Jonathan Kuminga sits atop the updated Chosen 25 Boys Basketball Recruiting Rankings. Check out the top 25 recruits in the county.
The USA TODAY Chosen 25 Boys Basketball rankings for the Class of 2021 are compiled by Jason Jordan with input from USA TODAY Sports staff, recruiting experts and writers from around the country. The Chosen 25 is based heavily on current production – high school or spring/summer – on the stat sheet and otherwise. It also takes into account how the player projects as a prospect at the next level and beyond.
In all, six players in the new Chosen 25 made the ALL-USA preseason boys basketball team, including Patrick School (Hillside, New Jersey) wing Jonathan Kuminga, who retained his spot at No. 1.
Hamilton High School (Sussex, Wisconsin) wing Patrick Baldwin Jr., O’Dea High School (Seattle) forward Paolo Banchero, Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix) forward Michael Foster and Archbishop Stepniac High School (White Plains, New York) forward A.J. Griffin round out the top five.
With the start of the Early Signing Period a day behind us, here’s a look at our latest update in the Class of 2021.
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On the first day of the Early Signing Period we take a look at where recruitment stands for the USA Today Chosen 25 players.
From Blue Bloods to mid-majors to waiting on NBA petitions, there are currently 10 players in USA Today Sports’ Chosen 25 for 2020 that are still undecided on where they’ll suit up next season.
Here’s a look at where each player stands.
1. Cade Cunningham
Montverde Academy (Fla.)
Point Forward/ 6-5 / 180
College: Oklahoma State
2. Sharife Cooper
McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.)
Point Guard / 6-0 / 155
College: Auburn
3. Jalen Green
Prolific Prep (Napa, Calif.)
Combo Guard / 6-5 / 165
College: Uncommitted
The latest: Green has already taken visits to Memphis, Oregon, Auburn and USC, and may squeeze in a visit to UCLA and potentially Fresno State before he announces in the spring.
4. Terrence Clarke
Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.)
Shooting Guard/ 6-6 / 190
College: Kentucky
5. Jalen Johnson
IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
Forward / 6-8 / 220
College: Duke
6. Evan Mobley
Rancho Christian (Temecula, Calif.)
Center / 6-11 / 210
College: USC
7. Greg Brown
Vandegrift (Austin, Texas)
Forward / 6-7 / 180
College: Uncommitted
The latest: Brown is down to Kentucky, Texas, Memphis, Auburn and North Carolina, and has visited each school, but on the Longhorns have received an official visit. Brown told USA Today Sports that he plans “to wait until the spring” to decide.
8. Isaiah Todd
Word of God Christian Academy (Raleigh, N.C.)
Forward / 6-10 / 200
College: Michigan
9. Ziaire Williams
Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)
Small Forward / 6-7 / 176
College: Uncommitted
The latest: Williams has already taken official visits to USC, North Carolina and Stanford and is considering taking other officials to Oregon and Arizona. Williams’ decision won’t likely come until the spring.
The latest: At this point it’s a two-horse race for Thomas between UCLA and LSU, but Auburn remains in the mix. Thomas told USA Today Sports that he could potentially decide during the Early Signing Period, but wouldn’t say for sure. “If I feel like I’m ready I would do it. I just have to see.”
12. Makur Maker
Pacific Academy (Irvine, Calif.)
Center / 6-11 / 230
College: Uncommitted
The latest: Maker’s focus is the NBA. He’s already petitioned the NBA to be allowed to forgo college and enter the draft and is currently waiting on the results of that decision.
13. Jaden Springer
IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
Shooting Guard / 6-4 / 170
College: Tennessee
14. Brandon Boston
Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)
Shooting Guard / 6-5 / 180
College: Kentucky
15. Nimari Burnett
Prolific Prep (Napa, Calif.)
Combo Guard / 6-3 / 190
College: Texas Tech
16. Josh Christopher
Mayfair (Bellflower, Calif.)
Shooting Guard / 6-4 / 190
College: Uncommitted
The latest: Christopher has already taken an official to Howard and plans to visit Michigan, Missouri, Arizona State, UCLA and potentially Kentucky over the next few months. Expect a spring decision here.
17. Jalen Suggs
Minnehaha Academy (Mendota Heights, Minn.)
Point Guard / 6-3 / 180
College: Uncommitted
The latest: Suggs has already visited Gonzaga and is also considering Florida, Minnesota, Florida State or going overseas to play professionally. The pro route is a real possibility and for that reason don’t expect a decision until the spring.
The latest: Jackson will decide between Kentucky, Syracuse and Alabama on Saturday.
23. Hunter Dickinson
DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, Md.)
Center / 6-11 / 225
College: Uncommitted
The latest: Dickinson is down to Michigan, Florida State, Duke and Notre Dame and has taken official visits to all four. He could make a decision during the Early Signing Period.
From Blue Blood battles to mid-majors trying to steal five-stars, we take a look at the top recruiting battles headed in to the Early Signing Period.
Months before elite college basketball programs duel on the hardwood they duke-it-out in high school gyms and in the living rooms of the top high school basketball players trying to lure them to their school.
From Duke and Clemson’s 11th hour battle for Zion Williamson to North Carolina’s fight with Oregon and others to land Cole Anthony, the recruiting trail has seen tumultuous battles over the years.
The Buzz: Green originally said that he would make his announcement on Christmas Day, but now he’s reportedly planning to hold off until after his season ends. Green, ranked No. 3 in the Chosen 25, has already taken visits to each of his five schools and is receiving the full-court press not just from the coaches, but committed recruits at each school. Sharife Cooper, an Auburn commit who is ranked No. 2 in the Chosen 25, told USA Today Sports he “is coming hard” after Green.