2011 Team Rankings

For the third year in a row Kentucky has the top recruiting class in the country. Duke slid up to No. 2, while Saint John's closes out the top three in the 2011 recruiting class rankings.

2011 Top 30 Recruiting Classes	Notable Recruits / Scout Rankings
1 Kentucky Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Kentucky class: Wow! For the third year in a row the Cats are at the top of the list. Three players among the top six and another five-star prospect is as good as it gets.	Anthony Davis (1) Michael Gilchrist (5) Marquis Teague (7) Kyle Wiltjer (22)
2 Duke Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Duke class: With Irving headed to the NBA, Coach K and company wanted to add some firepower on the perimeter and he did just that by adding Rivers, Cook, Murphy and Gbinije, plus yet another Plumlee.	Austin Rivers (2) Michael Gbinije (26) Quinn Cook (36) Alex Murphy (37) Marshall Plumlee (68)
3 Saint John's Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Saint John's class: Steve Lavin didn't waste any time getting St. John's rolling. Harkless and Sampson are the headliners, but they have six top 100 prospects. Terrific class for Lavin.	Jakarr Sampson (40) Sir'Dominic Pointer (41) Maurice Harkless (45) D'Angelo Harrison (62) Norvel Pelle (79) Amir Garrett (80)
4 Arizona Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Arizona class: Sean Miller has this recruiting thing down pat. Another top 10 class for Miller, as he has a pair of guards in Turner and Johnson that will see the floor from the jump, plus a pair of top 100 big men	Josiah Turner (15) Nick Johnson (27) Angelo Chol (47) Sidiki Johnson (85)
5 Arkansas Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Arkansas class: Young is the elite prospect of the group, but the Arkansas wings trio of Mickelson, Madden and Ross is impressive too. Look for Mickelson to make a big impact right away.	B.J. Young (22) Ky Madden (34) Hunter Mickelson (53) Aaron Ross DeVonte Abron
6 Texas Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Texas class: Kabongo is the pride and joy of this class. The nation's No. 2 point guard should get the ball right away in Austin. To go with Kabongo, Lewis, Holmes and McClellan are top 100 players.	Myck Kabongo (10) Sheldon McClellan (42) Jonathan Holmes (66) Julien Lewis (86) Kevin Thomas
7 Louisville Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Louisville class: Blackshear got the class going and he'll get the ball right away on the wing. Behanan and Price will join a handful of talented post prospects to make up what could be the best frontline in the Big East in 2011.	Wayne Blackshear (16) Chane Behanan (23) Zach Price (65) Angel Nunez
8 Ohio State Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Ohio State class: OSU locked up Scott early and then surrounded him with a pair of talented and versatile wings plus two Michigan big men -- Williams and McDonald. Thompson and Ross will bring scoring to the wing spot right away.	Shannon Scott (31) LaQuinton Ross (43) Amir Williams (48) Sam Thompson (50) Trey McDonald
9 North Carolina Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: North Carolina class: North Carolina continues to bring in McDonald's All-Americans, scoring two in this years crop in McAdoo and Hairston. Toss in Hubert and Simmons and they improved their depth on the interior	James McAdoo (4) P.J. Hairston (20) Desmond Hubert Jackson Simmons
10 Rutgers Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Rutgers class: This class is exactly what Rutgers needed. There's a jolt of energy in the program and scoring a difference maker like Kadeem Jack could go along way. They'll surround him with a bunch of solid players like Mack, Randall and Seagears.	Kadeem Jack Myles Mack (82) Jerome Seagears (89) Derrick Randall Elijah Carter Greg Lewis
11 Syracuse Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Syracuse class: This class has an elite shot blocker in Christmas, a major scorer in Carter-Williams and one of the best shooters in the country in Cooney. Great group headed to 'Cuse.	Rakeem Christmas (19) Michael Carter-Williams (33) Trevor Cooney (73)
12 Pittsburgh Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Pittsburgh class: The addition of Birch to their 2011 class is a big deal. He's a top 10 prospect with elite athleticism. Gilbert continues to improve and is a force defensively	Khem Birch (14) Malcolm Gilbert (83) Durand Johnson (88) John Johnson
13 Illinois Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Illinois class: Illinois locked down their borders and added four Illinois natives to their class. Mychael Henry is the top guy, but Egwu, Abrams, Shaw and Langford are solid players for the Illini	Mychael Henry (64) Nnanna Egwu (67) Tracy Abrams 71) Mike Shaw (75) Devin Langford
