Pitino checks out nation's top JUCO

Rick Pitino was in Florida Wednesday and even made an appearance in Gainesville to see Florida, where his son, Richard, is an assistant, play Georgia Southern. But the main purpose for Pitino's visit to the Sunshine state wasn't to watch the Gators; it was to check out the No. 1 junior college prospect in the nation. InsideTheVille.com has the scoop.   Full Story

After his arrival a few weeks ago, Gorgui Sy Dieng has begun receiving interest from college programs.   Full Story

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Word of God (NC) combo forward C.J. Leslie attended Ryan Harrow's press conference on Tuesday and fielded questions from the media. Here is exclusive video of the Leslie interview.   Full Story

We've asked members of the Scout.com recruiting team to weigh in on the Class of 2010 in this editions of "Analyst's Roundtable."   Full Story

There's been some confusion about the recruitment of 2010 South Kent (CT) point guard Russell Smith. In the past few days, reports surfaced on the Internet that Smith had committed to Louisville. InsideTheVille.com spoke with South Kent head coach Kelvin Jefferson Monday morning to set the record straight.   Full Story

FAYETTEVILLE/RALEIGH, N.C. – It was great to be out and about watching first week scrimmages. We got to see a pair of scrimmages and a handful of players from the Raleigh, Greensboro and Fayetteville areas.   Full Story

Reporter Mike Sullivan spoke to Russell Smith about his decision to verbal to Louisville. Smith is a former Stanner who competed last year at Molloy High School in New York ...   Full Story

TSR spoke to Hippolyte Tsafack's Albany City Rocks coach to get a "Coaches Take" on this 2010 prospect.   Full Story

Michael Carter-Williams, a 6-foot-5 versatile guard, didn't think he should wait any longer. So the talented prospect gave a Big East school a verbal commitment.   Full Story

Russ Smith, a 2010 point guard from South Kent (CT), will make an official visit to Louisville Nov. 15-16. The question now: Will he commit to the Cards on his visit?   Full Story

After postponing a visit to Lexington, Kentucky for Big Blue Madness forward C.J. Leslie is apparently in the house for tonight's Blue-White scrimmage.   Full Story

Darrin Horn's South Carolina Gamecocks are on the board in 2011. Horn plucked a forward from his northern neighboring state as Anthony Gill ended his recruitment.   Full Story

Reporter Mike Sullivan provides a recruiting update on former Archbishop Molloy backcourt star Russell Smith, who is currently taking a prep year at South Kent in Connecticut ...   Full Story

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. – The 7th annual Eddie Griffin Challenge went to the boys from New Jersey. Kyrie Irving led the way as Jersey avenged last year’s sweep with a 2-1 series win over Philadelphia.    Full Story

Word of God isn’t just about John Wall and C.J. Leslie. The program has rolled out substantial talent the past three years. Case in point: Dezmine Wells, Scout.com’s latest Top 100 recruit to make a decision.    Full Story

2010 prospect Hippolyte Tsafack talks about recruiting and his struggle learning English.   Full Story

TSR's Scott Kornberg talks to 2011 prospect Darion Atkins about his interest in playing ACC basketball.   Full Story

Rick Pitino is working to piece together his 2010 recruiting class. The Cardinals hosted J.J. Moore this weekend and expect Tobias Harris to visit soon. Now, the Louisville coach is showing interest in 2010 South Kent (CT) Prep guard Russell Smith.   Full Story

Reporter Mike Sullivan updates the recruiting status of outstanding offensively minded guard Russell Smith, who played last season at Archbishop Molloy High School ...   Full Story

Reporter Mike Sullivan has an update on the recruiting status of talented guard prospect Russell Smith, who recently had another college program show serious interest ...   Full Story

Ryan Harrow was back in action this weekend as he was arguably the top performer in attendance at the Elite 80 Showcase. The Wolfpack commitment impressed with his elite athleticism and ability to create open shots for himself and others.   Full Story

Reporter Mike Sullivan updates the recruiting status of former Molloy burner, guard Russell Smith, who currently competes for South Kent in Connecticut ...   Full Story

It's been a hectic year for C.J. Leslie. In March he backed off a verbal commitment to NC State and has picked up several new scholarship offers. He also will play his senior year at Raleigh (NC) Word of God for a new head coach.   Full Story

Kentucky's kicks off its 2009-2010 season by playing host to some of the nation's top talent, including some five star seniors, as the John Calipari era officially begins with Kentucky's annual Big Blue Madness this Friday.   Full Story

Reporter Mike Sullivan has a recruiting update on two sport star, Dontae Johnson, of the Pennington School in New Jersey ... Johnson has made a college decision ...   Full Story