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Every college basketball recruit who’s decommitted amid FBI corruption investigation

These are the recruits impacted by the FBI's college basketball corruption scandal.

fThe fallout from the FBI’s extensive investigation into widespread corruption in college basketball is just beginning, but players, coaches, and programs are already being impacted. No area of the sport will face more scrutiny than the already bizarre world of recruiting.

Recruits started dropping from the schools mentioned in the federal indictment hours after it was released. This is a running tracker of which players and programs are directly affected by the scandal. All of the rankings below come from ESPN.

Recruits who have already decommitted

Taeshon Cherry decommits from USC

Ranking: No. 22 in class of 2018, per ESPN

Cherry joins J’Raan Brooks as the second big-time recruit to decommit from the Trojans following the FBI investigation. Cherry projects as a 6’8 combo wing with plus athleticism who likes to work inside-out. Arizona, Texas A&M, Florida State and Gonzaga were also involved in his recruitment before he chose USC. He will become one of the most coveted players in his class.

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Anfernee Simons decommits from Louisville

Ranking: No. 8 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Simons’ family announced he would reopen his recruitment one day after the scandal broke:

Anfernee Simons' mom: "In light of all that has transpired Anfernee will be de-committing. This is a very sad day for my family."

— Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) September 27, 2017

Simons was Louisville’s first pledge in the class of 2018, committing to the school in November as a four-star guard out of Orlando. Back then, Simons found himself ranked in the 40s by most major recruiting services. That changed this summer when he blossomed into a bonafide five-star prospect on the Under Armour circuit for Team Breakdown. Now he’s being projected as a potential top-five pick in the 2019 NBA draft.

The 6’3 combo guard is noted for his quickness, length, and three-level scoring ability. He can also play above the rim:

Future Card @AnferneeSimons catches NASTY body @UAassociation All-American!!! http://pic.twitter.com/vOgo8WjV0S

— Matthew McNair (@Koach_MkNair) August 19, 2017

Pitino’s Cardinals were often led by a hyper-athletic combo guard, from Russ Smith to Terry Rozier to Donovan Mitchell. It was easy to see Simons as the next player in that lineage. So much for that.

Simons also had offers from Florida, LSU, Memphis, Oklahoma State, and Texas A&M before committing to Louisville.

Courtney Ramey decommits from Louisville

Ranking: No. 49 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Ramey committed to the Cards in February as a four-star prospect out of the St. Louis area. The 6’3 lead guard is noted for his end-to-end speed and ability to finish at the hoop.

Courtney Ramey's defenders didn't stand a chance on this drive to the hoop @STLhssports @wgbasketball @TheCardSports @statesmensports http://pic.twitter.com/RsyitK7CkI

— Victory Views Video (@VictoryViewsVID) February 21, 2017

Noted for his high motor and willingness to defend on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit, Ramey would have been an ideal fit in Pitino’s full-court pressure defense. Like Simons, he announced he was reopening his recruitment just one day after the scandal broke. Look for two schools that were heavy on him before — Florida and Oklahoma State — to get involved again.

E.J. Montgomery decommits from Auburn

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Ranking: No. 31 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Montgomery has been ranked near the top of his class since he entered high school while playing for the Adidas Celtics — Dwight Howard and Josh Smith’s old AAU team — on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit. He’s an athletic 6’10 lefty forward loaded with long-term potential. He has a variety of ways to score inside the arc and he’s proved himself to be a good passer, too.

When he committed to Auburn in September, it was more evidence that Bruce Pearl was infusing the basketball program with elite talent. Auburn put together back-to-back top-25 recruiting classes in Pearl’s first two years, and Montgomery was a great building block for the 2018 class. Now he’s reopening his recruitment in the wake of the scandal.

Montgomery was considering Baylor, Miami, UCLA, and North Carolina State before he picked Auburn.

