How we will remember the 2022 basketball recruiting class Posted Apr 22, 2022 The surprise of the cycle, Arkansas took a massive stride forward on the basketball recruiting trail as well as on the court, as back-to-back Elite Eight appearances have given way to the country’s No. 2 recruiting class – a class that would rank No. 1 in other years. Nick Smith, Jordan Walsh, and Anthony Black headline the class and their talent is undeniable. (Rivals.com)