by Clark Francis
HOOP SCOOP'S RANKING OF THE TOP 50 RECRUITING CLASSES FROM THE CONCLUSION OF THE FALL SIGNING PERIOD
1. KENTUCKY (47 Points)..........4 Recruits..........8.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference.........(9) De'Aaron Fox, 6'3, 2G, Katy (Cypress Lakes) TX; (9) Malik Monk, 6'3, 2G, Bentonville (H.S.) AR, (9) Edrice Adebayo, 6'9, C, High Point (Christian) NC; (8) Wenyen Gabriel, 6'10, PF, Wilbraham (Wilbraham & Monson) MA; (6) Sasha Killeya-Jones, 6'10, PF, Lynchburg (Virginia Episcopal) VA; (4) Tai Wynyard, 6'10, C, Auckland, New Zealand.
2. DUKE (34 Points)..........4 Recruits..........8.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(10) Harry Giles, 6'10, PF, Mouth of Wilson (Oak Hill) VA; (10) Jayson Tatum, 6'8, WF, St. Louis (Chaminade) MO; (8) Frank Jackson, 6'3, 2G, Highland (Lone Peak) UT; (6) Javin DeLaurier, 6'9, PF, Charlottesville (St. Annes-Belfield) VA.
3. MISSISSIPPI STATE (33 Points)..........6 Recruits..........5.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(8) Mario Kegler, 6'7, WF Mouth of Wilson (Oak Hill) VA; (8) Eli Wright, 6'5, 2G, Greenville (22 Feet Academy) SC; (6) Tyson Carter, 6'4, 2G, Starkville (H.S.) MS; (4) Lamar Peters, 6'1, PG, New Orleans (Landry) LA; (4) Schnider Herard, 6'10, C, Plano (Prestonwood Christian) TX; (3) Abdulhakim Ado, 6'10, C, Chattanooga (Hamilton (Heights) TN.
4. MICHIGAN STATE (32 Points)..........4 Recruits..........8.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(10) Miles Bridges, 6'6, WF, Huntington (Prep) WV; (8) Josh Langford, 6'5, 2G, Huntsville (Madison Academy) AL; (8) Cassius Winston, 6'0, PG, Detroit (University of Detroit Jesuit) MI; (6) Nick Ward, 6'8, C, Gahanna (Lincoln) OH.
5. GONZAGA (30 Points)..........5 Recruits..........6.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........West Coast Conference..........(8) Zach Collins, 6'10, C, Las Vegas (Bishop Gorman) NV; (8) Zach Norvell, 6'4, 2G, Chicago (Simeon) IL; (6) Killian Tillie, 6'8. PF, Paris, France; (4) Rui Hackimura, 6'8, PF, Sendai, Japan; (4) Jacob Larsen, 6'10, C, Holte, Denmark.
6. ARKANSAS (27 Points)..........4 Recruits........6.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(8) Daryl Macon, 6'1, 2G, Holmes County (JC) MS; (8) Jaylen Barford, 6'3, PG, Motlow State (JC) TN; (8) Arlando Cook, 6'8, PF, Connors State (JC) OK; (3) Adrio Bailey, 6'8, PF, Campti (Lakeview) LA.
7. VIRGINIA (25 Points)..........4 Recruits..........6.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(8) Kyle Guy, 6'2, 2G, Indianapolis (Lawrence Central) IN; (8) Ty Jerome, 6'3, PG, New Rochelle (Iona Prep) NJ; (6) DeAndre Hunter, 6'7, WF, Wynnewood (Friends Central) PA; (3) Jay Huff, 6'9, PF, Durham (Voyager Academy) NC.
8. UCLA (24 Points)..........4 Recruits..........6/0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacifiic-12 Conference...........(8) Lonzo Ball, 6'5, PG, Chino Hills (H.S.) CA; (8) T.J. Leaf, 6'9, PF, El Cajon (Foothills Christian) CA; (6) Ike Anigbogu, 6'10, C, Corona (Centennial) CA; (2) Kobe Paras, 6'5, WF, Los Angeles (Cathedral) CA.
