ESPN top 40 recruiting classes
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ESPN top 40 recruiting classes
by stever20 » Thu Nov 20, 2014 11:08 am
Just posted today- finally going up to 40 from 10..
5 Marquette
Who they have: First-year coach Steve Wojciechowski has taken care of business in the Golden Eagles' home state of Wisconsin, landing five-star PF Henry Ellenson (No. 4) and four-star prospects Nick Noskowiak (No. 70) and Matt Heldt. The Golden Eagles also tapped into the talent-rich state of Florida for versatile four-star swingman Haanif Cheatham (No. 80) to build a class that upgrades both the team's overall talent and offensive skill.
Who they want: The Golden Eagles are in good shape in the class of 2015 but will continue to evaluate in case of an emergency and will begin to lock in even more on the class of 2016 and beyond.
18 Villanova
Who they have: Coach Jay Wright landed his point guard of the future, and it's a good one in Jalen Brunson (No. 23), the third-ranked point guard in the ESPN 100 and one of the purest floor generals in the country. His running mate in the backcourt will be Donte DiVincenzo, a talented combo guard who might need a year or so to adjust to the level of the competition but has all the tools to make a solid impact. Tim Delaney will add a rugged interior presence to the front line. He will bang in the post, rebound, play hard and make an occasional outside shot.
Who they want: Barring any unexpected attrition, Villanova is likely done in the 2015 class, and so the Wildcats' emphasis has transitioned to the junior class, for which they've made a handful of ESPN 60 prospects from the Northeast early priorities.
29 Providence
Who they have: ESPN 100 power forward Alex Owens (No. 90) joins an already young and talented front line while providing Ed Cooley with another powerful post player and high-volume rebounder. Ryan Fazekas, a 6-foot-7 combo forward, and Drew Edwards, a 6-foot-3 shooting guard, will immediately upgrade Providence's 3-point shooting and skill level on the perimeter. Fazekas is likely to see most of his time at the small forward position while Edwards can slide over to the point in a pinch but is more naturally suited off the ball.
Who they want: With available scholarships still remaining and no must-have prospects left on its board, Providence has some flexibility with how it wants to close this class. They'd like to add another true center to the group and would also be open to a pure point guard or athletic wing but might be most likely to hold the spots and look for impact transfers.
37 Georgetown
Who they have: John Thompson III has a commitment from ESPN 100 center Jessie Govan (No. 59), which will give the Hoyas a true low post-player who can score with his back to the basket and eventually command a double-team on the block. Marcus Derrickson, another four-star prospect, is a highly skilled, wide-bodied power forward who creates mismatch problems with his ability to play both on the block as well as stretch opposing defenses out to the 3-point line.
Who they want: The Hoyas had hoped to add another playmaking ball handler but missed on point guard P.J. Dozier (No. 21), who committed to South Carolina. They'll likely continue to look for other guards who can make an immediate impact or be open to the transfer route.
5 Marquette
Who they have: First-year coach Steve Wojciechowski has taken care of business in the Golden Eagles' home state of Wisconsin, landing five-star PF Henry Ellenson (No. 4) and four-star prospects Nick Noskowiak (No. 70) and Matt Heldt. The Golden Eagles also tapped into the talent-rich state of Florida for versatile four-star swingman Haanif Cheatham (No. 80) to build a class that upgrades both the team's overall talent and offensive skill.
Who they want: The Golden Eagles are in good shape in the class of 2015 but will continue to evaluate in case of an emergency and will begin to lock in even more on the class of 2016 and beyond.
18 Villanova
Who they have: Coach Jay Wright landed his point guard of the future, and it's a good one in Jalen Brunson (No. 23), the third-ranked point guard in the ESPN 100 and one of the purest floor generals in the country. His running mate in the backcourt will be Donte DiVincenzo, a talented combo guard who might need a year or so to adjust to the level of the competition but has all the tools to make a solid impact. Tim Delaney will add a rugged interior presence to the front line. He will bang in the post, rebound, play hard and make an occasional outside shot.
Who they want: Barring any unexpected attrition, Villanova is likely done in the 2015 class, and so the Wildcats' emphasis has transitioned to the junior class, for which they've made a handful of ESPN 60 prospects from the Northeast early priorities.
29 Providence
Who they have: ESPN 100 power forward Alex Owens (No. 90) joins an already young and talented front line while providing Ed Cooley with another powerful post player and high-volume rebounder. Ryan Fazekas, a 6-foot-7 combo forward, and Drew Edwards, a 6-foot-3 shooting guard, will immediately upgrade Providence's 3-point shooting and skill level on the perimeter. Fazekas is likely to see most of his time at the small forward position while Edwards can slide over to the point in a pinch but is more naturally suited off the ball.
Who they want: With available scholarships still remaining and no must-have prospects left on its board, Providence has some flexibility with how it wants to close this class. They'd like to add another true center to the group and would also be open to a pure point guard or athletic wing but might be most likely to hold the spots and look for impact transfers.
37 Georgetown
Who they have: John Thompson III has a commitment from ESPN 100 center Jessie Govan (No. 59), which will give the Hoyas a true low post-player who can score with his back to the basket and eventually command a double-team on the block. Marcus Derrickson, another four-star prospect, is a highly skilled, wide-bodied power forward who creates mismatch problems with his ability to play both on the block as well as stretch opposing defenses out to the 3-point line.
Who they want: The Hoyas had hoped to add another playmaking ball handler but missed on point guard P.J. Dozier (No. 21), who committed to South Carolina. They'll likely continue to look for other guards who can make an immediate impact or be open to the transfer route.
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Re: ESPN top 40 recruiting classes
by handdownmandown » Fri Nov 21, 2014 6:06 pm
If Creighton cashes in on Frankamp then they'll be in there with that group.
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