New to the ESPN 100 rankings is no.75 PG James Akinjo from the west coast. Not many had a better summer. MVP and winner of the Peach Jam. (Oakland Soldiers) High level competitor who works for everything. His recruiting update: Official visit to Connecticut on Sept 14-16. Virginia, Pittsburgh, Iowa State, Cal, and Maryland are also on his mind.
Texas A&M and Oklahoma State renew a rivalry that has not been played since 2011-12 and Pittsburgh will meet Penn State in the semifinals of the 11th annual Legends Classic at Barclays Center.
College basketball isn't that far off. And to get you set for the season -- as well as for holiday viewing plans -- ESPN unveiled the brackets for six holiday tournaments. The Legends Classic will take place on Nov. 20-21.
The Sixers will be hosting Villanova hero Kris Jenkins at their Camden, N.J., facility for a pre-draft workout, along with four other prospects: Pitt F Michael Young, Arizona G Kadeem Allen, Florida State C Michael Ojo and Senegal C Youssoupha Fall.
The Pacers are holding their ninth workout of the year before Thursday's draft. Six players are scheduled to participate: F John Collins (Wake Forest), F Harry Giles (Duke), G James Blackmon Jr. (Indiana), G Nate Britt (UNC), F Jamel Artis (Pittsburgh) and G Billy Garrett Jr. (DePaul).
The 76ers announced six prospects will be at their facility in Camden, N.J. on Friday for a pre-draft workout: Pittsburgh F Jamel Artis, UConn C Amida Brimah, Kentucky F Isaac Humphries, Virginia G London Perrantes, Miami G Davon Reed and Weber State G Jeremy Senglin.
The Hornets will have six more players come in for a pre-draft workout on Wednesday: Maryland G Melo Trimble, Coastal Carolina G Elijah Wilson, Florida State G Xavier Rathan-Mayes, Clemson C Sidy Djitte, Pittsburgh F Jamel Artis and French C Youssoupha Fall.
Cameron Johnson's messy departure from Pittsburgh highlighted a big problem in college sports: transfer restrictions. Jay Bilas has a solution: Change the rule -- now. Stop treating athletes as employees and allow them the same freedoms as other students.
Athletes and coaches with Pittsburgh connections flocked to social media to congratulate the Penguins on their second straight Stanley Cup.
Pittsburgh grad transfer Cameron Johnson has been cleared to play for North Carolina this upcoming season, completing his appeal of the NCAA's graduate-transfer rule.
Michigan State vs. Notre Dame and Duke at Indiana are among the high-profile matchups in this year's Big Ten/ACC Challenge.
Pittsburgh grad transfer Cameron Johnson told ESPN on Tuesday that he has chosen to attend North Carolina, despite restrictions from his previous school that prevent him from playing immediately at another ACC institution.
Cameron Johnson told ESPN he has committed to North Carolina despite Pittsburgh putting in appeal that he can't transfer to another ACC school. "It's still in limbo, but Coach (Roy) Williams and the staff are confident I will be able to play next year at North Carolina. I trust them."
The Washington Wizards will conduct pre-draft workouts with G Frank Mason III (Kansas), F Michael Young (Pitt), G Tyler Dorsey (Oregon), C Isaac Humphries (Kentucky), F Ben Moore (SMU) and F Moses Kingsley (Arkansas).
The Wizards announced six players will participate in their first pre-draft workout Tuesday: Pitt F Jamel Artis, Indiana G James Blackmon Jr., William & Mary G Daniel Dixon, Nevada G D.J. Fenner, Iowa State G Monte Morris, Maryland G Melo Trimble.
Six more players will be working out for the Lakers on Tuesday: Arizona guard Kadeem Allen, Pittsburgh forward Jamel Artis, Clemson center Sidy Djitte, Georgia guard J.J. Frazier, Washington State forward Josh Hawkinson and Georgetown guard L.J. Peak.
The ship isn't sinking in Pittsburgh -- it's resting on the ocean floor right now. Kevin Stallings has to fight off another embarrassing year.
ESPN 60 forward Hameir Wright picked up an offer from Pittsburgh.
Visit schedule for Wright State graduate transfer Mark Alstork. 19.0 PPG and 4.7 RPG. May 5-6: Pittsburgh May 8-9: Georgetown May 11-12: Illinois May 13-14: South Carolina May 15-16: LSU May 17: Louisville (unofficial)
Wright State grad Mark Alstork tells ESPN he will visit Louisville on May 17. Also expected to visit Pitt, Georgetown, South Carolina, LSU.
Four-star 2018 guard Noah Locke added offers from Virginia Tech, Virginia, St. John's, Pittsburgh, Marquette and Temple this week.
St. John's guard Malik Ellison told ESPN he will transfer to Pittsburgh for his two remaining years of eligibility after sitting out the 2017-18 season due to NCAA transfer rules.
Four-star guard Aaron Thompson has received his release from Pittsburgh.
Longwood graduate transfer Khris Lane told ESPN he will decide between Pittsburgh and VCU within the next week. 17.1 PPG, 7.3 RPG.
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14-4 | - | 33-7 |
| Florida State | 12-6 | 2 | 26-9 |
| Louisville | 12-6 | 2 | 25-9 |
| Notre Dame | 12-6 | 2 | 26-10 |
| Duke | 11-7 | 3 | 28-9 |
| Virginia | 11-7 | 3 | 23-11 |
| Virginia Tech | 10-8 | 4 | 22-11 |
| Miami | 10-8 | 4 | 21-12 |
| Syracuse | 10-8 | 4 | 19-15 |
| Wake Forest | 9-9 | 5 | 19-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 8-10 | 6 | 21-16 |
| Clemson | 6-12 | 8 | 17-16 |
| Pittsburgh | 4-14 | 10 | 16-17 |
| NC State | 4-14 | 10 | 15-17 |
| Boston College | 2-16 | 12 | 9-23 |
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Golden | PF | Committed | 81 |
| Final Fours | 1 |
| Tournament Record | 24-27 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 26 |