4-star guard David Johnson decommits from Louisville

2019 four-star wing David Johnson has decommitted from Louisville, he tells Scout | Story: https://t.co/NG3xleOgZy http://pic.twitter.com/lFyl2Cknb6

— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) October 4, 2017

Ranking: No. 33 in the class of 2019, per Scout

Johnson committed to Louisville in September as a local kid who attends high school only 20 minutes from the Cardinals’ campus. Now that he’s reopening his recruitment, Louisville currently has zero committed recruits for the future.

J’Raan Brooks decommits from USC

Ranking: No. 79 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Thank you to everyone at USC http://pic.twitter.com/pZzzQ0mh1n

— JBro™ (@JraanBrooks) October 13, 2017

Brooks is a 6’8 power forward noted for his length and burgeoning skill level. He was the Trojans’ only front court commit in the class — and it’s possible they get him back. USC still has verbals from four-star wings Taeshon Cherry and Kevin Porter.

Update: Brooks has committed to St. John’s

Jahvon Quinerly decommits from Arizona

Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking: No. 23 in 2018, per ESPN

Quinerly announced he was reopening his recruitment on Thursday night. This seemed inevitable after he appeared to be tied to the FBI report that led to the arrest of Arizona assistant Book Richardson.

From AZ Central:

How do we know it's Quinerly? The document reported that Richardson took a total of $20,000 in bribes and gave most of it to a "top point guard" who committed “around three days” before Aug. 11. Quinerly, a five-star point guard, announced on ESPNU on Aug. 8 that he would play for to Arizona.

Quinerly, a five-star point guard out of New Jersey, was the highest-rated player in Arizona’s class, according to ESPN. He’s the first recruit to officially decommit from the Wildcats following the FBI investigation.

Recruits no longer considering a school

Romeo Langford, No. 5 player in 2018, cuts Louisville

Ranking: No. 5 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Romeo Langford drops Louisville from consideration https://t.co/oEx5yTGrI0

— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) September 28, 2017

Langford is a precocious scorer out of Indiana who has developed into a consensus top-five player in the class. He’s racked up points at a record pace during his high school career thanks to his knockdown jump shot and ability to finish at the rim.

Louisville was in tight with him before this scandal, enough so that I predicted the Cards would land him earlier this month. He’s the No. 1 priority for Archie Miller at Indiana, but you can expect North Carolina, Kansas, and Kentucky to make a strong push, too.

Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

No. 1 overall recruit R.J. Barrett cuts Arizona

Ranking: No. 1 player in 2018, per ESPN

No. 1 prospect R.J. Barrett no longer considering Arizona amid FBI investigation, per @DuckTerritory

— Ryan Kelapire (@RKelapire) September 28, 2017

Barrett is a superstar in the making. He seems like a strong Duke lean now.

Bol Bol eliminates USC and Arizona from consideration

Ranking: No. 4 player in 2018, per ESPN

Bol Bol: "Some of the schools were under investigation. I just didn't really want to be a part of that."

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) October 7, 2017

Bol is now down to Kentucky and Oregon after choosing to distance himself from Arizona and USC. The 7’3 shooter is one of the most unique players in the country.

Nassir Little reopens recruitment that never had a commitment

Ranking: No. 14 player in 2018, per ESPN

Update: Little has committed to North Carolina

#UNC gets a commitment from Nassir Little, and now they have the top class in 2018 https://t.co/7ZUv61SyoJ

— Tar Heel Blog (@tarheelblog) October 4, 2017

The strangest recruiting story to come out of this investigation so far belongs to Nassir Little, a five-star wing from Jacksonville. Here’s what you need to know:

Little played for 1 Family on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit. The director of that program, Brad Augustine, was arrested in the FBI probe.

Little tweeted that he was “reopening” his recruitment in the wake of the scandal and then deleted it. One problem: He never actually committed anywhere in the first place.

DraftExpress reported that Little to Arizona was essentially a done deal.

Two NCAA coaches involved in the recruitment of Nassir Little told me they had backed off this week as it became clear he was Arizona-bound.

