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04-22-2009, 06:47 PM
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1. North Carolina
2009 commits (National rank)
PF John Henson (6)
PG Dexter Strickland (17)
SG Leslie McDonald (55)
PF David Wear (68)
PF Travis Wear (69) The Tar Heels have sprinted out of the blocks better than any program in the country. Roy Williams and staff have locked up five players all ranked inside the top 70 national rankings in the class of 2009. Henson, a 6-foot-10 versatile post, is the gem. Strickland and McDonald are the future of the backcourt. The Wear twins give UNC some size and depth in the rotation.
2. Texas
2009 commits (National rank)
SF Jordan Hamilton (5)
SG Avery Bradley (8)
SF Shawn Williams (64) The Longhorns locked up one of the best players in the country regardless of position in Bradley, a 6-foot-3 native of Tacoma, Wash. He should prove to be an immediate impact player for the Longhorns. Hamilton, one of the elite scorers in the nation, picked the Big 12 school at the start of October. He came through on his promise to play alongside Bradley. Williams, a 6-foot-7 forward from national powerhouse Duncanville (Texas) High School, is a deadly perimeter threat and a scary prospect if he takes full advantage of Texas' outstanding strength program.
3. Villanova
2009 commits (National rank)
PF Mouphtaou Yarou (14)
PG Maalik Wayns (25)
PF Isaiah Armwood (62) Who says the Wildcats are just a guard program? Villanova has a pair of impressive post players in Yarou and Armwood to complement Wayns, one of the best floor generals in the country. With three players all within the top 65. The future of Villanova hoops is in good hands.
4. Memphis
2009 commits (National rank)
SG Xavier Henry (3)
SG Nolan Dennis (47)
PF Will Coleman
SF Darnell Dodson The Tigers aimed for versatility and experience in 2009 and got it. Henry, the No. 3-rated player in the nation, is one of the most explosive scorers in the country and he should step right into the offense when he arrives in Memphis next fall. Dennis, a top-50 prospect from Dallas, will likely play a role similar to Chris Douglas-Roberts. Coleman, a 6-foot-9 post, is one of the most explosive power forwards in the junior college ranks. Dodson, a former Pittsburgh signee, has great size for a wing prospect and is one of the most intriguing players at the junior college level.
5. Kansas
2009 commits (National rank)
PF Thomas Robinson (18)
PG Elijah Johnson (27) The Jayhawks continue to recruit well and recruit nationally. Robinson, a five-star prospect from Baltimore via Brewster Academy in New Hampshire, is one of the elite rebounders in the class. His presence should be felt the minute he arrives in Lawrence next fall. Johnson, a Las Vegas native, is one of the most athletic point guards in the country. When he's at the top of his game, he is one of the best at his position.
6. Florida
2009 commits (National rank)
SF Kenny Boynton (7)
C Deshawn Painter (85)
PF Erik Murphy (104) The Gators are no strangers to great recruiting classes. This year's class is highlighted by the addition of Boynton, the top player in Florida. He is one of the best scorers and defenders in the nation. He was a major coup for Billy Donovan and staff this fall. Painter is a high-level prospect that isn't expected to do big things right away. He and Murphy have the luxury of joining a strong frontline in Gainesville and playing for a coach that has developed pros at their respective positions.
7. Indiana
2009 commits (National rank)
SF Christian Watford (34)
SG Maurice Creek (59)
SF Derek Elston (98)
PG Jordan Hulls (106)
C Bawa Muniru (111)
PF Bobby Capobianco The Hoosiers added Watford at the beginning of September. He gives the program a big, versatile forward that should see major minutes as a freshman. Creek was high on Marquette when Tom Crean was at the helm and carried over his fondness when the Hoosiers hired the former Golden Eagle head man. Creek should help from Day One in the guard-oriented style that Crean employs. Indiana fans love the fact that Crean is recruiting the local kids. Hulls, a Bloomington native, embodies the Hoosier spirit with his play. So does Capobianco, an Ohio forward. Elston, a holdover from the Sampson regime, missed the summer due to injury. Muniru, a 6-foot-11 center, gives the team a physical presence inside the paint and will help on the defensive end of the floor.
