How nation's top recruiting classes will impact 2012 March Madness

Kentucky's Fab Four and Duke's Austin Rivers could be household names next March.

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Mar 17, 2011, 4:03pm

4. Ohio State
Signees/Commitments: Trey McDonald, LaQuinton Ross, Shannon Scott, Samuel Thompson, Amir Williams
NCAA Tournament impact: The Buckeyes don't go particularly deep on the bench and history suggests that fabulous freshman post player Jared Sullinger won't be back. Players like Ross, Scott and Williams should become regular contributors and help lead Ohio State back to the tourney, but expectations will have to be adjusted following this season's special run.
Ohio State signee LaQuinton Ross features a skill set that has been compared to former Buckeye Evan Turner.
Ohio State signee LaQuinton Ross features a skill set that has been compared to former Buckeye Evan Turner.
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