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One Tennessee basketball player's regular-season debut had all the dramatic elements of a Hollywood script except for the storybook ending: He missed all four shots he attempted.   Full Story

This must be "The Year of the Walk-On" in Tennessee athletics.   Full Story

He spent years imagining what it would be like to wear an orange uniform and play in a college game at Thompson-Boling Arena. Now he doesn't have to imagine anymore.   Full Story

Asserting yourself is difficult when you're a freshman, especially if you're a walk-on. But it didn't stop one Tennessee basketball player Wednesday afternoon.   Full Story

He grew up wanting to play basketball for Tennessee. Now he's taking his best shot ... a 3-point shot, to be precise.   Full Story

Mike Bradley has become one of the most coveted big men in this recruiting cycle the Tennessee power forward has too many offers to count at this point. Rated as a four-star center/power forward by Scout, he is currently taking official visits to the schools he has the most interest. One of those programs in Boston College.   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

Originally Austin Hollins was planning to decide late. He's changed his mind and has three schools at the top of his list.   Full Story

Whoa, Nellie! There are a ton of players at Ohio State this weekend. Must be a big game on campus. Plus, Trevor Releford takes his first trip.   Full Story

The nation's top prospect traded one college town for another this weekend and began his slate of official visits with the Tar Heels.   Full Story

Austin Hollins, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard fron Germantown (TN) High, is one of the top shooters in the country. Hollins has attracted the attention of several top programs, including Minnesota and he is expected to visit the campus this month. GoldenSports.Net caught up with Alex Waddey, director of Senior Division for the Nashville Celtics to learn the latest on his recruitment.   Full Story

Michael Bradley's breakout summer has resulted in three visits to schools in different leagues. The Chattanooga center gets things started with a trip to the Big East.   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

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Day two was full of quality play, as we spent majority of our time covering the adidas Super 64 tournament. Levi Randolph played well, as did underrated 2011 big man Trey McDonald.   Full Story

In his weekly column, Dudley E. Dawson chats with Memphis prep shooting guard and Arkansas prospect Austin Hollins (6-4, 170), the son of current Memphis Grizzlies head coach and former NBA player Lionel Hollins. This story is sponsored by the Arkansas Toyota Dealers. It's free, as is an offer to attend a Razorback game. Click on the Arkansas Toyota banner.   Full Story

The Miami RedHawks top need going into the summer was a wing player who can play inside and outside. Well, Charlie Coles and his staff strike gold with their first commitment in the class of 2010.   Full Story

MU's Charlie Coles produced some of the top wings to ever play in the MAC including Wally Szczerbiak, Nathan Peavy, Danny Horace, Juby Johnson, and 2009 MAC POTY Michael Bramos. With no wings in the stellar 2009 class, MU is wants the right player to fill Miami’s biggest need in the 2010 class. Possibly Miami’s top target to fill the role as the next great wing for the RedHawks is Josh Sewell.   Full Story

One recent high school grad knew he'd be taking a step up in competition by playing in the Rocky Top League this summer. Instead, he wound up taking two.   Full Story

Included are Mississippi high school basketball player interviews (and one Louisiana player) that I did during the Mississippi 17U AAU state championship held the weekend of May 15th through 17th.   Full Story

Josh Sewell, a 6-5, 200 pound 2G/SF from Louisville (KY) Trinity High School has emerged as one of the Miami RedHawks top recruiting targets in the class of 2010. For Sewell, the interest is mutual.   Full Story

Now that the season for Josh Sewell has ended, the 6-5, 205 pound SG/SF, is getting serious about his recruiting. One of the top schools on his list is the Miami RedHawks. Midway through this season for Louisville Trinity High School, Sewell was averaging approximately 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists per game.    Full Story

BOCA RATON, Fla. - When Middle Tennessee needed it most the Blue Raiders answered their biggest gut-check of the season, coming from behind on the road to dispose of Florida Atlantic, 74-68, to clinch a winning season and a first-round home game in the SBC Championships.   Full Story

Grainger High School standout Skylar McBee is having a great senior season. The 2009 sharpshooter has helped lead the team to a 21-5 record and, in the meantime, has seen his recruitment pick up.    Full Story

Nobody wants another Lee Humphrey or Chris Lofton coming back to haunt them. For those reasons alone, Rutledge senior Skylar McBee is getting every chance to prove himself as a late high-major signee.   Full Story

Josh Sewell, 6-5, 205 pound 2G/SF, is one of the top juniors in Kentucky. This season for Louisville Trinity High School, Sewell is averaging approximately 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists per game.   Full Story