Ranking the 7 options for class of 2022 and top-10 prospect F Kijani Wright

Class of 2022 NCAA Basketball prospect Kijani Wright announced that Arkansas, Florida State, Kansas, Michigan State, Stanford, Texas, and USC are the remaining programs in consideration for his services. Speaking with 247sports.com’s Brandon Jenkins, he noted that he’s looking for a “balance of athletics and academics.”

Already with a polished 6’9”-210-pound frame, the southern California native is a very dominant rebounding threat and a budding versatile offensive scorer. Wright is very strong as a face-up scoring threat and is expanding his range to become a consistent piece for his team.

The outcome of his recruitment is surely worth noting for several reasons. Fans want to add as many highly-rated recruits to their roster in the offseason as possible, let alone a 5-star. However, Wright is also a member of the famed Adidas 3SSB Compton Magic program. He has been developed and groomed under a respected and talented group of coaches.

This is the same program that has produced players rising to stardom in the college basketball ranks as well as the NBA: most notable in recent seasons are USC stars Evan and Isaiah Mobley, former USC forward and current Atlanta Hawk Onyeka Okongwu, and UCLA’s Johnny Juzang.

Obviously, the circumstances associated with each of his final 7 choices impact his immediate value to his next basketball “home.” However, he has been guided in a way that boosts his ability to succeed and thrive at the next level. Wright pulled down 7.8 rebounds per game for Team USA at the U16 FIBA World Championships in just 16 minutes of action.

College fans, at least of one of these teams, have to be excited about adding a player who is capable of pulling down rebounds en masse and isn’t afraid to grind out the dirty production needed to win games.

With his remaining options left on the table, I examine where his best fit and chance to make the most immediate impact on the court reside.