ESPN.COM Insider: ranks and remarks of the big east recruiting class?

[Rockmic87]

Can someone post how MU ranked among other teams in the big east in terms of 07' recruiting class?

[downtown85]

See this link:

http://njmg.typepad.com/zagsblog/2007/05/big_east_places.html#more

According to Adam Zagoria and Hoop Scoop, the Big East has 9 of the top 50 recruiting classes in the country.  However, MU is not among the top 50. 

I hope this helps.

[Chili]

Poopscoop isn't worth too much. Never heard of the other guy.

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

We're going to get a Final Four recruiting "bounce" one of these years.

[MarquetteVol]

You're right. A class of James, Matthews and McNeal was not aided by our Final Four appearance. Not to mention that these rankings are all well and fine, but certainly are not the end-all-be-all.

[dwaderoy2004]

these are the insider rankings..

Syracuse: A
Syracuse landed a dynamic '07 class led by 6-foot-8 forward Donte Greene (Towson, Md./Towson Catholic). Green has the potential to come in as a freshman and have a Carmelo Anthony-like effect for Jim Boeheim and his staff. Boeheim also signed two oustanding guards in Johnny Flynn (Niagara Falls, N.Y.) and Antonio Jardine (Philadelphia/Neumann-Goretti). These two have to the potential to form a dynamite backcourt at Syracuse for the next four years.


 Villanova: A
The Wildcats' three signees for the class of '07 is a group that could take head coach Jay Wright's program to the next level. Corey Fisher (Elizabeth, N.J./Saint Patrick's), Corey Stokes (Newark, N.J./Saint Benedict's) and Malcolm Grant (Winchendon, Mass.) are three of the best guards in the class. Each has the skill, basketball I.Q. and scoring ability to excel in Wright's three-guard system.


 Georgetown:B+
Georgetown signed only two players, but that was all it needed. Chris Wright (Washington, D.C./St. John's) and Austin Freeman (Hyattsville, Md./DeMatha) give John Thompson III two strong, outstanding guards.


 Pittsburgh: B+
With six signees, Pitt landed a well-balanced class. DeJuan Blair (Pittsburgh, Pa./Schenley), a 6-7 center, is tough and has a wide body. In addition to Blair, the Panthers added Bradley Wanamaker (Philadelphia/Roman Catholic), a quick scoring guard who will give coach Jamie Dixon a good inside-outside punch.


 Cincinnati: B+
The Bearcats landed seven signees and were able to fill one of their most pressing needs by signing 7-foot center Anthony McClain (Fort Washington, Md./National Christian Academy). McClain gives Cincinnati the size and athleticism to compete in the Big East.


 Seton Hall: B+
Seton Hall's five signees will give the Pirates an immediate improvement and will inject new life into the program. Michael Glover (Ashton, Pa./American Christian), a 6-5 forward, has a never-say-die attitude and will bring an outstanding work ethic to Seton Hall. The Pirates also landed 6-9 power forward Mike Davis (Brooklyn, N.Y./Brooklyn Academy), a true low post plyers who will block shots and be an effective rebounder.


 Marquette: B
Like other teams in the conference, Marquette went for size in the '07 class. It landed a trio of athletic rebounders and shot-blockers in 6-8 power forward Trevor Mbakwe (Mendota Heights/Saint Bernard's), 6-7 power forward Patrick Hazel (Blairstown, N.J./Blair Academy) and 6-7 power forward Damian Saunders (Fitchburg, Mass./Notre Dame Prep).



 St. John's: B
St. John's was able to land eight recruits in '07. The Red Storm addressed needs at each position, which will give the team depth for the next four years. Justin Burrell (North Bridgton, Maine/Bridgton Academy), a 6-8 power forward, is the star of this group and should come in and make an immediate impact.


 Rutgers: B-
Rutgers loaded up on the perimeter, signing four guards, including 6-2 Corey Chandler (Newark, N.J./East Side), a scoring point guard who is expected to be the leader of this class.


 Louisville: B-
Rick Pitino's offense predicates on shooters and athletes and he filled that need in 6-2 guard Preston Knowles (Winchester, Ky./Clark) and 6-8 power forward George Goode (Raytown, Mo./Raytown South) .



 Notre Dame: B-
Mike Brey and his staff signed a solid class of four recruits and filled Notre Dame's immediate needs, with 6-8 power forward Carlton Scott (San Antonio, Texas/James Madison), 6-7 small forward Tim Abromaitis (Farmington, Conn.) and 6-7 forward Tyrone Nash (Northfield, Mass./Northfield-Mt. Hermon) all good post players who will only get better.



