots to trigger the uptempo game.

Ajayi considered Missouri, Wake Forest, Loyola Marymount, and Auburn during his recruitment process.

Murphy to graduate early

2011-04-20T13:23:00.010-04:00

Alex Murphy (6'8, 215 lb. small forward out of St. Mark's High School in Southborough, MA. by way of South Kingston, RI.) committed to Duke in February of this year as a part of the 2012 recruiting class, but he has since decided this week to reclassify into the class of 2011 which will allow for him to enroll at Duke this upcoming Fall.

For a guy his size, Murphy can do it all at his position. He plays tough defense, he shoots the ball extremely well from the floor, and in fast break situations he attacks the rim with an attitude.

Alex displayed his talents this past weekend at the Real Deal in the Rock, as he led his 17u New England Playaz squad to the Finals in one of the most prestigious tournaments in the land.

He also considered UNC, Arizona, Kansas, and Florida (his older brother Erik Murphy attends Florida) before deciding on Duke.

Spike Lee "Player Exclusive" New York Knicks Jordan Spizikes

2011-04-20T13:23:00.005-04:00

With the Knicks making the playoffs for the first time since 2004, it's only right that their #1 fan, Spike Lee, and Nike come together to drop some PE's of the Jordan Spizikes. No word yet on which player they were designed for but be on the look out for further details coming soon.

Via: Hypebeast