Most important basketball recruiting week of the summer begins

Posted Jul 8, 2019
Maybe the most important week of the summer is here as college basketball coaches will hit the road from coast to coast to watch players during a live period. In this week's Starting Five, Eric Bossi previews what he'll be looking for on the road. Also, Michigan picked up an important basketball commit, it's too early to worry about R.J. Barrett, and more. (Rivals.com)

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