8. UCLA
2009 commits (National rank)
SF Tyler Honeycutt (29)
PF Reeves Nelson (79)
SF Mike Moser (83)
PF Brendan Lane (103)
C Anthony Stover (134) Honeycutt shot up the rankings over the summer with his savvy and skilled play. He headlines UCLA's four-man recruiting class. Nelson has battled injuries over the past year, but when healthy, he brings a rugged physicality to the court. Lane, on the other hand, is a skilled, face-up four-man who will stretch the defense for the Bruins. Stover gives the team a long defender that can man the post. Moser, a former Arizona commitment, was a late add for the Bruins and signed with the school on the last day of the early period.
9. Georgia Tech
2009 commits (National rank)
PG Mfon Udofia (36)
SG Glen Rice (48)
PF Kammeon Holsey (77)
SF Brian Oliver (129) The Yellow Jackets locked up the foundation of the class early. Each committed to the program over the summer. Oliver was the first to pick the ACC school and did so in mid-June. Keeping local players was a priority for Tech.
10. Illinois
2009 commits (National rank)
SG Brandon Paul (44)
SG D.J. Richardson (57)
SG Joseph Bertrand (116)
PF Tyler Griffey (127) If there was any question about the Illini's ability to lock up the in-state talent like year's past, the class of 2009 has proven that the program can still lock up the locals. The future looks bright, particularly in the backcourt. The trio of Paul, Richardson and Bertrand is a major upgrade at the guard positions. Griffey has the tools to be a grinder down low while being a great forward to run the pick and roll.
11. Oklahoma
2009 commits (National rank)
C Keith Gallon (31)
PG Tommy Mason-Griffin (66)
C Andrew Fitzgerald (100)
SG Steven Pledger (136)
PF Kyle Hardrick (145) The Sooners won a major recruiting battle to land Mason-Griffin, one of the best point guards in the country. He is the best point guard Jeff Capel has lured to Norman since taking over the program. Gallon, an AAU teammate with Mason-Griffin, signed with OU on the last day of the signing period. His addition gives the Sooners another big body down low. Pledger, a Virginia native, gives the team a legitimate threat on the perimeter. In-state commitment Hardrick has been committed to the school since 2006. Fitzgerald, a Baltimore native, is a big body that will have no trouble making the transition to Big 12 competition.
12. Oklahoma State
2009 commits (National rank)
PF Karron Johnson (45)
PG Raymond Penn (54)
SF Roger Franklin (90)
PG Reger Dowell (135)
PG Fred Gulley
PF Torin Walker First-year coach Travis Ford has reeled in a talented six-man class for the Cowboys. Johnson is a big-time athlete at the power forward position, and he should shine in the fast-paced, up-tempo attack that Ford employs. Penn is an electric, undersized scoring point guard who set Vegas on fire in July. He will be accompanied by the high-energy and productive wing Roger Franklin. Dowell, like Franklin, will fine tune his craft at national powerhouse Duncanville (Texas) High School before making his way to Stillwater. Three-star prospects Fred Gully and Torin Walker will provide depth for Ford's up-tempo attack.
13. Kentucky
2009 commits (National rank)
C Daniel Orton (22)
SG Jon Hood (32)
PG GJ Vilarino The Wildcats won the race for Orton, a five-star center and one of the most physically intimidating prospects in the class of 2009. Kentucky fought long and hard for Orton's commitment for a reason. He has star potential. Hood, a local star, is a versatile and crafty player that could potentially play three positions for the Wildcats during his college career. Vilarino, a steady point guard, committed to Billy Gillispie last spring.
14. Duke
2009 commits (National rank)
PF Ryan Kelly (20)
PF Mason Plumlee (42) One of the best match-ups of the spring grassroots period was Kelly versus Plumlee, ironically, at North Carolina during the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions. The two traded buckets in the match-up. Now, the two will get a chance to help the other improve their talented skill sets. Kelly is more talented in the post, while Plumlee is a big option in the high post.
