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HOOP SCOOP'S CONFERENCE-BY-CONFERENCE RANKING OF THE TOP RECRUITING CLASSES TO-DATE FOR THE CLASS OF 2003
Published June 30, 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. BIG EAST CONFERENCE (245 Points)..........53 Recruits..........4.622 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit

1. MIAMI-FL (33 Points)..........6 Recruits..........5.5 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)Vincent Banks, 6'3, PG, Atlanta (South Atlanta) GA; (6) Guillermo Diaz, 6'1, PG, Miami (Christian) FL; (3) Anthony Harris, 6'1, PG, Chicago (Whitney Young) IL; (3) Anthony King, 6'8, PF, Durham (Southern Durham) NC.

2. CONNECTICUT (29 Points)..........4 Recruits..........7.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference......... (9) Charlie Villanueva, 6'9, PF, Blairstown (Blair Academy) CT; (8) Marcus Williams, 6'2, PG, Mouth of Wilson (Oak Hill) VA; (8) Josh Boone, 6'9, PF, Colora (West Nottingham Prep) MD; (4) Ryan Thompson, 6'7, PF, Western Nebraska (JC) NE.

3. SYRACUSE (26 Points)..........4 Recruits..........6.5 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; (6) Darryl Watkins, 6'11, C, Paterson (Catholic) NJ.

4. 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.

5. GEORGETOWN (18 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.6 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: (3) Rayshawn Reed, 6'0, PG, Inglewood (H.S.) CA; (2) Sead Pizdarevic, 6'8, PF, Sacramento (Capitol) CA.

6. RUTGERS (17 Points)..........4 Recruits..........4.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(8) Quincy Douby, 6'3, 2G, Oakdale (St. Thomas More) CT; (3) Antwi Atuahene, 6'2, 2G, Toronto (Henry Carr) ON; (3) Marquis Webb, 6'5, 2G, Paterson (Catholic) NJ; (3) Byron Joynes, 6'9, C, Mouth of Wilson (Oak Hill) VA.

7. 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.

7. ST. JOHN'S (16 Points)..........4 Recruits..........4.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(6) Lamont Hamilton, 6'9, C, Milford (Academy) CT; (4) Anthony Ighadaro, 6'7, PF, Moberly (JC) MO; (3) Jonathan Williams, 6'9, C, St. Cloud (Apollo) MN; (3) Tyler Jones, 6'9, C, Cleveland (Heritage Christian) TX.

9. 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.

10. WEST VIRGINIA (12 Points)..........4 Recruits.........3.0 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.

11. 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.

12. NOTRE DAME (12 Points)..........3 Recruits..........4.0 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; (3) Russell Carter, 6'3, 2G, Paulsboro (H.S.) NJ.

13. SETON HALL (11 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.7 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; (3) Emmanuel Messy, 6'9, PF, Newark (St. Benedict's) NJ.

14. VIRGINIA TECH (9 Points)..........3 Recruit..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big East Conference..........(3) Jamon Gordan, 6'3, 2G, Jacksonville (Jackson) FL; (3) Zabian Dowell, 6'2, PG, Pahokee (H.S.) FL; (3) Coleman Collins, 6'8, WF, Chamblee (H.S.) GA.

2. CONFERENCE USA (241 Points)..........56 Recruits..........4.304 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit

1. CINCINNATI (25 Points)..........4 Recruits..........6.3 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; (3) Asrangue Souleymane, 6'9, PF, Laurinburg (Institute) NC.

2. 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.

3. CHARLOTTE (22 Points)..........4 Recruits..........5.5Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(8) Martin Iti, 6'11, C, Durham (Mt. Zion Christian) NC; (6) Dedric Spooner, 6'8, PF, Colby (JC) KS; (4) Marcus Bennett, 6'3, 2G, Schoolcraft (JC) MI: (4) C.J. Pigford, 6'7, WF, Lon Morris (JC) TX.

4. MARQUETTE (21 Points)..........5 Recruits..........4.2 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(8) Marcus Jackson, 6'8, PF, South Plains (JC) TX; (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; (3) Carlton Christian, 6'5, WF, Orlando (Evans) FL.

5. TEXAS CHRISTIAN (20 Points)..........5 Recruits..........4.0 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; (3) Oluwafemi Ibikunte, 6'10 PF, New Hampton (Prep) NH; (2) Neil Dougherty, 6'1, PG, Ft. Worth, TX.

6. 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 (Southeast) IL; (3) Wesley Green, 6'9, C, Eustis (H.S.) FL.

6. 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.

8. UAB (17 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(8) Ronell Taylor, 6'6, 2G, Oklaloosa-Walton (JC) FL; (6) Donell Taylor, 6'6, 2G, Oklaloosa-Walton (JC) FL; (3) Ernest Little, 6'9, PF, Monroeville (Monroe County) AL.

9. 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.

10. SAINT LOUIS (15 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(3) Darren Clarke, 6'3, 2G, Minnetonka (Hopkins) MN; (3) Byrce Husak, 7'1, C, Mt. Vernon (H.S.) IA; (3) Brandon Morris, 6'0, PG, Western Iowa (JC) IA; (3) Tom Frericks, 6'9, PF, Chipola (JC) FL; (3) Ian Vouyoukas, 6'9, C, Athens, Greece.

11. MEMPHIS (14 Points)..........3 Recruits..........4.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(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.

12. EAST CAROLINA (13 Points).......... 4 Recruits..........3.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(4) Mike Cook, 6'4, 2G, New Hampton (Prep) NH; (3) Keith Foster, 6'8, PF, Winston-Salem (R.J. Reynolds) NC; (3) Japhet McNeil, 5'10, PG, Middle Village (Christ the King) NY; (3) Frank Robinson, 6'4, 2G, Pittsfield (Maine Central Institute) ME.

