7. Class of 2014
Superstars: None, yet.
Snubs: A few of players still in college — Justin Jackson, Isiah Whitehead and Melo Trimble — could eventually make their way onto the team.
Recruiting notes: Despite being the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, Karl-Anthony Towns was ranked No. 5 in high school. No. 3 pick Jahlil Okafor took the top spot, followed by Emmanuel Mudiay. D'Angelo Russell, taken No. 2 overall by the Lakers, was ranked No. 16 in high school.
Why they're ranked here: Yes, it's very early, but this class has the potential to be one of the best. The backcourt of Mudiay and D'Angelo Russell combined with the big combination of Okafor and Towns spells trouble for anybody in their way. If bench players like Stanley Johnson, Kevon Looney and Kelly Oubre can develop into All-Stars, this will be a high school class to contend with for years to come.
6. Class of 2009
Superstars: John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins
Snubs: Derrick Williams and Xavier Henry have had flashes of success in the NBA, but neither was truly considered for the team.
Recruiting notes: Derrick Favors earned the No. 1 spot in this class, followed closely by Wall and Cousins. 2014 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard was ranked No. 48 out of high school, and Suns guard Eric Bledsoe was No. 52.
Why they're ranked here: The starting five is undeniably solid. The pieces fit together well, but the teams lacks perimeter shooting. It would be extremely difficult to score on this squad, but the bench is quite thin. Lance Stephenson can command the unit, but beyond Khris Middleton there's not much scoring depth.