15. Louisville
2009 commits (National rank)
PF Rakeem Buckles (40)
PG Peyton Siva (49)
SG Mike Marra
PF Stephan Van Treese
Rick Pitino and his staff filled several needs. Buckles is one of the most intriguing players in the class because of his size, raw ability and versatility at the power forward position. Siva is a scoring point guard, similar to players the Cardinals have relied on in the past. Marra is an athletic wing with great range on his jumper. Van Treese is a bouncy forward that can run the floor.
16. N.C. State
2009 commits (National rank)
PG Lorenzo Brown (43)
PF Richard Howell (51)
SG Scott Wood (126) The Wolfpack love the I-85 pipeline down to Atlanta. After securing J.J. Hickson two years ago, Sidney Lowe and staff have mined Georgia hard for talent. The results have been positive in 2009 with Brown and Howell. Both should help from Day One. A mini Indiana connection is also growing. Last year, the team landed Julius Mays. This year, Wood is the latest Hoosier State player to head south to Raleigh.
17. Connecticut
2009 commits (National rank)
C Alex Oriakhi (21)
SF Jamal Coombs (65) It seems like Oriakhi and Coombs have been committed to the Huskies for a decade. Both pledged to Jim Calhoun very early in the recruiting process, and over time they have improved tremendously. Oriakhi could be a McDonald's All-American while Coombs has developed into one of the top wings in the nation. Look for both to make early contributions in Storrs.
1. North Carolina
2009 commits (National rank)
PF John Henson (6)
PG Dexter Strickland (17)
SG Leslie McDonald (55)
PF David Wear (68)
PF Travis Wear (69) The Tar Heels have sprinted out of the blocks better than any program in the country. Roy Williams and staff have locked up five players all ranked inside the top 70 national rankings in the class of 2009. Henson, a 6-foot-10 versatile post, is the gem. Strickland and McDonald are the future of the backcourt. The Wear twins give UNC some size and depth in the rotation.
2. Texas
2009 commits (National rank)
SF Jordan Hamilton (5)
SG Avery Bradley (8)
SF Shawn Williams (64) The Longhorns locked up one of the best players in the country regardless of position in Bradley, a 6-foot-3 native of Tacoma, Wash. He should prove to be an immediate impact player for the Longhorns. Hamilton, one of the elite scorers in the nation, picked the Big 12 school at the start of October. He came through on his promise to play alongside Bradley. Williams, a 6-foot-7 forward from national powerhouse Duncanville (Texas) High School, is a deadly perimeter threat and a scary prospect if he takes full advantage of Texas' outstanding strength program.
3. Villanova
2009 commits (National rank)
PF Mouphtaou Yarou (14)
PG Maalik Wayns (25)
PF Isaiah Armwood (62) Who says the Wildcats are just a guard program? Villanova has a pair of impressive post players in Yarou and Armwood to complement Wayns, one of the best floor generals in the country. With three players all within the top 65. The future of Villanova hoops is in good hands.
4. Memphis
2009 commits (National rank)
SG Xavier Henry (3)
SG Nolan Dennis (47)
PF Will Coleman
SF Darnell Dodson The Tigers aimed for versatility and experience in 2009 and got it. Henry, the No. 3-rated player in the nation, is one of the most explosive scorers in the country and he should step right into the offense when he arrives in Memphis next fall. Dennis, a top-50 prospect from Dallas, will likely play a role similar to Chris Douglas-Roberts. Coleman, a 6-foot-9 post, is one of the most explosive power forwards in the junior college ranks. Dodson, a former Pittsburgh signee, has great size for a wing prospect and is one of the most intriguing players at the junior college level.
5. Kansas
2009 commits (National rank)
PF Thomas Robinson (18)
PG Elijah Johnson (27) The Jayhawks continue to recruit well and recruit nationally. Robinson, a five-star prospect from Baltimore via Brewster Academy in New Hampshire, is one of the elite rebounders in the class. His presence should be felt the minute he arrives in Lawrence next fall. Johnson, a Las Vegas native, is one of the most athletic point guards in the country. When he's at the top of his game, he is one of the best at his position.
