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First you take the RSCI ranking for each player and assign points in essentially the same way that the rankings derived (i.e. 100 pts for #1, 99 pts for #2, etc.). Then you add up the points for all the players for a given school. The school with the most points wins. The nice thing about this approach is that tends to favor quality over quantity. For instance, a school which loads up on marginal top 100 players won't do as well in the standings as a school that gets a few superstars (which is how I think it should be). The downside, however, is that prep schoolers, 5th year players, and transfers aren't given the credit they deserve. This is because some of the recruiting experts that the RSCI rankings are based on don't include these players. Clearly, it's not a perfect system, but it is reasonably objective and, at least from that sense, it is fair. It also (at least in theory) has the chance to be more accurate than other methods since it is based on the consensus opinion of a group of experts rather than on just one. Enough of the disclaimers, here are the top 10 schools along with a list of their top 100 caliber players: |
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The following preliminary results are based on the early signing period:
The Wildcats are the first team in RSCI history to compile three straight #1 classes. Success breeds success and with the rate the Calipari is placing guys into the NBA, this is exactly the sort of rapid fire reloading that will keep the program in the top tier. Having Alex Murphy reclassify for 2011 pushed this bunch into a solid second place with more depth but less high end talent as compared to Kentucky. (Are there any more Plumlee's?) Steve Lavin is recruiting with a vengeance and has St. John's right back in the thick of things on the national level. The Buckeyes are in at #4 again for the 2nd year in a row and this time with 4 top 50's. Rick Pitino scored big with this group -- his best in 5 years. Sean Miller had a strong run in the 2010 NCAA tournament and turned down a number of job offers. Looking at this group, it's easy to see why he might be inclined to stay and try to pick up where he left off. Once again, Rick Barnes brings in an impressive haul following up last year's #6 finish. McAdoo and Hairston are future stars that will join an already star-studded roster that figures to be the favorite to win it all based upon early predictions. The Orange add some top end talent that should stack well against any in the Big East. Their second top 10 class in a row. Mike Anderson's first year with the Razorbacks will be challenging due to some player defections but this bunch should help cushion the blow. |
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