13. SOUTH FLORIDA (11 Points).......... 3 Recruits..........3.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(4) James Holmes, 6'3, 2G, Schoolcraft (JC) MI; (4) Bradley Mosley, 6'2, PG, Daytona Beach (JC) FL; (3) Konimba Diarra, 6'10, C, Centereach (Our Savior New American) NY.

14. SOUTHERN MISS (6 Points).......... 2 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Conference USA..........(4) Emmanuel Willis, 6'9, PF, Mendenhall (H.S.) MS; (2) Brandon Hayes, 6'9, PF, Lee (JC) TX.

3. BIG-12 CONFERENCE (232 Points)..........50 Recruits..........4.640 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit

1. KANSAS STATE (37 Points)..........7 Recruits..........5.2 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(8) Justin Williams, 6'10, C, Kankakee (JC) IL; (8) Dez Willingham, 5'7, PG, De Soto (H.S.) TX; (6) Jeremiah Massey, 6'8, PF, Oxnard (JC) CA; (6) Cartier Martin, 6'8, WF, Aldine (Nimitz) TX; (3) Dramane Diarra, 6'9, PF, Cloud (JC) KS; (3) Lance Harris, 6'4, WF, Columbia (Hickman) MO; (3) Tyler Hughes, 6'10, C, Olathe (North Olathe) KS.

2. OKLAHOMA (33 Points)..........6 Recruits..........5.5 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; (3) Jimmy Tobias, 6'5, WF, Ft. Lauderdale (Dillard) FL; (3) Jaison Williams, 6'2, PG, Southern Idaho (JC) ID.

3. 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.

4. IOWA STATE (26 Points)..........5 Recruits..........5.2 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; (6) Damion Staple, 6'9, PF, Southeastern Illinois (JC) IL; (3) Justin Holt, 6'7, WF, Tacoma (JC) WA; (3) Reggie George, 6'9, PF, Fitchburg (Notre Dame) MA.

5. MISSOURI (23 Points)..........4 Recruits..........5.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference.........(8) Linas Kleiza, 6'8, PF, Rockville (Montrose Christian) MD; (8) Thomas Gardner, 6'5, 2G, Portland (Jefferson) OR; (4) Randy Pulley, 6'3, PG, Barton County (JC) KS; (3) Spencer Laurie, 6'1, PG, Springfield (Kickapoo) MO.

6. TEXAS TECH (21 Points)..........5 Recruits..........4.2 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(8) DeVonne Giles, 6'8, PF, Seward County (JC) KS; (4) Jay Jackson, 6'1, PG, Monroe (Ouachita Parish) LA; (3) Drew Coffman, 6'4, 2G, Midland (Lee) TX; (3) Joseph Works, 6'6, PF, Garden City (JC) KS; (3) Curtis Marshall, 6'6, WF, New Mexico Military (JC) TX.

7. TEXAS A&M (18 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.6 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(6) Bobby Leach, 6'1, PG, Neosho County (JC) KS; (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.

8. BAYLOR (12 Points)..........3 Recruits..........4.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(6) Harvey Thomas, 6'9, PF, Northeast Oklahoma (JC) OK; (3) Tyrone Nelson, 6'9, C, Hempstead (H.S.) TX; (3) Carl Marshall, 5'10, PG, Chicago (Crane) IL.

9. OKLAHOMA STATE (11 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.7 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; (2) David Monds, 6'8, PF, Macon (Westside) GA.

10. NEBRASKA (10 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-12 Conference..........(4) Marcus Neal, 6'0, PG, Polk (JC) FL; (3) Charles Richardson, 5'10, PG, Maywood (Proviso East) IL; (3) Gerald Stegall, 6'5, 2G, Stone Mountain (Redan) GA.

11. 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.

12. 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.

4. SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE (223 Points)..........49 Recruits..........4.551 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit

1. LSU (31 Points)..........5 Recruits..........6.2 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(9) Brandon Bass, 6'8, PF, Baton Rouge (Capitol) LA; (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.

2. MISSISSIPPI STATE (27 Points)..........4 Recruits..........6.8Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(8) Jackie Butler, 6'10, C, McComb (H.S.) MS; (8) Gary Ervin, 5'11, PG, Fitchburg (Notre Dame) MA; (8) Wojciech Barycz, 6'8, PF, Poland; (3) Detrick Slater, 6'3, 2G, Waynesboro (Wayne County) MS.

2. ARKANSAS (27 Points)..........4 Recruits..........6.8 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.

4. FLORIDA (25 Points)..........4 Recruits..........6.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(8) Chris Richard, 6'8, PF, Lakeland (Kathleen) FL; (8) Mohamed Abukar, 6'9, WF, San Diego (Rancho Bernardo) CA; (6) Ryan Appleby, 6'3, PG, Stanwood (H.S.) WA; (3) Lee Humphrey, 6'2, PG, Maryville (H.S.) TN.

5. SOUTH CAROLINA (23 Points)..........6 Recruits..........3.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(6) Renaldo Balkman, 6'8, WF, Bradenton (Pendleton School) FL; (4) Josh Gonner, 6'2, 2G, Hutchinson (JC) KS; (4) Brandon Wallace, 6'9, WF, Aiken (Silver Bluff) SC; (3) Tre Kelly, 6'0, PG, Washington (Dunbar) DC; (3) Jeff Vaughn, 6'1, PG, Bevill State (JC) AL; (3) Paulius Joneliunas, 6'10, PF, Roanoke (Catholic) VA.

6. AUBURN (20 Points)..........5 Recruits..........4.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(6) Quinnel Brown, 6'5, WF, Wabash Valley (JC) IL; (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; (3) Ian Young, 6'4, 2G, Indian River (JC) FL.

