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HOOP SCOOP'S FINAL RANKING OF THE TOP 118 RECRUITING CLASSES TO-DATE FOR THE CLASS OF 2003

On our rating 1-10 rating scale a top five player nationally is worth 10 points, a top 10 player nationally is worth nine points, a player in the 11-40 range nationally is worth eight points, a player in the 41-70 range nationally is worth six points, a player in the 71-100 range nationally is worth four points, a player in the 101-300 range nationally is worth three points, a player in the 301-1000 range nationally is worth two points, and anybody not ranked among the top 1000 gets one point.  Junior college and prep school are factored in as if they were the equivalent of a high school senior.

1.    MARYLAND (29 Points)..........5 Recruits..........5.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(8) Ekene Ibekwe, 6'8, PF, Carson (H.S.) CA; (8) Michael Jones, 6'4, 2G, Braintree (Thayer Academy) MA; (8) Hassan Fofana, 6'11, C, Worcester (Holy Name) MA; (3) Will Bowers, 6'11, C, Severn (Archbishop Spalding) MD; (2) D.J. Strawberry, 6'4, 2G, Santa Ana (Mater Dei) CA.

2.    ILLINOIS (28 Points)..........4 Recruits..........7.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(10) Charlie Villanueva, 6'9, PF, Blairstown (Blair Academy) NJ; (8) Richard McBride, 6'3, 2G, Springfield (Lanphier) IL; (6) Brian Randle, 6'7, WF, Peoria (Notre Dame) IL; (4) Warren Carter, 6'8, PF, Dallas (Lake Highlands) TX.

3.    MIAMI-FL (28 Points)..........5 Recruits..........5.6 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference.......... (8) Lenard Harden, 6'9, PF, Garden City (JC) KS; (6) Eliiah Clark, 6'6, WF, Winchendon (School) MA; (6) Guillermo Diaz, 6'3, PG, Miami (Christian) FL; (4) Yankuba Camara, 7'0, C, Moberly (JC) MO; (4) Greg Brown, 6'2, 2G, Indian Hills (JC) IA.

4.    OKLAHOMA (27 Points)..........4 Recruits..........6.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(9) Andrew Lavender, 5'7, PG, Columbus (Brookhaven) OH; (8) Lawrence McKenzie, 6'2, PG, Minneapolis (Patrick Henry) MN; (6) Longar Longar, 6'10, C, Rochester (John Marshall) OK; (4) Brandon Foust, 6'7, PF, Columbus (Brookhaven) OH.

4.    ARKANSAS  (27 Points)..........4 Recruits..........6.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(9) Olu Famutimi, 6'5, WF, Flint (Northwestern) MI; (8) Ronnie Brewer, 6'4, 2G, Fayetteville (H.S.) AR; (6) Julius Lamptey, 7'0, C, New Hampton (Prep) NH; (4) Vincent Hunter, 6'10, Little Rock (Fair) AR.

6.    KANSAS (26 Points)..........4 Recruits..........6.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(9) J.R. Giddens, 6'5, 2G, Oklahoma City (John Marshall) OK; (8) David Padgett, 6'10, C, Reno (H.S.) NV; (6) Omar Wilkes, 6'3, 2G, Los Angeles (Loyola) CA; (3) Jeremy Case, 6'1, PG, McAlester (H.S.) OK.

7.    FLORIDA STATE (25 Points)..........3 Recruits..........8.3  Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(9) Vakeaton Wafer, 6'5, 2G, Cleveland (Heritage Christian) TX; (8) Diego Romero, 6'10, C, Lon Morris (JC) TX; (8) Antonio Griffin, 6'7, WF, Scottsdale (JC) AZ.

8.    MISSISSIPPI STATE  (24 Points)..........3 Recruits..........8.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(8) Travis Outlaw, 6'10, PF, Starkville (H.S.) MS; (8) Jackie Butler, 6'10, C, McComb (H.S.) MS; (8) Gary Ervin, 5'11, PG, Fitchburg (Notre Dame) MA. 

8.   LOUISVILLE (24 Points)..........3 Recruits..........8.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(8) Nate Daniels, 6'7, WF, Broward County (JC) FL; (8) Nauha Diakite, 6'10, PF, Barton County (JC) KS; (8) Brandon Jenkins, 6'4, PG, Detroit (Southeastern) MI.

10.    KANSAS STATE (24 Points)..........5 Recruits..........4.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(8) Dez Willingham, 5'7, PG, De Soto (H.S.) TX; (6) Jeremiah Massey, 6'8, PF, Oxnard (JC) CA; (4) Cartier Martin, 6'8, WF, Aldine (Nimitz) TX; (3) Lance Harris, 6'4, WF, Columbia (Hickman) MO; (3) Tyler Hughes, 6'10, C, Olathe (North Olathe) KS.

11.    ARIZONA (23 Points)..........3 Recruits..........7.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-10 Conference..........(10) Ndudi Ebi, 6'10, PF, Houston (Westbury Christian) TX; (10) Mustafa Shakur, 6'3, PG, Wynnewood (Friends Central) PA; (3) Kirk Walters, 6'10, C, Grand Rapids (South Christian) MI.

