15. Class of 2001
Superstars: None.
Snubs: James "Flight" White, arguably the greatest dunker in high school basketball history (don't believe me,
just watch) could have earned a spot on the subpar bench. Also noticeably absent is a promising 6-3 power forward from Buckley (Sherman Oaks, Calif.) named
Colin Ward-Henninger, who never got the shot he deserved.
Recruiting notes: Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler were ranked No. 1 and No. 2, respectively. Danny Granger and Kevin Martin, who both have had strong NBA careers, weren't ranked at all.
Why they're ranked here: While the starting unit is comprised of solid NBA players and even a couple of All-Stars (David Lee, Chandler), the bench is just atrocious. The only players still in the NBA are Channing Frye and Ben Gordon, who both appear to be on their last legs.
14. Class of 2012
Superstars: None, yet.
Snubs: Mitch McGary, T.J. Warren and JaKarr Sampson all saw time in the NBA last year and could develop into rotation players.
Recruiting notes:
Nerlens Noel was the top dog in this class, while No. 6 overall pick
Willie Cauley-Stein was ranked No. 47. Nik Stauskas, who was taken
eighth overall by the Kings last year, was ranked No. 81.
Why they're ranked here: This team could potentially slip down a
few spots as time goes on, but as of now we have to give the benefit of
the doubt that players like Noel, Cauley-Stein and possibly Marcus Smart
can develop into All-Stars. Time will tell, but it's not looking good
for 2012.