7. MISSISSIPPI (19 Points)..........6 Recruits..........3.2 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference.......... (4) Marvin Moore, 6'5, WF, Southern Union (JC) AL; (4) Tommie Eddie, 6'6, PF, Coffeyville (JC) KS; (3) Ed Glass, 6'2, PG, Kaskaskia (JC) IL; (3) Byron Burnett, 6'9, C, Southern Union (JC) AL; (3) Todd Abernathy, 6'1, PG, Indianapolis (Heritage Christian) IN; (2) Jara Doyne, 6'4, 2G, Little Rock (Mills) AR.

8. KENTUCKY (14 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(4) Shagari Alleyne, 7'3, C, New York (Rice) NY; (4) Sheray Thomas, 6'8, PF Upper Marlboro (Riverdale Baptist) MD; (3) Bobby Perry, 6'7, WF, Durham (Hillcrest) NC; (3) Lukasz Obrzut, 7'2, C, North Bridgton (Bridgton Academy) ME.

9. ALABAMA (13 Points)..........3 Recruits..........4.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(6) Akini Adkins, 6'10, PF, Tallahassee (Leon) FL; (4) Jamario Davidson, 6'9, PF, Stone Mountain (Redan) GA; (3) Shawn Taylor, 6'10, PF, Perry (H.S.) GA.

10. GEORGIA (11 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(3) Corey Gibbs, 6'8, PF, Stone Mountain (Redan) GA; (3) Levi Stukes, 6'2, PG, Randallstown (H.S.) MD; (3) Marcus Sikes, 6'8, WF, Middleburg (Notre Dame) VA; (2) Steve Newton, 6'8, PF, Orlando (The First) FL.

11. TENNESSEE (10 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.3 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; (3) Jordan Howell, 6'4, PG, Madison (Jones) AL.

12. VANDERBILT (3 Points)..........1 Recruit..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Southeastern Conference..........(3) Dan Cage, 6'5, 2G, Indianapolis (Chatard) IN.

5. WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (161 Points)..........46 Recruits..........3.500Talent Rating Average Per Recruit

1. LOUISIANA TECH (31 Points)..........6 Recruits..........5.2 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Western Athletic Conference..........(8) Paul Millsap, 6'8, PF, Grambling (H.S.) LA; (6) JueMichael Young, 6'3, 2G, Chipola (JC) FL; (6) Barry Thompson, 6'7, WF, Odessa (JC) TX; (4) Donell Allick, 6'3, 2G, Seward County (JC) KS; (4) Solomon Brown, 6'1, PG, Cypress (JC) CA; (3) Fred Marshall, 6'2, PG, Coffeyville (JC) KS.

2. UTEP (24 Points)..........5 Recruits..........4.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Western Athletic Conference..........(8) Filberto Rivera, 6'1, PG, Southeastern Iowa (JC) IA; (6) Omar Thomas, 6'5, WF, Panola (JC) TX; (4) Thomas Gehrke, 6'9, PF, Brazil; (3) Brent Murphy, 6'8, PF, Lon Morris (JC) TX; (3) Jason Williams, 6'5, PG, Kilgore (JC) TX.

3. HAWAII (22 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Western Athletic Conference..........(8) Julian Sensley, 6'9, PF, L.A. City (JC) CA; (4) Bobby Nash, 6'6, WF, Honolulu (Iolani) HI; (4) Logan Lee, 6'2, PG, South Plains (JC) TX; (3) Jeff Blackett, 6'8, PF, Salt Lake City (JC) UT; (3) Jake Sattos, 6'4, 2G, Southeastern (JC) IA.

4. TULSA (18 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.6 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Western Athletic Conference..........(6) Oswaldo Gonzalez, 6'9, PF, Jacksonville State (JC) TX; (4) Guilherme Teichmann, 6'8, PF, South Plains (JC) TX; (3) Brett McDade, 6'0, PG, Denton (Ryan) TX; (3) Kenneth Kelley, 6'1, 2G, Dallas (Carter) TX; (2) Charles Ramsdell, 6'9, C, Kingfisher (H.S.) OK.

5. FRESNO STATE (17 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Western Athletic Conference..........(6) Dreike Boldin, 6'7, PF, Carl Albert (JC) OK; (3) Jack Marlow, 7'0, C, Salt Lake City (JC) UT; (3) Marcus West, 6'5, WF, San Jacinto (JC) TX; (3) Francis Koffi, 6'9, PF, Cowley County (KC) KS; (2) Rodney Timmerman, 6'10, C, Paso Robles (H.S.) CA.

6. SAN JOSE STATE (17 Points)..........6 Recruits..........2.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Western Athletic Conference..........(4) Aaron Watson, 6'6, PF, Ventura (JC) CA; (3) D.J. Brown, 6'6, WF, Imperial Valley (JC) CA; (3) Cedric Ousley, 6'2, 2G, Triton (JC) IL; (3) Tyree Gardneri, 6'0, PG, Diablo Valley (JC) CA; (2) Michael McFadden, 6'2, 2G, San Jose City (JC) CA; (2) Ryan Miller, 5'10, PG, Shasta (JC) CA.

7. 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.

8. RICE (9 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Western Athletic Conference..........(3) Morris Almond, 6'6, WF, Powder Springs (McEachern) GA; (2) Greg Killings, 6'11, C, Miami (Northwestern) FL; (2) Jason Okrzesk, 6'1, PG, Oak Park (Fenwick) IL; (2) Lawrence Williams, 6'1, PG, Killeen (Ellison) TX.

