NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Top 2020 classes after early signing period

Total Commits: 3 | Average Rating: 93.49

Even though Stanford has been far from the most successful college basketball program in the nation over the last several seasons, they have always been quite solid on the recruiting trail. By virtue of their incredible academics and geographical location, Palo Alto is a destination school that should only continue to perform well on the recruiting trail. With regard to the 2020 class, head coach Jerod Haase is once again proving his ability to bring in highly-touted prospects. Stanford’s class is currently ranked at No. 25 in the nation behind three commits.

All of their signed players rank inside the national top-200 and look the part of being big-time producers right away. The top-rated recruit for the Cardinal is Max Murrell (No. 87), a 6-foot-9 power forward out of Omaha. Murrell brings plenty of size to the frontcourt but still needs to add some muscle to his frame. He is an above-average athlete, plays with a great motor, and can score at all three levels. Murrell’s game is quite well-rounded with the ability to impact contests on both ends of the floor but needs to improve on using his off-hand a bit.

6-foot-3 shooting guard Noah Taitz (No. 105) is the next commit to talk about for the Cardinal. A knockdown shooter from three that plays beyond his years as a decision-maker, Taitz fits the mold of being a multi-year starter at the high-major level. He is already an instinctive defender but his impact will mostly be felt as a floor-spacer on the wing.

The final early commit in this class is Brandon Angel (No. 198). One of the biggest risers in the nation as a result of his play this summer, Angel could turn out to be a steal. He is a versatile 6-foot-7 talent with the ability to score at all three levels and defend at a high level. Players like Angel are vital to success in the modern game.