UNC Basketball Commit Rechon Black Transferring Back HomeWhen Rechon Black visited students at Dilworth Elementary School in Charlotte earlier this month, he didn't expect any of them to recognize him. Not long after he arrived, one of the students walked up to him and said, "You play for North Carolina, don't you?" And that's why he's coming home. The 6-7 guard is transferring back to Concord, N.C. to play for Cox Mill High School. (Inside Carolina)
Wendell Moore stands out at the Nike Elite 100Wendell Moore has been touted for years, but, over the past year, some doubted his level of improvement. Over the course of the past two months, however, Moore has not only squashed that perception through making the highly competitive USA Basketball team as well as winning a gold medal in Argentina and performance at the Elite 100, but, perhaps, raised expectations. (247 Sports)
Romeo Langford: "I like the way North Carolina plays"Last week, Romeo Langford listed Indiana, North Carolina, Louisville, Kentucky, Duke, Purdue, UCLA and Vanderbilt as some of his top schools. UNC's Roy Williams watched Langford at USA training camp for two days. "I like the way North Carolina plays," Langford said. "I like Coach Williams and his coaching staff. He came to visit me three days after they won the national championship." (Louisville Courier-Journal)
Romeo Langford Blog: Wheels up to Egypt with the USA U19 TeamNew Albany (Ind.) star Romeo Langford is the No. 1 shooting guard and No. 5 overall recruit in the ESPN 100: "I know people want to know about my recruitment and it’s going pretty well. My parents and I decided when it all started that the coaches would go through them to contact me. I do know that by the end of the summer I want to cut my list down to about seven schools." (USA Today)
UNC, Kansas in good shape with Matthew HurtMatthew Hurt, one of the most polished forwards in high school basketball, has not been short of college interest as a few blue blood programs remain heavily in the mix. Minnesota also remains in the mix thanks to several factors - and his family tie to the program doesn't hurt, either. However, North Carolina and Kansas may be the early leaders at this point. (Rivals.com)
Zion Williamson poised for busy stretchTwo summers from now, for the 2019 NBA Draft, Zion Williamson of Spartanburg Day might hear his named called...and possibly called first. But that’s down the road. Right now the 6-foot-6 phenom is focused on returning to his AAU schedule this weekend in Los Angeles fully healed from a deep knee bruise that forced him to shut things down for several weeks. (The State)
One On One With Five Star 2018 SG Romeo LangfordWhich coaches have you noticed staying to watch you (at the USA U-19 Trials)? Romeo Langford: "I think pretty much Louisville, North Carolina and Kansas. I saw Roy Williams from North Carolina here and Archie Miller from Indiana too." What were your thoughts on having those coaches there for you? RL: "It meant a lot to me, it showed they were really serious in showing how much they wanted me." (247 Sports)
Romeo Langford makes Team USA, will play in EgyptRomeo Langford came to USA Basketball training camp this week with two top priorities. The New Albany High five-star guard said he wanted to test his ability against players already in college and to make the U19 World Championship team and travel to Egypt. He did well enough against the older guys to make the cut. Langford was one of 12 players selected on Thursday (Louisville Courier-Journal)
Coby White jumps in latest ESPN college basketball recruiting rankingsOn Monday, ESPN took its top 60 player rankings for the 2018 class and expanded it to 100. For the North Carolina Tar Heels, they have two players signed in their 2018 class. Both Rechon Black and Coby White signed with the Tar Heels in 2016. The two guards give UNC a nice start to their 2018 class, with both ranked in the top 100 according to ESPN. (Keeping It Heel)
Video: Highlights of UNC commit Rechon Black at Nike EYBLNorth Carolina holds a commitment from Scout's 84th ranked 2018 prospect in Rechon Black. Here are highlights of the four-star athlete at the Nike EYBL.
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017 A look at Romeo Langford's shooting, Zion Williamson's recruitmentUNC, Kentucky, Kansas and Duke remain heavily in the mix for Zion Williamson, though South Carolina may be the final school to round out his premature top-five. Romeo Langford, a top-five recruitin the 2018 class, sure can put the ball through the basket. Langford goes down as one of the better scorers that I have had the chance to scout and evaluate in recent years. (Rivals.com)
Video: Coby White NBPA Top100 HighlightsNorth Carolina Tar Heels commit Coby White was getting buckets all week at the NBPA Top 100 Camp in Charlottesville, VA. The 6'2 combo guard will be a lot of fun to watch in Chapel Hill in 2018.
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Monday, June 19, 2017 Cox Mill High’s Wendell Moore wins gold medal with USA BasketballWhen his classmates ask what he did for summer vacation, Cox Mill High rising junior Wendell Moore will have quite the story to tell. Moore earned a spot on the USA Basketball U16 national team, and the Americans won a gold medal Sunday at the FIBA U16 Americas international tournament. It was the fifth straight USA win in the event as the Americans beat Canada 111-60. (Charlotte Observer)
Video: A behind-the-scenes look at the life of Coby WhiteTake a look behind the scenes at the life of North Carolina basketball commit Coby White, featuring highlight footage of White along with interviews with White, his friends and family.
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Monday, June 19, 2017 NBPA Top 100: Three major takeawaysPossibly the most polished recruit in the 2019 class, Matthew Hurt has begun to work himself into a good sized small forward as he defended better on the perimeter, rebounded at a high rate and created for others. He solidified his status as a five-star recruit Cole Anthony and Ashton Hagans created a great debate as to who the best point guard is in the 2019 class. (Rivals.com)
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Tracking Roy Williams on the Recruiting TrailFriday, July 21, 2017
Watching Josh Nickelberry (UNC offer), Ashton Hagans, and Christian Brown at the NY2LA Sports Summer Jam in Milwaukee, WIThursday, July 20, 2017
Watching 2018 wings Nassir Little, Zion Williamson, and Nate Laszewski at the Best of the South event in Cartersville, GAWednesday, July 19, 2017
Watching Joey Baker, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Suggs, Jeremiah Robinson Earl, and Zach Harvey at the Under Armour event in Philadelphia, PA7/12/2017 - 7/15/2017
Watching Rechon Black, Coby White, Jaylen Hoard, Nassir Little, Jonathan Jackson, Wendell Moore, Romeo Langford, Zion Williamson, Ashton Hagans, Christian Brown, Matthew Hurt, Simi Shittu, and Josh Nickelberry at the Peach Jam in North Augusta, SCSunday, June 18, 2017
Watching 2018 5 star shooting guard Romeo Langford (UNC offer) at the FIBA World Cup U-19 practices in Colorado Springs, COMore Recruiting Visits |
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