1. North Carolina

North Carolina reeled in their first top-15 recruit since Justin Jackson when they snagged 6-foot-7 forward Nassir Little. He’s the jewel of the class because of his versatility, toughness and athleticism. Commitments Coby White and Rechon Black will help the Heels as well. White has game-changing speed and plays with unmatched energy, while his AAU teammate Black is a versatile perimeter prospect that could see time at any three perimeter positions. Fresh off a National Championship, Roy Williams has a very good pool of talent in 2018.

Commits: Nassir Little (No. 9), Coby White (No. 23), Rechon Black (No. 62)

2. Kansas

Bill Self’s 2018 haul is set up for long-term success. All three of their commitments will be effective and productive college players that will stick around Lawrence for multiple years. Devon Dotson has been on a rapid rise as a prospect and that reached its culmination this summer, where he dominated every event he played in. Dotson is a dynamic floor general that competes on both ends and knows how to lead. Silvio De Sousa and David McCormack bring physical play and toughness to the post position for the Jayhawks. Although different, they both will impact things for KU as rebounders and low post scorers.

Commits: Devon Dotson (No. 24), Silvio De Sousa (No. 31), David McCormack (No. 39)

3. LSU

The new coaching staff at LSU quickly found success on the recruiting trail. Will Wade added a late pledge in four-star point guard Tremont Waters to their 2017 class and have coupled that with a top five-class nationally in 2018 with pledges from three prospects ranked among the top 65. Nazreon Reid is a versatile post player with upside. At 6-foot-10, he has impressive talent, mobility, athleticism and can impact games with his scoring and rebounding ability. Ja’Vonte Smart is a local, but a top-30 recruit and one that can effectively play on and off the ball at LSU. Darius Days is a classic 3&D play that brings shot making, toughness and the ability to defend multiple spots.

Commits: Nazreon Reid (No. 17), Ja’Vonte Smart (No.29), Darius Days (No. 65)

4. USC

Andy Enfield and the Trojans overcame adversity to reel in this top-five recruiting class. With their name and an assistant caught up in the FBI investigation, Enfield was able to keep Taeshon Cherry and Kevin Porter committed, while adding Elijah Weaver to the fold. All three of these players are ranked among the top 44 in the 247Sports Composite. Cherry is the gem of the class and the one with the most upside. At 6-foot-8, Cherry has impressive size for a perimeter scorer, but he’s also versatile enough to play and defender multiple spots on the court. Weaver is a true combination guard with natural talent and ability, while Porter can flat out fill it up.

Commits: Taeshon Cherry (No. 32), Elijah Weaver (No. 35), Kevin Porter (No. 44)

5. Michigan

John Beilein’s 2018 class came together fairly quickly following the July evaluation periods. Canadian Ignas Brazdeikis was the big one and he will bring scoring and toughness to Ann Arbor, but the Michigan staff also added four other players that fill roles. Brandon Johns is a versatile forward that can make shots. Collin Castleton is an emerging post player with quality hands, good mobility and plenty of upside. David DeJulius is a jitterbug like guard that can make shots, while Adrian Nunez has a reputation as a shot maker from distance. Michigan has a solid 2018 class that fills needs.

Commits: Ignas Brazdeikis (No. 42), Brandon Johns (No. 69), Colin Castleton (No. 117), David DeJulius (No. 133), Adrien Nunez (No. 274)

6. Maryland

After reeling in three top-100 prospects in 2016 and two more in 2017, Mark Turgeon has a current top-10 recruiting class entering the initial signing period with pledges from three more top-100 prospects. Jalen Smith is a five-star post prospect with mobility, athleticism and potential on offense. He’s the top rated of the bunch. But Aaron Wiggins and Eric Ayala are both among the top 76 players in the country. A perimeter prospect, Wiggins has good size at 6-foot-6, impressive length, athleticism and slashing ability. Ayala is the best scorer of the bunch, as he’s wired to get buckets. Now the Terps aren’t finished as they are still in the hunt for five-star wing Keldon Johnson.

Commits: Jalen Smith (No. 22), Aaron Wiggins (No. 41), Eric Ayala (No. 76)

7. Notre Dame

Year in and year out, Mike Brey does a great job of recruiting players that fit into his system and how he plans to play. The 2018 class is no different. Brey mined Ohio and the Northeast for four commitments. Brey has had success with players from DC and he snagged top-75 point guard Prentiss Hubb from Gonzaga Prep. Then there’s Robby Carmody, a tough, competitive wing that can fill it up and he’ll let you know about it too. Dane Goodwin helps boost the perimeter and shot making, while Nate Laszewski is an emerging face up four-man that shoots it well from long distance. Dating back to last year’s class, Brey and Notre Dame’s last five pledges have been top 100 recruits.