9. UNLV (23 Points)..........4 Recruits.........5.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mountain West Conference..........(8) Jaylen Fisher, 6'1, PG, Arlington (Bolton) TN; (6) Justin Jackson, 6'7, WF, Concord (Hill Academy) ON; (6) Christian Vital, 6'2, 2G, Oakdale (St. Thomas More) CT; (3) Carlos Johnson, 6'4, PF, Henderson (Findlay Prep) NV.
10. LSU (23 Points)..........5 Recruits.........4.6 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(6) Wayde Sims, 6'6, PF, Baton Rouge (University Lab) LA.; (6) Duop Reath, 6'10, PF, Lee (JC) TX; (4) Branden Jenkins, 6'4, 2G, Lee (JC) TX; (4) Kieran Hayward, 6'5, 2G, Sydney, Australia; (3) Skylar Mays, 6'3, 2G, Henderson (Findlay Prep) NV.
11. ALABAMA (22 Points).......... 3 Recruits.........7.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(8) Terrence Ferguson, 6'6, 2G, Dallas (Advanced Prep International) TX, (8) Braxton Key, 6'8, PF, Mouth of Wilson (Oak Hill) VA; (6) Ar'mond Davis, 6'5, WF, Southern Idaho (JC) ID.
12. OKLAHOMA (22 Points)..........4 Recruits..........5.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference...........(8) Darrion Strong, 6'2, 2G, Coffeyville (JC) KS; (6) Kameron McGusty, 6'5, 2G, Katy (Seven Lakes) TX; (4) Kristian Doolittle, 6'8, PF, Edmond (Memorial) OK; (4) Matt Freeman, 6'10, PF, Auckland, New Zealand.
13. CONNECTICUT (20 Points)..........3 Recruits..........6.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........American Athletic Conference..........(8) Juwan Durham, 6'9, C, Tampa (Prep) FL; (6) Vance Jackson, 6'8, WF, Napa (Prolific Prep) CA; (6) Alterique Gilbert, 6'0, PG, Lithonia (Miller Grove) GA.
14. INDIANA (19 Points)..........3 Recruits..........6.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(8) De'Ron Davis, 6'9, C, Aurora (Overland) CO; (8) Curtis Jones, 6'4, 2G, Huntington (Prep) WV; (3) Grant Gelon, 6'6 ,2G, Crown Point (H.S.) IN.
15. HARVARD (19 Points)..........7 Recruits.........2.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Ivy League..........(4) Chris Lewis, 6'8, PF, Alpharetta (Milton) GA; (3) Bryce Aiken, 6'0, PG, Elizabeth (The Patrick School) NJ; (3) Seth Towns, 6'7, WF, Columbus (Northland) OH; (3) Robert Baker, 6'9, PF, Marietta (Walker School) GA; (2) Justin Bassey, 6'5, WF, Denver (Colorado Academy) CO; (2) Christian Juzang, 6'2, PG Calabasas (Viewpoint) CA; (2) Henry Welsh, 6'9, C, Los Angeles (Loyola) CA.
16. FLORIDA STATE (18 Points)..........3 Recruits..........6.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(8) Jonathan Isaac, 6'9, WF, Bradenton (IMG Academy) FL; (6) Trent Forrest, 6'4, 2G, Chipley (H.S.) FL; (4) C.J. Walker, 6'0, PG, Indianapolis (Tech) IN.
16. AUBURN (18 Points)..........3 Recruits..........6.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference...........(9) Mustapha Heron, 6'5, 2G, Waterbury (Sacred Heart) CT; (6) Jared Harper, 5'10, PG, Mableton (Pebblebrook) GA; (3) Anfernee McLemore, 6'8, PF, Sylvester (Worth County) GA.
18. IOWA STATE (18 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.6 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(6) Emmanuel Malou, 6'9, PF, Yuba (JC) CA; (3) Cameron Lard, 6'9, PF, New Orleans (Landry-Walker) LA; (3) Jakolby Long, 6'5, 2G, Edmond (Mustang) OK; (3) Donovan Jackson, 6'2, 2G, Iowa Western (JC) IA; (3) Solomon Young, 6'6, PF, Sacramento (H.S.) CA.
19. OREGON (17 Points)..........3 Recruits.........5.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-12 Conference..........(8) Peyton Pritchard, 6'0, PG, West Linn (H.S.) OR; (6) Michael Cage, 6'9, C, Santa Ana (Mater Dei) CA; (3) Keith Smith, 6'7, WF, Seattle (Rainier Beach) WA.
