ACC Basketball: Ranking the 2017 Recruiting Classes

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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ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 18: Mamadi Diakite
ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 18: Mamadi Diakite /

No. 13 Virginia (2 Commits)

A team that lost their leader and heart and soul of the team in London Perrantes, will try to regroup in what may be a difficult season.

They will rely heavily on sophomore Kyle Guy and a pair of seniors in Isaiah Wilkins and Devon Hall.

After getting a McDonalds All-American in Guy last year, the Cavaliers failed to get another top 100 recruit in this year’s class.

2017 Commits:

  • Marco Anthony (San Antonio, TX): 6-6, 220, CG, Rank – NR
  • Francesco Badocchi (Mission, KS): 6-8, 205, SF, Rank – NR

While they hope Guy turns into a star and a four-year player, they need a solid class in 2018 to help replace what they have lost in previous years.

Look for Marco Anthony to play significant minutes for a Tony Bennett squad that will use a lot of bodies and look to utilize combo wing players like Anthony.

A team that struggled to score last year, look for more of the same in the upcoming year as they don’t seem to have a star player on the roster as of now.