Gasser Makes the Easy Choice

When the Badgers offered him a four-for-five scholarship deal, Port Washington guard Josh Gasser was excited, but still skeptical. When the Badgers offered him a full scholarship offer weeks later, Gasser knew that the Badgers were his college choice, which he told Badger Nation.   Full Story

Not long after the Saint Louis University basketball program picked up its first verbal commitment for the 2010-11 season, another of the Billikens’ recruiting targets made a decision on his college destination.   Full Story

Elliot Eliason made his decision late Wednesday night. He's off to the Big Ten.   Full Story

Elliott Eliason, a 6-foot-11, 235-pound center from Chadron (NE) High who visited Minnesota this past weekend, has committed to the Gophers. Eliason, who picked Minnesota over Stanford and Creighton, is the first player to commit to Minnesota in the Class of 2010. It is likely that he could redshirt as a freshman, allowing him to add strength to prepare for the rugged Big Ten.   Full Story

Jacob Thomas, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound senior guard from Columbia Heights (MN) High, has committed to Long Beach State, according to Rene Pulley. head of the Howard Pulley AAU program. Thomas had received interest from several Division I schools, including Minnesota. Thomas, who is perhaps state's top guard, led the Hylanders to a 18-11 mark last season as he averaged 22.8 points as a sophomore.   Full Story

Since getting a commitment from and signing Indiana point guard Justin Jordan in early May, there hasn’t been much recruiting news for the Saint Louis University basketball program.   Full Story

Elliott Eliason, a 6-foot-11, 235-pound center from Chadron (NE) High, will visit Minnesota September 11th and will attend the Gopher football TCF Bank Stadium opener versus Air Force. Eliason led Chadron to a second place finish in the state tournament as they fell to defending Class C-1 state champions Hastings (NE) St. Cecilia 61-58, despite finishing with 17 points and nine rebounds.   Full Story

Excelling in both football and basketball for Port Washington High School, combo guard Josh Gasser knows that basketball is his calling. After a visit to Wisconsin and a sit down meeting with Coach Ryan, Gasser has more decisions to consider, as the talented prospect now has a scholarship offer to play for the Badgers, albeit with a twist.   Full Story

Football is just around the corner, but it's also prime recruiting time in basketball. After coaches got a chance to spend July following players, there's lots of talk about various Tiger prospects.   Full Story

Scout.com spent the entire month of July on the road evaluating prospects. With the month behind us, we put together a list of 10 guys that raised their play during both evaluation periods.   Full Story

Thanks to some heavy family ties to Missouri, it wasn't a surprise to see Columbia (Mo.) Rock Bridge standout Ricky Kreklow choose to stay home and play for the Tigers. However, the small forward's decision came a bit earlier than originally expected.   Full Story

SHAWNEE MISSION, Kan. -- While the mega events opened in Vegas and Orlando, the Hoop City Classic offered a great alternative on Wednesday. Taking place in the Okun Fieldhouse and surrounding gyms in the Kansas City suburbs, the first year event got off to a smashing start on Wednesday.   Full Story

Six Minnesota teams will play in the adidas Super 64 in Las Vegas this week. Minnesota Pump N Run, a new program this year, will play in the Super Pool and will automatically advance to the Championship Bracket. The other five teams, Net Gain Sports and the two Minnesota Comets and 43 Hoops squads will have to play their way into the Championship Bracket.   Full Story

Zach McCabe is set for the Big Ten. He made a commitment Friday afternoon.   Full Story

N. Augusta, S.C. -- Harrison Barnes was his normal dominant self on Monday, but Tobias Harris and Rakeem Christmas played at high level on Monday at the Peach Jam as well.   Full Story

Zach McCabe, a 6-foot-7, 205-pound forward from Sioux City (IA) Bishop Heelan, is off to a strong July. He helped lead the All-Iowa Attack to the Next Level Invitational title and his strong showing Sunday at the NY2LA Sports Summer Jam will likely earn him a scholarship offer from Minnesota, according to sources close to the situation. McCabe is an excellent outside shooter with good fundmentals.   Full Story

2010 PF Chip Rank (6’7”, 215) from Cedarburg, Wisconsin has drawn the attention of many schools this spring and summer on the AAU circuit. He helped his club to the a pool championship and a spot in the platinum bracket at Adidas Take 5 Classic in Cincinnati, Ohio earlier this week. As a result of his play in Cincinnati, he earned a scholarship offer to Miami University.   Full Story

To some, Zach McCabe looks like the final piece to the Hawkeyes' 2010 Class. HN.com caught up with McCabe on Wednesday during an AAU Tournament in Milwaukee to find out where he stood in his recruiting process. Read what the Sioux City Heelan star had to say in this premium update feature.   Full Story

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The first July evaluation kicked off on Monday and majority of the college coaches and recruiting gurus landed at the University of Cincinnati for the adidas It Takes 5ive Classic. Jordan McRae, Marshall Plumlee and Trevor Releford all stood out on day one.   Full Story

Troy E. Hudson Enterprises held off a valiant effort from the Howard Pulley squad for a 113-104 victory. Howard Pulley had a double-figure lead in the second half before the veteran play of Troy E. Hudson Enterprises took over in the fourth quarter. Troy E. Hudson Enterprises improved to 1-2, while Howard Pulley fell to 0-3.   Full Story

The Tubby Smith Basketball Camp will start Friday with 25 teams playing at the U of M Pavilion and Colin Powell Center. Jacob Thomas of Columbia Heights, who is getting recruiting looks from the Gophers, is one of the top prospects attending. The following is a look at the teams that will play this weekend.   Full Story

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- James Johnson was the prime performer of the day, but other guys like Trevor Releford, Quincy Miller and Alex Kirk all stepped it up on day two of the Pangos All-American Camp.   Full Story

This summer, Ricky Kreklow is going to pop up on several high major hoops radars. Among those showing early interest in the 2010 wing is Stanford. The Bootleg takes an introductory look at the skilled wing.   Full Story

Howard Pulley 17-and-under Black team won the St. Louis Eagles Invitational 59-57 over the host Eagles. Jordan Hughes hit a shot at the buzzer for the game-winner.   Full Story

Rock Bridge hoops standout Ricky Kreklow has plenty of ties to Mizzou. The junior is also getting attention from programs across the country. Inside Mizzou catches up with him for the latest on his recruitment.   Full Story