20. PENN STATE (17 Points)..........4 Recruits..........4.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference...........(6) Tony Carr, 6'4, PG, Philadelphia (Roman Catholic) PA; (4) Lamar Stevens, 6'6, PF, Philadelphia (Roman Catholic) PA; (4) Joe Hampton, 6'7, PF, Mouth of Wilson (Oak Hill) VA; (3) Nazeer Bostick, 6'4, WF, Philadelphia (Roman Catholic) PA.
21. MARYLAND (16 Points)..........2 Recruits..........8.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference...........(8) Kevin Huerter, 6'5, 2G, Clifton Park (Shenendehowa Central) NY; (8) Anthony Cowan, 6'0, PG, Washington (St. John's) DC.
21. WASHINGTON (16 Points)..........2 Recruits.........8.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-12 Conference..........(8) Markelle Fultz, 6'5, 2G, Hyattsville (DeMatha) MD; (8) Sam Timmons, 6'10, C, Christchurch, New Zealand.
23. NORTH CAROLINA (16 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference.......... (6) Tony Bradley, 6'10, C, Bartow (H.S.) FL.(6) Brandon Robinson, 6'6, 2G, Douglasville (Douglas County) GA; (4) Seventh Woods, 6'1, 2G, Columbia (Hammonds) SC.
24. MICHIGAN (16 Points)..........4 Recruits..........4.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference...........(6) Xavier Simpson, 5'11, PG, Lima (Senior) OH; (4) Jon Teske, 6'9, C, Medina (H.S.) OH; (3) Austin Davis, 6'10, C, Onsted (H.S.) MI; (3) Ibi Watson, 6'4, 2G, Pickerington (Central) OH.
25. UTAH (15 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-12 Conference...........(6) Jayce Johnson, 6'11, C, Santa Monica (H.S.) CA; (3) JoJo Zamora, 6'3, 2G, Yuba (JC) CA; (3) Devon Daniels, 6'6, 2G, Napa (Prolific Prep) CA.
HOOP SCOOP'S RANKING OF THE TOP 50 RECRUITING CLASSES FROM THE CONCLUSION OF THE FALL SIGNING PERIOD
1. KENTUCKY (47 Points)..........4 Recruits..........8.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference.........(9) De'Aaron Fox, 6'3, 2G, Katy (Cypress Lakes) TX; (9) Malik Monk, 6'3, 2G, Bentonville (H.S.) AR, (9) Edrice Adebayo, 6'9, C, High Point (Christian) NC; (8) Wenyen Gabriel, 6'10, PF, Wilbraham (Wilbraham & Monson) MA; (6) Sasha Killeya-Jones, 6'10, PF, Lynchburg (Virginia Episcopal) VA; (4) Tai Wynyard, 6'10, C, Auckland, New Zealand.
2. DUKE (34 Points)..........4 Recruits..........8.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(10) Harry Giles, 6'10, PF, Mouth of Wilson (Oak Hill) VA; (10) Jayson Tatum, 6'8, WF, St. Louis (Chaminade) MO; (8) Frank Jackson, 6'3, 2G, Highland (Lone Peak) UT; (6) Javin DeLaurier, 6'9, PF, Charlottesville (St. Annes-Belfield) VA.
3. MISSISSIPPI STATE (33 Points)..........6 Recruits..........5.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(8) Mario Kegler, 6'7, WF Mouth of Wilson (Oak Hill) VA; (8) Eli Wright, 6'5, 2G, Greenville (22 Feet Academy) SC; (6) Tyson Carter, 6'4, 2G, Starkville (H.S.) MS; (4) Lamar Peters, 6'1, PG, New Orleans (Landry) LA; (4) Schnider Herard, 6'10, C, Plano (Prestonwood Christian) TX; (3) Abdulhakim Ado, 6'10, C, Chattanooga (Hamilton (Heights) TN.
4. MICHIGAN STATE (32 Points)..........4 Recruits..........8.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(10) Miles Bridges, 6'6, WF, Huntington (Prep) WV; (8) Josh Langford, 6'5, 2G, Huntsville (Madison Academy) AL; (8) Cassius Winston, 6'0, PG, Detroit (University of Detroit Jesuit) MI; (6) Nick Ward, 6'8, C, Gahanna (Lincoln) OH.
