13/14 Rutgers defeats No. Dont be mistaken, Bailey has the size, length, perimeter skills on the offensive end and athleticism of a clear cut 5-star recruit. The athletic guard held reported offers from Auburn, VCU and Wichita State. They are touted as the cream of the crop. Marked by an inconsistency in the decades following Abdul-Jabbar's departure in 1975, the Bucks never developed a sense of arrogance or demanded a pedestal. 8 in ESPN's 2022 NBA draft Top 100 -- end up at a mid-major school without a winning tradition, over offers from Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky and other powerhouse programs? The unranked 62 guard actually grew up with Bailey in Chattanooga, Tennessee per Jerry Carino. One of two Panthers in the Class of 2023 rankings and a five-star recruit, Reynolds logged 6.7 assists, 7.3 rebounds (2.4 offensive boards) and 9.8 points per game in 2020-21. The Illini are looking to stack great recruiting classes with a "future 5-star". Tough on the boards. His primary recruiter is assistant Brandin Knight. Is Gonzaga still the favorite in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22? Duke leads the way with four signees among the five-star ranks, followed by Arkansas with three and Kentucky, Texas and UCLA with two each, while Alabama, Baylor, Kansas, Notre Dame, Oregon and Villanova each have one. Eleven college basketball programs have signed at least one five-star prospect in the Class of 2022. Can protect the rim. According to the Associated Press, about 80 percent of available scholarships in major college football were handed out in December, making the February signing day more of an afterthought.. Smith actually ends the Razorbacks' nearly decade-long drought without a five-star recruit in basketball. ", Baldwin Jr. added, "I have the Charlotte Hornets, and this is like two years ago, and they have Kemba Walker. Woseley (5-foot-11, 170-pounds) is the number eight player in Pennsylvania, the No. Has a great shooting touch. It is certainly a pick your poison situation once Bailey gets loose in the open floor with the ball in his hands and a full head of steam. What you need to know about part two of National Signing Day. Has a feel for blocking shots. Baldwin Sr. has tried to connect with his son through other avenues, but those attempts haven't been as successful. There will be a few hundred in this category, and these players are expected to have a significant impact on whichever college team he or she heads to. Milwaukee (pop. Former 247Sports Director of Basketball Scouting Jerry Meyer NBA Draft projection: Round 1 (Top 10) Player comparison: Clint Capela | C | Atlanta Hawks, 247Sports rank: 5-star | 98 rating | No. Has a tad bit mechanical release through the middle of his face. All rights reserved. Now, people point at them when they're at restaurants. Bailey almost sounds like the prototypical player that Pikiell could create. Has tremendous potential as a versatile defender. In addition, he was heavily pursued by Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas and Oregon, to name a few per 247 Sports. George's assertiveness is always in question due to his nonchalant demeanor on the floor as he can disappear in spurts at times. Morris has pop to his game and is elusive with his handle when breaking down defenders. Bouncy and runs like a gazelle. He already has the size, body and athleticism of an older player. 14 Overall | No. Rated the nation's No. The Duke target was in the Triangle this week for the annual John Wall Holiday Invitational. High potential prospect who needs to gain weight and strength. A 6-foot-1 point guard from Keystone Athletic Academy (Erie, PA), Warren has a reputation as an impressive defender. Boilermaker fans eagerly awaited his decision Purdue, North Carolina, Michigan . Williams had offers from both Arizona and Arizona State, who both would have allowed him the opportunity to stay in his home state and are also higher-profile PAC-12 programs, especially Arizona. Print. I had no idea what the controls were. Three-level scorer. 247Sports National Basketball Director Eric Bossi, 247Sports rank: 5-star | 98 rating | No. When Bailey was asked by Travis Branham of 247 Sports as to why he committed so early in the process, his was response was something that sounded just like a recruit who wants to play for Steve Pikiell. His game is built upon skill more than elite quickness. Developing strength will certainly aide him as a rebounder. Your email address will not be published. His long distance shot is his main weakness, but it is improving and solid in the midrange. "I also still didn't want to press anything with him because this was a tough, tough decision for him to make, and I didn't want it to be contentious. Is thin now but has the frame to add body mass. Very effective going to his left (weak hand) and effective finishing with his left. I'm a made man in Milwaukee after doing what we did and making our run. 2 CG Recruitment status: Signed with Kentucky Measurables: 6-4 | 185 Scouting report: One of the best defensive playmakers in the class, Wallace is more than capable of locking opponents up as he controls each game with his length and activity. 