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NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing Walker Kessler’s final six

By Lukas Harkins

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 08: A view of the official game ball in the basket prior to the 2019 NCAA men's Final Four National Championship game between the Virginia Cavaliers and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 08, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 08: A view of the official game ball in the basket prior to the 2019 NCAA men's Final Four National Championship game between the Virginia Cavaliers and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 08, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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Walker Kessler is one of the top big men in the 2020 recruiting class. Which six NCAA basketball programs are still in the running to land his commitment?

Recruiting season is nearing its peak. Following a few of the most popular AAU events of the entire year, NCAA basketball coaches around the country are currently hot on the trail with hopes of landing commitments from some of the top players in the 2020 class. While some of these prospects still have plenty of time remaining in their recruitments, others have already started to narrow down their lists. That includes Walker Kessler, one of the top centers in the entire class, who recently trimmed his list to six schools. With plenty of size and skill, Kessler is an elite talent that has some of the top national programs are targeting.

Listed at 6-foot-10 and 235 pounds, Kessler brings plenty of size to the court for the center position and is one of the most polished players in the class. He runs the floor well, can finish around the rim as a result of great post moves, and can knock down jumpers with some consistency as well. He is an immediate-impact caliber center with his high skill level and size. There is also plenty of potential for him to quickly become an NBA player. Kessler is currently ranked as the No. 16 overall prospect in the 2020 class.

On July 19, Kessler announced that his recruitment battle is down to just six schools: California, Michigan, North Carolina, Gonzaga, Auburn, and Duke.

These schools clearly represent some of the “best of the best” with regards to the NCAA basketball landscape. Each has the ability to be a major player in the national landscape with the potential addition of Kessler. Considering the big man’s fit in the modern game, it is fair to assume that these programs will be prioritizing this recruiting battle over the next few months.

Now, without any further ado, let’s dive into analyzing each of the teams remaining in the hunt for Kessler’s commitment.

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