Some of the best NCAA basketball 2021 recruiting prospects have made tremendous plays of late. Who are some of the top-ranked players in the class?
NCAA basketball programs are always focused on recruiting for the future. Over the course of the current AAU season, most teams are focused on securing top 2020 players but some younger players have been able to make headlines as well. Many of the elite 2021 prospects are playing at the 17U level and their impacts should not be underestimated. The top-rated youngsters have all made it very clear that they can play at a higher level.
Due to how early it is in the recruitment of 2021 players, it is impossible to say where any of the athletes will play their collegiate careers. With that said, though, every top-10 player in the class has played significant minutes alongside older prospects and opened several eyes along the way. It will not be long before these elite 2021 recruits will be drawing the full attention of the top programs in the nation and they are already showcasing a bit of what they might bring to the NCAA basketball floor.
Versatility is an attribute of ever-growing importance in the modern game of basketball and that is evident in the current 2021 recruiting rankings. This piece will break down each of the top players in the class (as ranked by 247Sports Composite) based on their play of late, especially on the EYBL circuit.
So, without any further ado, let’s dive in.