Early top 25 college basketball recruiting classes for 2024
The 2023 recruiting cycle will wrap up in the coming weeks but coaches have been on the recruiting trail at AAU events watching future prospects including the 2024 class.
There’s a long ways to go before the 2024 cycle ends and already some teams are off to a good start landing prospects for the future of their program. That includes the North Carolina Tar Heels who have managed to land four commitments already pending a reclassification. The 2024 class for UNC has the chance to be one of their best, especially in the Hubert Davis era and could really impact the program in a big way.
With the calendar flipping over to the month of May we decided to take a look at where things stand not only with North Carolina but the top 25 classes in 2024.
The 2024 class rankings are based on 247Sports Composite rankings as of May 1.
25. Harvard (22.79 points)
Dec 22, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Harvard Crimson head coach Tommy Amaker reacts to a call during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 1
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 0
Three-stars: 1
24. Louisville (23.2 points)
U of L head coach Kenny Payne reacts to a busted play against Virginia during their game at the Yum Center in Louisville, Ky. on Feb. 15, 2023.
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Commitments: 1
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 0
Three-stars: 1
23. BYU (24.13 points)
March 6, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope instructs against the Saint Mary’s Gaels during the first half in the semifinals of the WCC Basketball Championships at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 1
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
22. Michigan (24.46)
Feb 18, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard signals to his players during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 1
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
For more on Michigan, check out Wolverines Wire.
21. Nebraska (24.8 points)
Mar 8, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Fred Hoiberg directs his team against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 1
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
For more on Nebraska, check out Huskers Wire.
20. Texas A&M (25.06 points)
Texas A&M head coach Buzz Williams during the championship SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament game at Bridgestone Arena Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Commitments: 2
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
19. Syracuse (25.44 points)
Mar 10, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Adrian Autry (left) and athletic director John Wildhack (right) react during a press conference at the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 1
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
18. Houston (25.87 points)
Mar 24, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA tournament Midwest Regional semifinal at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 1
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
17. Iowa (26.83 points)
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men’s basketball game against Nebraska, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Commitments: 1
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
For more on Iowa, check out Hawkeyes Wire.
16. Georgetown (27.01 points)
Feb 22, 2017; Villanova, PA, USA; The Big East logo on the court at The Pavilion before a game between the Villanova Wildcats and the Butler Bulldogs. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 1
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
15. Illinois (28.20 points)
Mar 16, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 1
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
14. Wake Forest (28.22 points)
Mar 9, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Steve Forbes reacts during the second half of the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 2
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
13. Ohio State (28.41 points)
Ohio State’s head coach Chris Holtmann encourages his players during the first half in the game against Michigan State on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Commitments: 1
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
For more on Ohio State check out Buckeyes Wire.
12. NC State (28.64 points)
Feb 12, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Kevin Keatts reacts on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Pittsburgh won 71-69. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 1
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
11. Kansas State (28.84 points)
Mar 25, 2023; New York, NY, USA; Kansas State Wildcats head coach Jerome Tang coaches against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 1
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
10. Auburn (29.00 points)
Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl talks with his team as Auburn Tigers take on Arkansas Razorbacks at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
Commitments: 1
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
For more on Auburn, check out Auburn Wire.
9. Michigan State (46.86 points)
Mar 23, 2023; New York, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts from the sideline in the game against the Kansas State Wildcats in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 2
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 1
For more on Michigan State, check out Spartans Wire.
8. Marquette (47.13 points)
Feb 16, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles head coach Shaka Smart during the game against the Georgetown Hoyas at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 2
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 2
Three-stars: 0
7. Purdue (47.46 points)
Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter directs his team against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 3
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 2
Three-stars: 0
6. Duke (51.72 points)
Feb 15, 2022; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils associate head coach Jon Scheyer gestures during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 76-74. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 2
Five-stars: 1
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
5. Arizona (52.41 points)
Mar 16, 2023; Sacramento, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd reacts during the second half at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 2
Five-stars: 1
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
4. Iowa State (58.95 points)
Mar 17, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T. J. Otzelberger gestures during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 3
Five-stars: 0
Four-stars: 3
Three-stars: 0
3. Rutgers (62.45)
Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Steve Pikiell yells down court during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament game against the Purdue Boilermakers, Friday, March 10, 2023, at United Center in Chicago. Purdue Boilermakers won 70-65.
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Commitments: 3
Five-stars: 1
Four-stars: 2
Three-stars: 0
For more on Rutgers, check out Rutgers Wire.
2. Baylor (64.66 points)
Mar 19, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew looks on in the first half against the Creighton Bluejays at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 3
Five-stars: 2
Four-stars: 1
Three-stars: 0
1. North Carolina (69.25 points)
Feb 27, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis during the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports
Commitments: 4
Five-stars: 2
Four-stars: 2
Three-stars: 0