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 26, 2017

The director of Nassir Little's AAU team is currently in jail, and there's a decent chance Little is among those named in FBI/DOJ complaint.

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 26, 2017

This recruitment was thought to be Miami vs. Arizona — two schools directly tied to the federal investigation. At this point, it’s likely the NCAA puts Little’s eligibility case through heavy scrutiny.

In better news, he was also projected as a top-10 pick in the 2019 NBA draft by ESPN this week.

Jalen Carey cuts Miami from his list of finalists

Ranking: No. 34 player in 2018, per ESPN

4-star PG Jalen Carey (@yungswae5) no longer considering Miami Hurricanes Basketball per report #Canes https://t.co/SXNlyi8W2i http://pic.twitter.com/fBTQ6UL3eS

— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) September 28, 2017

The 6’3 guard from New Jersey thrives attacking the basket. With Miami out of the picture, he’s down to UConn and Syracuse.

Update: Carey has committed to Syracuse

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Five-star prospect Immanuel Quickley commits to Kentucky on Friday

Five-star prospect Immanuel Quickley committed to Kentucky on Friday.

Quickley announced the decision during a press conference at his high school.

The Wildcats were considered the clear leader for the last several months, with Quickley publicly declaring before the summer that Kentucky was the favorite for his commitment. Kentucky made Quickley its priority at the point guard position in the 2018 class early in the recruiting process, and hosted him for an official visit last weekend.

The 6-foot-3 point guard also visited Kansas and included Miami in his final three schools.

Quickley, a John Carroll School (Maryland) product, is ranked as the No. 3 point guard in 2018 and No. 12 overall in the ESPN 100. He was one of the best players on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit this past spring and summer. Quickley averaged 16.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Team BBC AAU program, including a 23-point first-half effort against LaMelo Ball and the Big Ballers in July.

He played for Kentucky coach John Calipari on the USA Men’s U19 World Cup Team in June, putting up 6.7 points and totaling 17 assists in seven games alongside mostly college players.

Quickley is the first commitment for Calipari and Kentucky in the 2018 class, and the 33rd five-star prospect to join the Wildcats since ESPN began using the star system to rank recruits in 2010. Calipari has reeled in a top-two recruiting class in all nine years he’s been in Lexington, and he’s gunning for another one in 2018.

Kentucky is hosting Zion Williamson (No. 2) for an official visit this weekend, while No. 1 prospect R.J. Barrett visited the Wildcats earlier this month. Other players on Kentucky’s board include Bol Bol (No. 4), Keldon Johnson (No. 7), Darius Garland (No. 11), Quentin Grimes (No. 13) and Jaxson Hayes.

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ESPN 100 forward Jaedon LeDee commits to Ohio State

ESPN 100 forward Jaedon LeDee told ESPN he committed to Ohio State on Tuesday, giving new head coach Chris Holtmann his first top-100 recruit in the 2018 class.

LeDee chose the Buckeyes over a final eight that also included California, Houston, Iowa State, LSU, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and UCLA.

Jaedon LeDee considered Texas A&M and Oklahoma before choosing Ohio State. Kelly Kline/adidas

“It just had a combination of everything we were looking for,” LeDee told ESPN. “It was just the right step for my family and I, and the next step.”

LeDee, a 6-foot-8 power forward from Kinkaid School in Houston, is ranked No. 59 in the ESPN 100 for 2018. He had a strong spring and summer for the Texas Pro AAU program on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit, averaging 15.1 points and 8.2 rebounds.

LeDee visited Ohio State the weekend of Sept. 9 and took trips to Texas A&M and Oklahoma this month. LeDee’s Columbus visit won him over.

“A lot of things, from basketball to the alumni base that can take care of you after basketball,” he said. “So much opportunity up there.”

Holtmann took over at Ohio State in June and, within 10 days, persuaded ESPN 100 prospect Kyle Young to follow him from Butler to the Buckeyes. He then got started on the 2018 class and put Ohio State in good position for LeDee. Former head coach Thad Matta offered LeDee a scholarship when he was a high school freshman, but Ohio State didn’t recruit him heavily until Holtmann took over.