12.    MEMPHIS (23 Points)..........4 Recruits..........5.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(9) Kendrick Perkins, 6'10, PF, Beaumont (Ozen) TX; (8) Sean Banks, 6'7, WF, Oradell (Bergen Catholic) NJ; (3) Ivan Lopez, 6'8, PF, Norfolk (Ryan Academy) VA; (3) Keena Young, 6'7, WF, Beaumont (Ozen) TX.

13.    CINCINNATI (22 Points)..........3 Recruits..........7.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(10) Robert Whaley, 6'10, PF, Barton County (JC) KS; (8) Nick Williams, 6'4, 2G, Chipola (JC) FL; (4) Mike Pilgrim, 6'8, WF, Wolfeboro (Brewster Academy) NH. 

13.    MICHIGAN STATE (23 Points)..........3 Recruits..........7.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(9) Shannon Brown, 6'4, 2G, Maywood (Proviso East) IL; (8) Brandon Cotton, 6'0, PG, Detroit (St. Martin DePorres) MI; (6) Drew Naymick, 6'10, C, North Muskegon (H.S.) MI.

15.    LSU (22 Points)..........4 Recruits..........5.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(8) Regis Koundjia, 6'7, WF, Laurinburg (Institute) NC; (8) Taurean Minor, 5'10, PG, Houston (Washington) TX; (3) Ross Neltner, 6'8, PF, Ft. Thomas (Highlands) KY; (3) Darrell Lazare, 6'7, WF, Baton Rouge (Woodlawn) LA.

16.    GEORGIA (22 Points)..........5 Recruits..........4.4 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(6) Mohamed Abukar, 6'9, PF, San Diego (Ranchco Bernardo) CA; (6) Marcus Jackson, 6'8, PF, South Plains (JC) TX; (4) Cassiano Matheus, 6'10, C, South Plains (JC) TX; (3) Corey Gibbs, 6'8, PF, Stone Mountain (Redan) GA; (3) Jordan Howell, 6'4, PG, Madison (Abbeville) AL. 

17.    WAKE FOREST  (21 Points)..........4 Recruits..........5.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(9) Chris Paul, 6'0, PG, Clemmons (West Forsyth) NC; (6) Jeremy Ingram, 6'3, 2G, Kinston (H.S.) NC; (3) Todd Hendley, 6'9, PF, Sanford (Lee County) NC; (3) Kyle Visser, 6'11, C, Grand Rapids (Forest Hills Central) MI.

17.    CALIFORNIA (21 Points)..........4 Recruits..........5.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-10 Conference..........(8) Leon Powe, 6'8, PF, Oakland (Tech) CA; (6) Ayinde Ubaka, 6'1, PG, Oakland (H.S.) CA; (4) Marquise Kately, 6'5, WF, Pittsfield (Maine Central Institute) ME; (3) Dominic McGuire, 6'6, WF, San Diego (Lincoln) CA.

17.    IOWA STATE (21 Points)..........4 Recruits..........5.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference......... (8) Curtis Stinson, 6'4, 2G, Winchendon (School) MA; (6) Will Blaylock, 6'0, PG, Fitchburg (Notre Dame) MA; (4) Justin Holt, 6'7, WF, Tacoma (JC) WA; (3) Reggie George, 6'9, PF, Fitchburg (Notre Dame) MA.

20.    DUKE (20 Points).........2 Recruits..........10.0  Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(10) Luol Deng, 6'8, WF, Blairstown (Blair Academy) NJ; (10) Kris Humphries, 6'8, PF, Minnetonka (Hopkins) MN.

21.    MICHIGAN (20 Points)..........3 Recruits..........6.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(8) Dion Harris, 6'4, 2G, Detroit (Redford) MI; (6) Brent Petway, 6'9, PF, Griffin (H.S.) GA; (6) Courtney Sims, 6'10, C, Dedham (Noble & Greenough) MA.

21.    SYRACUSE (20 Points)..........3 Recruits..........6.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(8) Terrance Roberts, 6'8, PF, Jersey City (St. Anthony) NJ; (6) Demetrius Nichols, 6'7, WF, Barrington (St. Andrews) RI; (6) Willie McCroskey, 6'3, 2G, Bronx (St. Raymond's) NY.

23.    PITTSBURGH (20 Points)..........4 Recruits..........5.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(8) Chris Taft, 6'9, C, Brooklyn (Xaverian) NY; (6) Walter Waters, 6'8, C, Detroit (Southeastern) MI; (3) Aaron Gray, 6'11, C, Emmaus (H.S.) PA; (3) Dante Milligan, 6'8, WF, Pawling (Trinity Pawling) NY. 

24.   MISSOURI   (19 Points)..........3 Recruits..........6.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(8) Thomas Gardner, 6'5, 2G, Portland (Jefferson) OR; (8) Ousmane Konate, 6'9, PF, North Bridgton (Bridgton Academy) ME; (3) Spencer Laurie, 6'1, PG, Springfield (Kickapoo) MO.

