Class of 2015 Projections

Just based on either things I have heard or a gut feeling:

Ivan Rabb: Cal (I think Zona has a great chance, though have heard he has interest in staying local. If he leaves the west, North Carolina has a chance)

Diamond Stone: UConn (Think Ollie may end up landing this monster big man. I know he and Malik are supposed to be a "package", though my feeling is, they end at different schools in the end. Kentucky and Kansas certainly have a chance. Would love for Bo Ryan to get a monster local player, though my feeling is he leaves state)

Malik Newman: Kansas (Again, have a feeling he goes to a different school than Diamond and think KU is in a good spot)

Chase Jeter: Duke (Have been hearing they have been the leader for a long time, where I expect him to announce tomorrow)

Jaylen Brown: UCLA (I know the court thing was crazy and all, probably not the best circumstance for him to visit. Just get a feeling he is interested in playing out west. If he stays home, I will take Georgia over GT)

Stephen Zimmerman: Arizona (Agree with OP. They have been landing so many of the west’s best lately, think Zimmerman is the next big name they add from the area)

Henry Ellenson: Marquette (Think landing Wally was a good move, plus Wojo was a good hire. Big local grab)

Brandon Ingram: North Carolina (Kinston is a NC area, from what I have heard. Would be another big time get for them, a young guy who could turn into a big time prospect)

Jalen Brunson: Michigan State (Tum Tum is getting good reviews, but Brunson would be a huge get for Izzo. About time Izzo got another McD’s All-American. The Temple thing with his dad probably ended it for him. Could stay local, just get a feeling he will end up a Spartan)

Cheick Diallo: Kansas (I know he is close with Slice, so thought it looked really good for Kentucky when they hired him from Pitt. However, latest things I have heard have him as a KU lean, so will go with them)

Isaiah Briscoe: St. John’s (Now that Trier committed to Zona, it looks like Briscoe may cross the river to play for the Red Storm. As far as Cuse goes, I do not think they have any schollies left, so that puts them in a tough spot, especially since Thomas Bryant looks to have them one over as is as a possible silent commit)

Thon Maker: Kentucky (Just get the feeling he ends up with Cal. Hard to get much of a read. Kansas, Indiana, Louisville and Duke all seem to be in the mix as well)

Josh Jackson: Kansas (Seems like Self gets another monster talent. Not sure he reclasses, but think he ends up at Kansas)

Justin Jackson: Arizona (Had not heard Justin was reclassifying, really doubt he does. Do not think his academics would be in order to do so. UNLV certainly seems to be a possibility. Another guy who is hard to get a read on, know he really liked UCLA at one point. He kind of wants to be a PG, which again, might actually be to UNLV’s advantage if they are willing to hand him the reins. My guess is someone will talk him into playing to his strengths as a wing for Zona)

Bonus 2015’s:

Carlton Bragg: Kentucky (UK does not seem to be in line to get every prospect they want. Guessing they still get a few and that they beat out Kansas, Ohio St. for Bragg)

Skal Labissiere: Memphis (Know there are rumblings about the possibility he goes pro, though if he plays college ball, think he goes to memphis)

Caleb Swanigan: Michigan St. (Brunson/Swanigan would not exactly be Jones/Okafor, but it would be two big McD’s level guys for Izzo to work with for a few years)

Antonio Blakeney: LSU (Seems like his connection to playing with Ben Simmons for E1T1 may give the Tigers another major recruit, one of the most explosive wings in 2015)

Just based on either things I have heard or a gut feeling:

Ivan Rabb: Cal (I think Zona has a great chance, though have heard he has interest in staying local. If he leaves the west, North Carolina has a chance)

Diamond Stone: UConn (Think Ollie may end up landing this monster big man. I know he and Malik are supposed to be a "package", though my feeling is, they end at different schools in the end. Kentucky and Kansas certainly have a chance. Would love for Bo Ryan to get a monster local player, though my feeling is he leaves state)

Malik Newman: Kansas (Again, have a feeling he goes to a different school than Diamond and think KU is in a good spot)

Chase Jeter: Duke (Have been hearing they have been the leader for a long time, where I expect him to announce tomorrow)

Jaylen Brown: UCLA (I know the court thing was crazy and all, probably not the best circumstance for him to visit. Just get a feeling he is interested in playing out west. If he stays home, I will take Georgia over GT)