“I want to come in and have an immediate impact right away, using my versatility,” LeDee said. “And also, playing with good guys that are there now.”

Holtmann needs a big 2018 class after Matta commits Darius Bazley, Dane Goodwin and Justin Ahrens all decommitted in the spring, and ESPN 100 shooting guard Torrence Watson reopened his recruitment in August after committing to Holtmann in July. Ohio State’s focus is on the backcourt, with ESPN 100 guards Elijah Weaver, Luther Muhammad, Andrew Nembhard and Will Richardson among its main targets.

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Forward Joey Hauser, No. 49 in ESPN a hundred, commits to Marquette Golden Eagles

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Forward Joey Hauser, No. 49 in ESPN a hundred, commits to Marquette Golden Eagles

ESPN a hundred ahead Joey Hauser announced his determination to Marquette on Sunday night.

Content to announce that I have determined to dedicate to Marquette College! I are not able to hold out to be a golden eagle! 〽️🏀 pic.twitter.com/bMrFWIgj1u

— Joey Hauser (@jjhouz24) July 23, 2017

Hauser’s more mature brother, Sam Hauser, is a rising sophomore on the Golden Eagles and was an ESPN a hundred prospect in the course of 2016.

Steve Wojciechowski produced Hauser the best precedence for Marquette’s 2018 recruiting course, hoping to protected him early in the system. The Golden Eagles beat Wisconsin, Michigan State and Notre Dame for Hauser’s pledge.

A 6-foot-7 multipurpose ahead from Stevens Place Region Senior Substantial College (Wisconsin), Hauser is ranked No. 49 in the course of 2018. He averaged 17.9 points and five.three rebounds on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit this spring and summertime for the Iowa Barnstormers AAU software, taking pictures 38.five p.c from three-point vary.

Hauser is Marquette’s initially determination in the 2018 course.

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junker-town · 7 years

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Every college basketball recruit who’s decommitted amid FBI corruption investigation

These are the recruits impacted by the FBI's college basketball corruption scandal.

Recruits who have already decommitted

Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Anfernee Simons decommits from Louisville

Ranking: No. 8 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Simons’ family announced he would reopen his recruitment one day after the scandal broke:

Anfernee Simons' mom: "In light of all that has transpired Anfernee will be de-committing. This is a very sad day for my family."

— Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) September 27, 2017

The 6’3 combo guard is noted for his quickness, length, and three-level scoring ability. He can also play above the rim:

Future Card @AnferneeSimons catches NASTY body @UAassociation All-American!!! http://pic.twitter.com/vOgo8WjV0S

— Matthew McNair (@Koach_MkNair) August 19, 2017

Simons also had offers from Florida, LSU, Memphis, Oklahoma State, and Texas A&M before committing to Louisville.

Courtney Ramey decommits from Louisville

Ranking: No. 49 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Ramey committed to the Cards in February as a four-star prospect out of the St. Louis area. The 6’3 lead guard is noted for his end-to-end speed and ability to finish at the hoop.

Courtney Ramey's defenders didn't stand a chance on this drive to the hoop @STLhssports @wgbasketball @TheCardSports @statesmensports http://pic.twitter.com/RsyitK7CkI

— Victory Views Video (@VictoryViewsVID) February 21, 2017

E.J. Montgomery decommits from Auburn

Kelly Kline / Adidas

Ranking: No. 31 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Montgomery was considering Baylor, Miami, UCLA, and North Carolina State before he picked Auburn.

