Anderson Signs LOI

Today marked the start of the early signing period for basketball, and Rocket fans didn't have to wait long to hear about UT's lone commitment. Muskegon, MI basketball star Chris Anderson has signed his NLI (National Letter of Intent) with the University of Toledo. Read on for more on Chris Anderson.   Full Story

Brady Heslip ended his recruitment on Sunday. The 6-foot-2 shooting guard committed to an ACC program shortly after his visit.   Full Story

The parade of visiting Michigan basketball prospects continues. Yesterday we recounted the visit of Kalamazoo Central G/F Devin Oliver. Today we focus on the youngster that arrived just as Oliver was leaving… Utica Eisenhower C Corey Petros. The Wolverines are apparently keeping a close eye on the versatile big man.   Full Story

Jordan Dressler signed with Coach Cross and the Toledo Rockets basketball program during the early signing period, allowing him to concentrate on his team's playoff run down the stretch. Dressler helped Rock Bridge to a 3rd place finish in the state playoffs while averaging 14.2 points and 8.6 rebounds per game for the season.   Full Story

In the latest edition of Brian's Blog, Rocket Digest Managing Editor Brian Nowicki talks about the recent commitment of Josh Freelove to the UT basketball program, Rocket football coaches on Twitter, and more. Read on for Brian's Blog.   Full Story

Coach Gene Cross pulled in his seventh commit for the Class of 2009 early on Tuesday morning. Get the latest on this new commitment in this update, plus find out why he picked Toledo, what other schools were hot in pursuit, and how he plans to figure into the Rockets basketball program.   Full Story

RocketDigest.com has just learned that there is a new commitment to the Toledo Rocket Basketball program. Stay tuned for more in the coming hours.   Full Story

After a long process Vee Sanford has come to a decision. The talented combo guard made his pick shortly after an official visit this past weekend.   Full Story

Toledo Rockets Head Coach Gene Cross announced that the Toledo Rockets have signed three more recruits as part of the 2009 recruiting class early on Thursday afternoon. Point guard Neil Watson and off guards Jake Barnett and Malcom Griffin join Hayden Humes, Jake Dressler and Devin Russell in the 2009 recruiting class.   Full Story

Chris Poellnitz has informed RocketDigest.com of his final decision on where to play basketball next season. Is the former Toledo area prep star going to honor his original commitment to the Toledo Rockets program? If not, where can you expect to see Poellnitz playing ball next season?   Full Story

The Missouri Basketball Coaches Association recently announced the finalists for the Mr. Show-Me Basketball award.   Full Story

The Jordan Family is in the news again. Over the weekend, it was announced that Michael (huge surprise) is headed to the Hall of Fame. A day later, his son announced he's headed to Conference USA.   Full Story

While one Big Ten Conference team was punching its ticket to the national championship game on Saturday night, three members of University of Illinois coach Bruce Weber’s incoming recruiting class were putting on a show at the eighth annual Riverwar All-Star Basketball Game in St. Louis.   Full Story

As previously reported here, the annual Jordan Brand Classic will tip off with three games on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Here are the rosters for the local game featuring City area stars, and for the national game with Rice's Durand Scott and St. Anthony's Dominic Cheek teaming up on the away squad coached by St. Bendict's Dan Hurley.   Full Story

The difficult decision Ricky Kreklow has to make about his college destination in the coming months will ultimately come down to one thing: will the junior swingman from Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Mo., stay and play for the hometown Missouri Tigers or will he leave?   Full Story

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Sweet 16 began this week and Scout.com spent the past two days wataching the opening round of the historic tournament.   Full Story

Lexington Catholic combo guard Vee Sanford is playing in the Kentucky State High School basketball tournament. On hand to watch is UK head coach Billy Gillispie as well as KSR's Larry Vaught, live from the game.   Full Story

6-5 wing player Jake Barnett of Notre Dame Prep School in Fitchburg, MA gave a verbal commitment to the University of Toledo Wednesday morning. Barnett is originally from Milwaukee, WI, before spending a year of prep school in Massachusettes.   Full Story

RICHMOND, Ky. – Two of the best teams and two of the best prospects in the state of Kentucky went head-to-head Tuesday evening, and the match up lived up to its billing as the game was decided in the final seconds.   Full Story

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Lexington Catholic needed a big effort from their star senior -- Vee Sanford -- in the District semifinals, and that's exactly what they received and he did it in front of a few interested college coaches.   Full Story

As the 2008-09 High School season nears an end, local teams are gearing up for state tournament runs.   Full Story

In this Rocket Round Up get the latest on UT basketball recruit Chris Poellnitz, plus find out if the staff is done recruiting in the class of 2010. Also, the new football coaching staff appears near complete. Find out who's the leading candidate to fill the final position on the defensive line.   Full Story

Lexington (Ky.) Catholic High School senior Vee Sanford has been a hot name on the recruiting circuit this winter and the point guard’s strong play during his senior season has seen his stock rise in recent months.   Full Story

Tate Unruh received an offer from Toledo back in October. Rocket Digest recently contacted Tate for an update on his recruitment. Read on to find out if Toledo is still in the mix for Tate's services.   Full Story

Kansas City point guard Neil Watson gave his verbal commitment to the Toledo Rockets last week. The 5-10, 160 pound star at Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences recently spoke with Rocket Digest about his commitment to Toledo. Read on for more information on Neil's abilities and his reasons for committing to Toledo.   Full Story