4 Overall | No. Thanks to his length, quickness, and size, Morris can also be leaned upon as a multi-positional defender. "HE'S LIKE A top-five prospect, right?" Now another PAC-12 school shockingly landed a top-25 prospect. Milwaukee Bucks power forward Bobby Portis asked, when he heard about Baldwin Jr. "It's just cool to hear how he's taking pride in where he's from, taking pride in his city, his hometown," Bucks center Brook Lopez said about Baldwin Jr., "and trying to help make something more out of it.". 1 2021 recruit Chet Holmgren commits to Gonzaga, Clemson gets commitment from 4-star North Cobb RB David Eziomume, Vermont HS girls basketball team forfeits rather than face transgender opponent, USA TODAY Sports Super 25 high school basketball rankings, week of Feb. 27, 2023, Sierra Canyon 4-star small forward AJ Swinton commits to Virgnia Tech, Imhotep Institute CB Kenny Woseley names top 4 schools, commitment date, Centennial boys basketball 3-peats as champions with buzzer-beater dunk, 'The Last of Us' actor, deaf youth hockey player meets Alexander Ovechkin in heartwarming video, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Perhaps somebody is not high in the college basketball recruiting rankings because he or she recently started playing the sport, but coaches can see that his or her potential is high for that reason despite the current ability not being all that great as compared to others of the same age. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of McDonald's All-American Game), (Photo: Jon Lopez/Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame), (Photo: Jon Lopez/Jon Lopez Creative/Nike EYBL), (Photo: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire , Getty), (Photo: Landon Bost/Naples Daily News, USA TODAY Sports), (Photo: Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal, USA TODAY Sports), 247Sports' ranking of the top 150 basketball prospects. 21 Overall | No. She was on-campus Saturday for the football team's 40-21 win over. More of a smooth athlete than an explosive athlete but can make plays in traffic. On the collegiate landscape, a middling Horizon League school that hopes to crash the NCAA tournament and go on a run might face similar skepticism, even with Baldwin Jr.'s star power. Recent trends in college basketball suggest he's probably right. And he's currently ranked #9 in the class. 2 Overall | No. The final edition of 247Sports' ranking of the top 150 basketball prospects in the 2022 class was unveiled Wednesday, featuring a major shakeup at the top with a new No. Yes he still needs more strength, but he's been filling out nicely and should take off in a college weight room. As a 5-star recruit, coaches are going to use their athletic department staff to ensure you get all the help you need to get into an be eligible for their school. These help provide you with more exposure than might be possible while playing for your high school team or otherwise. "Just seeing him in a small market and seeing how he changed a city like this," Baldwin Jr. said, "is something that really influenced me to come to [Milwaukee].". Then, months before signing day, he received a text message: Baldwin Jr. had picked Milwaukee. Ill be looking at how I bond with the team, the coaches, Bailey said. Steve Pikiell has long talked about his dislike for recruiting rankings. 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Or any star. Rebounds his position well. The 5-star guard from Don Bosco and younger brother of former Rutgers star Ron Harper Jr. has long been the top target in the 2024 class for Steve Pikiell. Patrick Baldwin Jr. believes he has the blueprint to lead this team after watching Giannis and the Bucks. Early Training Most athletes are talented. Does most of his damage around the basket as a slasher, post up player and rebounder. 5-Star Recruits Since 2011: Five What makes him a great recruiter? Then he decommitted in December of 2022 and re-opened an intense battle for his services that includes Nebraska, USC and Georgia as the front-runners.. Former 247Sports Director of Basketball Scouting Jerry Meyer NBA Draft projection: First Round Player comparison: Corey Brewer | SF | Sacramento Kings, 247Sports rank: 5-star | 98 rating | No. However, if its just one of many factors in Harpers process to make a decision, Pikiell certainly made things a lot more interesting. 247Sports Recruiting Analyst Brandon Jenkins NBA Draft projection: First Round Player comparison: Jrue Holiday | PG | Milwaukee Bucks, 247Sports rank: 5-star | 99 rating | No. And Davis is an intriguing prospect in his own right. He easily shot deep 3-pointers, put the ball between his legs in midair and dunked in workouts for the Horizon League school where his father, Patrick Baldwin Sr., is head coach. When you are being recruited by smaller schools, coaches have to be more selective about how many athletes they ask their athletic departments to review. No. 12 Overall | No. But the NBA team experienced similar challenges. Also make sure that you understand and keep up with the basketball recruiting timeline. 