NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing 2020 McDonald’s All-Americans

Terrence Clarke (Kentucky)

SG | 6-foot-7 | 185 lbs | No. 4 overall recruit

Terrence Clarke was originally a member of the 2021 class before reclassifying to become one of the top soon-to-be-freshmen in the country. Although listed as a wing with his 6-foot-7 frame, Clarke is an unbelievable playmaker thanks to superb court vision and passing ability. He can definitely run an offense for long stretches with his playmaking while also being able to finish at all three levels thanks to great body control through traffic.

With his size and athleticism, Clarke can essentially defend all five positions on the court. He might need to add a little more muscle to his frame but it is impossible to ignore his all-around skill. There is a pretty high likelihood that he is Kentucky’s best player next season while competing to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Clarke is going to be a star.

Jalen Green (Undecided)

CG | 6-foot-5 | 170 lbs | No. 3 overall recruit

Jalen Green is currently the top-rated uncommitted prospect in the 2020 class. A 6-foot-5 combo guard out of Prolific Prep, he is a tremendous athlete with two-way star potential. He is not a particularly elite sniper from distance, but attacks the basket strong and can defend multiple positions on the other end. Green is an excellent slasher on the wing but also boasts some playmaking skills as well. He plays with a great motor as well, something that should never be taken for granted.

Green is expected to make his college decision in mid-April and the main frontrunners appear to be Auburn, Memphis, and Oregon. All three represent programs that have been very strong on the recruiting trail for the past few years and can offer the opportunity to play alongside fellow young stars. While none of them are the true “powerhouses” of the nation like Duke, UNC, or Kansas, all can compete for deep runs in the Big Dance during Green’s only season in college.