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ACC Basketball: Ranking the 2017 Recruiting Classes

By Alec Lasley

BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 16: Head coach Buzz Williams of the Virginia Tech Hokies is seen in the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KeyBank Center on March 16, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 16: Head coach Buzz Williams of the Virginia Tech Hokies is seen in the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at KeyBank Center on March 16, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 08: Head coach Jim Larranaga of the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes in action against the Syracuse Orange during the second round of the ACC Basketball Tournament at the Barclays Center on March 8, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 08: Head coach Jim Larranaga of the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes in action against the Syracuse Orange during the second round of the ACC Basketball Tournament at the Barclays Center on March 8, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

No. 3 Miami (4 Commits)

Miami had a very up and down year last year that ended with a blowout loss to Michigan State in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

After getting great news with Bruce Brown returning for his sophomore year, they pair him up with a trio of top 100 recruits.

Brown’s return is huge for the Hurricanes.

Both Lonnie Walker and Chris Lykes are ranked in the top 75 for the 2017 class. Deng Gak is a good addition at the center spot and they also have Sam Waardenburg out of New Zealand to give them some depth down low.

2017 Commits:

  • Lonnie Walker (Reading, PA): 6-5, 206 lbs, SG, Rank – 15
  • Chris Lykes (Washington, DC): 5-7, 160 lbs, PG, Rank – 62
  • Deng Gak (Blairstown, NJ): 6-11, 209 lbs, C, Rank – 97
  • Sam Waardenburg (New Zealand, NEW): 6-9, 220 lbs, SF/PF, Rank – NR

Lonnie Walker will join a talented backcourt and be part of a three-pronged attack with Brown and Ja’Quan Newton.

After a poor freshman year, former McDonalds All-American Dewan Huell looks to bounce back and be a vital part of the Hurricanes’ success.

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