6. Florida
2009 commits (National rank)
SF Kenny Boynton (7)
C Deshawn Painter (85)
PF Erik Murphy (104) The Gators are no strangers to great recruiting classes. This year's class is highlighted by the addition of Boynton, the top player in Florida. He is one of the best scorers and defenders in the nation. He was a major coup for Billy Donovan and staff this fall. Painter is a high-level prospect that isn't expected to do big things right away. He and Murphy have the luxury of joining a strong frontline in Gainesville and playing for a coach that has developed pros at their respective positions.
7. Indiana
2009 commits (National rank)
SF Christian Watford (34)
SG Maurice Creek (59)
SF Derek Elston (98)
PG Jordan Hulls (106)
C Bawa Muniru (111)
PF Bobby Capobianco The Hoosiers added Watford at the beginning of September. He gives the program a big, versatile forward that should see major minutes as a freshman. Creek was high on Marquette when Tom Crean was at the helm and carried over his fondness when the Hoosiers hired the former Golden Eagle head man. Creek should help from Day One in the guard-oriented style that Crean employs. Indiana fans love the fact that Crean is recruiting the local kids. Hulls, a Bloomington native, embodies the Hoosier spirit with his play. So does Capobianco, an Ohio forward. Elston, a holdover from the Sampson regime, missed the summer due to injury. Muniru, a 6-foot-11 center, gives the team a physical presence inside the paint and will help on the defensive end of the floor.
8. UCLA
2009 commits (National rank)
SF Tyler Honeycutt (29)
PF Reeves Nelson (79)
SF Mike Moser (83)
PF Brendan Lane (103)
C Anthony Stover (134) Honeycutt shot up the rankings over the summer with his savvy and skilled play. He headlines UCLA's four-man recruiting class. Nelson has battled injuries over the past year, but when healthy, he brings a rugged physicality to the court. Lane, on the other hand, is a skilled, face-up four-man who will stretch the defense for the Bruins. Stover gives the team a long defender that can man the post. Moser, a former Arizona commitment, was a late add for the Bruins and signed with the school on the last day of the early period.
9. Georgia Tech
2009 commits (National rank)
PG Mfon Udofia (36)
SG Glen Rice (48)
PF Kammeon Holsey (77)
SF Brian Oliver (129) The Yellow Jackets locked up the foundation of the class early. Each committed to the program over the summer. Oliver was the first to pick the ACC school and did so in mid-June. Keeping local players was a priority for Tech.
10. Illinois
2009 commits (National rank)
SG Brandon Paul (44)
SG D.J. Richardson (57)
SG Joseph Bertrand (116)
PF Tyler Griffey (127) If there was any question about the Illini's ability to lock up the in-state talent like year's past, the class of 2009 has proven that the program can still lock up the locals. The future looks bright, particularly in the backcourt. The trio of Paul, Richardson and Bertrand is a major upgrade at the guard positions. Griffey has the tools to be a grinder down low while being a great forward to run the pick and roll.
11. Oklahoma
2009 commits (National rank)
C Keith Gallon (31)
PG Tommy Mason-Griffin (66)
C Andrew Fitzgerald (100)
SG Steven Pledger (136)
PF Kyle Hardrick (145) The Sooners won a major recruiting battle to land Mason-Griffin, one of the best point guards in the country. He is the best point guard Jeff Capel has lured to Norman since taking over the program. Gallon, an AAU teammate with Mason-Griffin, signed with OU on the last day of the signing period. His addition gives the Sooners another big body down low. Pledger, a Virginia native, gives the team a legitimate threat on the perimeter. In-state commitment Hardrick has been committed to the school since 2006. Fitzgerald, a Baltimore native, is a big body that will have no trouble making the transition to Big 12 competition.
12. Oklahoma State
2009 commits (National rank)
PF Karron Johnson (45)
PG Raymond Penn (54)
SF Roger Franklin (90)
PG Reger Dowell (135)
PG Fred Gulley
PF Torin Walker First-year coach Travis Ford has reeled in a talented six-man class for the Cowboys. Johnson is a big-time athlete at the power forward position, and he should shine in the fast-paced, up-tempo attack that Ford employs. Penn is an electric, undersized scoring point guard who set Vegas on fire in July. He will be accompanied by the high-energy and productive wing Roger Franklin. Dowell, like Franklin, will fine tune his craft at national powerhouse Duncanville (Texas) High School before making his way to Stillwater. Three-star prospects Fred Gully and Torin Walker will provide depth for Ford's up-tempo attack.
