11. Class of 2013
Superstars: Andrew Wiggins (potentially)
Snubs: Twin guards Aaron and Andrew Harrison were top-five recruits in the class, but two years at Kentucky didn't do much for their NBA stock. Dakari Johnson, a second-round pick, could also eventually make the squad.
Recruiting notes: Wiggins and Jabari Parker battled for the top position throughout their high school careers, but Wiggins finished on top. Zach LaVine, who enjoyed a surprisingly effective rookie campaign with the Timberwolves, was ranked No. 51.
Why they're ranked here: Once considered one of the best high school classes of all time, 2013 looks more and more like it's not going to live up to the hype. Wiggins has the potential to be an all-time great, and Parker, Julius Randle and Joel Embiid were injured for their rookie NBA season. If Wiggins continues to skyrocket and those three develop into All-Stars, it would likely bump this squad up a few rungs. Still too early to tell.
10. Class of 2015
Superstars: Who knows?
Sunbs: Canadian Jamal Murray recently committed to Kentucky, a good sign that he's probably on the fast track to the NBA.
Recruiting notes: Ben Simmons is the top player in the class, considered to be a likely NBA All-Star and potential superstar. After that it's anyone's guess, but Allonzo Trier, ranked No. 13, could be the breakout player of this class in a few years.
Why they're ranked here: While we can do our best to project how players will do, it's hard to know when none of them have played a game in college yet. MaxPreps national basketball editor Jason Hickman weighed in with his opinion:
"Outside of Ben Simmons, who I think has a
chance to be a top five player in the world, there aren't a lot of guys I
would bet the house on. I'm just not as high on some of the big guys
ranked in the Top 10 as others, but love guards like Isaiah Briscoe,
Allonzo Trier and Dwayne Bacon who you find a little bit further down
the Top 100 lists. I think those guys will all be solid pros."