11 player in the 2023 class, was released from his letter of intent with Minnesota. Offensively, he has an impressive combination as a playmaker and as a scorer, with his playmaking ability being unlocked by his aggressive and confident demeanor as a scorer. Cody Williams, the No. Would you like to be amongst the 25,000 student-athletes who work with NCSA and commit to a college for sports every 12 months? While Harper is ranked the No. A lot goes into basketball recruiting rankings as the various organizations that rate and rank them do their best to project how impactful these players will be at the next level. Anything that you would do to improve your basketball recruiting rankings would also help you get more noticed by coaching staffs and have a wider selection of schools to choose from. There are many reasons to be excited about him from a Rutgers perspective. But he still wasn't convinced his son was sure about his choice. Not known as a playmaker for others but does have a feel for the game. 17 Overall | No. Former 247Sports Director of Basketball Scouting Jerry Meyer NBA Draft projection: First Round Player comparison: Jarrett Culver | SF | Memphis Grizzlies, 247Sports rank: 5-star | 99 rating | No. 44 . 10 Overall | No. They knew they hadn't earned that. Bailey plays on the same AAU team, Athletes of Tomorrow, that Jamichael Davis does. 1 safety in the 247Sports Composite ranking. Among the biggest risers in the entire 2024 class was forward Drake Powell, who committed to North Carolina in September of 2022. Improving as a shooter. Last year, Milwaukee's players roamed the city unnoticed. Other terms related to the star ratings are blue chip and yellow chip. He is dangerous in the screen and roll game and gives across Tyson Chandler vibes due to his length and productivity in the shot blocking and rebounding categories. Alabama basketball has added another commitment in the 2023 class.. Kris Parker announced Friday he will play for the Crimson Tide.He is a four-star shooting forward, according to the 247Sports . However, landing Bailey makes Rutgers even more talented on paper. The biggest takeaway from watching him play was his natural gifts at 6-foot-9. Is Jamichael Davis signed? His teammates intend to help him substantiate that optimism with results and show the doubters that Baldwin didn't settle for a lesser program. The February edition of National Signing Day is here, meaning high school prospects around the country will formalize their plans to play at the next level. "At the same time, I'm skeptical too because there haven't been a lot of guys who are doing what I'm doing. My kids have said to me on many, many occasions: Why do we have football season tickets and not basketball! The best of that class. The 6-foot-9, 200-pound forward has the athleticism and range to play the '3' while possessing the strength to bang inside. Our friends at the Star-Telegram have compiled a complete list of DFW athletes and their college destinations. Five-star center Derik Queen will visit Maryland men's basketball this weekend. The team continued its upward trajectory late Monday when 5-star, Class of 2023 guard Taliah Scott committed to the Razorbacks. The Razorbacks hosted a pair of five-star prospects in the 2024 class this week, with Ian Jackson and Dink . His approachability extends a legacy of Bucks players who've blended with their community. Davis committed to Rutgers in December after visiting for the Seton Hall game. Isaiah Elohim, the consensus third-ranked shooting guard in the Class of 2024 and a five-star recruit, is considering UCLA as one of his top options. We dont know exactly how the best high school athletes will perform in college or if they will make it to or be contributing players at the professional level afterwards. Can switch direction on the drive and can attack and finish with either hand as a natural lefty. 247Sports released its updated national basketball recruiting rankings for players in the class of 2024. And he plays with a high motor on both ends of the floor. 18 Overall | No. Also the first five-star of the Tad Boyle era. The Baltimore native is ranked by 247Sports as the second best center in the 2024 men's basketball class. Handles well in space but needs to tighten and refine his handle. Excels at attacking the rim and finishing with authority. 