out of our last 9 ... that's 56% ...
1. Jimmy Whitt, Top 50-60 4-star, Class of 2015
2. Daryl Macon, 4-star and No. 3 juco, Class of 2016
3. Jaylen Barford, 4-star and No. 1 juco, Class of 2016
4. Arlando Cook, 4-star and No. 5 juco, Class of 2016
5. Daniel Gafford, Top 30-40 4-star (may end up a 5-star), Class of 2017
* Does NOT include Willy Kouassi, a former 4-star out of HS, or Ted Kapita, a Top 50 4-star ... and rightfully so on both accounts, because Kouassi is clearly not that caliber of player now, and Kapita never made it here.
* Dustin Thomas, Colorado transfer and former Top 150 3-star, is going to be better than most think, believe, or imagine. I'm not predicting an All SEC type, but he will give us value as an athletic and skilled 6-7 SF/PF player.
* Adrio Bailey may be a 3-star, but he was a kid we've been on for a while, and his offer list is very respectable. Really doesn't matter, he fits the kind of versatile SF / PF types that Nolan and MA have developed over the years, and he is a solid get for this program. One of the best athletes in a loaded 2016 class, according to Eric Bossi, who also believe he will contribute here right away.
* Lorenzo Jenkins, Class of 2015, is the only "reach" I see here, and he may develop into a productive player over time.
* Time to lock up Malik Monk and go after one more big to put the icing on the cake ... this is turning out to be a really good class with a chance to be a great one.
1. Jimmy Whitt, Top 50-60 4-star, Class of 2015
2. Daryl Macon, 4-star and No. 3 juco, Class of 2016
3. Jaylen Barford, 4-star and No. 1 juco, Class of 2016
4. Arlando Cook, 4-star and No. 5 juco, Class of 2016
5. Daniel Gafford, Top 30-40 4-star (may end up a 5-star), Class of 2017
* Does NOT include Willy Kouassi, a former 4-star out of HS, or Ted Kapita, a Top 50 4-star ... and rightfully so on both accounts, because Kouassi is clearly not that caliber of player now, and Kapita never made it here.
* Dustin Thomas, Colorado transfer and former Top 150 3-star, is going to be better than most think, believe, or imagine. I'm not predicting an All SEC type, but he will give us value as an athletic and skilled 6-7 SF/PF player.
* Adrio Bailey may be a 3-star, but he was a kid we've been on for a while, and his offer list is very respectable. Really doesn't matter, he fits the kind of versatile SF / PF types that Nolan and MA have developed over the years, and he is a solid get for this program. One of the best athletes in a loaded 2016 class, according to Eric Bossi, who also believe he will contribute here right away.
* Lorenzo Jenkins, Class of 2015, is the only "reach" I see here, and he may develop into a productive player over time.
* Time to lock up Malik Monk and go after one more big to put the icing on the cake ... this is turning out to be a really good class with a chance to be a great one.
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