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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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20. Julian Phillips – Tennessee Volunteers

A five-star prospect out of Link Academy in Missouri, Phillips is undoubtedly the name to know in Tennessee’s 2022 class. One of the last 2022 prospects to make a decision, Phillips comes to Knoxville as one of the highest-rated recruits in Tennessee program history, and should play a significant role for the Volunteers as one of the top freshman in the SEC.

19. Yohan Traore – Auburn Tigers

The No. 19 ranked 2022 class, Auburn has two names that could easily make a significant impact this season in Traore and four-star wing Chance Westry. Traore, a five-star prospect out of Dream City Christian in Arizona, is arguably the name to know however, and will combine with Morehead State transfer Johni Broome to compose a frontcourt duo that will be one of the SEC’s best in 2022-23.

18. Judah Mintz – Syracuse Orange

A four-star guard out of national power Oak Hill Academy in Virginia, Mintz is a former Pittsburgh commit who should step in and immediately contribute for the Orange. The 6-foot-3 guard should rank among Syracuse’s top scorers this season, as well as make an impact on the defensive end.

17. Cam Whitmore – Villanova Wildcats

Whitmore, a five-star prospect out of Archbishop Spalding High School in Maryland, might just be the top freshman in the Big East this season. A talented wing at 6-foot-6, Whitmore is a near lock to be one of Villanova’s top scorers this season, while also making a key impact on the defensive end as a versatile defender.

16. Seth Trimble – North Carolina Tar Heels

Due to the amount of production returning for North Carolina this season, it is certainly possible that the freshman for the Tar Heels don’t have as big of an impact this season as other names on this list. One name to watch for that should force his way into a sizable role in the rotation however is Trimble, a four-star guard out of Menomonee Falls High School in Wisconsin who could play a key role off the Tar Heels bench.

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