Stephen Zimmerman: Arizona (Agree with OP. They have been landing so many of the west’s best lately, think Zimmerman is the next big name they add from the area)

Henry Ellenson: Marquette (Think landing Wally was a good move, plus Wojo was a good hire. Big local grab)

Brandon Ingram: North Carolina (Kinston is a NC area, from what I have heard. Would be another big time get for them, a young guy who could turn into a big time prospect)

Jalen Brunson: Michigan State (Tum Tum is getting good reviews, but Brunson would be a huge get for Izzo. About time Izzo got another McD’s All-American. The Temple thing with his dad probably ended it for him. Could stay local, just get a feeling he will end up a Spartan)

Cheick Diallo: Kansas (I know he is close with Slice, so thought it looked really good for Kentucky when they hired him from Pitt. However, latest things I have heard have him as a KU lean, so will go with them)

Isaiah Briscoe: St. John’s (Now that Trier committed to Zona, it looks like Briscoe may cross the river to play for the Red Storm. As far as Cuse goes, I do not think they have any schollies left, so that puts them in a tough spot, especially since Thomas Bryant looks to have them one over as is as a possible silent commit)

Thon Maker: Kentucky (Just get the feeling he ends up with Cal. Hard to get much of a read. Kansas, Indiana, Louisville and Duke all seem to be in the mix as well)

Josh Jackson: Kansas (Seems like Self gets another monster talent. Not sure he reclasses, but think he ends up at Kansas)

Justin Jackson: Arizona (Had not heard Justin was reclassifying, really doubt he does. Do not think his academics would be in order to do so. UNLV certainly seems to be a possibility. Another guy who is hard to get a read on, know he really liked UCLA at one point. He kind of wants to be a PG, which again, might actually be to UNLV’s advantage if they are willing to hand him the reins. My guess is someone will talk him into playing to his strengths as a wing for Zona)

Bonus 2015’s:

Carlton Bragg: Kentucky (UK does not seem to be in line to get every prospect they want. Guessing they still get a few and that they beat out Kansas, Ohio St. for Bragg)

Skal Labissiere: Memphis (Know there are rumblings about the possibility he goes pro, though if he plays college ball, think he goes to memphis)

Caleb Swanigan: Michigan St. (Brunson/Swanigan would not exactly be Jones/Okafor, but it would be two big McD’s level guys for Izzo to work with for a few years)

Antonio Blakeney: LSU (Seems like his connection to playing with Ben Simmons for E1T1 may give the Tigers another major recruit, one of the most explosive wings in 2015)

 I will only comment on the ones that I have some info about (most are mainly UNC targets)

1.  Ivan Rabb-UNC.  Call this a gut feeling, it has been Arizona vs. UNC for a while.  Mom is enamored with Roy Williams.

2.  Malik Newman and Diamond Stone-  Newman has been sold on UK for a while, Stone is worried about PT right away and rightfully so due to there being a crowded frontcourt.  I will mark this down as UK.

3.  Chase Jeter-  Duke, it is widely believed he made this decision a while ago.

4.  Stephen Zimmerman- UCLA, strikes me as a California guy.

5.  Henry Ellenson-  Will come down to Wisky vs. Marquette.  I think Wisky wins this one. 

6.  Brandon Ingram-  I would be shocked if he left the state of NC.  If history repeats itself it will be UNC (almost every high profile kid from Kinston ends up there), however he really likes Duke.  It will come down to the last second and I unfortunatly think he ends up in the wrong shade of blue.  Duke by a hair.  

 I will only comment on the ones that I have some info about (most are mainly UNC targets)

1.  Ivan Rabb-UNC.  Call this a gut feeling, it has been Arizona vs. UNC for a while.  Mom is enamored with Roy Williams.

2.  Malik Newman and Diamond Stone-  Newman has been sold on UK for a while, Stone is worried about PT right away and rightfully so due to there being a crowded frontcourt.  I will mark this down as UK.

3.  Chase Jeter-  Duke, it is widely believed he made this decision a while ago.

4.  Stephen Zimmerman- UCLA, strikes me as a California guy.

5.  Henry Ellenson-  Will come down to Wisky vs. Marquette.  I think Wisky wins this one. 

6.  Brandon Ingram-  I would be shocked if he left the state of NC.  If history repeats itself it will be UNC (almost every high profile kid from Kinston ends up there), however he really likes Duke.  It will come down to the last second and I unfortunatly think he ends up in the wrong shade of blue.  Duke by a hair.