Commits: Prentiss Hubb (No. 67), Robby Carmody (No. 82), Dane Goodwin (No. 85), Nate Laszewski (No.91)

8. Wake Forest

Danny Manning’s four-man recruiting class is led by Jaylen Hoard, a native of France and a five-star recruit. The Demon Deacons began recruiting the 6-foot-8 multi-talented prospect when he landed in North Carolina for high school last year and it paid off. He brings a different dimension to their offense, as he’s effective playing either forward spot. Isaiah Mucius is the second highest rated prospect in the class, checking in at No. 68. Mucius is a long, athletic forward that like Hoard, boasts versatility. Wake Forest currently has a top 10 recruiting class.

Commits: Jaylen Hoard (No. 26), Isaiaha Mucius (No. 68), Jamie Lewis (No.119), Sharone Wright Jr. (No. 204)

9. Texas

Based on the 247Sports Composite Rankings, Texas reeled in a combined 11 top-100 prospects in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 classes and in 2018 they aren’t slowing down. Of their four-man class in 2018, two of the prospects rank among the top 50 players in the country -- Gerald Liddell and Kamaka Hepa. Liddell is a big wing with an impressive scoring attack, while Hepa stands 6-foot-9, shot the ball better than 40-percent from three in the EYBL and also can score around the basket. Brock Cunningham is a tough, physical forward that competes, while Jaxson Hayes is a high upside prospect with length, mobility and athleticism. This Texas class isn’t complete either as they are hoping to land one of Quentin Grimes or Keldon Johnson during the first signing period.

Commits: Gerald Liddell (No. 40), Kamaka Hepa (No. 50), Brock Cunningham (No. 121), Jaxson Hayes (No. 232)

10. Michigan State

Michigan’s State’s 2018 class doesn’t have a Miles Bridges or a Jaren Jackson, but it does have five quality players that can help the MSU program. Marcus Bingham and Gabe Brown are the highest rated of the bunch, both ranking among the top 100 players in the class. Bingham is a lengthy power forward with mobility, athleticism and a unique skill set. He’s a high upside player. Brown has a lot of potential as well, as he’s a big wing with impressive slashing ability. Foster Loyer is a heady lead guard, Aaron Henry is a tough, versatile forward and Thomas Kithier gives them some physical play in the paint.

Commits: Marcus Bingham Jr (No. 61), Gabe Brown (No. 95), Foster Loyer (No. 114), Aaron Henry (No. 154), Thomas Kithier (No. 159)

11. Providence

Last year Ed Cooley secured a pair of top 100 prospects and the No. 2 class in the Big East Conference. This year he’s raised the bar, securing pledges from a pair of top-50 prospects and currently has the No. 1 class in their league. Cooley has been active locally, getting Makai Ashton-Langford last season. This time around he picked up pledges from two of Ashton-Langford’s AAU teammates, David Duke and AJ Reeves. The two gives them big time talent on the perimeter. Duke is a versatile combination guard that can distribute and defend multiple spots, while Reeves is known for his shooting and scoring. Jimmy Nichols is the sleeper of the class, as he’s a rangy forward with potential that will likely play a face up four-man role for Providence.

Commits: David Duke (No. 48), AJ Reeves (No. 49), Jimmy Nichols (No. 192), Kris Monroe (Three-Star)

12. Indiana

Archie Miller didn’t waste any time, reeling in prospects that can help the Indiana program. But as good as his class currently is there’s a chance for it to rise much higher. The Hoosiers are among the finalist for in-state stud Romeo Langford and top-10 prospect Darius Garland. A commitment from one of the two would move their class to the current No. 1, if they were able to snag both, it’d be a game changer in Bloomington. Jerome Hunter is the highest rated prospect of the current pledges. At 6-foot-8, Hunter is mobile, versatile and effective as a scorer facing the rim and with his back to it. The other player to watch in this class is Damezi Anderson, as he’s a big wing with potential as a shot maker from distance.

