Thanks to Marvin Bagley III's decision to commit to Duke and enroll as a member of the class of 2017 there is a new No. 1 in the 2017 team recruiting rankings. By virtue of Bagley's commitment, Duke leapfrogs Kentucky and moves up to No. 1 from their previous position of No. 2 in the team rankings.

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1. DUKE

Commits: PF Marvin Bagley (No. 2), PG Trevon Duval (No. 5), C Wendell Carter (No. 7), SG Gary Trent (No. 18), SG Alex O’Connell (No. 58), SF Jordan Tucker (No. 72), PG Jordan Goldwire (NR 3-star). Overview: Duke got a huge boost with the commitment and decision of 2018's No. 1 player Marvin Bagley to enroll as a 2017 prospect. He's elite in all aspects. The nation's best point guard, Duval should give the Blue Devils the ball handler they've lacked since Tyus Jones led them to a National Championship. Carter will be used similar to how Jahlil Okafor was, maybe not quite as skilled with his back to the basket but a better defender. Trent is a physically tough and skilled shooting guard who may be even more dangerous as a post scorer than a jump shooter. O’Connell is a high upside wing with athleticism, a clean looking jumper and an aggressive attitude. Tucker is a big wing who can shoot from deep while the hope is Goldwire can add some backcourt depth.

2. KENTUCKY

Commits: SF Kevin Knox, SF Jarred Vanderbilt (No. 14), PF P.J. Washington (No. 15), C Nick Richards (No. 17), PG Quade Green (No. 22), PG Shai Alexander (No. 34), SG Jemarl Baker (No. 82). Overview: The Wildcats surprised people when they landed the versatile and lengthy Knox. In Washington, John Calipari has found a big-time competitor who can play at the three or the four, pound the glass and score from the mid range. Richards is a mobile big man who protects the glass, runs the floor, rebounds and scores opportunistically. Vanderbilt has length, size and can play the three or the four while Green is a traditional point guard who gets others involved first and makes tremendous decision. Alexander is a guard with size and excellent floor vision who can play the point or shooting guard while Baker can stretch the floor with his shooting.

3. ARIZONA

Commits: PF DeAndre Ayton (No. 3), SF Emmanuel Akot (No. 26), SG Brandon Randolph (No. 52), PF Ira Lee (No. 60), PG Alex Barcello (No. 118). Overview: Sean Miller and his staff have landed the third ranked player in the class in Ayton. The seven-footer is a polished offensive player who should be ready to go the moment he steps foot in Tucson. The Wildcats also got a huge boost when Akot, a top 10 player in 2018, decided to enroll a year early. Randolph is a long and rangy shooter who can fill it up from deep and has plenty of room to expand his game. Lee is a high energy insider who rebounds and runs the floor and in Barcello, they have a tough as nails sharp shooter who can run the point or play off the ball.

4. MISSOURI

Commits: SF Michael Porter Jr. (No. 1), PF Jontay Porter (No. 25), C Jeremiah Tilmon (No. 45), PG C.J. Roberts (No. 108), PG Blake Harris (No. 136). Overview: In Porter Jr., the Tigers have landed the best player in the country. He’s big, he’s athletic and he has an incredibly high level of skill. MPJ's younger brother Jontay is no slouch either because of his size, rebounding and shooting touch. Tilmon is from the same hometown as new coach Cuonzo Martin and is a big with upside who blocks shots and rebounds. Roberts missed much of his senior season to injury but is a big time athlete with toughness. Formerly committed to Washington with Porter, Harris is a floor general with big upside.

5. TEXAS



Commits: C Mohamed Bamba (No. 4), PG Matt Coleman (No. 46), PF Jericho Sims (No. 59), SG Jase Febres (No. 69), PF Royce Hamm (No. 120). Overview: In Bamba, Shaka Smart has landed a true difference maker on the defensive end and glass, any offense will be icing on the cake. Smart and company also hope they have their point guard of the future in the slick passing Coleman. A bouncy and long-armed four-man from Minnesota, Sims is a frontcourt player with huge upside. He cleans the glass, has great hands and a rapidly expanding offensive game. Febres was one of the biggest surprises of the summer and is a big jump shooter with deep range. Hamm is another big time athlete who can finish in transition and help stretch defenses as a mobile four man and capable shot maker.

