6'10" Filip Petrusev who plays at Montvetede Academy was very impressive this past weekend. He told ESPN that he made official visits to Charlotte, and Tennessee. He is considering visits to Virginia, Gonzaga, Utah and Creighton. The skilled forward scores on the block with back to the basket moves and shows ranged to the 3pt line. What really makes him special is his passing vision and willingness to keep the ball moving or make the assist.
Espn 100 Jared Butler is taking an official visit to Baylor this weekend. He has taken trips to Virginia and Alabama. Butler is highly competitive and equally adept at scoring or facilitating. His basketball IQ is evident as is his 3-point shooting which will help him play anywhere on the perimeter.
Virginia athletic director Craig Littlepage has announced his retirement after 16 years on the job.
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.
One loss shouldn't be held over a coach's head. But that could be the case in Charlottesville in the wake of last season's second-round debacle in the NCAA tournament.
Virginia offered four-star point guard James Akinjo last night.
Mike Brey, Archie Miller and Tony Bennett among the coaches here for 2018 forward Nate Laszewski, one of the biggest stock-risers this week.
Virginia, Vanderbilt, Rhode Island and Seton Hall will take part in the NIT Season Tip-Off on Thanksgiving Day.
Mike DeVoe tells ESPN that both Indiana and Ohio State have recently offered. His recruiting includes Florida, Virginia, VCU, Wake Forest, UConn and many others. DeVoe sits inside the Espn 100 at no.89.
Top 100 prospect Will Richardson tells Espn that he is hearing from Georgia, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Alabama, Miami and Virginia. Big PG with instincts to score and facilitate.
Recruiting update: 5 star SG prospect Keldon Johnson tells ESPN he will be attending Oak Hill Academy for his senior year. Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, Texas, and UCLA are all in the mix.
2018 top 100 prospect Mike Devoe told Espn he is being recruited by Florida, Miami, Georgia Tech, USC, Virginia, UConn, Ohio State, Clemson, Oklahoma State, West Virginia, Washington, California and many others. Devoe is a playmaker that is a pass first but not a pass only PG.
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.
Michigan State vs. Notre Dame and Duke at Indiana are among the high-profile matchups in this year's Big Ten/ACC Challenge.
The Pacers will continue pre-draft workouts on Monday with F Bam Adebayo (Kentucky), G Terrance Ferguson (Australia), G Luke Kennard (Duke), G London Perrantes (Virginia), F Ivan Rabb (California) and G Davon Reed (Miami).
The Kings announced they have invited 12 players to Sacramento for a pre-draft workout Wednesday, split into two groups: Group 1: Oregon F Jordan Bell, North Carolina F Justin Jackson, Florida F Devin Robinson, Utah F Kyle Kuzma, Kansas G Frank Mason III, Virginia G London Perrantes. Group 2: George Washington F Tyler Cavanaugh, Arkansas F/C Moses Kingsley, Columbia F Luke Petrasek, Iona F Jordan Washington, Virginia Tech G Seth Allen, Indiana G James Blackmon.
The Raptors will host six players for pre-draft workouts on Tuesday in F Caleb Swanigan (Purdue), PG Nate Britt (North Carolina), G Scoochie Smith (Dayton), PG Austin Nichols (Virginia), SG Damyean Dotson (Houston) and SG Antonius Cleveland (SE Missouri). The Raptors hold the 23rd pick in the June 22nd NBA draft.
The Utah Jazz held a pre-draft workout on Saturday, with six prospects in attendance: Virginia G London Perrantes, Kansas G Frank Mason III, Villanova G Josh Hart, Louisville G Donovan Mitchell, Duke F Amile Jefferson and Florida F Devin Robinson.
Despite losing three key reserves to the transfer market, Tony Bennett's squad should have enough depth to maintain its defensive dominance. But can the Cavs score?
Four-star 2018 guard Noah Locke added offers from Virginia Tech, Virginia, St. John's, Pittsburgh, Marquette and Temple this week.
ESPN 60 guard Prentiss Hubb began an official visit to Notre Dame last night. Maryland, Villanova and Virginia still involved. Decision might not be far off.
ESPN 60 guard Elijah Weaver said he wants to potentially visit Virginia, Butler, Florida, Georgia Tech, UCLA, USC. Also listed Villanova.
Mike White, Brad Underwood, Chris Holtmann, Virginia, UConn, Georgia Tech and three Villanova assistants watching ESPN 60 Elijah Weaver.
ESPN 60 center David McCormack has added offers from LSU, Virginia and Oklahoma State, per his coach.
Some recent transfers could be reason to worry about the Cavaliers, but coach Tony Bennett is ready to move forward with a "strong nucleus" of players.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kody Stattmann | SG | Committed | - |
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 28-20 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 20 |