Commits: Jerome Hunter (No. 63), Damezi Anderson (No. 96), Robert Phinisee (No. 109), Jake Forrester (Three-Star)

13. North Carolina State

During his time as an assistant coach at Louisville, Kevin Keatts built a reputation of a dynamic recruiter. Then at UNC-Wilmington he quickly assembled a roster full of talent and parlayed that into on the court success the program hadn’t seen in more than a decade. Now Keatts is getting the ball rolling in Raleigh and has recruited a class of players that fit his needs and system. His most recent pledge, Saddiq Bey, is a tough, rangy forward with good size and athleticism. Immanuel Bates gives him a shot blocking presence, as he’s tall, long, athletic and has great timing. Ian Steere is more of a low post guy that can score around the goal and has athletic ability. Then there’s the blow up player of July, Jericole Hellems, who will play both forward spots and is a tough, physical player that can score at the rim or with his improving jump shot. This is a very solid, program building class for Keatts and NC State.

Commits: Saddiq Bey (No. 83), Immanuel Bates (No. 94), Ian Steere (No. 103), Jericole Hellems (No. 115)

14. Syracuse

Syracuse’s 2018 haul is led by 6-foot-9 perimeter prospect Darius Bazley. An elite recruit and five-star talent, Bazley emerged in the spring and had a long list of suitors. ‘Cuse got it done early and he’s a big boost to their recruiting class. Bazley is a highly touted recruit because of his physical gifts (size, length & athleticism) and because of his unique scoring ability. But he’s not their only impressive pull. Jalen Carey is a tough, aggressive combination guard that put up huge numbers in the Nike EYBL. He should be able to help them immediately. Then there’s Jim Boeheim’s son, Buddy, who has good size at 6-foot-5 and is a very good shooter from long range.

Commits: Darius Bazley (No. 20), Jalen Carey (No. 54), Buddy Boeheim (No. 224)

15. Northwestern

Northwestern’s on the court success has led to recruiting triumphs off of it. The Wildcats hadn’t reel in a top-100 prospect since 2015 and their 2018 class has two – Pete Nance and Miller Kopp. Both players have the potential to help immediately. Nance, the brother of Lakers forward Larry Nance, is a late blooming, athletic power forward with upside. While Kopp is a tough, physical and competitive wing that makes shots from distance and plays with great energy. This four-man class is a big one for Chris Collins, as it’s talented and fills needs.

Commits: Pete Nance (No. 75), Miller Kopp (No. 99), Jordan Lathon (No. 158), Ryan Young (No.209)

16. UCLA

UCLA reeled in their third pledge of the 2018 class the day before signing day, picking up a pledge from 6-foot-10 big man Kenneth Nwuba. Nwuba joins a class that already consists of a pair of four-star perimeter prospects. Jules Bernard and David Singleton are both high-level scorers that should help boost Steve Alford’s scoring attack on the perimeter. The Bruins aren’t done, as they are still involved with Darius Garland, Jordan Brown and a host of others.

Commits: Jules Bernard (No. 46), David Singleton (No. 58), Kenneth Nwuba

17. Ohio State

Needing to boost his perimeter attack, Chris Holltmann made filling his recruiting class with wings and forwards a priority. Luther Muhammad is the highest rate of the bunch, per the 247Sports Composite rankings, and his scoring attacking and aggressive nature, will certainly play well in a Buckeye uniform. But Jaedon LeDee, Justin Ahrens and Duane Washington all have the tools to fill a roll at OSU. LeDee is versatile and will likely play a face-up four role, Ahrens can make shots and Washington is versatile enough to play all three perimeter positions at times.

Commits: Luther Muhammad (No. 72), Jaedon LeDee (No. 113), Justin Ahrens (No. 173), Duane Washington (No. 276)

18. California

Wyking Jones’ first fall recruiting haul boasts two top-100 players and a local prospect that can fill a role in Berkeley. Matt Bradley was in the midst of blowing up as a prospect when Cal swooped in and snagged him. Bradley is a tough, physical wing that scores it well from mid-range and three. To boot, he competes on the defensive end. Jacobi Gordon gives them a perimeter player that can score and Andre Kelly is a local power forward with upside. This was a terrific first fall signing period for California.