1 player in the country. Here's a breakdown of how the Texas schools and OU fared in the recruiting world. And when his son had questions about the other schools that wanted him, Baldwin Sr. played the role of a parent, not an anxious head coach. Also the first five-star of the Tad Boyle era. He plays with poise and makes sound decisions with the ball in his hands. Conversely, yellow chip athletes are those who are at the next level, still highly in demand but not nearly as much as is the case for blue chip athletes. The recruiting services each dig deeper into the rankings by assigning composite scores to student-athletes, based on algorithms that can vary service to service. There are usually only a few 5 star recruits at each position within the college basketball player rankings. Kansas Jayhawks Indiana Hoosiers Dylan Harper is a five-star combo guard from Ramsey, New Jersey. He has a nose for the ball and looks to control the glass when motivated and he can lead the break after securing a defensive rebound but lacks the natural acumen to make the right decisions consistently in offensive structure. He isn't yet known as a prolific jump shooter, but he is more than capable from deep and does a good job of getting lift on his jumper and the release on his shot is pretty clean with good arc and backspin. When Baldwin Sr. accepted the job at Milwaukee in 2017, the Bucks had just suffered their seventh consecutive first-round exit from the playoffs. Dawn Staley and the South Carolina women's basketball program just added another big piece to their 2023 recruiting class. He has 34,000 followers on Instagram and only six posts, all related to basketball. So I really avoided it and I avoided really talking to him about it. Wallace has the long-term upside to fill a role at the highest level of the sport for multiple years. With his perimeter skillset, size, and length, Bailey fits the mold of the modern game with his ability to excel at either forward spot. Bailey wanting to be able to focus on his development and not drag out the recruiting process is a big positive. Four-star recruit Dellquan Warren committed to Rutgers men's basketball on Friday night, giving the Big Ten program an impressive start to their 2024 class. His commitment makes him the fifth five-star recruit to choose the Hogs since. Copyright 2023 The Scarlet Faithful. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. , , , , , , . . Sees the court and will deliver the pass on the move. 247Sports rank: 5-star | 100 rating | No. 19 and is now a five-star recruit in the updated 247Sports rankings. 3 CG Recruitment status: Signed with UCLA Measurables: 6-5 | 190 Scouting report: Bailey is an athletic combo guard with high level physical tools. 6 overall player and No. 11) as the trio of five-stars . 594,000) is just a giant small town, and its basketball community has always reflected that familiarity. Earlier this week, it was top-20 recruit Andrej Stojakovic who committed to Stanford. Zion Williamson - a 6'7 forward from Spartanburg, SC. Has quick twitch athleticism. GG Jackson The new No. That was their opportunity to connect. 9 Overall | No. With that in mind, scroll down to take a look at the five-star prospects in the 2022 recruiting class and where they are heading for college. As time as passed and Black nears the completion of his senior year, he's been able to transition to full time point guard. One of the top athletes in the 2022 class. It's easy to get to him.". 4 CG Recruitment status: Signed with Notre Dame Measurables: 6-4 | 180 Scouting report: One of the most steadily improving players in the class of 2022, Starling seems to get a little taller, a little stronger and a little better each time we see him. Stevenson has. That just pushes me to work even harder because the chips are stacked against me in some sense right now.". 7 SF Recruitment status: Signed with Arkansas Measurables: 6-7 | 190 Scouting report: Walsh is a very long and active dual forward prospect who projects as a wing long-term but right now his offensive game is more that of a hybrid four. He is one of the better shooters in the country as he demonstrates a stroke behind the arc that has been impressive. 247, another well-known recruiting site, explains their method: The 247Sports Composite Rating is a proprietary algorithm that compiles prospect ranking and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services. , . Where his son would commit was not a topic at dinner. What a day for RU hoops! His life is largely video games, basketball, family and more basketball. One of the highest ceilings in the 2023 class. He gave this glowing review, which highlighted Baileys willingness to do the little things for his team to win the game. "He did a double, behind-the-back move and finished the layup, pointed at both of the defenders and started to run back on defense," said Baker, a Boston College transfer and the son of former NBA standout Vin Baker Sr. "That's when I could really see this kid is good for sure.". His jump shot still needs some fine tuning and by getting more reps he'll build more trust in that. He also has great hands, is a solid rebounder, and runs the floor with purpose. While the chance to play for his father sold Baldwin Jr. on Milwaukee, another factor emerged over the last year as he considered his options. That being said, if they do in fact ultimately land Harper, Rutgers will have two elite recruits in the class It would certainly end up ranked a top ten class, if not higher, on a national scale. The staff didnt expect Bailey