6. UCLA

Commits: SF Kris Wilkes (No. 20), PG Jaylen Hands (No. 23), PF Cody Riley (No. 44), PF Jalen Hill (No. 68), SF Chris Smith (No. 102) and SG LiAngelo Ball (NR 3-star). Overview: UCLA made a major score pulling the versatile Wilkes out of the state of Indiana. What Hands lacks in physical strength he makes up for with extreme quickness and an ability to slip past defenders via the dribble. Riley is a long armed, skilled and tough post scorer while Hill is a hard working and athletic power forward who can run the floor. Smith adds depth and length on the wing. A barrel chested jump shooter, Ball is the younger brother of freshman point guard Lonzo Ball.

Commits: PF DeAndre Ayton (No. 4), SG Brandon Randolph (No. 52), PF Ira Lee (No. 60), PG Alex Barcello (No. 118). Overview: Sean Miller and his staff have landed the second ranked playerr in the class in Ayton. The seven-footer is a polished offensive player who should be ready to go the moment he steps foot in Tucson. Randolph is a long and rangy shooter who can fill it up from deep and has plenty of room to expand his game. Lee is a high energy insider who rebounds and runs the floor and in Barcello, they have a tough as nails sharp shooter who can run the point or play off the ball.

7. ALABAMA

Commits: PG Collin Sexton (No. 8), SG John Petty (No. 28), SF Herb Jones (No. 90), PF Alex Reese (No. 99), C Galen Smith (NR 3-star). Overview: In Sexton, Avery Johnson has landed an explosive scorer who plays with swagger and energy. Petty is a homegrown wing guard with versatility and size while Jones is a lanky shooter with great size and deep range and will arrive in Tuscaloosa with significant upside. Reese is a skilled four man who has good agility and a good frame to build on in the weight room. Smith is the x-factor of the bunch given that he’s raw offensively but has top end SEC athleticism.

8. LOUISVILLE

Commits: SF Brian Bowen (No. 21), PF Malik Williams (No. 30), PG Darius Perry (No. 98), SF Jordan Nwora (No. 94), PF Lance Thomas (No. 146). Overview: The Cardinals seemed to come out of nowhere for the smooth scoring Bowen who took forever to make a school choice. Williams is a shot blocker on the defensive end and a jump shooter with size and a great frame to work with on the offensive side of the ball. Perry is a physical point guard capable of pushing the tempo and providing the type of defensive pressure that Pitino covets while Nwora can stretch defenses while playing on the wing or as a stretch four man. Thomas has the physical tools to far outplay his ranking.

9. XAVIER

Commits: SG Paul Scruggs (No. 39), SF Naji Marshall (No. 49), SF Jared Ridder (No. 146), SG Elias Harden (No. 132), C Kentrevious Jones (NR 3-star), PF Brady Ernst (NR JC).

Overview: Xavier has it rolling on the recruiting trail and has put together an impressive group of five. Scruggs can play all three perimeter positions and has the tools to be one of the best players in the Big East. A do-it-all wing, Marshall was one of the summer’s most productive players. Harden is a jump shooter with good size and athleticism while Ridder is another shooter with size and deep range while Jones is a space eating big man that will need to develop.

10. WESTERN KENTUCKY

Commits: C Mitchell Robinson (No. 9), SG Josh Anderson (No. 56), SG Taveion Hollingsworth (NR 3-star), SF Marek Nelson (NR 3-star), SG Jordan Brangers (JC 3-star), SG Chris Duarte (NR 3-star). Overview: The Hilltoppers have pulled off the biggest coup in 2017 recruiting by landing Robinson. A high-flying center who is arguably the best shot blocker in the country, he’s starting to show off huge potential on the offensive end as well. Anderson is a lengthy playmaker who can score from the wing or play stretches as a primary ball handler. In Hilltopper classes of the past, Hollingsworth would be a headliner because of his off the dribble scoring.

11. FLORIDA STATE

Commits: SG M.J. Walker (No. 27), C Ikey Obiagu (No. 74), PF Raiquan Gray (No. 122), SF Wyatt Wilkes (No. 139) SG Bryan Trimble (NR 3-star), SF Anthony Polite (NR 3-star). Overview: The Seminoles have themselves a very strong and physical group. Walker is a pure scorer who can shoot with range and has ACC ready strength. The hope is that Obiagu can anchor the defense and be a premier college rim protector. Gray is a versatile, playmaking four-man with a bit of Draymond Green in his game while Wilkes is a big-time shooter from deep and excellent passer. Trimble is a microwave scorer with athleticism while Polite is a strong wing with some skill.