 West Virginia: B-
New head coach Bob Huggins will inherit two players that John Beilein signed for the Class of '07. The Mountaineers signed 6-8 power forward Jonathan Flowers (Leonardtown, Md./St Mary's) and 6-5 point guard William Thomas (Cleveland/Shaw).


 DePaul: C
Jerry Wainwright has a good class coming in next year. He and his staff were able to sign the No. 11-ranked shooting guard in the ESPN 150 in Darquavis Tucker (Saginaw, Mich./Arthur Hill). With Wilson Chandler declaring for the NBA draft, Tucker has the potential to come in and fill the scoring void Chandler will leave behind.



 South Florida: C
Like Huggins, new South Florida head coach Stan Heath was able to retain the recruits who already committed, including 6-3 guard Dominique Jones (Lake Wales, Fla.) and 6-7 small forward Orane Chin (Miami/Miramar).



 Providence: C
Providence was able to sign three recruits for the class of '07. 6-7 power forward Alex Kellogg (Columbus, Ohio/Saint Francis De Sales), son of former NBA player and college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg will give the Friars added size and strength on the interior. At 6-5, Jamine Peterson (Fitchburg, Mass./Notre Dame Prep.) is a bit undersized for power forward, but will help in the post nonetheless.





 Connecticut: D
With just one senior on the roster during the 2006-07 season, UConn was already young and only signed one recruit for the Class of '07: 6-4 small forward Donell Beverly (Lawndale, Calif./Leuzinger).

[ChicosBailBonds]

We're going to get a Final Four recruiting "bounce" one of these years.

We did...and we've gone to two straight NCAAs as a result with a very young team.  Perhaps you read about it.

[ilovefreeway]

these are the insider rankings..

Syracuse: A
Syracuse landed a dynamic '07 class led by 6-foot-8 forward Donte Greene (Towson, Md./Towson Catholic). Green has the potential to come in as a freshman and have a Carmelo Anthony-like effect for Jim Boeheim and his staff. Boeheim also signed two oustanding guards in Johnny Flynn (Niagara Falls, N.Y.) and Antonio Jardine (Philadelphia/Neumann-Goretti). These two have to the potential to form a dynamite backcourt at Syracuse for the next four years.


 Villanova: A
The Wildcats' three signees for the class of '07 is a group that could take head coach Jay Wright's program to the next level. Corey Fisher (Elizabeth, N.J./Saint Patrick's), Corey Stokes (Newark, N.J./Saint Benedict's) and Malcolm Grant (Winchendon, Mass.) are three of the best guards in the class. Each has the skill, basketball I.Q. and scoring ability to excel in Wright's three-guard system.


 Georgetown:B+
Georgetown signed only two players, but that was all it needed. Chris Wright (Washington, D.C./St. John's) and Austin Freeman (Hyattsville, Md./DeMatha) give John Thompson III two strong, outstanding guards.


 Pittsburgh: B+
With six signees, Pitt landed a well-balanced class. DeJuan Blair (Pittsburgh, Pa./Schenley), a 6-7 center, is tough and has a wide body. In addition to Blair, the Panthers added Bradley Wanamaker (Philadelphia/Roman Catholic), a quick scoring guard who will give coach Jamie Dixon a good inside-outside punch.


 Cincinnati: B+
The Bearcats landed seven signees and were able to fill one of their most pressing needs by signing 7-foot center Anthony McClain (Fort Washington, Md./National Christian Academy). McClain gives Cincinnati the size and athleticism to compete in the Big East.


 Seton Hall: B+
Seton Hall's five signees will give the Pirates an immediate improvement and will inject new life into the program. Michael Glover (Ashton, Pa./American Christian), a 6-5 forward, has a never-say-die attitude and will bring an outstanding work ethic to Seton Hall. The Pirates also landed 6-9 power forward Mike Davis (Brooklyn, N.Y./Brooklyn Academy), a true low post plyers who will block shots and be an effective rebounder.


 Marquette: B
Like other teams in the conference, Marquette went for size in the '07 class. It landed a trio of athletic rebounders and shot-blockers in 6-8 power forward Trevor Mbakwe (Mendota Heights/Saint Bernard's), 6-7 power forward Patrick Hazel (Blairstown, N.J./Blair Academy) and 6-7 power forward Damian Saunders (Fitchburg, Mass./Notre Dame Prep).



 St. John's: B
St. John's was able to land eight recruits in '07. The Red Storm addressed needs at each position, which will give the team depth for the next four years. Justin Burrell (North Bridgton, Maine/Bridgton Academy), a 6-8 power forward, is the star of this group and should come in and make an immediate impact.