to commit on this visit, but it was a welcomed surprise. When Walker steps on the floor, you can expect to get a contribution from him in a lot of ways. There is an obvious connection to the program and his family having a great relationship with Pikiell. Five-star edge rusher Ari Watford made his first visit to Tennessee on Friday. Nobody receives one star; you either receive two or more or zero. 1 C Recruitment status: Signed with Duke Measurables: 7-1 | 220 Scouting report: The potential and athletic gifts of Dereck Lively are beyond tremendous. "He's in an NBA city and two hours from another one (Chicago). Three-star tight end Colton Heinrich will begin his first major college tour this weekend at Alabama. However, silent and verbal commitments are ones in which both sides could back out. The major basketball recruiting rankings such as 247 basketball recruiting rankings, Rivals basketball recruiting rankings and ESPN basketball recruiting rankings all use star ratings in ranking top basketball recruits. He values rebounding, sprinting the floor, and keeping his motor running in a high gear. Indiana basketball concludes its regular season against Michigan in Big Ten action. "There was a time when I tried something on Xbox with him and I couldn't understand it," he said. But how does a projected lottery pick -- he's No. And he had the all-time Lakers: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaq. With Stanford and Colorado both getting big commitments this week, the 2023 season could be a very interesting one for the PAC-12. I found this story on USA TODAY High School Sports and wanted to share it with you: As he continues to improve his deep jump shooting, those individual scoring numbers could rise quickly. 247Sports Recruiting Analyst Brandon Jenkins NBA Draft projection: First Round Player comparison: DAngelo Russell | PG | Minnesota Timberwolves, 247Sports rank: 5-star | 99 rating | No. Baldwin Sr. kept his son close to the game as his career progressed. On Saturday mornings, former Bucks star Tim Thomas's Bentley was often parked outside Gee's Clippers, a popular barbershop frequented by pro athletes in town. Offensively, he is a bit mechanical but still very productive nonetheless. ", 'I'm not a guy that needs the hype': How 5-star recruit Patrick Baldwin Jr. found a home at Milwaukee, Edey leads Wooden finalists; Bama's Miller off list, Davis 3 shy of Maravich; Detroit eyes CBI bid, Vandy's Robbins out rest of season with leg injury, Sources: High Point fires Smith after one season, Davis out as Bucknell coach after 12-20 season, Grill discloses mental illness after Iowa St. exit, No. There are 22 players with a five-star rating in the final Top 150 rankings for the Class of 2022, including a pair of new additions from the previous rankings update. They are most comfortable together when basketball is involved. I've got to work harder and get better.". Has great potential as a multi positional defender. He's also a talented passer whose decision making has made strides during his high school years and projects as a prospect who can fluidly operate on or off the ball as he continues to mature as a ball-handler. "I grew up in the gym. Also take a look at the recruiting timeline as it relates to the female side of the sport so that you can improve your status in the womens basketball recruiting rankings. In essence, its when high schoolers commit to their schools. 247Sports Recruiting Analyst Brandon Jenkins. In early viewings he showed good size, good length and he moved extremely well for a young perimeter player with plus size. he's No. His effort on defense could improve but he definitely is capable of becoming a solid defender because of the length and lateral mobility he possesses. Solid and versatile defender. On that note, here are all of the five-star 2024 prospects Ohio State has extended an offer to according to the 247Sports composite. Every day, NCSA focuses on what its acronym stands for NCSA College Recruiting as it continuously assists student-athletes who participate in a variety of sports navigate the sometimes-confusing recruiting process and helps them put themselves in the brightest light possible so that the best fit possible can result. He has become much more explosive attacking the basket. As the game continued, his scoring quieted down and he started affecting the game more with his versatility. Watford is the No. 1 overall prospect on 247Sports, Rivals, On3 and ESPN, the Arizona-based five-star signal caller is the consensus top overall prospect in America. 20 Overall | No. Does have the tendency to force action and pick up turnovers. Will do more of that with added strength and added mental toughness. 23 of the 27 five-star recruits in the class of 2021 according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings are either committed or signed to a college. Wow! He also can play on or off the ball and is similarly versatile in terms of his ability to play off a ball-screen or be an effective spot-up player on the weak-side of the floor.