13. Kentucky
2009 commits (National rank)
C Daniel Orton (22)
SG Jon Hood (32)
PG GJ Vilarino The Wildcats won the race for Orton, a five-star center and one of the most physically intimidating prospects in the class of 2009. Kentucky fought long and hard for Orton's commitment for a reason. He has star potential. Hood, a local star, is a versatile and crafty player that could potentially play three positions for the Wildcats during his college career. Vilarino, a steady point guard, committed to Billy Gillispie last spring.
14. Duke
2009 commits (National rank)
PF Ryan Kelly (20)
PF Mason Plumlee (42) One of the best match-ups of the spring grassroots period was Kelly versus Plumlee, ironically, at North Carolina during the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions. The two traded buckets in the match-up. Now, the two will get a chance to help the other improve their talented skill sets. Kelly is more talented in the post, while Plumlee is a big option in the high post.
15. Louisville
2009 commits (National rank)
PF Rakeem Buckles (40)
PG Peyton Siva (49)
SG Mike Marra
PF Stephan Van Treese
Rick Pitino and his staff filled several needs. Buckles is one of the most intriguing players in the class because of his size, raw ability and versatility at the power forward position. Siva is a scoring point guard, similar to players the Cardinals have relied on in the past. Marra is an athletic wing with great range on his jumper. Van Treese is a bouncy forward that can run the floor.
16. N.C. State
2009 commits (National rank)
PG Lorenzo Brown (43)
PF Richard Howell (51)
SG Scott Wood (126) The Wolfpack love the I-85 pipeline down to Atlanta. After securing J.J. Hickson two years ago, Sidney Lowe and staff have mined Georgia hard for talent. The results have been positive in 2009 with Brown and Howell. Both should help from Day One. A mini Indiana connection is also growing. Last year, the team landed Julius Mays. This year, Wood is the latest Hoosier State player to head south to Raleigh.
17. Connecticut
2009 commits (National rank)
C Alex Oriakhi (21)
SF Jamal Coombs (65) It seems like Oriakhi and Coombs have been committed to the Huskies for a decade. Both pledged to Jim Calhoun very early in the recruiting process, and over time they have improved tremendously. Oriakhi could be a McDonald's All-American while Coombs has developed into one of the top wings in the nation. Look for both to make early contributions in Storrs.
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04-22-2009, 06:51 PM
this isn't up to date. This was last posted in nov, and was posted before demarcus cousins signed with uk.
04-22-2009, 07:59 PM
why post old information? whats the point?
04-23-2009, 12:43 AM
I am pretty sure UK is like 5 now with the addition of Cousins.
04-23-2009, 02:29 AM
Aslan Wrote:Even if UK gets Wall, it won't match UNC class.
But I'd def rank it 2nd :thumpsup:
lol but its still sure as **** better than loserville!!
04-23-2009, 10:17 AM
Aslan Wrote:Even if UK gets Wall, it won't match UNC class.
But I'd def rank it 2nd :thumpsup:
Losing Henry baically kept UK from having the 1 class regardless of hwat Wall does. Henry and Wall would have made UK the best class of all time (an honor UNC might be able to shoot for if Wall committs). Dodson definately helps knock UK up a couple spots, Wall would secure them as the #2 class.
UNC's class has gotten lost in the scuttlebutt of the past few weeks. They have put together one magnificent class already.
04-23-2009, 11:34 AM
EKUAlum05 Wrote:Losing Henry baically kept UK from having the 1 class regardless of hwat Wall does. Henry and Wall would have made UK the best class of all time (an honor UNC might be able to shoot for if Wall committs). Dodson definately helps knock UK up a couple spots, Wall would secure them as the #2 class.
UNC's class has gotten lost in the scuttlebutt of the past few weeks. They have put together one magnificent class already.
:thumpsup:
04-23-2009, 03:08 PM
still going to be a good group of kids coming in,cant wait for the season.
