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In Case You Missed It: August 24

24, Aug 2013

In Case You Missed It: August 24

Each weekend, we will recap the stories that came across Hoopseen.com and consolidate them to one-easy-to-find space. Did you miss any of the notebooks written? Where were some of the Class of 2014 players ranked? Which players committed this week? Well, there was plenty of stories this week and we have them here. Check the links below to find exactly what you are looking for.

CLASS OF 2014 RANKINGS

After watching 30-plus events since March, the Hoopseen.com reshuffled the rankings and there werew some surprises both in players ascending or descending. Here is the Class of 2014 rankings and see who those players are.

Also, Robert Alfonso Jr. and Justin Young pulled the curtain back on the rankings. They gave an insider's view of why the rankings shuffled out the way they did. Read why the post-summer rankings changed so much.

COMMITTMENTS OF THE WEEK

Jakeenan Gant was the most highly coveted player in the Class of 2014. He took an official visit to Missouri, which was enough to end his recruitment. Here is why he decided to become a Tiger.

Morgan County's CJ Turman took an unofficial visit to Tennessee. After the weekend trip that was enough to convince the 6-foot-8 power forward Knoxville was the place for him. Here is why the Volunteers were able to get Morgan's committement.

News of Trayvon Reed taking an official visit to Maryland sent a buzz across the country. When he committed Justin Young analyzed why Reed would be a solid addition to the Terps down the road.

SEEN AROUND THE HOOP

Robert Alfonso Jr. has a weekly notebook item where he talks about topics seen on and around the basketball court. This week, he talks about the latest player to get a walk-on opportunity with the University of Florida.

JUST A MINUTE

Justin Young's weekly notebook was filled with information on players transferring, committment surprises, players narrowing their college offers to single-digits and more. Here is what you may have missed.

PREVIEW NOTEBOOKS

The Preview for the Class of 2014 and 2015 players was a solid success as players came and competed in some challenging drills. Justin Young and Robert Alfonso Jr. emptied their notebooks to highlight some players who made serious impressions.

Here are some players who were considered the #BeSEEN players and the top performers of The Preview.

Also, not to be left out, the Jr. Preview had some solid standouts as well.

RECRUITING NEWS

Hassani Gravett is patiently waiting for the right opportunity to make a decision. The Alexander High product talks about what schools are recruiting him right now.

Berkmar's Jonathan Sanks had a solid final summer on the travel circuit. He has solidified some official visits.

ARE YOU ...

Every single one of us has played pickup basketball where there is always someone who just stands out to you, sometimes for the wrong reasons. After we saw this video regarding stereotypes of pick-up basketball, we are asking: which player are you?

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