Absent the familial ties, Milwaukee is a nontraditional choice for a young star forward like Baldwin Jr., who averaged 7.7 PPG and 5.0 RPB for the USA Basketball squad that won a gold medal at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Latvia in July. Huge pickup for Colorado. Handles the ball well in space. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. He joins a recruiting class that only includes one other player and quickly bumped the Colorado recruiting class into the top 40 in the country. Whether it be college or the G League, he probably shouldn't be expected to be a big time scorer, but he can certainly score and the key is that his presence on the floor will make it easier for his team to score. Duke leads the way with three 5-star signees, followed by Michigan and Tennessee with two each, while . Baye Fall, a five-star center, is the latest highly-coveted recruit to sign with the Hogs for 2023. A signed commitment occurs when a National Letter of Intent has been signed. He has vastly improved from this time last year to his senior summer this year. His approachability extends a legacy of Bucks players who've blended with their community. 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. For more high school stories, stats and videos, visit http://usatodayhss.com. "A lot of our players will go out around the city, just going grocery shopping or just going off to get something to eat, and then they get stopped and people recognize them," Baldwin Jr. said. 8 recruit in the class per 247 composite rankings, Bailey is just ahead of him at No. 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. Reasonable Rabby vs The Hoosier Hysterics. Walsh's calling card may be on the defensive end where he is disruptive guarding the ball and contesting shots. Now, people point at them when they're at restaurants. 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? He is at his best when playing downhill where he is an instinctual player when finishing creatively at the rim. 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. 13 Overall | No. 15 Overall | No. I just want to grind, get this decision out of the way and just work., Recruiting analyst Jamie Shaw of On3 had this to say of Baileys game. The Duke target was in the Triangle this week for the annual John Wall Holiday Invitational. Former 247Sports Director of Basketball Scouting Jerry Meyer NBA Draft projection: First Round Player comparison: Al-Farouq Aminu | PF | Chicago Bulls, 247Sports rank: 5-star | 98 rating | No. The fact that Rutgers is going head to head with Duke for Harper, adding a top ten talent in his recruiting class is a big upsell. Brandon Jenkins of 247 Sports watched Bailey play in November. For example, Khris Bogle, a four-star pass rusher out of Fort Lauderdale, had committed to Alabama during a national high school all-star game last month but flipped on Wednesday to Florida. He has terrific athleticism for his size as he elevates off the floor well and is aggressive in how he utilizes his springs to protect the rim and control the glass on a consistent basis. In the locker room on Sunday after Rutgers delivered payback in beating Ohio State 68-64 in overtime, a surprise announcement was made. 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. A 6-foot-1 point guard from Keystone Athletic Academy (Erie, PA), Warren has a reputation as an impressive defender. This will be his first visit to Auburn and is part of several he will be taking in March. He is at his best getting to the rim or using a series of floaters and pull-up jumpers but his deep shooting has to be respected as well. 18 Overall | No. While Harper is ranked the No. Former 247Sports Director of Basketball Scouting Jerry Meyer NBA Draft projection: First Round Player comparison: Kelly Oubre Jr. | SF | Charlotte Hornets, 247Sports rank: 5-star | 99 rating | No. Look at how happy he is! He plays with poise and makes sound decisions with the ball in his hands. If I recall, Gavin Griffiths is actually signed. Stevenson has. Zion Williamson - a 6'7 forward from Spartanburg, SC. At Weber State, Lillard lit up the Big Sky conference and in his sophomore year, he was named Big Sky Player of the Year and an honorable mention All-American. Their joint love for the game has always been at the center of their relationship. Still, there are always a few big names left that can shake up the recruiting class rankings, and NCAA coaching changes can cause players to change their minds. Or a four-star. Solid ball handler and passer who plays with awareness and instincts. Handles well in space but needs to tighten and refine his handle. 247Sports Recruiting Analyst Brandon Jenkins. He has good bounce and fluid strides to add to his lengthy frame. His jump shot still needs some fine tuning and by getting more reps he'll build more trust in that. 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. Often, however, plays too upright and without enough strength at the point of attack. However, he is now set to bring in the two highest ranked recruits in modern history to RU. When he was an assistant coach at Loyola from 2004 to 2011, Baldwin Jr. would ask his father to pick him up, so he could dunk. Chet Holmgren, the No. GG Jackson The new No. Boilermaker fans eagerly awaited his decision Purdue, North Carolina, Michigan . Powell now joins Ian Jackson (No. 3 SF Recruitment status: Signed with Villanova Measurables: 6-6 | 200 Scouting report: Tremendous physical build. For his power, has surprisingly nimble feet on the drive and can side step charges and make awkward finishes. Baldwin Sr. kept his son close to the game as his career progressed. 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. 