25.    VALPARAISO (19 Points)..........4 Recruits..........4.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mid-Continent Conference..........(8) Kenneth Harris, 6'9, C, Griffin (H.S.) IN; (4) Jimmy Miles, 6'2, 2G, Olympia Fields (Rich Central) IL; (4) Oumar Sylla, 6'6, WF, Centereach (Our Savior New American) NY; (3) Moussa Mbaye, 6'9, Burlington (Life Center) NJ.

26.    DEPAUL (19 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(6) Sammy Mejia, 6'5, 2G, Cornwall on the Hudson (Storm King Prep) NY; (4) Tyler Smith, 6'2, PG, Philadelphia (Lutheran) PA; (3) Lorenzo Thompson, 6'8, PF, Chicago (Crane) IL; (3) Marcus Heard, 6'7, WF, Springfield (Southest) IL; (3) Wesley Green, 6'9, C, Eustis (H.S.) FL.

26.    HOUSTON (19 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(6) Andrew Francis, 6'7, PG, Alief (Alief-Elsik) TX; (4) Darius Brannon, 6'9, PF, Lee (JC) TX; (3) Lanny Smith,, 6'3, 2G, Missouri City (Hightower) TX; (3) Parker Pinkalla, 6'4, 2G, Houston (Strake Jesuit) TX; (3) Elijah Miller, 6'11, C, Cleveland (Heritage Christian) TX.

28.    LOUISIANA TECH (18 Points)..........3 Recruits..........6.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Western Athletic Conference..........(8) Paul Millsap, 6'8, PF, Grambling (H.S.) LA; (6) Barry Thompson, 6'7, WF, Odessa (JC) TX; (4) Solomon Brown, 6'1, PG, Cypress (JC) CA.

29.    IOWA (18 Points)..........4 Recruits..........4.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(8) Nick DeWitz, 6'8, PF, Mesa (JC) AZ; (4) Mike Henderson, 6'2, PG, Waterloo (East) IA; (3) Ben Rand, 6'6, WF, Rochelle (H.S.) IL;  (3) Erek Hansen, 6'10, C, Kirkwood (JC) IA.

30.    FLORIDA (17 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(8) Chris Richard, 6'8, PF, Lakeland (Kathleen) FL; (6) Ryan Appleby, 6'3, PG, Stanwood (H.S.) WA; (3) Lee Humphrey, 6'2, PG, Maryville (H.S.) TN.

31.    TEXAS CHRISTIAN (17 Points)..........4 Recruits..........4.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(8) Aaron Curtis, 6'4, 2G, Lon Morris (JC) TX; (4) Blake Adams, 6'5, 2G, Aldine (Nimitz) TX; (3) Art Pierce, 6'8, PF, Tyler (Grace) TX; (2) Neil Dougherty, 6'1, PG, Ft. Worth, TX. 

32.    MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE (17 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.4 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Sun Belt Conference..........(6) Alex Weeks, 6'8, WF, Lilburn (Berkmar) GA; (3) Montrell Crittendon, 6'2, PG, Newbern (Dyer County) TN; (3) Kenyatta Swader, 6'8, PF, Smyrna (H.S.) TN; (3) Bryan Smithson, 5'11, PG, Kennesaw (North Cobb) GA; (2) Ben Britt, 6'4, 2G, Chattanooga (Red Bank) TN.

33.    CONNECTICUT (16 Points)..........2 Recruits..........8.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference......... (8) Marcus Williams, 6'2, PG, Mouth of Wilson (Oak Hill) VA; (8) Josh Boone, 6'9, PF, Colora (West Nottingham Prep) MD.

34.    BOSTON COLLEGE (16 Points)..........4 Recruits..........4.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(6) Steve Hailey, 6'1, PG, Worcester (Academy) MA; (4) Devon Evertson, 6'6, WF, Phoenix (Moon Valley) AZ; (3) Dan Coleman, 6'9, PF, Minnetonka (Hopkins) MN; (3) Sean Marshall, 6'5, WF, Rialto (Eisenhower) CA.

35.    ALABAMA (15 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(8) Akini Adkins, 6'10, PF, Tallahassee (Leon) FL; (4) Jemario Davidson, 6'9, PF, Stone Mountain (Redan) GA; (3) Shawn Taylor, 6'10, PF, Vienna (Dooley County) GA.

35.    PROVIDENCE (15 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(6) Gerald Brown, 6'3, 2G, Baltimore (Douglas) MD; (6) Dwight Brewington, 6'5, 2G, Worcester (Academy) MA; (3) Jeff Parmer, 6'8, PF, Niagara Falls (H.S.) NY.

35.    TEXAS TECH (15 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(8) DeVonne Giles, 6'8, PF, Seward County (JC) KS; (4) Mike Travis, 6'9, PF, San Francisco (JC) CA; (3) Drew Coffman, 6'4, 2G, Midland (Lee) TX.

35.    RUTGERS (15 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(8) Quincy Douby, 6'3, 2G, Oakdale (St. Thomas More) CT; (4) Shagari Alleyne, 7'3, C, New York (Rice) NY; (3) Marquis Webb, 6'5, 2G, Paterson (Catholic) NJ.

