After swinging through the national finals for adidas, Nike and Under Armour during the first two days of the July live recruiting period, here are some thoughts on Zion Williamson, Marvin Bagley, Anfernee Simons and other prospects.

Let's begin with Williamson. The 6-foot-7 man child, who just turned 17, missed almost the entire spring period with a knee injury but has come back with a vengeance here in July. He has put up big numbers and put an an indention on the internet with this particular block on Thursday night.

Having come into the scouting profession the year after Lebron James, I can't think of a more physically dominant and aggressive competitor than Williamson. He plays with an angry edge to his game that is frankly scary at times.

To my knowledge, I'm the only one in the industry who ranks him No. 1 and here is why. Along with what is written above, he is is highly skilled with great instincts that give him the ability to impact the game anywhere on the court. Yes, Marvin Bagley has a similar skill set with better height, but the brutish explosive athleticism and versatile playmaking ability give Williamson the edge in my opinion at this point.

Williamson's recruitment appears wide-open as indicated by his Crystal Ball. Clemson, Duke, Kentucky and North Carolina are represented, but Kansas and South Carolina are strong players as well.

Now to Bagley, the No. 1 ranked prospect in the 247Sports Composite. A lefty like Williamson but at 6-10, Bagley has put up impressive double-double numbers throughout the spring and summer on the Nike circuit. He has more of a finesse game, but has made impressive strides in being a more engaged, aggressive and dominant player.

The jury is still out, and it is a shame that he and Williamson haven't been able to go head to head.

An interesting note in Bagley's recruitment is some intel that has come to 247Sports of the possibility of him reclassifying up to the 2017 class. Bagley is scheduled to visit Duke and Coach K and staff have been doggedly tracking him. But the buzz is that hometown USC could be his desired destination as a potential 2017 recruit. Andy Enfield has been a familiar face at his games, but so have John Calipari and Sean Miller. In the end, though, Bagley's recruitment has the feel of a Duke and USC showdown.

Currently Duke, Kentucky and USC have picks in his Crystal Ball.

Don't forget the name Anfernee Simons. The ultra-athletic 6-foot-4 combo guard is a natural playmaker. He has tremendously quick feet with an effortless handle and superb body control. Every time I watch the Louisville commit play, I can't help but think of Markelle Fultz at the same stage.

Speaking of lead guards, there are a plethora of standouts lined up behind Simons, or as others would argue along with Simons. Darius Garland, Immanuel Quickly, Tre Jones, Jahvon Quinerly, Quentin Grimes, Ja'Vonte Smart and Brandon Williams are all ranked as 247Sports Composite five-stars. Devon Dotson falls right outside the five-star range but is a Top247 five-star.

I don't expect these guys to have the same elite impact as the 2016 crop of point guards, but that is a lot of talent represented at that position in 2018.

6-5 wing Aaron Henry of Indianapolis, Indiana, caught my eye on Wednesday night at the Under Armour event, and he picked up an offer from Nebraska with his play.

Back to the thought of explosive athletes. Five-star power forwards Simisola Shittu and Emmitt Williams are making their mark. Arizona offered Shitu after watching him at the Peach Jam.