9. NEVADA (7 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Western Athletic Conference..........(3) Nick Fazekas, 6'11, C, Arvada (Ralston Valley) CO; (2) Kyle Shiloh, 6'2, PG, Bakersfield (Garces) CA; (2) Jermaine Washington, 6'6, WF, South Plains (JC) TX.

10. BOISE STATE (7 Points)..........4 Recruits..........1.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Western Athletic Conference..........(2) Eric Lane, 6'1, PG, Bellflower (St. John Bosco) CA; (2) Franco Harris, 5'11, PG, Diablo Valley (JC) CA; (2) Mattias Johansson, 7'0, C, Yavapai (JC) AZ; (1) Darius Harper, 6'1, 2G, Carrollton (Hebron) TX.

6. PACIFIC-10 CONFERENCE (147 Points)..........31 Recruits..........4.742 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit

1. 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.

2. ARIZONA STATE (20 Points)..........5 Recruits..........4.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-10 Conference..........(6) Steve Moore, 6'4, 2G, Eastern Oklahoma (JC) OK; (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.

3. WASHINGTON STATE (18 Points)..........4 Recruits.........4.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-10 Conference..........(8) Jeff Varem, 6'5, WF, Vincennes (JC) IN; (4) Justin Garcia, 6'10, C, San Bernardino (JC) CA; (3) Anthony Grant, 6'5, WF, Eastern Utah (JC) UT; (2) Lance Den Boer, 6'6, WF, Sunnyside (Christian) WA.

4. USC (17 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.7 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; (3) Quentin Day, 6'0, PG, Kansas City (Paseo) MO.

4. WASHINGTON (17 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-10 Conference..........(8) Hakeem Rollins, 6'8, PF, Mesa (JC) AZ; (6) Tre Simmons, 6'5, 2G, Odessa (JC) TX; (3) Hans Gasser, 6'10, C, Issaquah (H.S.) WA.

6. 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.

7. ARIZONA (13 Points)..........2 Recruits..........6.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-10 Conference..........(10) Mustafa Shakur, 6'3, PG, Wynnewood (Friends Central) PA; (3) Kirk Walters, 6'10, C, Grand Rapids (South Christian) MI.

8. OREGON STATE (12 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-10 Conference..........(3) Kenny Hooks, 6'6, WF, Moss Pointe (H.S.) MS; (3) Kyle Jeffers, 6'8, PF, Santa Rosa (Montgomery) CA; (3) Angelo Tsagarakis, 6'3, 2G, Petaluma (Casa Grande) CA; (3) Liam Hughes, 7'1, C, Modesto (Christian) CA.

9. UCLA (8 Points)..........1 Recruit..........8.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Pacific-10 Conference..........(8) Trevor Ariza, 6'8, PF, Los Angeles (Westchester) CA.

10. 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.

7. BIG-10 CONFERENCE (144 Points)..........28 Recruits..........5.143 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit

1. MICHIGAN STATE (24 Points)..........3 Recruits..........8.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(10) 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. WISCONSIN (17 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(10) Brian Butch, 7'0, C, Appleton (West) WI; (4) Zach Morley, 6'8, PF, Indian Hills (JC) IA; (3) Kammron Taylor, 6'2, PG, Minneapolis (South) MN.

5. MINNESOTA (17 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(9) Kris Humphries, 6'8, PF, Minnetonka (Hopkins) MN; (6) Wesley Washington, 6'3, 2G, Santa Ana (Mater Dei) CA; (2) Kerry Woolridge, 6'7, PF, San Leandro (H.S.) CA.

6. ILLINOIS (16 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(8) Richard McBride, 6'3, 2G, Springfield (Lanphier) IL; (4) Brian Randle, 6'7, WF, Peoria (Notre Dame) IL; (4) Warren Carter, 6'8, PF, Dallas (Lake Highlands) TX.

7. PENN STATE (9 Points)..........3 Recruit..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(3) Ben Luber, 6'0, PG, Newtown (Council Rock North) PA; (3) Marlon Smith, 5'11, PG, Middle Village (Christ the King) NY; (3) John Kelly, 6'10, C, State College (H.S.) PA.

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

9. 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.

10. INDIANA (5 Points)..........2 Recruit..........2.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(3) Patrick Ewing, Jr, 6'8, WF, Ft. Washington (National Christian) MD; (2) Jessan Gray, 6'9, PF, Davenport (H.S.) IA.

11. NORTHWESTERN (3 Points)..........1 Recruit..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Big-10 Conference..........(3) Vincent Scott, 6'9, PF, Phoenix (Greenway) AZ.

8. ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE (135 Points)..........24 Recruits..........5.625 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit

1. FLORIDA STATE (33 Points)..........4 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) Alexander Johnson, 6'10, PF, North Bridgton (Bridgton Academy) ME.

2. MARYLAND (27 Points)..........5 Recruits..........5.4 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; (4) Hassan Fofana, 6'11, C, Worcester (Holy Name) MA; (4) Will Bowers, 6'11, C, Severn (Archbishop Spalding) MD; (3) D.J. Strawberry, 6'4, 2G, Santa Ana (Mater Dei) CA.

2. VIRGINIA (27 Points)..........5 Recruits..........5.4 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(8) Gary Forbes, 6'5, 2G, Brooklyn (Banneker) NY; (8) J.R. Reynolds, 6'3, 2G, Mouth of Wilson (Oak Hill) VA; (4) Jason Cain, 6'9, PF, Philadelphia (John Bartram) PA; (4) T.J. Bannister, 6'1, PG, Jacksonville (Arlington Country Day) FL; (3) Donte Minter, 6'8, PF, Fork Union (Military Academy) VA.

4. 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.

5. DUKE (10 Points).........1 Recruit..........10.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(10) Luol Deng, 6'8, WF, Blairstown (Blair Academy) NJ.

