Men's basketball recruits who could outperform their ranking

Posted Jan 31, 2026
No. 62 Marcis Ponder, C, Florida State - Ponder is the most physically imposing basketball recruit in the class. At 6-foot-10 and nearly 300 pounds, he immediately evokes comparisons to football linemen. But his conditioning has steadily improved, as has his production: He has recently posted some outrageous scoring, rebounding and shot-blocking numbers. (ESPN.com)

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