9. Class of 2011
Superstars: Anthony Davis
Snubs: Rodney Hood showed flashes of brilliance with an up-and-coming Utah Jazz team last season, and could develop into a significant piece — as could Mo Harkless with the Orlando Magic.
Recruiting notes: Davis was by far the No. 1 player in the class, and has shown why. Trey Burke, an NBA All-Rookie selection in 2014, was ranked No. 93 in the class.
Why they're ranked here: Any team with Anthony Davis is automatically dangerous, but mix in budding stars Bradley Beal and Andre Drummond, along with the hyphenated Michaels (Kidd-Gilchrist and Carter-Williams), and you've got a formidable starting lineup. This squad loses steam with the bench, however, as Otto Porter and Ben McLemore are exciting young players, but there's just not enough punch to compete with some of the higher-ranked teams.
8. Class of 2008
Superstars: None
Snubs: Kemba Walker and Isaiah Thomas would have added a nice spark off the bench, but there was a lot of competition at the point guard spot.
Recruiting notes: Brandon Jennings took home the No. 1 ranking in this class, but 2008 was all about the underdog. All-Stars Paul George and Damian Lillard were unranked out of high school, as was the face of the Jazz, Gordon Hayward. Breakout Warriors stars Klay Thompson (No. 58) and Draymond Green (No. 95) were also relatively unheralded.
Why they're ranked here: You may see the "none" under superstars and question the placement here, but it's all about team. The Warriors proved that depth can beat out individual talent, and this team follows that model. With All-Stars at virtually every position (and even some off the bench) this is one of the deepest high school classes since 2000.
