Once overlooked as recruits, these summer league rookies are proving why they were first-round draft picks.
Charles O'Bannon Jr., the son of former UCLA player Charles O'Bannon Sr. and nephew of Ed O'Bannon, has decided to attend crosstown rival USC, though he says neither relative put pressure on him.
Wendell Carter, the top-ranked power forward in the 2017 ESPN 100 and the No. 3 overall recruit, has committed to Duke.
Kentucky and Duke each scored commitments from five-star prospects Thursday, but it was Alabama that stole the headlines, landing No. 10-ranked Collin Sexton and No. 25 John Petty.
Five-star small forward Troy Brown has committed to Oregon, choosing the Ducks over Kansas, Alabama, Georgetown and Ohio State.
Carte'Are Gordon, the No. 9 prospect in the 2018 ESPN 60 recruiting rankings, committed to Saint Louis over Kansas and Missouri.