Commits: Matt Bradley (No. 81), Jacobi Gordon (No. 87), Andre Kelly (No. 254)

19. Duke

If this top 25 was put together based on eye test rather than formula, it would admittedly be much higher, as the Blue Devils have commitments from the only two committed players in the top 7 in the 2018 class. Cameron Reddish is as talented as any player in the country. At 6-foot-7, he’s a big wing with good length, athleticism and can score it from all three levels. Then there’s the top point guard in the country, Tre Jones, brother of Tyus Jones. Jones is smart, effective as a facilitator and a competitor on both ends of the floor. He’s the ultimate leader too. When it’s all said and done, Duke has a great shot at the No. 1 or No. 2 spot in the class rankings (Surprise, Surprise). If they land RJ Barrett or Zion Williamson, they would move to the current pole position. Barrett will announce during the first live period, while Williamson is still up in the air.

Commits: Cameron Reddish (No. 4), Tre Jones (No. 6)

20. Rhode Island

In arguably the worst post player recruiting class of the last decade, Danny Hurley was able to beat out some of the nation’s best to get a pledge from top 100 big man Jermaine Harris. At 6-foot-8, 240-pounds, Harris is a terrific rebounder with potential as a scorer close to the rim. Harris will be a monster in the Atlantic-10 and an impact performer from day one. To go with him, URI snagged pledges from versatile forward Tyrese Martin, a scorer in Brendan Adams and a wing player in Dana Tate. Rhode Island will sign the top class in the league in the initial signing period.

Commits: Jermaine Harris (No. 80), Tyrese Martin (No. 166), Brendan Adams (No. 186), Dana Tate (No. 202)

21. Arkansas

Arkansas has tracked the Arkansas Hawks, a local AAU program, for the past two years and it paid off, securing pledges from Ethan Henderson, Isaiah Joe and Desi Sills. But They also worked the Midlands area for Reggie Chaney, Jordan Phillips and Keyshawn Emebery. Chaney and Embery are the sleepers of this class. Both were terrific in July. Chaney is a low post threat with toughness and rebounding ability, while Embery is an emerging guard that can run a team or fill it up. This is a valuable class for the Razorbacks.

Commits: Ethan Henderson (No. 124), Keyshawn Embery (No. 127), Reggie Chaney (No. 153), Isaiah Joe (No. 156), Jordan Phillips (No. 164), Desi Sills (No. 314)

22. Minnesota

Richard Pitino has reeled in a top-100 recruit in each of his last two classes. This time around, he pulled Scout’s No. 34 overall prospect Daniel Oturu. The dynamic post player is a terrific athlete with impressive mobility. Oturu is a shot blocking presence and good rebounder. He has major upside and may be the best long term prospect Pitino has reeled to Minnesota since his arrival. Throw in his AAU teammates, Gabe Kalscheur, who is a terrific shooter, and Jarvin Thomas, one of the best athletes in the class, and it’s a solid class for Pitino.

Commits: Daniel Oturu (No. 51), Jarvis Thomas (No. 157), Gabe Kalscheur (No. 179)

23. Arizona

Arizona is expected to reel in two top 40 recruits in the early signing period, as Shareef O’Neal, the son of Shaq, and Brandon Williams are expected to sign with the Wildcats. O’Neal is a lengthy forward with impressive mobility and athleticism, while Williams is a quick, athletic lead guard. Unfortunately for the Wildcats their class could have been better, as they lost pledge Jahvon Quinerly shortly after the FBI scandal. Regardless, O’Neal and Williams is an impressive duo and I’d bet the Wildcats add more during the late period.

Commits: Shareef O’Neal (No. 33), Brandon Williams (No. 38)

24. West Virginia

The Moutaineers have a four-man recruiting class that consists of top 100 forward Derek Culver, plus top-200 guards Jordan McCabe and Trey Doomes. Culver has good size, mobility, hands and touch. He’s the crown jewel of Bob Huggins class. McCabe is a shifty lead guard with good passing ability, while Doomes is an attacking guard that can really score. Andrew Gordon, their JUCO pledge, gives them depth and experience in the post.

Commits: Derek Culver (No. 92), Jordan McCabe (No. 123), Trey Doomes (No. 177), Andrew Gordon (N/A)

25. Oregon

Thus far Oregon’s class sits at No. 25 with commitments from Louis King and Miles Norris, but there’s plenty of opportunity for this class to rise up the list. The Ducks are involved with Bol Bol and are the likely favorite as he inches closer and closer to a decision. Oregon is also involved with the nation’s top recruit, RJ Barrett. A commitment from Bol, who ranks as the No. 3 overall prospect, would move Oregon all the way up to the current No. 1 position in the class rankings.

Commits: Louis King (No. 18), Miles Norris (No. 57)