NCAA Basketball: 10 under-the-radar 2018 recruiting classes

Wichita State Shockers

National Rank: No. 62 overall

This recruiting class is extremely intriguing. Although not the most highly-rated, there might not be a more important class in the country. Wichita State basketball has been one of the most consistent programs nationwide in recent years but the roster was absolutely decimated by graduations, transfers, and the departure of Landry Shamet to the NBA this offseason. While head coach Gregg Marshall still remains an elite head coach, he will have his hands full with an unproven roster during this coming season.

With a massive group of newcomers joining the program, it will be very interesting to see how everyone gels together and how successful the Shockers can be. Although this recruiting class does not feature any “elite” players, the growth of these freshmen and JUCO transfers alongside each could yield some major dividends down the road. Even though Wichita State is projected to experience a down season in 2018-19, the program could be back on the rise soon.

There are a lot of intriguing options in this class, many of whom were targeted by other high-major programs. More specifically, Chance Moore and Jamarius Burton represent extremely versatile players who can function at multiple different positions. Even though many of Wichita State’s newcomers are unproven, this does not mean they are not talented. If a couple of these players turn out to be stars, which is certainly possible considering Coach Marshall’s track record, we might look back at this class and wonder how it was not more highly touted.