4-star guard David Johnson decommits from Louisville

2019 four-star wing David Johnson has decommitted from Louisville, he tells Scout | Story: https://t.co/NG3xleOgZy http://pic.twitter.com/lFyl2Cknb6

— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) October 4, 2017

Ranking: No. 33 in the class of 2019, per Scout

J’Raan Brooks decommits from USC

Ranking: No. 79 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Thank you to everyone at USC http://pic.twitter.com/pZzzQ0mh1n

— JBro™ (@JraanBrooks) October 13, 2017

Jahvon Quinerly decommits from Arizona

Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking: No. 23 in 2018, per ESPN

From AZ Central:

Recruits no longer considering a school

Romeo Langford, No. 5 player in 2018, cuts Louisville

Ranking: No. 5 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Romeo Langford drops Louisville from consideration https://t.co/oEx5yTGrI0

— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) September 28, 2017

Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

No. 1 overall recruit R.J. Barrett cuts Arizona

Ranking: No. 1 player in 2018, per ESPN

No. 1 prospect R.J. Barrett no longer considering Arizona amid FBI investigation, per @DuckTerritory

— Ryan Kelapire (@RKelapire) September 28, 2017

Barrett is a superstar in the making. He seems like a strong Duke lean now.

Bol Bol eliminates USC and Arizona from consideration

Ranking: No. 4 player in 2018, per ESPN

Bol Bol: "Some of the schools were under investigation. I just didn't really want to be a part of that."

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) October 7, 2017

Bol is now down to Kentucky and Oregon after choosing to distance himself from Arizona and USC. The 7’3 shooter is one of the most unique players in the country.

Nassir Little reopens recruitment that never had a commitment

Ranking: No. 14 player in 2018, per ESPN

Update: Little has committed to North Carolina

#UNC gets a commitment from Nassir Little, and now they have the top class in 2018 https://t.co/7ZUv61SyoJ

— Tar Heel Blog (@tarheelblog) October 4, 2017

The strangest recruiting story to come out of this investigation so far belongs to Nassir Little, a five-star wing from Jacksonville. Here’s what you need to know:

Little played for 1 Family on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit. The director of that program, Brad Augustine, was arrested in the FBI probe.

Little tweeted that he was “reopening” his recruitment in the wake of the scandal and then deleted it. One problem: He never actually committed anywhere in the first place.

DraftExpress reported that Little to Arizona was essentially a done deal.

Two NCAA coaches involved in the recruitment of Nassir Little told me they had backed off this week as it became clear he was Arizona-bound.

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 26, 2017

The director of Nassir Little's AAU team is currently in jail, and there's a decent chance Little is among those named in FBI/DOJ complaint.

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 26, 2017

In better news, he was also projected as a top-10 pick in the 2019 NBA draft by ESPN this week.

Jalen Carey cuts Miami from his list of finalists

Ranking: No. 34 player in 2018, per ESPN

4-star PG Jalen Carey (@yungswae5) no longer considering Miami Hurricanes Basketball per report #Canes https://t.co/SXNlyi8W2i http://pic.twitter.com/fBTQ6UL3eS

— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) September 28, 2017

The 6’3 guard from New Jersey thrives attacking the basket. With Miami out of the picture, he’s down to UConn and Syracuse.

Update: Carey has committed to Syracuse

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junker-town · 7 years

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Every college basketball recruit who’s decommitted amid FBI corruption investigation

These are the recruits impacted by the FBI's college basketball corruption scandal.

Recruits who have already decommitted

Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Anfernee Simons decommits from Louisville

Ranking: No. 8 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Simons’ family announced he would reopen his recruitment one day after the scandal broke:

Anfernee Simons' mom: "In light of all that has transpired Anfernee will be de-committing. This is a very sad day for my family."

— Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) September 27, 2017

The 6’3 combo guard is noted for his quickness, length, and three-level scoring ability. He can also play above the rim:

Future Card @AnferneeSimons catches NASTY body @UAassociation All-American!!! http://pic.twitter.com/vOgo8WjV0S

— Matthew McNair (@Koach_MkNair) August 19, 2017

Simons also had offers from Florida, LSU, Memphis, Oklahoma State, and Texas A&M before committing to Louisville.

Courtney Ramey decommits from Louisville

Ranking: No. 49 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Ramey committed to the Cards in February as a four-star prospect out of the St. Louis area. The 6’3 lead guard is noted for his end-to-end speed and ability to finish at the hoop.

