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NCAA Basketball: Predicting top performer from each top-25 2022 recruiting class

By Matt Melton

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 15: Brandon Miller #24 of Team Flight handles the ball during the men's Jordan Brand Classic against Team Air at Hope Academy on April 15, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 15: Brandon Miller #24 of Team Flight handles the ball during the men's Jordan Brand Classic against Team Air at Hope Academy on April 15, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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25. Malique Ewin – Ole Miss Rebels

A 6-foot-10, 220 pound center out of Berkmar High School in Georgia, Ewin comes to Ole Miss as one of the highest-rated frontcourt recruits in program history. The four-star could very well see a significant role with the Rebels from day one this season, joining what could be an underrated Ole Miss frontcourt in the SEC that also added transfers Josh Mballa, Jayveous McKinnis, and Theo Akwuba.

24. Lee Dort – Vanderbilt Commodores

Dort comes to Nashville as a four-star prospect out of Greenhill School in Texas, one who could play a key role for the Commodores this season. The 6-foot-9, 240 pounder will likely not begin the 2022-23 season as a starter for the Commodores, in part due to experienced center Liam Robbins sitting ahead of the freshman on the depth chart, but don’t be surprised if Dort is one of Vanderbilt’s top options off the bench whose role only grows as the seasons moves along.

23. AJ Casey – Miami Hurricanes

A four-star prospect out of Whitney Young High School in Illinois, Casey could be a name to watch for in the Hurricanes frontcourt this season. At 6-foot-8, Casey is a versatile forward who can impact a game in a variety of ways, in particular on the defensive end.

22. Chandler Jackson – Florida State Seminoles

While not the highest-rated member of the Seminoles 2022 class, Jackson has all the makings of an impact player from day one. A four-star prospect out of Christian Brothers High School in Tennessee, Jackson is a bigger guard at 6-foot-4 who should make an impact for Florida State on both ends of the floor.

21. JJ Starling – Notre Dame Fighting Irish

One of the top incoming freshman in the ACC, Starling comes to Notre Dame as the highest-rated recruit to ever commit to the Fighting Irish. A five-star prospect out of national power La Lumiere School in Indiana, Starling should play a role similar to that of Blake Wesley a year ago, and could very easily lead the Fighting Irish in scoring this season.

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