12. STANFORD

Commits: SF Kezie Okpala (No. 33), PG Daejon Davis (No. 50). PF Oscar Da Silva (NR 4-star), SG Isaac White (NR 3-star). Overview: A scorer with tremendous size and skill, Okpala is perhaps the most improved senior in America and has huge upside. Davis is a quick and versatile guard with size. Da Silva is a German big with skill while White is an Australian combo guard who can really shoot from deep.

13. OREGON

Commits: SG Troy Brown (No. 13), SG Victor Bailey (No. 100), SF Abu Kigab (No. 131), PF Kenny Wooten (No. 145). Overview: In the five-star Brown, Dana Altman has landed one of the most versatile backcourt players in the country and he should be able to play multiple positions. Bailey is an athletic wing scorer with upside while Kigab is a tough guy who will likely play some four in Oregon’s pressing attack. Before going with the Ducks, Wooten signed with Nevada in 2016 and committed to Arizona State for a while during the winter. He's a big time athlete and a perfect system fit.



14. MIAMI

Commits: SG Lonnie Walker (No. 19), PG Chris Lykes (No. 77), PF Deng Gak (No. 105). Overview: The Hurricanes pulled off the one of the biggest surprises of the early signing period when they landed the explosive, high-scoring Walker. In Lykes, they have a small but electrifying point guard who will excite the crowds. Gak is a long and skilled four-man who simply needs to add strength.

15. PROVIDENCE

Commits: PG Makai Ashton-Langford (No. 47) PF Nate Watson (No. 87), C Dajour Dickens (No. 124). Overview: Ed Cooley and the Friars have landed themselves an outstanding trio of players. Ashton-Langford is a big point guard who excels in transition and sets the table. Watson is an under the rim, but skilled and crafty, power forward with touch and scoring ability. Dickens is raw offensively, but he’s big, has great length and is an athlete who can run the floor.

16. KANSAS

Commits: PF Billy Preston (No. 11), PG Marcus Garrett (No. 41). Overview: A versatile, athletic and tough forward, Preston will be able to play both the high and low roles when Kansas wants to run Bill Self’s famed high-low action. Garrett is a tall and lengthy point guard who will play multiple spots on the perimeter in Lawrence.

17. UNLV

Commits: C Brandon McCoy (No. 12), PF Shakur Juiston (JC 4-star), SG Amauri Hardy (NR 3-star), SG Jay Green (NR 3-star), SF Tervell Beck (NR 3-star). Overview: The Rebels pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2017 recruiting cycle when they landed McCoy, a potentially dominant big man. A playmaking four, Juiston is arguably the best juco player in the country. Hardy is a scorer who first signed with Oklahoma State while Green and Beck add more toughness on the perimeter.



18. MICHIGAN STATE

Commits: PF Jaren Jackson (No. 6), C Xavier Tillman (No. 86). Overview: Izzo and his staff did some heavy lifting to make up ground on the others involved to land Jackson. Jackson is highly skilled, keeps getting bigger and is a full year young for his class with Chris Bosh-style game. Tillman is a strong and physical interior player who has the tools to be the typical Spartan enforcer.

19. VIRGINIA TECH

Commits: SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker (No. 32), PG Wabissa Bede (No. 73), PF P.J. Horne (NR 3-star).

Overview: A product of Canada who has starred since moving to the United States for high school, Alexander-Walker is a versatile guard with size. A natural scorer from spots all over the floor, Alexander-Walker is also a clever enough ball handler and passer to spend some minutes as a point guard. Bede’s middle name might as well be intangibles. He’s a true extension of the coach on the floor, a leader and a winner. Horne is a scrappy and tough forward with upside.



20. NORTH CAROLINA

Commits: PG Jalek Felton (No. 29), PF Garrison Brooks (No. 123), SG Andrew Platek (NR 3-star), C Brandon Huffman (NR 3-star), Sterling Manley (NR 3-star). Overview: The nephew of former UNC star point guard Raymond Felton, Felton oozes natural ability. He is a natural scorer off the dribble who will likely play both the one and the two in college. Brooks signed early with Mississippi State but the big man with good hands got his release and turned to the Heels. In Platek, the Heels hope they’ve found a guy who can help soften defenses with his jump shooting. In Huffman and Manley the Heels have landed a pair of developmental big men with size and the ability to clean the glass.