5. GONZAGA (30 Points)..........5 Recruits..........6.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........West Coast Conference..........(8) Zach Collins, 6'10, C, Las Vegas (Bishop Gorman) NV; (8) Zach Norvell, 6'4, 2G, Chicago (Simeon) IL; (6) Killian Tillie, 6'8. PF, Paris, France; (4) Rui Hackimura, 6'8, PF, Sendai, Japan; (4) Jacob Larsen, 6'10, C, Holte, Denmark.
6. ARKANSAS (27 Points)..........4 Recruits........6.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(8) Daryl Macon, 6'1, 2G, Holmes County (JC) MS; (8) Jaylen Barford, 6'3, PG, Motlow State (JC) TN; (8) Arlando Cook, 6'8, PF, Connors State (JC) OK; (3) Adrio Bailey, 6'8, PF, Campti (Lakeview) LA.
7. VIRGINIA (25 Points)..........4 Recruits..........6.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(8) Kyle Guy, 6'2, 2G, Indianapolis (Lawrence Central) IN; (8) Ty Jerome, 6'3, PG, New Rochelle (Iona Prep) NJ; (6) DeAndre Hunter, 6'7, WF, Wynnewood (Friends Central) PA; (3) Jay Huff, 6'9, PF, Durham (Voyager Academy) NC.
8. UCLA (24 Points)..........4 Recruits..........6/0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacifiic-12 Conference...........(8) Lonzo Ball, 6'5, PG, Chino Hills (H.S.) CA; (8) T.J. Leaf, 6'9, PF, El Cajon (Foothills Christian) CA; (6) Ike Anigbogu, 6'10, C, Corona (Centennial) CA; (2) Kobe Paras, 6'5, WF, Los Angeles (Cathedral) CA.
9. UNLV (23 Points)..........4 Recruits.........5.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mountain West Conference..........(8) Jaylen Fisher, 6'1, PG, Arlington (Bolton) TN; (6) Justin Jackson, 6'7, WF, Concord (Hill Academy) ON; (6) Christian Vital, 6'2, 2G, Oakdale (St. Thomas More) CT; (3) Carlos Johnson, 6'4, PF, Henderson (Findlay Prep) NV.
10. LSU (23 Points)..........5 Recruits.........4.6 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(6) Wayde Sims, 6'6, PF, Baton Rouge (University Lab) LA.; (6) Duop Reath, 6'10, PF, Lee (JC) TX; (4) Branden Jenkins, 6'4, 2G, Lee (JC) TX; (4) Kieran Hayward, 6'5, 2G, Sydney, Australia; (3) Skylar Mays, 6'3, 2G, Henderson (Findlay Prep) NV.
11. ALABAMA (22 Points).......... 3 Recruits.........7.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(8) Terrence Ferguson, 6'6, 2G, Dallas (Advanced Prep International) TX, (8) Braxton Key, 6'8, PF, Mouth of Wilson (Oak Hill) VA; (6) Ar'mond Davis, 6'5, WF, Southern Idaho (JC) ID.
12. OKLAHOMA (22 Points)..........4 Recruits..........5.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference...........(8) Darrion Strong, 6'2, 2G, Coffeyville (JC) KS; (6) Kameron McGusty, 6'5, 2G, Katy (Seven Lakes) TX; (4) Kristian Doolittle, 6'8, PF, Edmond (Memorial) OK; (4) Matt Freeman, 6'10, PF, Auckland, New Zealand.
13. CONNECTICUT (20 Points)..........3 Recruits..........6.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........American Athletic Conference..........(8) Juwan Durham, 6'9, C, Tampa (Prep) FL; (6) Vance Jackson, 6'8, WF, Napa (Prolific Prep) CA; (6) Alterique Gilbert, 6'0, PG, Lithonia (Miller Grove) GA.
14. INDIANA (19 Points)..........3 Recruits..........6.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(8) De'Ron Davis, 6'9, C, Aurora (Overland) CO; (8) Curtis Jones, 6'4, 2G, Huntington (Prep) WV; (3) Grant Gelon, 6'6 ,2G, Crown Point (H.S.) IN.