Courtney Ramey's defenders didn't stand a chance on this drive to the hoop @STLhssports @wgbasketball @TheCardSports @statesmensports http://pic.twitter.com/RsyitK7CkI

— Victory Views Video (@VictoryViewsVID) February 21, 2017

E.J. Montgomery decommits from Auburn

Kelly Kline / Adidas

Ranking: No. 31 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Montgomery was considering Baylor, Miami, UCLA, and North Carolina State before he picked Auburn.

4-star guard David Johnson decommits from Louisville

2019 four-star wing David Johnson has decommitted from Louisville, he tells Scout | Story: https://t.co/NG3xleOgZy http://pic.twitter.com/lFyl2Cknb6

— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) October 4, 2017

Ranking: No. 33 in the class of 2019, per Scout

J’Raan Brooks decommits from USC

Ranking: No. 79 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Thank you to everyone at USC http://pic.twitter.com/pZzzQ0mh1n

— JBro™ (@JraanBrooks) October 13, 2017

Current commitments in jeopardy

Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

What happens to Arizona commit Jahvon Quinerly?

Ranking: No. 23 in 2018, per ESPN

Arizona currently has the No. 3 recruiting class in the country according to 247 Sports. You have to wonder how long that will last after assistant Book Richardson was arrested in the FBI investigation.

Jahvon Quinerly, a five-star point guard out of New Jersey, is the highest-rated player in Arizona’s class, according to ESPN. It also seems likely he was implicated in the investigation. From AZ Central:

The NCAA is going to take a long look into Quinerly’s eligibility whether he ends up at Arizona or not.

Recruits no longer considering a school

Romeo Langford, No. 5 player in 2018, cuts Louisville

Ranking: No. 5 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Romeo Langford drops Louisville from consideration https://t.co/oEx5yTGrI0

— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) September 28, 2017

Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

No. 1 overall recruit R.J. Barrett cuts Arizona

Ranking: No. 1 player in 2018, per ESPN

No. 1 prospect R.J. Barrett no longer considering Arizona amid FBI investigation, per @DuckTerritory

— Ryan Kelapire (@RKelapire) September 28, 2017

Barrett is a superstar in the making. He seems like a strong Duke lean now.

Bol Bol eliminates USC and Arizona from consideration

Ranking: No. 4 player in 2018, per ESPN

Bol Bol: "Some of the schools were under investigation. I just didn't really want to be a part of that."

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) October 7, 2017

Bol is now down to Kentucky and Oregon after choosing to distance himself from Arizona and USC. The 7’3 shooter is one of the most unique players in the country.

Nassir Little reopens recruitment that never had a commitment

Ranking: No. 14 player in 2018, per ESPN

Update: Little has committed to North Carolina

#UNC gets a commitment from Nassir Little, and now they have the top class in 2018 https://t.co/7ZUv61SyoJ

— Tar Heel Blog (@tarheelblog) October 4, 2017

The strangest recruiting story to come out of this investigation so far belongs to Nassir Little, a five-star wing from Jacksonville. Here’s what you need to know:

Little played for 1 Family on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit. The director of that program, Brad Augustine, was arrested in the FBI probe.

Little tweeted that he was “reopening” his recruitment in the wake of the scandal and then deleted it. One problem: He never actually committed anywhere in the first place.

DraftExpress reported that Little to Arizona was essentially a done deal.

Two NCAA coaches involved in the recruitment of Nassir Little told me they had backed off this week as it became clear he was Arizona-bound.

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 26, 2017

The director of Nassir Little's AAU team is currently in jail, and there's a decent chance Little is among those named in FBI/DOJ complaint.

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 26, 2017

In better news, he was also projected as a top-10 pick in the 2019 NBA draft by ESPN this week.