35.    FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL (15 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Sun Belt Conference..........(8) Filberto Rivera, 6'1, PG, Southeastern Iowa (JC) IA; (4) Kitus Witherspoon, 6'8, C, Seminole (JC) FL; (3) Rafael Disalva, 6'4, 2G, Burlington (Life Center) NJ.

40.    SAN FRANCISCO (15 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........West Coast Conference..........(8) Julian Sensley, 6'9, PF, L.A. City (JC) CA; (3) Rekalin Simms, 6'8, PF, Pittsfield (Maine Central Institute) ME; (2) Alan Wiggins, 6'7, WF, San Diego (Horizon) CA; (2) Brett Rubin, 6'2, PG, Mission (H.S.) CA.

40.    XAVIER (15 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic-10 Conference..........(6) Boubacar Coly, 6'9, PF, Laurinburg (Institute) NC; (3) Justin Doellman, 6'7, WF, Union (Ryle) KY; (3) Robert Barker, 6'5, 2G, Greensburg (H.S.) IN; (3) Justin Cage, 6'5, 2G, Indianapolis (Pike) IN.

40.    UTAH (15 Points)..........4 Recruits..........4.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mountain West Conference..........(6) Justin Hawkins, 6'6, WF, Lakewood (Mayfair) CA; (4) Stefan Zimmerman, 6'10, C, Orem (Mountain View) UT; (3) Josh Olson, 6'2, 2G, Sandy (Alta) UT; (2) Ryan Werch, 6'4, 2G, Ripon (H.S.) WI.

43.    TULANE   (15 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(3) Vincent Camper, 6'3, 2G, Oxford (H.S.) MS; (3) Dan Fitzgerald, 6'7, St. Paul (St. Thomas Academy) MN; (3) Chris Moore, 6'4, 2G, Pittsfield (Maine Central Institute) ME; (3) Troy Aaron, 6'0, PG, Lake Charles (St. Louis) LA; (3) Cory Castine, 6'8, PF, Marrero (Archbishop Shaw) LA.

44.    USC (14 Points)..........2 Recruits..........7.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-10 Conference..........(8) Rodrick Stewart, 6'4, 2G, Seattle (Rainier Beach) WA; (6) Lodrick Stewart, 6'4, 2G, Seattle (Rainier Beach) WA.

44.    UCLA (14 Points)..........2 Recruits..........7.0  Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-10 Conference..........(8) Trevor Ariza, 6'8, PF, Los Angeles (Westchester) CA; (6) Sean Phaler, 6'9, WF, Villa Park (H.S.) CA.

44.    VIRGINIA (14 Points)..........2 Recruits..........7.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(8) Gary Forbes, 6'5, 2G, Brooklyn (Banneker) NY; (6) J.R. Reynolds, 6'3, 2G, Mouth of Wilson (Oak Hill) VA.

47.    UNLV (14 Points)..........3 Recruits..........4.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mountain West Conference..........(8) Chris Adams, 6'10, PF, San Francisco (JC) CA; (3) John Winston, 6'3, PG, Richmond (Salesian) CA; (3) Michael Umeh, 6'2, 2G, Sugar Land (Hightower) TX.

47.    OREGON (14 Points)..........3 Recruits..........4.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-10 Conference..........(8) Aaron Brooks, 5'10, PG, Seattle (Franklin) WA; (3) Ray Shafer, 6'11, C, Wasilla (H.S.) AK; (3) Mitch Platt, 6'10, C, Henderson (Green Valley) NV.

49.    ARIZONA STATE (14 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.7  Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-10Conference..........(4) Tron Smith, 6'3, 2G, Moreno Valley (Canyon Spring) CA; (4) Keith Wooden, 6'9, PF, Lawrence (Free State) KS; (3) Chris Low, 6'8, PF, Tyler (Thomas Gorman) TX; (3) Wilfred Famini, 6'8, PF, Amelia (Academy) VA.

50.    JAMES MADISON   (14 Points)..........5 Recruits..........2.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Colonial Athletic Association..........(3) Chris Cathlin, 6'7, WF, New Market (Shenandoah Valley) VA; (3) Ryan Brmley, 6'10, C, Northfield (Northfield-Mt. Herman) MA; (3) Ray Barbosa, 6'2, 2G, Allentown (Allen) PA; (3) Gordon Johnson, 6'8, PF, Middleburg (Notre Dame) VA; (2) Eddie Green, 6'9, PF, Winston-Salem (R.J. Reynolds) NC.

51.    WISCONSIN (13 Points)..........2 Recruits..........6.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(10) Brian Butch, 7'0, C, Appleton (West) WI; (3) Kammron Taylor, 6'2, PG, Minneapolis (South) MN.

52.    GEORGETOWN (13 Points)..........3 Recruits..........4.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(6) Darian Townes, 6'10, PF, Washington (Archbishop Carroll) DC; (4) Reh Rahamini, 7'0, C, Dayton Beach (JC) FL; (3) Matt Causey, 5'11, PG, Gainesville (East Hall) GA.

