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Senior National Recruiting Analyst @on3 | HS & College @NaismithTrophy Selector | NBPA Top 100 Selection | Absolute Basketball

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10 Mid Major freshmen making a major impact this college basketball season Rivals’ Jamie Shaw discusses ten mid major freshmen who have had a major impact this college basketball season.

Forget the Hype.
These 10 mid major freshmen turned heads this season.

We got shooters, bigs, and everything in between. Which one surprised you the most?

[READ] πŸ‘‰ on3.com/news/10-mid-...

05.03.2026 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Top-25 prospect Isaiah Carter breaks down his recruitment; discusses Virginia, Oklahoma State, Virgina Tech & VCU Rivals' Jamie Shaw recently caught up with four-star shooting guard Isaiah Carter to discuss the latest with his recruitment.

πŸ’₯ Top-25 prospect Isaiah Carter breaks down his recruitment.

The latest with Virginia, VCU, Virginia, and Oklahoma State plus what’s driving his process right now. πŸ‘€

[READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/rivals/news/...

05.03.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Freshman Impact Watch: Week 18 college basketball top 10 power rankings Rivals' Jamie Shaw discusses the top 10 freshmen in college basketball as we start week 18 of the 2025-26 season.

Week 18 Freshman Impact Power Rankings.

This isn’t projection.
This is who is moving the needle right now.

Check it out πŸ‘‡
[READ] www.on3.com/news/freshma...

04.03.2026 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bruce Branch III commits to BYU: What is the 5-star SF bringing to the Cougars? Rivals' Jamie Shaw breaks down five-star small forward Bruce Branch's commitment to BYU and what the Cougars are getting.

5⭐️ Bruce Branch is headed to BYU.

Versatile wing with length, playmaking instincts, and matchup juice you don’t see every day.

Here’s what he brings and why BYU should be excited. Where does he have the biggest impact?

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03.03.2026 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The ACC was β€œdown” last season with 4 tournament teams. Now 4 are in the top 25.

Who gets your ACC Coach of the Year vote right now?

Jai Lucas
Jon Scheyer
Ryan Odom

Or is there a stronger case?

03.03.2026 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As the D1 coaching carousel turns, don’t sleep on these five Division II head coaches.

I see real program builders here who could steal the show this cycle.

Who do you think gets the first call?

[READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/news/20-mens...

03.03.2026 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Georgia & Florida State involved early with top-2 prospect Bamba Touray Rivals' Jamie Shaw recently caught up with four-star center Bamba Touray to discuss the latest with his recruitment.

🚨 Bamba Touray, Rivals’ No. 2-ranked player in 2028, dives into his recruitment.

Where things stand with Florida State and Georgia plus what’s driving his process right now. πŸ‘€

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02.03.2026 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Adan Diggs takes over the No. 1 spot in the 2028 Rivals150 ranking update Rivals' Jamie Shaw discusses the thought process behind 6-foot-4 shooting guard Adan Diggs taking over the No. 1 spot in the 2028 Rivals150.

πŸ’₯ Adan Diggs is Rivals’ NEW No. 1 overall prospect for 2028.

Early recruiting from Alabama, BYU, Houston, Arizona, and more… here’s why he’s already turning heads.

Full breakdown πŸ‘‰ on3.com/rivals/news/...

02.03.2026 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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20 men's college basketball head coaches to watch for bigger jobs Rivals’ Jamie Shaw discusses 20 men’s college basketball head coaches who are ready for bigger opportunities This coaching carousel.

🎑 The coaching carousel is turning.

These 20 men’s college basketball head coaches are poised for bigger jobs this cycle.

Winning. Development. Momentum.

See the Full List πŸ”½
[READ] πŸ‘‰ on3.com/news/20-mens...

02.03.2026 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Quentin Coleman breaks into the Top-20: An inside look at the rise of Wake Forest's hidden gem Rivals’ Jamie Shaw breaks down the rise into the top-20 for Wake Forest shooting guard signee Quentin Coleman.

Quentin Coleman: From unranked to the Rivals Top-20

Wake Forest fans, you’re going to want to take an inside look at the Deac’s latest hidden gem. πŸ‘€

[Read the Full Story] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/rivals/news/...

26.02.2026 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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College Basketball Transfer Portal: Week 17 Power Rankings Rivals' Jamie Shaw breaks down the top 10 transfer portal pick ups into week 17 of the 2025-26 college basketball season.

πŸ”₯ Transfer Portal Top 10
Week 17

Impact over hype.
The results speak.

[Full Breakdown] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/news/college...

25.02.2026 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Top-30 Lucas Morillo: Why Illinois fans should pay attention to this potential gem Rivals' Jamie Shaw discusses four-star guard/wing Lucas Morillo and why he could be a gem recruit for Illinois

Illinois fans, don’t sleep on Lucas Morillo πŸ‘€

Top‑30 talent with the kind of game that fits what Underwood values.

[READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/rivals/news/...

24.02.2026 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exclusive: 4-star Toni Bryant has a clear message to Missouri fans about toughness and winning Rivals' Jamie Shaw caught up with 4-Star PF Toni Bryant to discuss his commitment to Missouri, development, and message to the fans.

Four-star McDonald’s All-American Toni Bryant isn’t holding back.

β€œToughness and winning.” 🐯

Will his toughness match expectations? Read the exclusive interview: πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/rivals/news/...

24.02.2026 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why BYU commit Dean Rueckert jumped 100 spots in Rivals150 Rivals' Jamie Shaw discusses the process behind why four-star BYU commit Dean Rueckert surged in the recent Rivals150 ranking upate.

🚨BYU Fans, Dean Rueckert jumped 100 spots in the latest Rivals150.