21. VILLANOVA

Commits: SF Jermaine Samuels (No. 48), C Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree (No. 84), SG Collin Gillespie (No. 150). Overview: Samuels looks to be the perfect replacement for senior Josh Hart. He’s an emotional leader who excels from the mid range and attacking the basket. Cosby-Roundtree is a local post player with a junkyard dog mentality. He’s a bit on the slender side, but has quickness and athleticism in the lane that makes him a factor on the glass. A capable scorer, Gillespie is a local who can play either the one or the two.

22. AUBURN

Commits: PF Chuma Okeke (No. 42), PG Davion Mitchell (No. 63), SG Malik Dunbar (JC 3-star). Overview: The Tigers lost a big piece of their 2017 class when five-star center Austin Wiley enrolled early making him a 2016 prospect. Chuma Okeke is a versatile forward with mid range skill while Mitchel is an explosive floor general. Dunbar is a juco wing who can hopefully add scoring punch.



23. TEXAS A&M

Commits: SF Savion Flagg (No. 37), SG Jay Jay Chandler (No. 142), PG T.J. Starks (No. 148), PF Isiah Jasey (NR 3-star), PF John Walker (NR 3-star). Overview: Billy Kennedy and his staff were in early on Flagg and their efforts were rewarded with a commitment from the versatile, skilled and athletic small forward with size. Starks has a big summer catapulting to four-star status and he can get to the rim with the best of them. Chandler is an athletic combo guard who scores in bunches while Jasey has SEC size and athleticism.

24. CREIGHTON

Commits: SG Mitchell Ballock (No. 64), C Jacob Epperson (No. 79), SG Ty-Shon Alexander (No. 85). Overview: By luring Ballock out of the state of Kansas, Creighton pulled off one of the bigger surprises in early recruiting. He can shoot and has a high basketball IQ to go with size and athleticism. Alexander is another shooting guard with range who puts up points in flurries. An import from Australia, Epperson lacks strength but has skill and a big upside.

25. COLORADO

Commits: SG D’shawn Schwartz (No. 70), PF Evan Battey (No. 125), PF Tyler Bey (No. 126), PG McKinley Wright (NR 3-star), SF Lazar Nikolic (NR 3-star). Overview: Tad Boyle and his staff spent the last year chasing Schwartz, a Colorado product, everywhere he went and they’ll love his size and strength on the wing. Bey is a bouncy and tough-minded combo forward who is a high-level rebounder and has really improved his offense over the last year. Battey looks like a left tackle recruit but wields a smooth jump shot, high level of skill and unconventional game that makes him a load. Originally signed with Dayton, Wright is a point guard with toughness and the hope is Nikolic upgrades the Buffs skill level on the wing.



26. IOWA STATE

Commits: PG/SG Lindell Wigginton (No. 24), SF Terrance Lewis (No. 116). Overview: Wigginton is a big-time scorer who hails from Canada but has made his reputation at mighty Oak Hill on the high school level. Lewis is a tough and physical wing slasher.

27. ILLINOIS

Commits: SG Mark Smith (No. 55), PG Trent Frazier (No. 95), PG Da'Monte Williams (NR 4-star), C Greg Eboigbodin (NR 3-star). Overview: Despite a coaching change and some attrition, the Illini and Brad Underwood have landed a trio of guards that fit his style of play. Smith, Frazier and Williams can all play the one of the two and it wouldn't be a surprise if the trio played extended minutes together during their careers. Eboigbodin is a raw big man with some athleticism who initially signed with UIC.



28. OKLAHOMA

Commits: PG Trae Young (No. 16), PF Brady Manek (No. 143), C Hannes Polla (NR 3-star). Overview: A Norman native, Young is a big time shooter from deep and a huge recruiting win over conference rival Kansas. Manek is a slender big with shooting touch while the Finland native Pöllä adds size and strength in the post.

29. WAKE FOREST

Commits: SF Chaundee Brown (No. 38), C Olivier Sarr (NR 4-star), SF Melo Eggleston (NR 3-star). Overview: Brown is a tough as nails wing scorer who could even move to the interior as a small ball four man. Sarr drew rave reviews for his athleticism and long term upside while playing for France's 18U National Team. Eggleston is a combo forward that can add some depth.



