How NBA First-Round Draft Picks Were Ranked As High School Recruits

Posted Nov 19, 2020
Cole Anthony, Orlando Magic, Five-star. No. 4 in the class of 2019. Anthony committed to the Tar Heels late in the process but was long expected to land in Chapel Hill. "I love coach (Roy) Williams and I love the whole coaching staff," he said following his March 2019 commitment. "They have pretty much told me they are going to put the ball in my hands." (Rivals.com)

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