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Signing Day Commences; Harrison Barnes to Announce Friday
So as Signing Day blasts out all kinds of activity, including the news that Lorenzo Brown (PG/SG, 6′4″, 2010) and Ryan Harrow (PG, 5′11″, 2010) will finally sign with NC State, Paul Hewitt and Georgia Tech got Jason Morris (SF, 6′4″, 2010), the big prize is still out there on the board: Harrison Barnes (SF, 6′6″, 2010). Harrison has stated that he will announce this Friday, and the only thing that seems clear is no one really knows where he is g... Read Full Story
Kyrie Irving picks Duke; Update on Harrison Barnes
Kyrie Irving (6′1″, PG/SG, 2010) has officially committed to Duke, giving Coach K another guard to run the offense and adds a great passer to the Blue Devils. This recruit was needed by the Devils and many in Durham will be breathing easier with him in the fold. — Harrison Barnes (SF, 6′ 7″, 2010) is now officially a much watched ACC recruit, with his top three reportedly UNC, Duke and Kansas. While the Iowa high school star has taken an official visit to UNC and... Read Full Story
Virginia Lands Will Regan
Scout.com is reporting that Virginia has landed one of their top targets for the class of 2010 in Will Regan (PF/C,6′8″,2010). Regan was considering several other schools, including Maryland. Virginia Tech had also reportedly offered him a scholarship. Regan is joining a Cavalier team with a new coach, Tony Bennett, but he’ll be able to watch this season to see the Virginia squad under Bennett. Read Full Story
ACC Players in the Draft; UNC Offers McAdoo
A quick rundown of ACC players taken in the NBA draft last night: First Round #12, Charlotte – Gerald Henderson , Duke #13, Indiana – Tyler Hansbrough, UNC #16, Chicago – James Johnson, Wake Forest #18, Minnesota – Ty Lawson, UNC (traded to Denver) #19, Atlanta – Jeff Teague, Wake Forest #28, Minnesota – Wayne Ellington, UNC #29, New York – Toney Douglas, Florida State Second Round #46, Phoenix – Danny Green, UNC #51, San Antonio – Jack Mc... Read Full Story
Noel Johnson Commits to ACC; NBA Draft Notes
Last summer we tracked Noel Johnson (6′6″, SF, 2009) as an ACC recruit, but despite looking at several ACC schools, Johnson ultimately committed to Tim Floyd and USC. However, Tim Floyd was found to be guilty of recruiting violations and is now no longer the head coach of the Trojans. Johnson decided to withdraw his commitment from USC and now has decided on Clemson, giving Oliver Purnell some talent on the wing to help replace K.C. Rivers and Terrence Ogelsby. Sean May, Raymond F... Read Full Story
Coming Back Soon
Hey everyone…we’ve been away for a bit but we’ll soon have some great new content. Read Full Story
More on the NC High School playoffs
The regional round of the basketball playoffs are this week meaning that eight teams are left alive from each class in the state (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A). Due to the inclement weather in the Western half of the state, some games have been rescheduled in the West Regional while all East Regional games remain unchanged. Here is a quick rundown of the teams and some of the standout players remaining in the playoffs. The 1A East Regional features Weldon (26-1) vs. South Robeson (17-6) on Wednesday, Mar... Read Full Story
High School Basketball Playoffs and the ACC
As high school playoffs kick off around the country, we turn our attention to the players who have committed or many end up in the ACC. John Wall and Word of God have already lost the NCISSA 1A title game, after getting downed by United Faith as Ian Miller hit a 40-footer at the buzzer. This was only moments after Wall dribbled off of his foot and out of bounds: Falcons senior Blake Smith hit a tying 3-point shot from the corner with 14.3 seconds left. Wall dribbled off his foot trying to tak... Read Full Story
ACC Tournament Tickets Go On Sale (Psst..to the Public)
For the first time since 1966, ACC Basketball Tournament tickets will go on sale to the general public. The general thinking is that the economy is driving the decision. I wrote a few days ago about the cheapest way to find ACC Tournament tickets, and I saw a few tickets a couple of days ago listing at less than $200 for a full session. Those, I think, went pretty quick. This year’s tournament in Atlanta should be a real brawl, with several teams that could walk away with a title, so I ... Read Full Story
NC State High School Basketball Playoffs
The North Carolina state basketball playoffs began this week with first round games being played on Monday. The Playoffs are great opportunity for North Carolina’s best talent to showcase their skills while competing for a championship. Sectional semi-final games will be played Wednesday (2/25) at 7pm with higher seeds having home court advantage. Sectional Finals will be held this Friday (2/27) at 7pm at the location of the higher seeded team. Please visit the link to view brackets for a... Read Full Story