52.    SOUTH CAROLINA (13 Points)..........3 Recruits..........4.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(6) Renaldo Balkman, 6'8, WF, Bradenton (Pendleton School) FL; (4) Brandon Wallace, 6'9, WF, Aiken (Silver Bluff) SC; (3) Tre Kelly, 6'0, PG, Washington (Dunbar) DC.

54.    GEORGIA STATE (13 Points)..........5 Recruits..........2.6 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Sun Conference..........(3) Ray George, 6'3, PG, Virginia Beach (Coastal Christian) VA; (3) Kevin Thomas, 6'4, 2G, Owens Tech (JC) OH; (3) Lance Hood, 6'9, C, Southeast Nebraska (JC) NE; (2) Darrin Shine, 5'11, PG, Augusta (Richmond) GA; (2) Joe Travis, 6'8, C, Fullerton (JC) CA.

55.    UAB (12 Points)..........2 Recruits..........6.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(6) Ronell Taylor, 6'6, 2G, Oklaloosa-Walton (JC) FL; (6) Donell, 6'6, 2G, Oklaloosa-Walton (JC) FL.

55.    RICHMOND (12 Points)..........2 Recruits..........6.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic-10 Conference..........(8) Daon Merritt, 5'10, PG, Bronx (St. Raymond's) NY; (4) Andres Sandoval, 6'4, 2G, Winchendon (School) MA.

55.    VILLANOVA (12 Points)..........2 Recruits..........6.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(6) Michael Nardi, 6'1, PG, Elizabeth (St. Patrick) NJ; (6) Will Sheridan, 6'8, PF, Hockessin (Sanford) DE.

58.    ST. JOHN'S (12 Points)..........3 Recruits..........4.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(6) Lamont Hamilton, 6'9, C, Milford (Academy) CT; (3) Anthony Ighadaro, 6'7, WF, Moberly (JC) MO; (3) Jonathan Williams, 6'9, C, St. Cloud (Apollo) MN. 

58.    MIAMI-OH (12 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mid-American Conference..........(3) Monty St. Clair, 6'8, C, Cincinnati (Roger Bacon) OH; (3) Nathan Peavy, 6'7, PF, Dayton (Chaminade-Julienne) OH; (3) Eric Van Buskirk, 6'7, PF, Cincinnati (Loveland) OH; (3) Tyler Jones, 6'2, 2G, Dry Ridge (Grant County) KY. 

58.    TEXAS A&M (12 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(4) LaKeith Blanks, 6'4, 2G, Laurinburg (Institute) NC; (3) Marlon Pompey, 6'8, PF, Winchendon (School) MA; (3) Acie Law, 6'2, 2G, Dallas (Kimball) TX; (2) Justin Loewe, 6'4, 2G, Caldwell (H.S.) TX.

61.     WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE (11 Points)..........2 Recruits..........5.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Horizon Conference..........(8) Ed McCants, 6'3, 2G, Paris (JC) TX; (3) Andre White, 6'0, PG, Zion (Zion-Benton) IL.

61.    CHARLOTTE (11 Points)..........2 Recruits..........5.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(8) Martin Iti, 6'11, C, Durham (Mt. Zion Christian) NC; (3) Marcus Bennett, 6'3, 2G, Schoolcraft (JC) MI.

63.    MONTANA (11 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big Sky Conference..........(6) Roy Booker, 6'2, 2G, Allen County (JC) KS; (3) Kamarr Davis, 6'2, 2G, Sheridan (JC) WY; (2) Jon Wilkins, 6'5, WF, Northeast Colorado (JC) CO.

63.    MURRAY STATE (11 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Ohio Valley Conference..........(6) Pearson Griffin, 6'10, C, Murray State (JC) OK; (3) Dwayne Foreman, 5'11, PG, Apopka (H.S.) FL; (2) Terrick Willoughby, 6'3, 2G, Biloxi (H.S.) MS.

63.    FRESNO STATE (11 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Western Athletic Conference..........(6) Dreike Boldin, 6'7, FF, Carl Albert (JC) OK; (3) Jack Marlow, 7'0, C, Salt Lake City (JC) UT; (2) Rodney Timmerman, 6'10, C, Paso Robles (H.S.) CA.

63.    AUBURN (11 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(4) Ron Lemelle, 6'5, WF, Western Oklahoma (JC) OK; (4) Dwon Youmans, 6'4, 2G, Jacksonville (Arlington Country Day) FL; (3) Dwayne Curtis, 6'8, PF, Chicago (Whitney Young) IL.

63.    COLORADO STATE (11 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mountain West Conference..........(4) Steve Verwers, 6'10, C, Weatherford, TX; (4) Phil Thomasson, 6'8, PF, Burleson (H.S.) TX; (3) Stuart Creason, 7'0, C, Coppell (H.S.) TX.

63.    FLORIDA A&M (11 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference..........(6) Eddie Withers, 6'1, PG, Seminole (JC) OK; (3) Michael Harper, 6'8, PF, Tallahassee (JC) FL; (2) Tony Marajo, 6'9, C, Palm Beach (JC) FL.