14 Virginia Tech Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Virginia Tech class: Throughout the summer Seth Greenberg stalked Finney-Smith and it paid off. Toss him in with Barksdale, Rankin and Brown and you have a group that will help Virginia Tech contend in the ACC.	Dorian Finney-Smith (25) C.J. Barksdale (74) Rob Brown (97) Marquis Rankin
15 Georgetown Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Georgetown class: Otto Porter is the high riser of the class, toss in a pair of big nasties in the paint and Trawick and Whittington and the Hoyas have as strong group	Otto Porter (28) Tyler Adams (95) Mikael Hopkins Jabril Trawick Greg Whittington
16 Baylor Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Baylor class: Scott Drew certainly knows how to recruit. Miller is among the top scorers in the country and may be the best long term prospect in the entire class. His AAU teammate Bello isn't too bad either and is likely the top athlete in the entire class.	Quincy Miller (4) Deuce Bello (52) Pierre Jackson
17 Mississippi State Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Mississippi State class: Hood is the stud of the class, but Gardner brings terrific shooting ability to the table and Deville Smith is a quick and elusive lead guard.	Rodney Hood (24) David Gardner (84) Deville Smith
18 Michigan State Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Michigan State class: Dawson is Izzo's prototypical recruit. Amazing rebounder. Trice is a terrific shooter, while Anderson and Kearney bring athleticism to the table.	Branden Dawson (13) Travis Trice Dwaun Anderson Brandan Kearney
19 Oregon Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Oregon class: Perimeter players and shooting was a focus and they solved that. Brown is among the nation's best shooters and Kingma has a quick trigger too. Donít sleep on Barron. Tough, hardnosed guard.	Jabari Brown (17) Bruce Barron Austin Kuemper Brett Kingma
20 Washington Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Washington class: Washington will bring in arguably the nation's top passer in Wroten. Plus they'll get two quality perimeter prospects and a rangy, athletic big man	Tony Wroten (18) Hikeem Stewart Andrew Andrews Jernard Jerreau
21 Alabama Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Alabama class: Alabama targeted the south and they were able to reel in Randolph, a five-star prospect, and four-star big Nick Jacobs. Toss in Cooper and Gueye and the Crimson Tide have a noteworthy group.	Levi Randolph (30) Nick Jacobs (92) Rodney Cooper Moussa Gueye
22 Vanderbilt Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Vanderbilt class: Vandy scored a big one in Parker. He's a big time wing that will be joined by a solid combo guard in Johnson	Dai-Jon Parker (35) Kedren Johnson (100) Shelby Moats
23 Florida State Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Florida State class: FSU has a pair four-star prospects, a three-star and a JUCO stnadout. Space has a high ceiling and could end up being their best overall prospect	Antwan Space (58) Aaron Thomas (63) Terry Whisnant Keil Turpin
24 West Virginia Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: West Virginia class: Hinds is the prized recruit of the class. McCune, Brown and Miles are versatile forwards that can help on the wings and interior	Jabari Hinds (51) Tommie McCune Aaron Brown Keaton Miles Pat Forsythe
25 Cincinnati Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Cincinnati class: Shaquille Thomas is a legit scorer and he'll have help on the wing from Sanders, Guyn and Davis.	Shaquille Thomas (78) Jermaine Sanders Jeremiah Davis Octavious Ellis Ge-Lawn Guyn
26 Indiana Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Indiana class: Zeller, a 6-foot-9 five-star prospect was the big one for Tom Crean. Toss in three-star Indiana native Austin Etherington and three-star Remy Abell and they have a top 30 class.	Cody Zeller (12) Austin Etherington Remy Abell
27 Oklahoma State Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Oklahoma State class: Nash is a physical beast on the perimeter, while Guerrero is a speedy and talented guard that can really score it	LeBryan Nash (8) Cezar Guerrero
28 Florida Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Florida class: Beal is one of the true gems of the 2011 class. An efficient guard he ranks among the top scorers the class. Pitchford will help provide depth inside	Brad Beal (6) Walter Pitchford
29 UCF Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: UCF class: UCF snagged a pair of top 100 prospects and a pair of three-star guys. Michael Chandler is their top recruit and he'll anchor the post, while Kevin Ware should be a dynamic guard in their league.	Michael Chandler (61) Kevin Ware (99) Rod Days Wayne Martin Kasey Wilson
30 Xavier Daniels' Class notes Evan Daniels' Class Notes: Xavier class: The X men lost Chandler on Signing Day, but they still have a strong class with a top 50 prospect in Wells and two other three-star prospectsl	Dezmine Wells (44) Dee Davis (93) Jalen Reynolds

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