Jalen Carey cuts Miami from his list of finalists

Ranking: No. 34 player in 2018, per ESPN

4-star PG Jalen Carey (@yungswae5) no longer considering Miami Hurricanes Basketball per report #Canes https://t.co/SXNlyi8W2i http://pic.twitter.com/fBTQ6UL3eS

— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) September 28, 2017

The 6’3 guard from New Jersey thrives attacking the basket. With Miami out of the picture, he’s down to UConn and Syracuse.

Update: Carey has committed to Syracuse

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junker-town · 7 years

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Every college basketball recruit who’s decommitted amid FBI corruption investigation

These are the recruits impacted by the FBI's college basketball corruption scandal.

The fallout from the FBI’s extensive investigation into widespread corruption in college basketball is just beginning, but players, coaches, and programs are already being impacted. No area of the sport will face more scrutiny than the already bizarre world of recruiting.

Recruits who have already decommitted

Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Anfernee Simons decommits from Louisville

Ranking: No. 8 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Simons’ family announced he would reopen his recruitment one day after the scandal broke:

Anfernee Simons' mom: "In light of all that has transpired Anfernee will be de-committing. This is a very sad day for my family."

— Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) September 27, 2017

The 6’3 combo guard is noted for his quickness, length, and three-level scoring ability. He can also play above the rim:

Future Card @AnferneeSimons catches NASTY body @UAassociation All-American!!! http://pic.twitter.com/vOgo8WjV0S

— Matthew McNair (@Koach_MkNair) August 19, 2017

Simons also had offers from Florida, LSU, Memphis, Oklahoma State, and Texas A&M before committing to Louisville.

Courtney Ramey decommits from Louisville

Ranking: No. 49 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Ramey committed to the Cards in February as a four-star prospect out of the St. Louis area. The 6’3 lead guard is noted for his end-to-end speed and ability to finish at the hoop.

Courtney Ramey's defenders didn't stand a chance on this drive to the hoop @STLhssports @wgbasketball @TheCardSports @statesmensports http://pic.twitter.com/RsyitK7CkI

— Victory Views Video (@VictoryViewsVID) February 21, 2017

E.J. Montgomery decommits from Auburn

Kelly Kline / Adidas

Ranking: No. 31 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Montgomery was considering Baylor, Miami, UCLA, and North Carolina State before he picked Auburn.

4-star guard David Johnson decommits from Louisville

2019 four-star wing David Johnson has decommitted from Louisville, he tells Scout | Story: https://t.co/NG3xleOgZy http://pic.twitter.com/lFyl2Cknb6

— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) October 4, 2017

Ranking: No. 33 in the class of 2019, per Scout

Current commitments in jeopardy

Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

What happens to Arizona commit Jahvon Quinerly?

Ranking: No. 23 in 2018, per ESPN

The NCAA is going to take a long look into Quinerly’s eligibility whether he ends up at Arizona or not.

Recruits no longer considering a school

Romeo Langford, No. 5 player in 2018, cuts Louisville

Ranking: No. 5 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Romeo Langford drops Louisville from consideration https://t.co/oEx5yTGrI0

— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) September 28, 2017

Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

No. 1 overall recruit R.J. Barrett cuts Arizona

Ranking: No. 1 player in 2018, per ESPN

No. 1 prospect R.J. Barrett no longer considering Arizona amid FBI investigation, per @DuckTerritory

— Ryan Kelapire (@RKelapire) September 28, 2017

Barrett is a superstar in the making. He seems like a strong Duke lean now.

Bol Bol eliminates USC and Oregon from consideration

Ranking: No. 4 player in 2018, per ESPN

Bol Bol: "Some of the schools were under investigation. I just didn't really want to be a part of that."

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) October 7, 2017

Bol is now down to Kentucky and Oregon after choosing to distance himself from Arizona and USC. The 7’3 shooter is one of the most unique players in the country.