6. 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.

7. N.C. STATE (6 Points)..........2 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(4) Engin Atsur, 6'5, 2G, Turkey; (2) Mike O'Donnell, 5'11, PG, Largo (H.S.) FL.

8. NORTH CAROLINA (4 Points)..........1 Recruit..........4.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........(4) Reyshawn Terry, 6'8, WF, Winston-Salem (R.J. Reynolds) NC.

9. GEORGIA TECH (0 Points)..........0 Recruits..........0.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic Coast Conference..........None.

9. SUN BELT CONFERENCE (131 Points)..........44 Recruits..........2.977 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit

1. MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE (23 Points)..........7 Recruits..........3.3 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: (3) Michael Cuffe, 6'5, WF, Neosho (JC) KS; (3) Gaylon Dorsey, 6'6, PF, Western Oklahoma (JC) OK.

2. WESTERN KENTUCKY (14 Points)..........5 Recruits..........2.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Sun Belt Conference.......... (4) Antonio Haynes, 6'0, PG, Georgia Perimeter (JC) GA; (3) Ryan Lambert, 6'8, PF, Chatham (Hargrave Military) VA; (3) Josh Higgins, 7'0, C, Vandalia (Butler) OH; (2) Nick Hill, 6'4, 2G, DuQuoin (H.S.) IL; (2) Kevin Bridgewaters, 5'9, PG, Columbia (Adair County) KY.

3. ARKANSAS STATE (13 Points)..........3 Recruits..........4.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Sun Belt Conference..........(8) J.J. Montgomery, 6'4, WF, Angelina (JC) TX; (3) Troy Slaten, 6'6, 2G, Southwestern Illinois (JC) IL; (2) Andre King-Holland, 6'3, 2G, Melborurne (Florida Air Academy) FL.

4. NEW ORLEANS (13 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Sun Belt Conference..........(4) Ben Elias, 6'10, C, Ocala (Christian Shores Academy) FL; (3) Lester McCalebb, 6'0, PG, New Orleans (O.P. Walker) LA; (3) Nate Parker, 6'8, PF, Odessa (JC) TX; (3) Jacque Pate, 6'9, C, Howard (JC) TX.

4. NEW MEXICO STATE (13 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Sun Belt Conference..........(4) Andre Scott, 6'9, C, Schoolcraft (JC) MI; (3) David Fisher, 6'6, WF, Dallas (South Oak Cliff) TX; (3) Byron Davis, 6'2, 2G, Detroit (Rogers) MI: (3) Detris Roberson, 5'10, PG, Connors State (JC) OK.

6. SOUTH ALABAMA (12 Points)..........4 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; (3) Matt Mitchell, 5'11, PG, Southern Nevada (JC) NV.

7. NORTH TEXAS (11 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Sun Belt Conference..........(4) Mark Wilson, 6'3, 2G, Highland (JC) IL; (3) Calvin Watson, 6'4, 2G, Houston (Madison) TX; (2) Mike Jones, 6'7, PF, McLennan (JC) TX, (2) Marqus Mitchell, 6'0, PG, State Fair (JC) MO.

8. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE (10 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Sun Belt Conference..........(3) Cameron Lollar, 6'7, PF, Northeast Nebraska (JC) NE; (3) Kevin Bell, 5'10, PG, Los Angeles (Fairfax) CA; (2) Adam James, 6'9, C, Lafayette (St. Thomas More) LA; (2) Ross Mouton, 6'6, 2G, Lafayette (St. Thomas More) LA.

8. DENVER (9 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Sun Belt Conference..........(3) Antonio Porch, 6'6, WF, Denver (East) CO; (2) James Lane, 6'2, 2G, Colorado Springs (Palmer) CO; (2) David Kummer, 6'6, WF, Cedar Rapids (Washington) IA; (2) David Bloodsaw, 6'3, 2G, Denver (East) CO.

10. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL (7 Points)..........2 Recruits..........3.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Sun Belt Conference.......... (4) Kitus Witherspoon, 6'8, C, Seminole (JC) FL; (3) Rafael Disalva, 6'4, 2G, Burlington (Life Center) NJ.

11. ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK (6 Points).........3 Recruits..........2.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Sun Belt Conference..........(2) Brandon Freeman, 6'3, 2G, Chipola (JC) FL; (2) Zach Graber, 5'11, PG, Coffeyville (JC) KS; (2) Wadale Williams, 5'11, PG, Columbia (Central) TN.

10. ATLANTIC-10 CONFERENCE (124 Points)..........36 Recruits..........3.444 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit

1. TEMPLE (20 Points)..........5 Recruits..........4.0 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; (4) Jesus Verdejo, 6'5, WF, Miami (Christian) FL; (3) Dion Deacons, 6'6, WF, Mouth of Wilson (Oak Hill) VA; (3) Dustin Salisbury, 6'3, 2G, Lancaster (McCaskey) PA.

2. RICHMOND (15 Points)..........3 Recruits..........5.0 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: (3) Gaston Moliva, 6'7, PF, Norfolk (Ryan Academy) VA.

3. XAVIER (15 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.8 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.

4. GEORGE WASHINGTON (14 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic-10 Conference..........(4) Ricky Lucas, 6'4, 2G, Herndon (H.S.) VA; (4) Carl Elliott, 6'2, PG, Worcester (Academy) MA; (3) Jaaron Green, 6'10, C, Durham (Mt. Zion Christian) NC: (3) J.R. Pinnock, 6'5, 2G, Virginia Beach (Coastal Christian) VA

5. MASSACHUSETTS (11 Points)..........3 Recruit..........3.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic-10 Conference..........(4) Lawrence Carrier, 6'8, PF, Salisbury (School) MA; (4) Art Bowers, 6'2, 2G, Newark (St. Benedict's) NJ; (3) Maurice Maxwell, 6'5, 2G, Philadelphia (Lutheran) PA.