69.    UTAH STATE  (11 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big West Conference..........(6) Chris Huber, 6'1, PG, Dixie (JC) UT; (3) Michael Wilds, 6'7, PF, Chipola (JC) FL; (2) Jason Williams, 6'8, PF, Santa Rosa (JC) CA.

69.    WEST VIRGINIA (11 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.8  Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(3) Franklin Young 6'5, WF, Tallahassee (Florida) FL; (3) Brad Byerson, 6'8, PF, Chester (Thomas Dale) WV; (3) Tyler Relph, 6'0, PG, Rochester (McQuaid Jesuit) NY; (2) Jerrah Young, 6'7, PF, Chicago (St. Rita) IL.

69.    NORTHERN IOWA  (11 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Missouri Valley Conference..........(3) Brooks McKowen, 6'2, PG, Fairbank (Wapsie Valley) IA; (3) Jared Josten, 6'0, PG, Webster City (H.S.) IA; (3) Adam Viet, 6'3, 2G, Ackley (AGWSR) IA; (2) Grant Stout, 6'7, WF, New Sharon (North Mahaska) IA.

72.    TEMPLE (10 Points)..........2 Recruits..........5.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic-10 Conference..........(6) Mario Taybron, 6'3, 2G, Norfolk (Ryan Academy) VA; (4) Wayne Marshall, 6'10, C, Philadelphia (Martin Luther King) PA.

73.    MARQUETTE (10 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(4) Dameon Mason, 6'5, 2G, Aurora (West Aurora) IL; (3) James Matthews, 6'8, PF, Detroit (Denby) MI; (3) Brandon Bell, 6'1, PG, Flint (Southwestern) MI.

73.    PRINCETON (10 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Ivy League..........(6) Harrison Schaen, 6'9, PF, Santa Ana (Mater Dei) CA; (2) Max Schafer, 6'2, PG, Wayne (DePaul Catholic) NJ; (2) Brian Elbogen, 6'7, WF, San Ramon (California) CA.

73.    WRIGHT STATE (10 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Horizon Conference..........(4) Matt Webster, 6'8, PF, Westfield (H.S.) IN; (3) Vladimiras Severovas, 6'6, WF, Beverly Hills (Groves) MI; (3) Todd Abernathy, 6'1, PG, Indianapolis (Heritage Christian) IN.

73.    WESTERN KENTUCKY (10 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Sun Belt Conference..........(6) Damion Staple, 6'8, PF, Southeastern Illinois (JC) IL; (2) Josh Higgins, 7'0, C, Vandalia (Butler) OH; (2) Nick Hill, 6'4, 2G, DuQuoin (H.S.) IL.

73.    HAWAII (10 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Western Athletic Conference..........(4) Bobby Nash, 6'6, WF, Honolulu (Iolani) HI; (3) Jeff Blackett, 6'8, PF, Salt Lake City (JC) UT; (3) Logan Lee, 6'2, PG, South Plains (JC) TX. 

73.    MISSISSIPPI (10 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(4) Byron  Burnett, 6'9, C, Southern Union (JC) AL; (4) Mario Jointer, 6'2, 2G, Northeast Mississippi (JC) MS; (2) Jara Doyne, 6'4, 2G, Little Rock (Mills) AR.

79.    OHIO UNIVERSITY (10 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mid-American Conference..........(3) Sonny Troutman, 6'5, 2G, Indianapolis (Brebeuf) IN; (3) Whitney Davis, 6'3, 2G, Ann Arbor (Pioneer) MI; (2) Matt Annen, 6'6, PF, Elk River (H.S.) MN; (2) Eric Clemons, 6'8, PF, Cincinnati  (Maderia) OH.

79.    SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE (10 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Missouri Valley Conference..........(3) Blake Ahearn, 6'2, 2G, St. Louis (DeSmet) MO; (3) Tyler Chaney, 6'4, WF, Neosho (H.S.) MO; (2) Devon Mitchell, 6'5, WF, Springfield (Kickapoo) MO; (2) Sky Frazier, 6'9, C, Washington (St. Francis Borgia) MO.

81.    THE CITADEL (10 Points)..........5 Recruits..........2.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southern Conference..........(2) Aaron Xia, 6'9 WF, Friendswood (Clear Brook) TX; (2) Kelvin Fowler, 6'6, WF, Garland (Naaman Forest) TX; (2) JoJo Thompson, 6'6, PF, Whitesville (H.S.) NC, (2) J'mel Everhart, 6'6, PF, Tyler (John Tyler) TX; (2) Anthony Miller, 6'1, 2G, Atlanta (Whitfield) GA.

82.    NOTRE DAME (9 Points)..........2 Recruits..........4.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(6) Omari Isreal, 6'8, PF, Wheaton (Good Counsel) MD; (3) Colin Falls, 6'3, 2G, Wilmette (Loyola Academy) IL.

82.   SOUTH FLORIDA  (9 Points)..........2 Recruits..........4.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(6) Ricardo Freeman, 6'2, 2G, Seward County (JC) FL; (3) Konimba Diarra, 6'10, C, Centereach (Our Savior New American) NY.