04-23-2009, 03:15 PM
Aslan Wrote:UNC is always going to be a top 5 team, as long as Roy Williams is there.
That recruiting class is rediculas!
OLDHOSS Wrote:Yes it will be.
Or is it the Baby Blue Uniforms :biggrin:
04-23-2009, 06:45 PM
EKUAlum05 Wrote:Losing Henry baically kept UK from having the 1 class regardless of hwat Wall does. Henry and Wall would have made UK the best class of all time (an honor UNC might be able to shoot for if Wall committs). Dodson definately helps knock UK up a couple spots, Wall would secure them as the #2 class.
UNC's class has gotten lost in the scuttlebutt of the past few weeks. They have put together one magnificent class already.
If land wall and dodson are class is better then unc.
hh:
04-23-2009, 11:19 PM
beasy_bo Wrote:this has to be the ville little brother cause he is second Lville fan to post more on UK the UL boards :lmao: gotta love the big blue fans even if they deny it!!!:yikes:
No actually I dont even know this person and besides he is trying to prepare you for the sadness and lexington
04-24-2009, 01:14 AM
beasy_bo Wrote:this has to be the ville little brother cause he is second Lville fan to post more on UK the UL boards :lmao: gotta love the big blue fans even if they deny it!!!:yikes:
They are good.
Are they one and done players? No.
Will they help UNC win a lot of games? Yes.
04-24-2009, 03:55 AM
UofL Wrote::thatsfunn
UK will not get John Wall so get over it already!!! :Thumbs:
lol okay.. wanna bet that? just go ahead and cry now... L'ville knows they can't hang... Pitino will leave after Coach Cal gets everything back to normal in Lexington again.. :1: Sorry Little Brother..
04-24-2009, 10:07 AM
UofL Wrote::thatsfunn
UK will not get John Wall so get over it already!!! :Thumbs:
You do realize UK is the leader right now and he had previously been on the verge of committing to Calipari as it is?
I will call a spade a spade. I said on ehre for UK fans not to hold their breath on Henry, but conversely I honestly feel Wall will be a Wildcat (for one year).
04-24-2009, 04:33 PM
Hypothetical if Wall committs to UK:
North Carolina (5 committs)
John Henson #5
Dexter Strickland #34
David Wear #59
Travis Wear #60
Leslie McDonald #65
Avg Star Rating= 4.2
Combined Ranking Spots= 223 (44 average)
Kentucky (5 Committs)
John Wall #1
Demarcus Cousins #2
Daniel Orton #22
John Hood #40
Darnell Dodson JUCO (For the sake of arguement we will rank him #105, lowest of the 4 Stars)
Average Star Rating= 4.6
Combined ranking spots= 170 (34 average)
Thus, if Wall commits it can definitively be argued UK has the #1 class in America. Uk's average player would be ranked worst case as #34. UK would have 4 Top 50 recruits and have three 5 Star Players including the top two players in the country.
North Carolina (5 committs)
John Henson #5
Dexter Strickland #34
David Wear #59
Travis Wear #60
Leslie McDonald #65
Avg Star Rating= 4.2
Combined Ranking Spots= 223 (44 average)
Kentucky (5 Committs)
John Wall #1
Demarcus Cousins #2
Daniel Orton #22
John Hood #40
Darnell Dodson JUCO (For the sake of arguement we will rank him #105, lowest of the 4 Stars)
Average Star Rating= 4.6
Combined ranking spots= 170 (34 average)
Thus, if Wall commits it can definitively be argued UK has the #1 class in America. Uk's average player would be ranked worst case as #34. UK would have 4 Top 50 recruits and have three 5 Star Players including the top two players in the country.
04-24-2009, 04:48 PM
EKUAlum05 Wrote:For giggles::lmao: :lmao: :lmao: i really can't stop:lmao: :lmao:
UL (4 committs)
Rakeem Buckles #36
Peyton Siva #39
Stephan Van Treese NR (Best case they would have to be ranked past #150)
Mike Marra NR (#151)
Avg Star Rating= 3.5
Combined Rating Spots= 376 (94 average)
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