5. ST. BONAVENTURE (11 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic-10 Conference..........(6) Yakuba Camara, 7'0, C, Moberly (JC) MO; (3) Kern Carter, 6'2, 2G, Toronto, ON; (2) Andy Smith, 6'6, WF, Henderson (Kerr Vance) NC.

7. ST. JOSEPH'S (9 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic-10 Conference..........(3) Artur Surov, 7'0, C, Savannah (Memorial Day) GA; (3) Ardydas Lidzius, 6'9, PF, Rockville (Montrose Christian) MD; (3) Robert Ferguson, 6'8, PF, Cape Coral (Mariner) FL.

8. DUQUESNE (8 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic-10 Conference..........(4) Martin Osimani, 6'4, PG, Miami Dade (JC) FL; (2) Sean McKeon, 6'9, PF, Phoenixvlle (H.S.) PA; (2) Kieron Achara, 6'10, C, Pittsfield (Maine Central Institute) ME.

8. LA SALLE (8 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic-10 Conference..........(3) Roman Narmbaye-Mbainas, 6'10, C, Burlington (Life Center) NJ; (3) Sean Neal, 6'2, PG, Salisbury (School) MA; (2) Mike St. John, 6'8, PF, Weston (Rivers School) MA.

10. RHODE ISLAND (7 Points)..........2 Recruits..........3.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic-10 Conference..........(4) Randy Brooks, 6'4, 2G, Kilgore (JC) TX; (3) J.R. Moore, 6'9, PF, Worcester (Academy) MA.

11. DAYTON (4 Points)..........2 Recruits..........2.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic-10 Conference..........(2) Jean Franciois Bro-Grebe, 6'8, PF, Chamblee (H.S.) GA; (2) Chris Spears, 6'2, 2G, Centerville (H.S.) OH.

12. FORDHAM (2 Points)..........1 Recruit..........2.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Atlantic-10 Conference..........(2) Dominick Osei, 6'5, WF, North Brooklyn (Lincoln) NY.

11. MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE (112 Points)..........28 Recruits..........4.000 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit

1. UNLV (32 Points)..........6 Recruits..........5.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mountain West Conference.........(8) Chris Adams, 6'10, PF, San Francisco (JC) CA; (8) Jerel Blassingame, 5'10, PG, L.A. City (JC) CA; (6) Romel Beck, 6'8, PF, L.A. City (JC) CA; (4) Andy Hannan, 6'6, WF, Minneapolis Community (JC) MN; (3) John Winston, 6'3, PG, Richmond (Salesian) CA; (3) Michael Umeh, 6'2, 2G, Sugar Land (Hightower) TX.

2. UTAH (25 Points)..........6 Recruits..........4.2 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mountain West Conference..........(6) Andrew Bogut, 6'9, C, Australia; (6) Justin Hawkins, 6'6, WF, Lakewood (Mayfair) CA; (4) James Langvad, 6'10, PF, Denmark; (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.

3. WYOMING (18 Points)..........4 Recruits..........4.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mountain West Conference..........(6) Dion Sherrell, 6'4, 2G, Mesa (JC) AZ; (6) Tim Henry, 6'5, WF, Salt Lake (JC) UT; (3) Jarrod Boswell, 6'11, C, Lakeside (El Capitan) CA; (3) Mikel Watson, 6'0, PG, Oceanside (El Camino) CA.

4. COLORADO STATE (13 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.3 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; (2) Dwight Boatner, 6'0, PG, Lake Charles (Barbee) LA.

5. BRIGHAM YOUNG (10 Points)..........2 Recruits..........5.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mountain West Conference..........(8) Michael Hall, 6'3, 2G, Dixie (JC) UT; (2) Michael Rose, 6'2, 2G, Houston (Spring Woods) TX.

6. NEW MEXICO (9 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mountain West Conference..........(3) Justin Benson, 6'8, PF, Houston (Gulf Shores) TX; (2) Alfred Neale, 6'5, WF, Northeastern (JC) OK; (2) Lenny Miles, 6'1, PG, Adams City (Commerce) CO; (2) Ryan Wall, 6'0, PG, Coppell (H.S.) TX.

7. SAN DIEGO STATE (3 Points)..........1 Recruit..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mountain West Conference..........(3) Marcus Slaughter, 6'8, PF, Moreno Valley (Valley View) CA.

8. AIR FORCE (2 Points)..........1 Recruit..........2.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mountain West Conference..........(2) Tommy Young, 6'5, WF, Worthington (Thomas Worthington) OH.

12. MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE (105 Points)..........39 Recruits..........2.692 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit

1. BRADLEY (15 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Missouri Valley Conference..........(8) Marcellus Sommerville, 6'6, WF, Southwestern Illinois (JC) IL; (3) Dan Ruffin, 5'10, PG, Peoria (Central) IL; (2) Michael Rembert, 6'8, C, Chicago (St. Rita) IL; (2) J.J. Tavani, 6'3, 2G, Verona (H.S.) MO.

2. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (12 Points)..........4 Recruits.........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Missouri Valley Conference..........(4) LaMar Owen, 6'5, WF, Southeastern Illinois (JC) IL; (3) Jamaal Tatum, 5'11, PG, Jefferson City (Helias) MO; (3) Randal Falker, 6'7, PF, St. Louis (Gateway) MO; (2) Jamaal Foster, 6'9, PF, Columbia (Hickman) MO.

