Latavious Williams Weighing Options; Jayon James Taking Visits; Rutgers Wins Again

Latavious Williams says he’s still committed to Memphis, but the latest allegations against the program may cause him to end up elsewhere.
“I’m still committed,” he said Friday by phone. “Right now they’re looking into that [allegations that someone else took the SAT for former point guard Derrick Rose]. I’m going to take my time and [...]

Anderson, Gibbs to Play for USA Basketball; Hoop Scoop’s Rankings for 2010 and 2011

Paterson (N.J.) Catholic freshman guard Kyle Anderson and Seton Hall Prep sophomore guard Sterling Gibbs were among those named to the inaugural USA Developmental National Team.
The 6-foot-7 Anderson is a star on the rise at Paterson Catholic, which this past year won the Passaic (N.J.) County championship and beat St. Anthony of Jersey City in [...]

Williams Postpones Announcement; Waiters, Gilchrist, Team Final Win Bob Gibbons

Latavious Williams, a 6-7 wing from Humble (Texas) Christian Life Center ranked the No. 6 power forward in the nation, pushed his college announcement until Tuesday in Houston.
“About 2  o’clock [Central Time]. I didn’t do anything today,” he wrote in a text.
Williams will decide between Georgetown, Memphis, Oklahoma, Kansas State and Florida International. He previously [...]

Williams Wants to Play at Memphis with Lance

Latavious Williams says he could end up playing for Memphis and he hopes Lance Stephenson joins him there.
Williams, a 6-foot-8 combo forward out of Humble (TX) Christian Life Center, plans to announce in the next few days among Memphis, Georgetown, Oklahoma, Kansas State and Florida International.
“I’d say Memphis is the favorite,” Williams said Wednesday by [...]

Latavious Williams Still Deciding

Latavious Williams, a 6-7 wing ranked the No. 6 power forward in the nation, is still waiting to pick a school.
Williams won’t visit Georgetown until next weekend and will then decide between the Hoyas, Memphis, Kansas State and Florida International. That means no announcement until the following week at the earliest.
“I have to go to [...]

Wall Still Considering Kentucky; Recruiting Notes; Legends Classic Field

To the surprise of absolutely no one, John Wall is still considering Kentucky even after Eric Bledsoe committed to the Wildcats on Wednesday.
“Yea,” Wall wrote in a text message Thursday.
The 6-foot-4 Wall is the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2009 and is considering Baylor, Duke, Florida, Kentucky, Memphis, Miami and N.C. State.
He said [...]

Williams to Postpone Decision

Latavious Williams, a 6-7 wing ranked the No. 6 power forward in the nation, has postponed his college decision until next week.
Williams initially planned to choose from among Memphis, Georgetown and Kansas State. But he took a weekend official visit to Isiah Thomas‘ news stomping grounds at Florida International and that school is now in [...]

Williams to Announce Monday

Latavious Williams, the No. 6 power forward in the nation, will announce his college choice Monday during a press conference.
Williams will choose from among Memphis, Georgetown and Kansas State, said his high school coach, Carlos Wilson.
“I’m ready to get it over with,” Williams, a 6-foot-7, 195-pound wing forward, told Jerry Meyer of Rivals.com. “Then I [...]

Latavious Williams Considering Europe

Latavious Williams, the No. 6 power forward in the nation, would consider going to Europe if he doesn’t qualify academically for college.
“If he didn’t qualify I’m thinking he would maybe have to look at some junior college or possibly some European situations,” said Carlos Wilson, Williams’ coach at Humble (TX) Christian Life Center.
“I think Europe [...]

NIT Includes 3 Big East Teams, No Seton Hall

Shortly after the NCAA Tournament field was announced Sunday night, the NIT announced its field.
As expected, three Big East teams are in the NIT — Georgetown, Notre Dame and Providence.
Also selected for the NIT were Davidson and star guard Stephen Curry, and Kentucky, which had played in the past 17 consecutive NCAA tournaments.