Breaking down 2017's top ranked player DeAndre Ayton

Posted May 31, 2016
Seven-footer DeAndre Ayton lost his status as the top-ranked player in the class of 2017 coming out of last summer. While working his way back from injury last summer, Ayton didn't put up the type of production that one would expect. Ayton, however, came back to life during his junior season. Kansas, Arizona, Kentucky and UCLA are watching closely. (Rivals.com)

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