Here’s why we are buying stock in the 6-7 wing [READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/rivals/news/...

23.02.2026 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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College Basketball National Player of the Year: Cam Boozer separating from the field in Week 17 Rivals' Jamie Shaw looks across the college basketball landscape to discuss the top 10 players in the game through week 16.

There’s a top tier in the National Player of the Year race… and then there’s everyone else.

Who do you have topping your ballot? πŸ‘€

Week 17 power rankings are live [READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/news/college...

23.02.2026 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Five 2026 recruiting classes outside the Top 15 that could age better than their ranking Recruiting: Rivals’ Jamie Shaw looks through the 2026 Rivals Team Rankings to discuss 5 teams who could outplay their number.

Team rankings matter.

Roster building is more complicated than star averages.

πŸ”½ Five 2026 recruiting classes outside the Top 15 built to outperform their current ranking.

[READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/rivals/news/...

20.02.2026 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 NBA Draft Big Board vol. 2: Updated Top 30 prospects and player evaluations Rivals' Jamie Shaw lays out volume two of his 2026 NBA Draft Big Board, while breaking down the first 14 (lottery).

🧨 The updated 2026 NBA Draft Big Board is live.

Movement across the Top 30. A new name enters the lottery tier.

Full rankings and lottery evaluations [READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/pro/news/202...

19.02.2026 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Projection drives ranking.

Dakari Spear’s production is established. His projection is what defines his Top 30 ranking.

Scalable traits. Development runway. Long term upside. Full breakdown [READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/rivals/news/...

19.02.2026 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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4⭐️ SG Markus Kerr breaks down his recruitment.

The latest with West Virginia, Minnesota, Boston College & LSU plus what’s driving his process right now. πŸ‘€

[READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/rivals/news/...

18.02.2026 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Top-20 prospect Michai White discusses where things stand with Auburn, Louisville, Penn State, etc. Rivals’ Jamie Shaw recently caught up with four-star point guard Michai White to discuss the latest with his recruitment.

🚨 Top-20 prospect Michai White breaks down his recruitment.

The latest with Auburn, Stanford, VCU, Penn State, Oklahoma State & Louisville plus what’s driving his process right now. πŸ‘€

[READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/rivals/news/...

17.02.2026 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Inside Arkansas' 2027 Recruiting Board: Can John Calipari put together another top-5 class? Rivals' Jamie Shaw discusses the intel around the early stages of John Calipari's 2027 recruiting efforts at Arkansas.

πŸ”Ž Inside Look at Arkansas’ 2027 recruiting board.

Who the Razorbacks have offered. Where things stand. And whether another top-5 class is realistic for John Calipari.

[READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/rivals/news/...

17.02.2026 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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4-Star Charles Pur talks South Carolina visit, plus Mississippi State, Maryland, Georgetown & Tennessee Rivals' Jamie Shaw recently caught up with four-star center Charles Pur to discuss the latest with his recruitment.

4⭐️ C Charles Pur breaks down his recruitment.

The latest with South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi State, Maryland, and Georgetown plus what’s driving his process right now. πŸ‘€

[READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/rivals/news/...

16.02.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Inside UNC’s 2027 Recruiting Board: Can Hubert Davis land another top-15 class? Rivals' Jamie Shaw looks at the 2027 recruiting cycle to discuss the latest with UNC's recruiting efforts in the class.

πŸ”Ž UNC’s 2027 recruiting board is starting to come into focus.

Who the Tar Heels have offered. Where things stand. And whether another top-15 class is realistic for Hubert Davis.

[READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/rivals/news/...

16.02.2026 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"It was all Coach Hurley” Junior County breaks down UConn, Dan Hurley & his future in Storrs Rivals' Jamie Shaw caught up recently with four-star guard Junior County to discuss his game and commitment to UConn.

πŸ—£οΈ β€œIt was all Coach Hurley.”

Junior County shares more on Dan Hurley and his expectations playing at UConn. πŸ‘€

[READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/rivals/news/...

15.02.2026 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cal positions itself early with Rivals150 G Archie Weatherspoon Rivals' Jamie Shaw caught up recently with three-star shooting guard Archie Weatherspoon to discuss the latest with his recruitment.

πŸ’₯ Cal positions itself early with Rivals150 G Archie Weatherspoon.

[READ] πŸ‘‰ on3.com/rivals/news/...

15.02.2026 19:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨NEW: 5⭐️ Jordan Smith is heading to Arkansas.

Behind-the-scenes intel + what it means for the Razorbacks’ future.

Tap in with the Next Gen Hoops Pod.

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🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

14.02.2026 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Top-20 prospect Kevin Wheatley talks Auburn, Rutgers, Georgia Tech & Syracuse Rivals' Jamie Shaw recently caught up with four-star small forward Kevin Wheatley to discuss the latest with his recruitment.

πŸ’₯ Top-20 prospect Kevin Wheatley breaks down his recruitment.

The latest with Auburn, Rutgers, Georgia Tech, and Syracuse plus what’s driving his process right now. πŸ‘€

[READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/rivals/news/...

13.02.2026 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 INTEL: One school is building momentum for 5 ⭐️ Bruce Branch III.

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12.02.2026 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”₯ Freshman Impact Watch: Week 15 college basketball top 10 power rankings

Who has stood out the most to you? πŸ‘€

[FULL BREAKDOWN] πŸ‘‰ on3.com/news/freshma...

12.02.2026 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’₯ Top-100 prospect Josh Rivera breaks down his recruitment.

The latest with Illinois, Mississippi State, Boston College, Seton Hall & St. John’s plus what’s driving his process right now. πŸ‘€

[READ] πŸ‘‰ www.on3.com/rivals/news/...

11.02.2026 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0