Top Recruting Classes for the 2011-2012 Season
1. Syracuse: Snagged two starting All-Americans, Christopher Torres and Walter Waddle, who are each expected to go as lottery picks in next year's NBA draft.
2. North Carolina: Recruited a lottery-bound forward in Ramon Baize, who is sure to take their team to the next level.
3. LSU: Surprised everyone by getting two different McDonalds All-Americans, a point guard in Dean Hedstrom, and a ferocious forward in Shane Cowie.
4. Memphis: Won out over many suiters by getting a letter of commitment from center Joseph Rye, considered by many to be the best center in this recruiting class.
5. Kentucky: Landed Angel Hitchens, an All-American point guard.
6. Penn St: In a recruiting class laden with talented players at the 1, the Nittany Lions managed to win over Hector Hinesley, a prospect from central Pennsylvania.
7. Oregon: Wooed All-American Nathaniel Nolette from the beginning, and won out over nearby Washington and Gonzaga.
8. Colorado: A surprise to everyone, All-American Loyd Bucciero agreed to suit up for Colorado this season.
Honorable Mentions:
Washington & Wisconsin: Both teams missed on All-Americans, but recruited excellent players with no weak spots whatsoever.
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