 Rutgers: B-
Rutgers loaded up on the perimeter, signing four guards, including 6-2 Corey Chandler (Newark, N.J./East Side), a scoring point guard who is expected to be the leader of this class.


 Louisville: B-
Rick Pitino's offense predicates on shooters and athletes and he filled that need in 6-2 guard Preston Knowles (Winchester, Ky./Clark) and 6-8 power forward George Goode (Raytown, Mo./Raytown South) .



 Notre Dame: B-
Mike Brey and his staff signed a solid class of four recruits and filled Notre Dame's immediate needs, with 6-8 power forward Carlton Scott (San Antonio, Texas/James Madison), 6-7 small forward Tim Abromaitis (Farmington, Conn.) and 6-7 forward Tyrone Nash (Northfield, Mass./Northfield-Mt. Hermon) all good post players who will only get better.



 West Virginia: B-
New head coach Bob Huggins will inherit two players that John Beilein signed for the Class of '07. The Mountaineers signed 6-8 power forward Jonathan Flowers (Leonardtown, Md./St Mary's) and 6-5 point guard William Thomas (Cleveland/Shaw).


 DePaul: C
Jerry Wainwright has a good class coming in next year. He and his staff were able to sign the No. 11-ranked shooting guard in the ESPN 150 in Darquavis Tucker (Saginaw, Mich./Arthur Hill). With Wilson Chandler declaring for the NBA draft, Tucker has the potential to come in and fill the scoring void Chandler will leave behind.



 South Florida: C
Like Huggins, new South Florida head coach Stan Heath was able to retain the recruits who already committed, including 6-3 guard Dominique Jones (Lake Wales, Fla.) and 6-7 small forward Orane Chin (Miami/Miramar).



 Providence: C
Providence was able to sign three recruits for the class of '07. 6-7 power forward Alex Kellogg (Columbus, Ohio/Saint Francis De Sales), son of former NBA player and college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg will give the Friars added size and strength on the interior. At 6-5, Jamine Peterson (Fitchburg, Mass./Notre Dame Prep.) is a bit undersized for power forward, but will help in the post nonetheless.





 Connecticut: D
With just one senior on the roster during the 2006-07 season, UConn was already young and only signed one recruit for the Class of '07: 6-4 small forward Donell Beverly (Lawndale, Calif./Leuzinger).

for all the bitching about TC not getting any height, there was only 1 guy taller then 6'9 listed in the entire BEast.

[augoman]

true,'freeway', but then again, the rest of the BEast has them already.  Also, I'd like for a 6'9" recruit..., for a change.

[Big Papi]

true,'freeway', but then again, the rest of the BEast has them already.  Also, I'd like for a 6'9" recruit..., for a change.

So if TC signs a 6'9" recruit will you be the first to post that "you'd like a 6'10" recruit..., for a change."

Just wondering.

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

these are the insider rankings..

Syracuse: A
Syracuse landed a dynamic '07 class led by 6-foot-8 forward Donte Greene (Towson, Md./Towson Catholic). Green has the potential to come in as a freshman and have a Carmelo Anthony-like effect for Jim Boeheim and his staff. Boeheim also signed two oustanding guards in Johnny Flynn (Niagara Falls, N.Y.) and Antonio Jardine (Philadelphia/Neumann-Goretti). These two have to the potential to form a dynamite backcourt at Syracuse for the next four years.


 Villanova: A
The Wildcats' three signees for the class of '07 is a group that could take head coach Jay Wright's program to the next level. Corey Fisher (Elizabeth, N.J./Saint Patrick's), Corey Stokes (Newark, N.J./Saint Benedict's) and Malcolm Grant (Winchendon, Mass.) are three of the best guards in the class. Each has the skill, basketball I.Q. and scoring ability to excel in Wright's three-guard system.


 Georgetown:B+
Georgetown signed only two players, but that was all it needed. Chris Wright (Washington, D.C./St. John's) and Austin Freeman (Hyattsville, Md./DeMatha) give John Thompson III two strong, outstanding guards.


 Pittsburgh: B+
With six signees, Pitt landed a well-balanced class. DeJuan Blair (Pittsburgh, Pa./Schenley), a 6-7 center, is tough and has a wide body. In addition to Blair, the Panthers added Bradley Wanamaker (Philadelphia/Roman Catholic), a quick scoring guard who will give coach Jamie Dixon a good inside-outside punch.


 Cincinnati: B+
The Bearcats landed seven signees and were able to fill one of their most pressing needs by signing 7-foot center Anthony McClain (Fort Washington, Md./National Christian Academy). McClain gives Cincinnati the size and athleticism to compete in the Big East.


