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<title><![CDATA[Langford opens it up]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image-->Three-star prospect <b>Josh Langford</b> didn't feel like he was a priority to the Louisville coaching staff, so the power forward from Huntsville (Ala.) Lee High School has opened up his recruitmen]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 02:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Whispers: UK making a move on Poole?]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image--><b>Stacey Poole</b>, the No. 27-ranked prospect in the Rivals150, has a top four of Clemson, Indiana, Kentucky and South Carolina - but there is some serious jockeying for positioning on that list. Rivals.com's Jerry Meyer has the latest on the chase for Poole and much more in the Weekly Whisper]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Martin-Manley looking to make decison in next two weeks]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image-->Central Michigan has already added two talented in-state receivers in Inkster's Johnathan Taylor and Southfield Lathrup's Montrel Robinson, and now, a third could be on the way. Two star prospect Kavonte Martin-Manley has the Chippewas high on his list and could equal a talented trip of wideouts for CMU in 201]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Warriors take Pump 17s in Final]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!----><a href='http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/921/811274.jpg'></a><!---->The Illinois Warriors defeated the Minnesota Pump n Run 17s Wednesday in the Best Buy Summer Classic. The game was tied at twenty-one each when the Warriors went on a long run and built a lead they never relinquished. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fastbreak Friday: Pure madness]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[It is a star-studded weekend all around the country as a large number schools are holding a celebration to usher in the basketball season. Some teams are going low key and diving right into regular practices. Some are bringing out the fireworks and the recruits, like 2009 No. 4 prospect <b>Derrick Favors</b>. Get inside to find where prospects will be making their visits]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Smith schedules presser]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Four-star 2010 prospect <b>Lenzelle Smith Jr.</b> of Zion (Ill.) Benton High School has decided on his college destination]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fastbreak Friday: First official for No. 1]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image-->Kansas, Michigan State, Tennessee and others are all gearing up for huge visit weekends from recruits. <b>John Wall</b>, the nation's top player in the Class of 2009, will make his first official visit of the fall. Rivals.com takes a look at the extensive list of official and unofficial visits in this week's version of Fastbreak Friday]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fastbreak Friday: Busy weekend for visits]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image-->With a star-studded group that includes five-star forward <b>Renardo Sidney</b> in town, it may be the biggest recruiting weekend in the history of one Pac-10 school, and another West Coast program tries to land a once-committed player. Florida State gets a crack at a five-star standout, and a host of other schools try to wow prospects. Rivals.com looks at the busy weekend in this week's version of Fastbreak Friday]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Illinois snags Leonard]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image-->Once maligned for his recruiting efforts, Bruce Weber, who already has a strong 2009 recruiting class in place, added another solid piece to a strong 2010 recruiting class at Illinois with the commitment of <b>Meyers Leonard</b> out of Robinson (Ill.) High Schoo]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Eddie makes it two for VT]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image-->Virginia Tech head coach Seth Greenberg sat on the sidelines of every United Celtics game last week in Aiken, S.C. at the Peach State Summer Showcase. The reason? <b>Jarell Eddie</b>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[TC Summer Classic Preview]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image-->This weekend through Tuesday 43 Hoops hosts the Twin Cities Summer Classic sponsored by Best Buy.  This four-day event will take place in the western suburbs of the Twin Cities and feature local stars like <b>Trent Lockett</b>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Best of the Rest: Centers]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image-->There are some big fellas left on the board in the 2008 class. Some should help right away. Some are coming into their own at the right time. Some may need a year before making it to the big stage. <b>Frank Ben-Eze</b> is one of the center prospects several schools will be fighting over before the late signing period begins on April 1]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Carolina anchors wild weekend]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image-->The 2008 recruiting year has started off with a bang. In the first week of the year, a number of big time programs picked up big time commitments. North Carolina set the tone for what should be a busy year of recruitin]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Best of the Rest: Centers]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image-->Looking for a center in the class of 2008? The well is nearly dry as the signing period approaches. Only three remain in the top 20 national ranking for the position, and one of the prospects will announce his decision today. Get the scoop on that situation as well as what is going on with <b>John Riek</b> the nation's No. 2 center prospec]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 2 Nov 2007 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Eddie looking at a number of menus]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image-->After basketball is over for <b>Jarell Eddie</b>, the 6-foot-7, 209-pound forward from the Cannon School in Concord, N.C., hopes to start his own restaurant and hotel company. But before he dives into the business world, the sophomore is looking over a fine menu of options for colleg]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fastbreak Friday: Big weekend at 'Nova]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image-->The college basketball season is under way, and high school players will soon begin practice. Because of the schedule change, the number of basketball prospects making visits to college campuses is quickly diminishing. However, one Big East school is swinging for the fences as <b>Jay Wright</b>'s staff will host their top targets at Villanova. Get the scoop on the visits around the country in Fastbreak Frida]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fastbreak Friday: Final officials?]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image-->Midnight Madness was last week, but a handful of programs are playing host to big recruits this weekend. A couple of the top prospects still left on the board in 2008 are getting ready to make their choices. <b>Tyler Zeller</b>, one of the few elite players in the class of 2008 still on the board, will make his final official visit of the year. We'll go across the country in this week's version of Fastbreak Friday.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fastbreak Friday: Taking in the madness]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image-->The majority of college basketball teams can be practice today, meaning the season is officially under way. Almost ever team in the country is taking advantage of that from a recruiting standpoint. In our biggest Fastbreak Friday of the year, Rivals.com breaks down this weekend's visits. Find out where 2009's top prospect <b>Renardo Sidney</b> and the rest of the country's best talent will be this weeken]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fastbreak Friday: Talent comes to town]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<!--start  image--><!-- end  image-->This weekend could have a big impact on the future of several teams across the country, especially in the SEC. Three top-25 uncommitted prospects will be on SEC campuses this weekend, including the nation's top prospect at LSU. The next few days could also go a long way towards making or breaking the Tennessee class as <b>Elliot Williams</b> and two other big names will be on campus together. Rivals.com looks at the weekend's action in the latest version of Fastbreak Frida]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Oct 2007 14:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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