82.   LONG BEACH STATE  (9 Points)..........2 Recruits..........4.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big West Conference..........(6) Shane Hawkins, 6'6, WF, Columbus State (JC) OH; (3) Travone Free, 6'7, PF, Compton (Dominguez) CA.

82.    OKLAHOMA STATE (9 Points)..........2 Recruits..........4.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(6) Tremaine Fuqua, 6'9, C, Skyline (JC) CA; (3) Marcus Dove, 6'6, WF, Long Beach (Millikan) CA.

82.    UTEP (9 Points)..........2 Recruits..........4.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Western Athletic Conference..........(6) Sheldon Pace, 6'2, 2G, Chaffey (JC) CA; (3) Sheldon Pace, 6'11, C, Lee (JC) TX.

87.    SOUTH ALABAMA (9 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Sun Belt Conference.......... (3) Tamsir Ba, 6'9, C, Dixie (JC) UT; (3) Seth Miller, 6'6, WF, Northeast Nebraska (JC) NE; (3) Mike Phillips, 6'6, PF, Okaloosa-Walton (JC) FL.

87.    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON (9 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southern Conference.......... (3) Dontaye Draper, 5'11, PG, Pawling (Trinity Pawling) NY; (3) Jeff Horowitz, 6'9, PF, Charlotte (North Mecklenburg) NC; (3) Jabyron Wilson, 6'7, PF, Lake City (H.S.) SC.

87.    BUTLER   (9 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Horizon Conference..........(3) Brandon Crone, 6'5, WF, Frankfort (H.S.) IN; (3) Nick Brooks, 6'5, PG, Robinson (H.S.) IL; (3) James Smalligan, 6'11, C, Grand Rapids (East) MI.

87.    SMU  (9 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Western Athletic Conference..........(3) Demetric Bennett, 6'4, 2G, Albany (H.S.) GA; (3) Christopher Reay, 6'9, PF, Plano (West) TX; (3) Devon Pearson, 6'7, PF, Miami (Northwestern) FL.

87.    OREGON STATE  (9 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-10 Conference..........(3) Kyle Jeffers, 6'8, PF, Santa Rosa (Montgomery) CA; (3) Jeff Williams, 6'8, PF, Milwaukie (La Salle) OR; (3) Liam Hughes, 7'1, C, Modesto (Christian) CA.

87.    DREXEL (9 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Colonial Athletic Association..........(3) Bashir Mason, 5'11, PG, Newark (St. Benedict's) NJ; (3) Matt Stevenson, 6'7, WF, Towson (Catholic) MD; (3) Chaz Crawford, 6'8, PF, Chatham (Hargrave Military) VA.

87.    PEPPERDINE (9 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........West Coast Conference..........(4) Wendell White, 6'4, WF, Redondo Beach (Redondo Union) CA; (3) Jarrad Henry, 6'9, C, Kansas City (Bishop Miege) MO; (2) Sean Davis, 5'10, PG, San Diego (Lincoln) CA.

94.    DELAWARE (9 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Colonial Athletic Association..........(3) Herb Courtney, 6'7, WF, Horsham (Hatboro-Horsham) PA; (2) Henry Olawoye, 6'8, PF, Southborough (St. Mark's) MA; (2) Octavius Flowers, 6'7, PF, Bradenton (Community Christian) FL; (2) Lebo Maepa, 6'9, PF, Johannesburg, South Africa.

94.    MARYLAND-BALTIMORE COUNTY (9 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Northeast Conference..........(3) Cory McJimson, 6'7, PF, Pierce JC) WA; (2) Seth Davis, 6'7, WF, Pierce (JC) CA; (2) Mike Housman, 6'6, C, Langley (H.S.) VA; (2) Chris Pugh, 6'0, PG, Oxon Hill (H.S.) MD.

94.    CENTRAL MICHIGAN (9 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Northeast Conference..........(3) Eddie Spencer, 6'5, WF, Muskegon Heights (H.S.) MI; (2) Justin Blevins, 6'6, WF, Marian (H.S.) MI; (2) Williams Harris, 6'8, PF, Macomb (JC) MI; (2) Dave Hoskins, 6'5, 2G, Plymouth (Salem) MI.

97.    OHIO STATE (8 Points)..........1 Recruit..........8.0  Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(8) Ivan Harris, 6'8, P, Mouth of Wilson (Oak Hill) VA.

97.    NORTH CAROLINA (8 Points)..........1 Recruit..........8.0  Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(8) Reyshawn Terry, 6'8, WF, Winston-Salem (R.J. Reynolds) NC.

99.    SETON HALL (8 Points)..........2 Recruits..........4.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(4) Jamar Nutter, 6'2, 2G, West Orange (Seton Hall Prep) NJ; (4) Grant Billmeier, 6'10, C, Elizabeth (St. Patrick) NJ.

99.    MINNESOTA (8 Points)..........2 Recruits..........4.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(6) Wesley Washington, 6'3, 2G, Santa Ana (Mater Dei) CA; (2) Kerry Woolridge, 6'7, PF, San Leandro (H.S.) CA.