 Seton Hall: B+
Seton Hall's five signees will give the Pirates an immediate improvement and will inject new life into the program. Michael Glover (Ashton, Pa./American Christian), a 6-5 forward, has a never-say-die attitude and will bring an outstanding work ethic to Seton Hall. The Pirates also landed 6-9 power forward Mike Davis (Brooklyn, N.Y./Brooklyn Academy), a true low post plyers who will block shots and be an effective rebounder.


 Marquette: B
Like other teams in the conference, Marquette went for size in the '07 class. It landed a trio of athletic rebounders and shot-blockers in 6-8 power forward Trevor Mbakwe (Mendota Heights/Saint Bernard's), 6-7 power forward Patrick Hazel (Blairstown, N.J./Blair Academy) and 6-7 power forward Damian Saunders (Fitchburg, Mass./Notre Dame Prep).



 St. John's: B
St. John's was able to land eight recruits in '07. The Red Storm addressed needs at each position, which will give the team depth for the next four years. Justin Burrell (North Bridgton, Maine/Bridgton Academy), a 6-8 power forward, is the star of this group and should come in and make an immediate impact.


 Rutgers: B-
Rutgers loaded up on the perimeter, signing four guards, including 6-2 Corey Chandler (Newark, N.J./East Side), a scoring point guard who is expected to be the leader of this class.


 Louisville: B-
Rick Pitino's offense predicates on shooters and athletes and he filled that need in 6-2 guard Preston Knowles (Winchester, Ky./Clark) and 6-8 power forward George Goode (Raytown, Mo./Raytown South) .



 Notre Dame: B-
Mike Brey and his staff signed a solid class of four recruits and filled Notre Dame's immediate needs, with 6-8 power forward Carlton Scott (San Antonio, Texas/James Madison), 6-7 small forward Tim Abromaitis (Farmington, Conn.) and 6-7 forward Tyrone Nash (Northfield, Mass./Northfield-Mt. Hermon) all good post players who will only get better.



 West Virginia: B-
New head coach Bob Huggins will inherit two players that John Beilein signed for the Class of '07. The Mountaineers signed 6-8 power forward Jonathan Flowers (Leonardtown, Md./St Mary's) and 6-5 point guard William Thomas (Cleveland/Shaw).


 DePaul: C
Jerry Wainwright has a good class coming in next year. He and his staff were able to sign the No. 11-ranked shooting guard in the ESPN 150 in Darquavis Tucker (Saginaw, Mich./Arthur Hill). With Wilson Chandler declaring for the NBA draft, Tucker has the potential to come in and fill the scoring void Chandler will leave behind.



 South Florida: C
Like Huggins, new South Florida head coach Stan Heath was able to retain the recruits who already committed, including 6-3 guard Dominique Jones (Lake Wales, Fla.) and 6-7 small forward Orane Chin (Miami/Miramar).



 Providence: C
Providence was able to sign three recruits for the class of '07. 6-7 power forward Alex Kellogg (Columbus, Ohio/Saint Francis De Sales), son of former NBA player and college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg will give the Friars added size and strength on the interior. At 6-5, Jamine Peterson (Fitchburg, Mass./Notre Dame Prep.) is a bit undersized for power forward, but will help in the post nonetheless.





 Connecticut: D
With just one senior on the roster during the 2006-07 season, UConn was already young and only signed one recruit for the Class of '07: 6-4 small forward Donell Beverly (Lawndale, Calif./Leuzinger).

for all the bitching about TC not getting any height, there was only 1 guy taller then 6'9 listed in the entire BEast.

Great point.

Obviously we know that the Big East already has some productive big men in the conference, but I think this just illustrates that big men are hard to come by...

[ecompt]

Yeah, all those teams with big guys buried us last year. What'd we go, 3-13 in the conference?

[Niv Berkowitz]

There are two certainties in life:
1) hockey fans will always complain their team needs a top-tier, bruising defenseman.
2) MU fans (and college hoops fans in general) will complain their team needs a solid big man.

yes, we know these are truths. Big men don't grow on trees. Get someone good. Develop them (hopefully), and prosper. If you don't get one, move on the best way you can, but quit harping on it over and over and over.

If MU get's a solid 6'9" guy, people want a 6'10" guy. If they get a low post scorer, they want someone more versatile outside. Let's see what Mbakwe does. Also, Barro's improved tremendously since he's been at MU. Let's see how this plays out instead of bashing every big man Crean recruit.

[MarquetteVol]

What's hockey?

[RawdogDX]

What's hockey?

It's a type of pie.  I think it's made from dingleberries.