30. USC

Commits: SG Charles O’Bannon Jr. (No. 43), SF Jordan Usher (No. 114), C Victor Uyaelunmo (NR 3-star). Overview: A McDonald’s All-American, O’Bannon is a big time scorer who likes to let it fly from deep. Usher is a big and physical wing who loves to drive and will add toughness. Uyaelunmo is a raw but athletic big man who can learn on the job.

31. WISCONSIN

Commits: PF Nate Reuvers (No. 83), PG Brad Davison (No. 97), SG Kobe King (NR, 3-star). Overview: A mobile big man who can stretch defenses with his outside shooting, Reuvers looks like the kind of skilled big man that Badger fans have become accustomed to seeing. Davison is a football quarterback who brings his toughness and deft shooting touch to the program. An in=state product, King is a wing scorer who should have a jumper and body ready for the Big Ten.

32. FLORIDA

Commits: PF Chase Johnson (No. 104), SF DeAundre Ballard (No. 138), PF Isaiah Stokes (No. 144), SG Michael Okauru (NR 3-star). Overview: Mike White has landed himself a great core for future Gator teams. Johnson is an athletic and hard playing forward while Ballard is a versatile wing who thrives in transition. Stokes is a big bodied post with touch while Okauru is a big time athlete who just needs some polish.

33. ARKANSAS

Commits: C Daniel Gafford (No. 31), SG Khalil Garland (NR 3-star), SF Darious Hall (NR 3-star). Overview: A relative newcomer to basketball, Gafford is a promising homegrown big man who can run the floor, has great hands and shows touch on the interior. Garland is a physically tough and aggressive wing scorer with size and a college ready body. Seemingly out of the “40 minutes of Hell” prototype, Hall is a long and athletic wing who makes hustle plays and competes.

34. TCU

Commits: SG R.J. Nembhard (No. 91), C Kevin Samuel (No. 115), PF Andre Pierce (JC 3-star), SF Lat Mayen (NR 3-star), SG Shawn Olden (JC 3-star).

Overview: Nembhard is a strong and physical scorer from the two-guard spot. His specialty is his mid-range game but he handles the ball enough to help out some at the point. Samuel is one of the best shot blockers in the class and has legitimate Big 12 size and athleticism. Pierce is an athletic junior college four-man with some skill while Mayen is an Australian wing with upside.

35. MARYLAND

Commits: C Bruno Fernando (No. 57), SG Darryl Morsell (No. 67). Overview: Fernando is big and strong and has significantly upgraded his skill level during a prep school year. Morsell is a tough Baltimore kid who scores off the dribble and plays hard on both ends.

36. ARIZONA STATE

Commits: SF Kimani Lawrence (No. 54), PG Remy Martin (No. 128), C De’Quon Lake (JC 3-star). Overview: An athletic forward from Rhode Island, Lawrence is a slasher who has enough size to play some at the four in a small ball lineup. Martin is a point guard who plays with speed and effort. Lake will help add needed size and athleticism to the Sun Devils front line.

37. PURDUE

Commits: SG Nojel Eastern (No. 77), PF Aaron Wheeler (NR 3-star), C Matt Haarms (NR 3-star), SG Sasha Stefanovic (NR 3-star). Overview: A big bodied guard, Eastern can play all three perimeter positions in the Big Ten. Wheeler is an above average athlete with huge upside while Haarms adds more size on the interior and Stefanovic could develop into a knockdown shooter.

38. IOWA

Commits: C Luke Garza (No. 111), SG Connor McCaffery (NR 4-star), PF Jack Nunge (NR 3-star ). Overview: Garza is a big, mean and skilled post who can score on the block. The son of Fran McCaffery, McCaffery is a wing who can add versatility and will play baseball as a freshman while redshirting in basketball. Nunge is a thin forward with athleticism and a chance to really explode a few years into his career.

39. MICHIGAN

Commits: SG Jordan Poole (No. 106), PF Isaiah Livers (No. 137), PG Eli Brooks (NR 3-star) Overview: Not surprisingly, the Wolverines class is heavy on skill. Poole is a polished jump shooter and outstanding passer. Livers is a power forward who runs the floor and can step out and make jumpers while Brooks is a bit of a mystery man at this point.

40. WEST VIRGINIA