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NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Predicting landing spots for top 15 uncommitted 2019 prospects

By Brian Rauf

FORT MYERS, FL - DECEMBER 21: Cole Anthony #3 of Oak Hill Academy looks on against Imhotep Charter High School during the City Of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on December 21, 2018 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
FORT MYERS, FL - DECEMBER 21: Cole Anthony #3 of Oak Hill Academy looks on against Imhotep Charter High School during the City Of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on December 21, 2018 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Tristan Enaruna – No. 79 overall

Enaruna is originally from the Netherlands, making him the first prospect of international descent on this list, and schools are intrigued by the 6-10 forward’s upside.

At 205 pounds, there’s no doubt he needs to get stronger (again, you could say this about most incoming freshmen), but there aren’t many 6-10 players with his kind of perimeter skill set. He’s a good shooter who can finish around the rim and his length gives him a ton of upside as a defender.

Four schools seem to be at the top of his list right now in Creighton, Duke, Kansas, and Miami, and all have offered him a scholarship outside of the Blue Devils. Creighton is pitching him on a number of things, especially the opportunity to play significant minutes right away, which he has said greatly appeals to him.

Prediction: Creighton

Carl Lewis – No. 75 overall

Lewis is a bit of a tricky prospect. Al the physical tools of a dominant big man are there – wide shoulders, long arms, and a strong frame that will only get stronger. He also has good touch around the rim, although he’s not very effective outside of the paint.

The questions with Lewis arise around his effort (which is known to be inconsistent) and his academics. When he plays hard, Lewis is virtually unstoppable. However, that doesn’t happen often enough for many college coaches.

Some schools have gone in on him, namely Georgetown, St. John’s, and USC, but he appears to be more on the G-League/overseas track.

Prediction: G-League

Lester Quinones – No. 65 overall

Quinones cut his list to seven schools earlier this month – Michigan, Maryland, LSU, Ohio State, Georgia, Memphis, and Indiana – and he said that each school presents a “great situation” for him.

LSU has been thought of as the favorite to land him but, with news that head coach Will Wade will be subpoenaed in the FBI investigation, a wrench might be thrown in the 6-5 guard’s plan. I’m still leaning with the Tigers barring anything huge coming out from the FBI trial with Indiana as a backup plan.

Quinones is a phenomenal shooter, perhaps the best of this class, and has become a good all-around offensive threat, making him the kind of player who can provide an immediate impact no matter where he goes.

Prediction: LSU

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