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The #10 ranked player in the ESPNU Terrific 25, Jean – Pierre (J.P.) Tokoto, has quickly become one of the most highly thought of players in the country despite only being a sophomore in high school. At 6′6″ , and growing, 190 pounds, Tokoto exploded earlier this summer with his ability to get to the rim off the bounce, his ability to move without the ball and his silky smooth moves on the perimeter. With his size, length and skill set it’s not surprising  that some of the top college basketball programs in the country are hoping that Tokoto arrives on their campus in 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

TheShiver.com’s Matt Scott had a chance to quickly catch up with 2010 PF Terrence Jones’ mother, Linda Mashia-Jones, early Tuesday morning. With early signing period coming to a close in a few short days, everyone is wondering “Is Jones really going to wait until the spring?” Simply put, it appears so.

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The #8 ranked player in the ESPNU 100, Josh Selby, will be a guest on ESPNU’s ‘Recruiting Insider’ today at 3:00 c.s.t.

ESPNU will then have their college basketball preview show on at 4:30 c.s.t.

Harrison Barnes (Ames, Iowa/Ames) may be the most touted and talented small forward still looking for a home, but he’s not the only skilled slasher still on the board. Three of the nation’s top four prospects at the small forward position have yet to pick a school. Here’s a look at where they might end up: Check out the rest of this article HERE

Life on the road can be hectic for high school basketball players on the summer circuit. With multiple tournaments, camps, and clinics all over the country, a little time with the family and rest is something that is welcomed with open arms when the opportunity arises. As is the case with the ESPNU #1 ranked player Harrison Barnes. Read the rest of this entry »