2 SF Recruitment status: Signed with Texas Measurables: 6-7 | 200 Scouting report: At 6-7 has a long and thin build. Other terms related to the star ratings are blue chip and yellow chip. In order to gain as much exposure as possible and get what you bring to the table academically and on the court in front of coaching staffs at schools that would be a good fit for you, join the NCSA network and get your own collegiate path under way. His life is largely video games, basketball, family and more basketball. From out of state no less. 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. So I can worry about school and working out, Bailey said. Dodging that question is only going to get harder. In other words, the commitment has not been made public. The pressure is on when you're labeled as a 5-star recruit. 2 Overall | No. Can get too high with the dribble in traffic. At No. Has great potential as a multi positional defender. The organization has been doing this since Chris Krause, a football player in the 1980s, was bewildered at times trying to figure out the recruiting process and wanted to ensure that nobody after him would have to suffer from that too. He has a good looking jumper but it is not totally reliable. Five-star 2021 basketball recruit Harrison Ingram was set to announce his college commitment Friday afternoon. But he still wasn't convinced his son was sure about his choice. Bailey visited last summer with his AAU team, this past fall on an official visit and this past weekend. "There was a time when I tried something on Xbox with him and I couldn't understand it," he said. Former 247Sports Director of Basketball Scouting Jerry Meyer NBA Draft projection: First Round Player comparison: OG Anunoby | SF | Toronto Raptors, 247Sports rank: 5-star | 98 rating | No. Has a great shooting touch. He has since won two championships with both. 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. The Baldwins have drawn inspiration from Giannis and the Bucks as they've watched them change the narrative of their franchise. 10 Overall | No. Smith actually ends the Razorbacks' nearly decade-long drought without a five-star recruit in basketball. 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. 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A verbal commitment is the same except that it now has been made public, including to other schools who had been in the recruiting process prior to this point as well as to national and local media outlets. Bailey is best making plays off the dribble and playing off ball screens who projects as a big and physical playmaker. Of course, its very early in the recruiting cycle. Obviously, the fact that the two players are good friends was a big positive for Rutgers during the recruiting process. For advertising inquiries or to reach out directly, email at breitmanaaron@gmail.com, Rutgers bench plays key role in epic comeback, Rutgers completes epic road comeback win: Watch game highlights & postgame pressers, Rutgers overcomes 19 point deficit to stun Penn State: Rapid Reaction Video & Recap, Rutgers looks to limit Penn States three-point shooting a second time, Rutgers struggling at free throw line after historic pace. Nobody receives one star; you either receive two or more or zero. These are two of six teams who enter the weekend tied for second place. The team continued its upward trajectory late Monday when 5-star, Class of 2023 guard Taliah Scott committed to the Razorbacks. The unranked 62 guard actually grew up with Bailey in Chattanooga, Tennessee per Jerry Carino. The profiles of their schools did not minimize their draft stocks. With his perimeter skillset, size, and length, Bailey fits the mold of the modern game with his ability to excel at either forward spot. As you may have noticed, a player cannot receive a one-star ranking. Print. The latter set of rankings helps fans learn which teams may be the best ones in the years to come. Our friends at the Star-Telegram have compiled a complete list of DFW athletes and their college destinations. 2 Alabama erases 17-point deficit, wins SEC, All in the family: how three generations of Jaquezes have ruled West Coast basketball. What stood out the most in this game was the 13 rebounds he had. It's a ranking that comes with a ton of publicity and hype, but it also brings a heavy amount of responsibility, accountability and expectations. He competes to win and his future as a spot-up shooter is what excites college coaches. Four distinct traits separate 5-star recruits from other athletes. His in-between game is potent as he has the knack of getting to his spots to get his shot off. He already has the size, body and athleticism of an older player. 1. 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. He has an alpha male mentality, is a deflection magnet, and is one of the best transitional shot blockers in the country from the guard position. Here's what you need to know about National Signing Day: National Signing Day marks the day when high school student-athletes are able to officially sign a letter of intent to play their sport at a college or university of their choosing. Leave it to Steve Pikiell to find that type of rarity in the current era of recruiting with NIL and the transfer portal. 247Sports Recruiting Analyst Brandon Jenkins Projection: Power-5 Starter Player comparison: Matthew McQuaid | SG | Michigan State Spartans, 247Sports rank: 5-star | 98 rating | No. Incredible what Pikiell has been able to build. The early signing day is when most of the headlines are made in todays recruiting climate. He values his family and friends. Is a high level rebounder who can initiate the break. 