101.    LAMAR (8 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southland Conference..........(3) Kevin Kloestra 6'4, WF, Chatham (John McGregor) ON; (3) Paige Paulsen, 6'7, WF, Custer (H.S.) SD; (2) Nathan Bilyeu, 6'6, 2G, Ozark (H.S.) MO.

101.    COLORADO (8 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.7  Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(3) Ra'Shun Bryant, 6'9, C, Rome (Coosa) GA; (3) Kevin Smith, 6'6, PF, Putnam City (H.S.) OK; (2) Marcus Hall, 6'1, PG, Houston (Jersey Village) TX.  

101.    BALL STATE (8 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mid-American Conference..........(3) Peyton Stovall, 6'2, PG, Lafayette (Jefferson) IN; (3) Darren Yates, 6'2, 2G, Indianapolis (Pike) IN; (2) Julian Mills, 6'2, 2G, Indianapolis (North Central) IN.

101.    HOFSTRA (8 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Colonial Athletic Association..........(3) Carlos Rivera, 6'2, 2G, Oakdale (St. Thomas More) CT; (3) Loren Stokes, 6'2, 2G, Oakdale (St. Thomas More) CT; (2) Brian Sisti, 6'8, PF, Northport (H.S.) NY.

101.    HAMPTON (8 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference..........(3) Ryan Hughes, 6'2, PG, Alexandria (Mt. Vernon) VA; (3) Brandon Streeter, 6'7, WF, Jacksonville (White Oak) NC; (2) Francois Pehova, 6'5, 2G, Laurinburg (Institute) NC.

101.    CHATTANOOGA (8 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southern Conference..........(3) Casey Long, 6'3, 2G, Fayetteville (71st) NC; (3) Mindagas Katelynas, 6'9, C, Eastern Utah (JC) UT; (2) Matt Malone, 6'9, PF, Greenville (H.S.) TN.

101.    SAN DIEGO (8 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southern Conference..........(3) Michael Hubbard, 6'3, PG, Fullerton (JC) CA; (3) Brandon Gay, 6'8, PF, Seward (JC) KS; (2) Abdoulaye Ndiaye, 6'10, C, Louisville (Moore) KY.

101.    GEORGIA SOUTHERN (8 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southern Conference..........(4) Elton Nesbit, 6'1, PG, Compton (JC) CA; (2) Chris Foster, 6'9, C, Compton (JC) CA; (2) Luis Graham, 6'8, PF, West Palm Beach (Palm Beach Lakes) FL.

101.    BRADLEY  (8 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Missouri Valley Conference..........(4) Marcellus Sommerville, 6'6, WF, Southwestern Illinois (JC) IL; (2) Michael Rembert, 6'8, C, Chicago (St. Rita) IL; (2) J.J. Tavani, 6'3, 2G, Verona (H.S.) MO.

101.    BOWLING GREEN (8 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mid-American Conference..........(3) Reggie Harwell, 6'6, WF, Cleveland (Shaw) OH; (3) Matt Lefeld, 6'11, C, Coldwater (H.S.) OH; (2) Isaac Rosefelt, 6'8, WF, St. Paul (St. Thomas Academy) MN.

111.    CLEMSON (7 Points)..........2 Recruits..........3.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(4) Vern Hamilton, 5'11, PG, Richmond (Benedictine) VA; (3) Jimmy Hudson, 6'3, 2G, Eustis (H.S.) FL.

111.    GONZAGA (7 Points)..........2 Recruits..........3.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........West Coast Conference..........(4) Derek Ravio, 6'0, PG, Vancouver (Mountain View) WA; (3) Adam Morrison, 6'5, WF, Spokane (Meade) WA.

111.    TEXAS  (7 Points)..........2 Recruits..........3.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(4) Edgar Moreno, 6'2, PG, Lon Morris (JC) TX; (3) Anthony Tucker, 6'5, PF, Raleigh (Enloe) NC.

111.    PURDUE (7 Points)..........2 Recruits..........3.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(4) Ije Nwankwo, 6'7, PF, Birmingham (Detroit Country Day) MI; (3) Adam Liddell, 6'7, WF, Waterloo (DeKalb) IN.

111.    TENNESSEE (7 Points)..........2 Recruits..........3.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(4) Major Wingate, 6'10, C, Suwanee (North Gwinnette) GA; (3) Dane Bradshaw, 6'4, 2G, Memphis (White Station) TN.

111.    KENTUCKY (7 Points)..........2 Recruits..........3.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(4) Sheray Thomas, 6'8, PF Upper Marlboro (Riverdale Baptist) MD; (3) Bobby Perry, 6'7, WF, Durham (Hillcrest) NC.

111.    STANFORD (7 Points)..........2 Recruits..........3.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-10 Conference..........(4) Tim Morris, 6'5, 2G, Atlanta (Whitefield) GA; (3) Fred Washington, 6'5, 2G, Torrance (Bishop Montgomery) CA.

111.    NEW ORLEANS (7 Points)..........2 Recruits..........3.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Sun Belt Conference..........(4) Ben Elias, 6'10, C, Ocala (Christian Shores Academy) FL; (3) Nate Parker, 6'8, PF, Odessa (JC) TX.