Five basketball programs that should be pleased with recruiting results

Posted Sep 14, 2018
Another year, another recruiting cycle in which Kentucky is likely to finish with a top-two class. Tyrese Maxey and Kahlil Whitney are the next faces of the program. Who said that Virginia can't win recruiting battles? A look at the rankings shows that the Cavaliers are in the top 10. Villanova coach Jay Wright finished with a top 15 class last year, but this year’s could be his best ever. (Rivals.com)

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