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. He had no excuses.". Biliew is a consensus 5-star recruit, with offers from a dozen Division I basketball programs. Five-star wing Cody Williams has committed to Colorado, becoming the Buffaloes' first five-star recruit since the ESPN recruiting database began in 2007. Probably out somewhere complaining to strangers about Dave Gettleman. Has tremendous potential as a versatile defender. , the No. 22 Overall | No. One of the highest ceilings in the 2023 class. Lillard accepted a scholarship to Weber State, after only being ranked as a two star recruit by rivals.com. Over the weekend, the Illinois basketball program started targeting a future top 20 player. I know that these tapes always showcase the recruit in the best possible light, but Ace looks like Magic Johnson running the break. Its just that he has the mentality that is rare among elite recruits. He causes nightmares for defenders because they have to figure out how to keep him from the rim while also understanding that he will find teammates slashing to the cup too. Rutgers landed a potential future first round NBA draft pick with a team first mentality. After the family moved to Milwaukee, however, the Bucks grew on him -- mostly because of Giannis, who arrived as a scrawny Greek prospect and evolved into a two-time MVP. Loves to attack the rim and the ball with physical abandonment. Star ratings are a quick and easy way to convey a recruit's level of talent to college coaches. A player can also be ranked a four-star, three-star, two-stars, or may not receive any star ranking. The best of that class. 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. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. Trey Woodbury - a 6'6 guard out of Las Vegas NV.Woodbury is ranked as a 4-star recruit by ESPN and is the #1 player in the state of Nevada. Of course, that makes sense since those compiling college basketball recruiting rankings are attempting to predict as accurately as possible which players will end up being the most highly recruited ones to be offered scholarships. Zero-star prospects or those who are not on the radar by those compiling college basketball recruiting rankings or from Division I schools and tend to either walk on at those colleges or play for an NCAA Division II or III or NAIA team. 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. 14 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite, five-star Jarin Stevenson is the highest-ranked recruit in North Carolina since former Duke basketball one-and-done Harry Giles in 2016. GG Jackson, a five-star prospect out of Columbia, South Carolina, committed to UNC on Wednesday. The highest is five stars while the lowest is two stars. He makes tremendous reads out of the pick and roll. Not known as a playmaker for others but does have a feel for the game. He lacked strength and the jumper was a question mark, but clearly something was there. The UNC basketball recruiting team has now secured three five-star commitments in the Class of 2024. However, he's developed floaters, pull-ups and more creative finishes around the basket to help keep defenses on their heels. Sees the floor and can deliver quality passes. Can attack rim either left or right. With Stanford and Colorado both getting big commitments this week, the 2023 season could be a very interesting one for the PAC-12. Earlier this week, it was top-20 recruit Andrej Stojakovic who committed to Stanford. Milwaukee is 47-70 under Baldwin Sr., who hasn't finished a season over. 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 . Bouncy and runs like a gazelle. 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. Also make sure that you understand and keep up with the basketball recruiting timeline. His production will increase once he understands the importance of keeping his motor running in high gear and gains comfort in playing through physicality. A pure scorer at his core, Starling is creative on offense without wasting too many dribbles or playing out of control. Its recommended that top basketball recruits research who their competition is to get a feel for what theyre up against overall, by position and by school. His short-area quickness and burst coupled with his shiftiness grant him the ability to get where ever he pleases in the half-court game. Will shoot the ball plenty well enough with his other skills. Indiana basketball concludes its regular season against Michigan in Big Ten action. Check out that list here. Many of the activities listed there will also have a direct impact on your college basketball recruiting rankings. Taylor Bol Bowen is a 6-foot-9 five-star 2023 small forward at New Hampshire's Brewster Academy. 11 Overall | No. . 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. That just pushes me to work even harder because the chips are stacked against me in some sense right now.". For example, Google Reviews has it rated at 4.9 stars out of 5 from more than 2,000 reviews. One factor that truly stands out to scouts at the highest of levels is his commitment to being a center and playing as such. He has a high ceiling and given the spacing on the floor, he will have a shot at being very productive at the highest level of the sport. Although he made his pitch to his son early in the recruiting process, Baldwin Sr. backed off as he entered his senior season in high school. He also has great hands, is a solid rebounder, and runs the floor with purpose. But how does a projected lottery pick -- he's No. Former 247Sports Director of Basketball Scouting Jerry Meyer NBA Draft projection: First Round Player comparison: Paul Pierce | SF | Boston Celtics, 247Sports rank: 5-star | 98 rating | No. How Much Is a Five-Star Recruit Worth? 19 and is now a five-star recruit in the updated 247Sports rankings. Baldwin Sr. has tried to connect with his son through other avenues, but those attempts haven't been as successful. When Baldwin Sr. accepted the job at Milwaukee in 2017, the Bucks had just suffered their seventh consecutive first-round exit from the playoffs. As he continues to improve his deep jump shooting, those individual scoring numbers could rise quickly. Is a versatile and dominant defender. 16 Overall | No. He ranks as the No. STAR - Damian Lillard - Weber State. He does a solid job of getting others involved and could eventually play as a full time, albeit scoring, point guard. So I really avoided it and I avoided really talking to him about it.
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