15. HARVARD (19 Points)..........7 Recruits.........2.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Ivy League..........(4) Chris Lewis, 6'8, PF, Alpharetta (Milton) GA; (3) Bryce Aiken, 6'0, PG, Elizabeth (The Patrick School) NJ; (3) Seth Towns, 6'7, WF, Columbus (Northland) OH; (3) Robert Baker, 6'9, PF, Marietta (Walker School) GA; (2) Justin Bassey, 6'5, WF, Denver (Colorado Academy) CO; (2) Christian Juzang, 6'2, PG Calabasas (Viewpoint) CA; (2) Henry Welsh, 6'9, C, Los Angeles (Loyola) CA.
16. FLORIDA STATE (18 Points)..........3 Recruits..........6.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(8) Jonathan Isaac, 6'9, WF, Bradenton (IMG Academy) FL; (6) Trent Forrest, 6'4, 2G, Chipley (H.S.) FL; (4) C.J. Walker, 6'0, PG, Indianapolis (Tech) IN.
16. AUBURN (18 Points)..........3 Recruits..........6.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference...........(9) Mustapha Heron, 6'5, 2G, Waterbury (Sacred Heart) CT; (6) Jared Harper, 5'10, PG, Mableton (Pebblebrook) GA; (3) Anfernee McLemore, 6'8, PF, Sylvester (Worth County) GA.
18. IOWA STATE (18 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.6 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(6) Emmanuel Malou, 6'9, PF, Yuba (JC) CA; (3) Cameron Lard, 6'9, PF, New Orleans (Landry-Walker) LA; (3) Jakolby Long, 6'5, 2G, Edmond (Mustang) OK; (3) Donovan Jackson, 6'2, 2G, Iowa Western (JC) IA; (3) Solomon Young, 6'6, PF, Sacramento (H.S.) CA.
19. OREGON (17 Points)..........3 Recruits.........5.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-12 Conference..........(8) Peyton Pritchard, 6'0, PG, West Linn (H.S.) OR; (6) Michael Cage, 6'9, C, Santa Ana (Mater Dei) CA; (3) Keith Smith, 6'7, WF, Seattle (Rainier Beach) WA.
20. PENN STATE (17 Points)..........4 Recruits..........4.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference...........(6) Tony Carr, 6'4, PG, Philadelphia (Roman Catholic) PA; (4) Lamar Stevens, 6'6, PF, Philadelphia (Roman Catholic) PA; (4) Joe Hampton, 6'7, PF, Mouth of Wilson (Oak Hill) VA; (3) Nazeer Bostick, 6'4, WF, Philadelphia (Roman Catholic) PA.
21. MARYLAND (16 Points)..........2 Recruits..........8.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference...........(8) Kevin Huerter, 6'5, 2G, Clifton Park (Shenendehowa Central) NY; (8) Anthony Cowan, 6'0, PG, Washington (St. John's) DC.
21. WASHINGTON (16 Points)..........2 Recruits.........8.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-12 Conference..........(8) Markelle Fultz, 6'5, 2G, Hyattsville (DeMatha) MD; (8) Sam Timmons, 6'10, C, Christchurch, New Zealand.
23. NORTH CAROLINA (16 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference.......... (6) Tony Bradley, 6'10, C, Bartow (H.S.) FL.(6) Brandon Robinson, 6'6, 2G, Douglasville (Douglas County) GA; (4) Seventh Woods, 6'1, 2G, Columbia (Hammonds) SC.
24. MICHIGAN (16 Points)..........4 Recruits..........4.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference...........(6) Xavier Simpson, 5'11, PG, Lima (Senior) OH; (4) Jon Teske, 6'9, C, Medina (H.S.) OH; (3) Austin Davis, 6'10, C, Onsted (H.S.) MI; (3) Ibi Watson, 6'4, 2G, Pickerington (Central) OH.
25. UTAH (15 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-12 Conference...........(6) Jayce Johnson, 6'11, C, Santa Monica (H.S.) CA; (3) JoJo Zamora, 6'3, 2G, Yuba (JC) CA; (3) Devon Daniels, 6'6, 2G, Napa (Prolific Prep) CA.
