Evans Seven: Teams with no 2020 commits that should have a big fall
Basketball Recruiting
No one likes to be left out of a party, but that has been the case for some of the top programs this summer that remain without a commitment. In this week’s The Evans Seven, we look at the programs that might be empty-handed with its 2020 class but are set up for a successful run this fall.
After enrolling its best class since the Billy Donovan years, Florida has the chance to replenish its cupboard again this fall. Cleveland State transfer Tyree Appleby will sit out this season but should help the perimeter needs when he's eligible for the '20-21 season. Florida is in a great spot with
who could make another trip to Gainesville after just visiting campus last week. The Gators sit in the final five for five-star
and have an even better shot with his Montverde Academy teammate,
.
The Gators surprised some by getting an official visit out of
, who will commit next month, and things have picked up with
,
and
. Chalk up Lane and Hall, throw in Appleby, and a dark horse in the mold of Taylor, Key or Moody, and Mike White would have done it again with a nationally recognized class.*****
LOUISVILLE
,
and
. All are within grasp, though decisions from each is nowhere near.
could potentially reclassify later in the year and Louisville is the one that might be ahead of the others in the race for his signature.
,
and
may be difficult, but
,
and
are three others to watch for.
Don’t forget about
, who is down to a final seven and was wowed by his trip to Louisville. In two months, it is within reason that the Cards are sitting again with a top-10 class nationally.*****
MEMPHIS
remains its top guard target and with his commitment date set for Dec. 25, the Tigers should be deemed as one of the few favorites, though Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and a slew of others are involved. Five-star
just released his final five and if anyone can beat out the local Texas program, it is Memphis.
was thought to be done for North Carolina or Tennessee, but don’t sleep on Penny Hardaway’s bunch.
They need some frontcourt help and remain involved with
,
,
,
and
. None are Memphis leans but likely one will fall its way. Also, don’t underestimate its chances with
or
, who could both reclassify into the 2020 class.*****
MIAMI
The Hurricanes ended things on a high note this spring thanks to the commitment of Harlond Beverly and are hoping that they have a few tricks up their sleeve this fall. They have found no shortage of traction within the recruitments of Rivals150 guards Lane,
,
,
Landing Smith or Curbelo at the one, and filling in with Lane or Moody would be ideal for the Canes.
Hall will not decide until the spring and could visit Miami before doing as such. Cross already has visited the ACC program’s campus and with a commitment likely to be made in September, Jim Larranaga’s bunch sits as one of his top landing spots. Don’t sleep on the local program with Barnes, either, and while the Hurricanes will strike out more than they win this fall, Miami should be found fairly high up in the 2020 team rankings later on this year.
*****
MICHIGAN
Dickinson is not as big of a reach for the Wolverines and while they would have to defeat UK for
, among others, Michigan could be up to the task.
, Jackson,
and
are just four others to monitor in what could be a really good fall for Michigan.*****
OHIO STATE
They are the dark horse for both Coleman and five-star
, and have gained traction with
. Four-star wing Moody is not a longshot and would squelch a number of their perimeter concerns.
The Buckeyes remain in pursuit of Rivals150 forward
, with
,
and
sitting as three others that OSU has its eyes on in filling its frontcourt need. A Moody or Brown commitment, with Loveday or Kalkbrenner, and maybe even a surprise landing of Coleman or Barnes would work wonders in Columbus.*****
UCLA
His first class might not be awe-inspiring but it should hit a number of marks in laying down the foundation for future success in Westwood.
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