2. EVANSVILLE (12 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Missouri Valley Conference..........(3) Justin Petty, 6'8, PF, Indianpolis (Perry Meridian) IN; (3) Kyle Anslinger, 6'4, 2G, Evansville (Reitz) IN; (3) Robert Nelson, 6'3, 2G, Elyira (H.S.) OH; (3) Bradley Strickland, 6'7, PF, Atlanta (DeKalb-Lakeside) GA.

2. CREIGHTON (12 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Missouri Valley Conference.......... (4) Anthony Tolliver, 6'8, PF, Springfield (Kickapoo) MO; (3) Tim Blackwell, 6'4, 2G, Cameron (H.S.) MO; (3) Johnny Matthies, 5'11, PG, Dixie (JC) UT; (2) Pierce Hibma, 6'5, 2G, Pella (H.S.) IA.

5. 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.

6. WICHITA STATE (11 Points)..........5 Recruits..........2.2 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Missouri Valley Conference..........(3) Zach Green, 6'10, C, Norman (JC) OK; (2) Adam Liberty, 6'1, PG, Oklahoma City (John Marshall) OK; (2) Calvin Walls, 6'7, PF, Minneapolis (Patrick Henry) MN; (2) Marquis Bradford, 6'0, PG, Kansas City (Westport) MO; (2) P.J. Cousinard, 6'2, 2G, Houston (Yates) TX.

7. 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.

8. DRAKE (10 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.5 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Missouri Valley Conference..........(3) Thomas Diezi, 6'9, PF, Fullerton (JC) CA; (3) Nick Grant, 6'8, PF, Fairfax (Paul VI) VA; (2) Chaun Brooks, 6'2, 2G, Howard (JC) KS; (2) Klayton Korver, 6'5, WF, Pella (H.S.) IA.

9. ILLINOIS STATE (7 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Missouri Valley Conference..........(3) Greg Dilligard, 6'8, PF, Ewing (Highland) MO; (2) Michael Sams, 6'6, PF, Mt. Zion (H.S.) IL; (2) Ronnie Carlwell, 6'10, C, Maywood (Proviso East) IL.

10. INDIANA STATE (5 Points)..........3 Recruits..........1.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Missouri Valley Conference..........(2) Eric Gray, 6'0, 2G, South Holland (Thornwood) IL; 2) Tyson Schnitker, 6'2, 2G, Robinson (H.S.) IL; (1) Temi Soyebo, 6'1, 2G, Chicago (Von Steuben) IL.

13. MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE (104 Points)..........40 Recruits..........2.600 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit

1. OHIO UNIVERSITY (13 Points)..........5 Recruits..........2.6 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; (3) Terren Harbut, 6'6, PF, Dixie (JC) UT; (2) Matt Annen, 6'6, PF, Elk River (H.S.) MN; (2) Eric Clemons, 6'8, PF, Cincinnati (Maderia) OH.

2. 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.

3. BALL STATE (11 Points)..........4 Recruits..........2.8 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; (3) Jesse McLung, 6'1, PG, Barton County (JC) KS; (2) Julian Mills, 6'2, 2G, Indianapolis (North Central) IN.

4. WESTERN MICHIGAN (10 Points)..........3 Recruits..........3.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mid-American Conference..........(6) Levi Rost, 6'8, PF, Lansing (JC) MI; (2) Andrew Hershberger, 6'2, WF, Goshen (H.S.) IN; (2) Michael Jefferson, 5'8, PG, Kansas City (Westport) MO.

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

6. 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.

7. BUFFALO (7 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mid-American Conference..........(3) Parnell Smith, 6'5, PF, Indianapolis (Pike) IN; (2) Andrew Altman, 6'10, C, Pittsburgh (Upper St. Clair) PA; (2) Brian Andre, 6'8, PF, Pittsfield (Maine Central Institute) ME.

7. AKRON (7 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mid-American Conference..........(3) Romeo Travis, 6'6, PF, Akron (St. Vincent-St. Mary) OH; (2) Jeremiah Wood, 6'6, PF, Akron (Central-Hower) OH; (2) Dru Joyce, 5'8, PG, Akron (St. Vincent-St. Mary) OH.

7. TOLEDO (7 Points)..........3 Recruits..........2.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mid-American Conference..........(3) Florento Valencia, 6'5, PF, Chicago (Crane) IL; (2) Justin Ingram, 6'2, 2G, Lansing (Waverly) MI; (2) Rashay Russell, 5'11, PG, Chicago (St. Rita) IL.

10. KENT STATE (6 Points)..........2 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mid-American Conference..........(3) Demetrius Johnson, 6'4, 2G, Warrenville Heights (H.S.) OH; (3) Scott Cutley, 6'6, PF, Los Angeles (Westchester) CA.

10. MARSHALL (6 Points)..........2 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mid-American Conference..........(3) Marvin Black, 6'7, WF, Coffeyville (JC) KS; (3) Trey Whitted, 6'3, 2G, Wilmington (Laney) NC.

12. NORTHERN ILLINOIS (4 Points)..........2 Recruits..........2.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mid-American Conference..........(2) Mike McKinney, 6'2, 2G, Evanston (Township) IL; (2) Ryan Paradise, 5'11, PG, Naperville (Central) IL.

12. EASTERN MICHIGAN (4 Points)..........2 Recruits..........2.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Mid-American Conference..........(2) Craig Cashen, 6'7, WF, Cincinnati (St. Xavier) OH; (2) Derek Van Solkema, 6'1, PG, Grand Rapids (South Christian) MI.

13. COLONIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (104 Points)..........40 Recruits..........2.600 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit

1. GEORGE MASON (15 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Colonial Athletic Association..........(4) Kevin Mickens , 6'9, PF, Allegany (JC) MD; (3) Tony Skinn, 6'0, PG, Hagerstown (JC) MD; (3) Jesus Urbina, 6'8, C, Amelia (Academy) VA; (3) Makan Konate, 6'7, PF, Worcester (Academy) MA; (2) Gabe Norwood, 6'5, 2G, State College (H.S.) PA.

1. JAMES MADISON (15 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.0 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; (3) Eddie Green, 6'9, PF, Winston-Salem (R.J. Reynolds) NC.

3. DREXEL (12 Points)..........4 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; (3) Maurice Madden, 6'1, PG, Ft. Washington (Upper Dublin) PA.

3. HOFSTRA (12 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Colonial Athletic Association..........(3) Carlos Rivera, 6'2, 2G, North Bridgton (Bridgton Academy) ME; (3) Loren Stokes, 6'2, 2G, Oakdale (St. Thomas More) CT; (3) Antonie Aguidio, 6'3, 2G, Huntington Station (Walt Whitman) NY; (3) Brian Sisti, 6'8, PF, Northport (H.S.) NY.

3. OLD DOMINION (12 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Colonial Athletic Association..........(4) Arnaud Dahi, 6'6, WF, Burlington (Life Center) NJ; (3) Valdes Vasylius, 6'8, PF, Norfolk (Collegiate) VA; (3) Abdi Lidonde, 6'2, 2G, Barrington (St. Andrews) RI; (2) Brian Henderson, 6'4, 2G, Varina (H.S.) VA.

6. DELAWARE (12 Points)..........5 Recruits..........2.4 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Colonial Athletic Association..........(3) Herb Courtney, 6'7, WF, Horsham (Hatboro-Horsham) PA; (3) Raphael Madera, 6'10, C, Avon (Old Avon Farms School) CT; (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.

7. TOWSON (11 Points)..........5 Recruits..........2.2 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Colonial Athletic Association..........(3) Mike Green, 6'1, PG, Philadelphia (Franklin Leanring Center) PA, (2) Holden Plack, 6'8, PF, Brooklandville (St. Paul's) MD; (2) Jonathan Pease, 6'6, WF, Morganza (Chaptican) MD; (3) Trevon Jackson, 6'2, 2G, Ft. Washington (Friendly) MD; (2) Winstonn Tubbs, 6'8, PF, Marietta (H.S.) GA.

8. UNC-WILMINGTON (7 Points)..........4 Recruit..........1.8 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Colonial Athletic Association..........(2) Dejan Grkovic, 6'8, PF, Sherwood (H.S.) ON; (2) Dave Noel, 6'2, 2G, Boynton Beach (H.S.) FL; (2) Ed Spencer, 6'2, 2G, Butler County (JC) KS; (1) T.J. Carter, 6'3, 2G, Morganza (Chopticon) MD.

9. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH (5 Points)..........3 Recruits..........1.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Colonial Athletic Association..........(2) Drew Johnson, 6'4, 2G, Raleigh (Southeast) NC; (2) Alexander Harper, 6'4, 2G, Palm Beach (JC) FL; (1) B.A. Walker, 6'2, 2G, Nandua (H.S.) VA.

10. WILLIAM & MARY (3 Points)..........1 Recruit..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Colonial Athletic Association..........(3) Corey Cofield, 6'7, PF, Roxbury (Latin) MA.

15. OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE (88 Points)..........28 Recruits..........3.143 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit

1. MURRAY STATE (20 Points)..........3 Recruits..........6.7 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Ohio Valley Conference..........(8) Kelvin Brown, 6'7, WF, Ft. Scott (JC) KS; (6) Pearson Griffin, 6'10, C, Murray State (JC) OK: (6) Adam Chiles, 6'1, PG, Vincennes (JC) IN.

2. SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (18 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.6 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Ohio Valley Conference..........(8) Randy Holbrook, 6'10, C, Odessa (JC) TX; (4) B.J. Puckett, 6'8, PF, Truett-McConnel (JC) GA; (2) Dainmon Gonner, 6'6, PF, Hutchinson (JC) KS; (2) Norman Prather, 6'4, 2G, Mineral Area (JC) JC; (2) Chris Springer, 5'10, PG, Caruthersville (H.S.) MO.

3. EASTERN KENTUCKY (15 Points)..........5 Recruits..........3.0 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Ohio Valley Conference..........(3) Michael Brock, 6'7, PF, Independence (Simon Kenton) KY; (3) Brandon Moore, 6'3, 2G, Huntington (Spring Valley) WV; (3) Mamadou Diakhate, 6'4, WF, Manhasset (St. Mary's) NY: (3) Terrez DeWalt, 6'6, WF, St. Catharine (JC) KY; (3) Julian Mascoll, 6'5, WF, Clearwater (Countryside) FL.

4. AUSTIN PEAY (13 Points)..........4 Recruits..........3.3 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Ohio Valley Conference..........(6) William Durden, 6'5, 2G, Three Rivers (JC) MO; 3) Sammy Hunter, 6'4, 2G, Laurinburg (Institute) NC; (2) Fernandez Lockett, 6'6, WF, Madison (Bob Jones) AL; (2) Eric Young, 6'6, PF, Southeastern Illinois (JC) IL.

5. TENNESSEE TECH (12 Points)..........5 Recruits..........2.4 Talent Rating Average Per Recruit..........Ohio Valley Conference..........(3) Ben Jacobsen, 6'7, WF, Iowa Western (JC) IA; (3) Isaiah Mills, 6'9, C, Corbin (H.S.) KY; (2) Keyon Boyd, 6'5, 2G, Marietta (H.S.) GA; (2) Milone Antonie Clark, 6'4, 2G, Laurinburg (Scotland) NC; (2) Antjuan Koger