Arizona Wildcats
With the best recruiting class in the country, Sean Miller continued his recruiting dominance. He filled needs and also chose guys who are only getting better. Allonzo Trier (No. 17) is one of the best pure scorers in the country, capable of going for 30 points any night. Ray Smith (No. 24) is one of the biggest risers of the spring period. A summer injury was the only thing that could slow down. Justin Simon (No. 27) is a big point guard who can do multiple things, and Chance Comanche (No. 97) is a high-ceiling center who will contribute because of his length and defensive ability. With up to five starters expected to leave after this season, Miller has already reloaded for the future.
Washington Huskies
After a couple of down seasons, Lorenzo Romar needed to make an impact with the 2015 class -- and he succeeded. Romar has a top-10 class nationally with six commitments including multiple players who will be counted on to contribute right off the bat. ESPN 100 prospects Dejounte Murray (No. 47) and Marquese Chriss (No. 53) lead the way. Murray is a versatile shooting guard who can knock down shots from the perimeter or handle the ball. He's also an excellent rebounder for his size. Chriss is a superb athlete with an extremely high ceiling; he can be an all-conference player before it's all said and done. Three-star prospects Matisse Thybulle, David Crisp and Devenir Duruisseau also committed, as did junior college forward Malik Dime, who had multiple high-majors in the mix.
Oregon State Beavers
Not a bad way to kick things off for new coach Wayne Tinkle, who landed three four-star recruits and two other prospects in his first full class at the helm. It starts with the family connections. The Beavers reeled in pledges from Tres Tinkle (No. 77), son of Wayne, and Stephen Thompson Jr. (No. 69), son of assistant coach Stephen Thompson. Both players could start from Day 1 in Corvallis. Those two committed on the same day as point guard Derrick Bruce, making it one of the best one-day hauls we've seen in the recruiting world. Four-star center Drew Eubanks was impressive during the spring and summer, and will only get better once he adds strength to his frame. Rounding out the five-man class is 6-foot-10 center Gligorije Rakocevic, who will take up space and make plays around the rim.
UCLA Bruins
The Bruins' 2014 class focused on the frontcourt. This time around, Steve Alford made a concerted effort to land perimeter players -- and he succeeded, picking up commitments from ESPN 100 prospects Prince Ali (No. 46) and Aaron Holiday (No. 85). Ali was a one-time Connecticut commit who reopened his recruitment in the spring. He can play both guard positions, but he's more comfortable at the 2. He's at his best at as a scorer, making plays in transition or attacking the rim in a halfcourt setting. Holiday is the younger brother of NBA guard Jrue, and is a scoring point guard in that mold. He has a strong frame and gets to the rim on a consistent basis. This class is expected to grow as UCLA is involved with a slew of five-star prospects.
USC Trojans
Andy Enfield has made waves on the recruiting trail since arriving on the West Coast, and this class continues to the buzz. He has two commits, forwards Chimezie Metu (No. 51) and Bennie Boatwright (No. 83). Metu, a 6-foot-9 power forward, is only going to get better. He has a high ceiling and only needs consistency to become one of the better prospects on the West Coast. He moves well, has good athleticism, and scores inside the paint or out on the perimeter. Boatwright is a knock-down shooter from the perimeter. He has one of the best 3-point shots in the class and creates matchup problems with his ability to stretch the defense. He is improving in the paint, but he can also score from the mid-range.
Stanford Cardinal
The Cardinal clinched their spot among the top 40 classes in the country recently, when ESPN 100 center Josh Sharma (No. 75) committed. While he's already a four-star prospect, there is plenty of upside with Sharma. He can face up very effectively, and is skilled when handling the ball or knocking down shots. Joining the New England native in Stanford's 2015 class are three-star forwards Marcus Sheffield and Cameron Walker. Sheffield is a solid wing who excels in transition, while Walker is another wing forward who brings a variety of skills to the table. He's athletic and has pretty good size for the perimeter. Johnny Dawkins picked up plenty of momentum with his excellent 2014 class, and he continued that with this group.
Oregon Ducks
After a tumultuous spring that saw plenty of roster turnover and off-court issues, the Ducks rebounded with a quality duo for the class. Kendall Small (No. 84) is an ESPN 100 point guard. He's at his best when going off the dribble and attacking the basket. Small isn't afraid of absorbing contact or finishing against bigger players, and he creates effectively for others. Trevor Manuel is a four-star power forward who brings multiple skills to the frontcourt. He can score at the rim or facie up from the mid-range, while also blocking shots and rebounding. Dana Altman still has Oregon in the hunt for Tyler Dorsey (No. 33) and Ted Kapita (No. 37).
Arizona State Sun Devils
The Sun Devils currently have two commitment in the 2015 class with three-star small forward Dominic Green and junior college guard Andre Spight pledging in August. Green is a lean wing forward who can really shoot from the perimeter. His length also makes him a factor in transition and at the rim. Spight is one of the best junior college guards in the country and had multiple high-major schools in pursuit. He's a scorer who is making a concerted effort to play more point guard. The Sun Devils did have a commitment from junior college prospect Jordan Washington, but the two sides parted ways after Washington was arrested.
Utah Utes
Larry Krystkowiak has brought Utah back into the national picture in just a couple of years, with the Utes in several preseason top 25 rankings. On the recruiting trail, Krystkowiak picked up three commitments for the 2015 class, including two three-star players. Post player Makol Mawien is the biggest prize of the group, and he has great tools. Mawien is still relatively raw, but he's athletic and has great hands. Utah also added small forward Noah Togiai, who is a high-energy player with a nose for the ball. He'll be able to guard multiple positions at the next level. Junior college forward Gabe Bealer rounds out the class, and he has people excited with his athleticism.
Washington State Cougars
Ernie Kent took over the Cougars in the spring and faces something of a rebuilding project. He has three commitments in the 2015 class, led by post player Robert Franks out of Evergreen High School (Wash.). Slightly undersized at 6-foot-7, Franks can score in multiple ways and uses his strength to score against bigger players. Power forward Jeff Pollard pledged in June, and the state championship winner is adept around the basket and can rebound well. Rounding out the class is junior college guard Renard Suggs, who can play both guard positions and is consistent from behind the arc.
California Golden Bears
New coach Cuonzo Martin doesn't have any commitments, although former Georgetown transfer Stephen Domingo will become eligible before the 2015-16 season. Domingo was a big-time shooter at the high school level, but never really found his fit with the Hoyas. Don't expect him to be the only newcomer for the Golden Bears, though. California is heavily involved with three top-50 recruits, including Ivan Rabb (No. 5), Brandon Sampson (No. 32) and Tyler Dorsey (No. 33). It wouldn't be a surprise to see the Golden Bears land at least one or two of that group. Cal is also making an effort to pursue Caleb Swanigan (No. 8), although the Golden Bears are playing catch-up in that one.
Colorado Buffaloes
The Buffaloes only have one scholarship to give for the 2015 class, after they added Providence transfer Josh Fortune during the offseason. They did land a commitment from Deleon Brown, but he is expected to spend a year in prep school and enroll at Colorado with the class of 2016. The biggest target remaining for Tad Boyle's staff is Dorsey, who visited Boulder and has Colorado on his final list of five schools.