Nassir Little reopens recruitment that never had a commitment

Ranking: No. 14 player in 2018, per ESPN

Update: Little has committed to North Carolina

#UNC gets a commitment from Nassir Little, and now they have the top class in 2018 https://t.co/7ZUv61SyoJ

— Tar Heel Blog (@tarheelblog) October 4, 2017

The strangest recruiting story to come out of this investigation so far belongs to Nassir Little, a five-star wing from Jacksonville. Here’s what you need to know:

Little played for 1 Family on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit. The director of that program, Brad Augustine, was arrested in the FBI probe.

Little tweeted that he was “reopening” his recruitment in the wake of the scandal and then deleted it. One problem: He never actually committed anywhere in the first place.

DraftExpress reported that Little to Arizona was essentially a done deal.

Two NCAA coaches involved in the recruitment of Nassir Little told me they had backed off this week as it became clear he was Arizona-bound.

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 26, 2017

The director of Nassir Little's AAU team is currently in jail, and there's a decent chance Little is among those named in FBI/DOJ complaint.

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 26, 2017

In better news, he was also projected as a top-10 pick in the 2019 NBA draft by ESPN this week.

Jalen Carey cuts Miami from his list of finalists

Ranking: No. 34 player in 2018, per ESPN

4-star PG Jalen Carey (@yungswae5) no longer considering Miami Hurricanes Basketball per report #Canes https://t.co/SXNlyi8W2i http://pic.twitter.com/fBTQ6UL3eS

— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) September 28, 2017

The 6’3 guard from New Jersey thrives attacking the basket. With Miami out of the picture, he’s down to UConn and Syracuse.

Update: Carey has committed to Syracuse

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Anfernee Simons decommits from Louisville

Ranking: No. 8 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Simons’ family announced he would reopen his recruitment one day after the scandal broke:

Anfernee Simons' mom: "In light of all that has transpired Anfernee will be de-committing. This is a very sad day for my family."

— Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) September 27, 2017

The 6’3 combo guard is noted for his quickness, length, and three-level scoring ability. He can also play above the rim:

Future Card @AnferneeSimons catches NASTY body @UAassociation All-American!!! http://pic.twitter.com/vOgo8WjV0S

— Matthew McNair (@Koach_MkNair) August 19, 2017

Simons also had offers from Florida, LSU, Memphis, Oklahoma State, and Texas A&M before committing to Louisville.

Courtney Ramey decommits from Louisville

Ranking: No. 49 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Ramey committed to the Cards in February as a four-star prospect out of the St. Louis area. The 6’3 lead guard is noted for his end-to-end speed and ability to finish at the hoop.

Courtney Ramey's defenders didn't stand a chance on this drive to the hoop @STLhssports @wgbasketball @TheCardSports @statesmensports http://pic.twitter.com/RsyitK7CkI

— Victory Views Video (@VictoryViewsVID) February 21, 2017

E.J. Montgomery decommits from Auburn

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Ranking: No. 31 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Montgomery was considering Baylor, Miami, UCLA, and North Carolina State before he picked Auburn.

4-star guard David Johnson decommits from Louisville

2019 four-star wing David Johnson has decommitted from Louisville, he tells Scout | Story: https://t.co/NG3xleOgZy http://pic.twitter.com/lFyl2Cknb6

— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) October 4, 2017

Ranking: No. 33 in the class of 2019, per Scout

Current commitments in jeopardy

Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

What happens to Arizona commit Jahvon Quinerly?

Ranking: No. 23 in 2018, per ESPN

The NCAA is going to take a long look into Quinerly’s eligibility whether he ends up at Arizona or not.

Recruits no longer considering a school

Romeo Langford, No. 5 player in 2018, cuts Louisville

Ranking: No. 5 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Romeo Langford drops Louisville from consideration https://t.co/oEx5yTGrI0

— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) September 28, 2017

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No. 1 overall recruit R.J. Barrett cuts Arizona

Ranking: No. 1 player in 2018, per ESPN

No. 1 prospect R.J. Barrett no longer considering Arizona amid FBI investigation, per @DuckTerritory

— Ryan Kelapire (@RKelapire) September 28, 2017

Barrett is a superstar in the making. He seems like a strong Duke lean now.

Nassir Little reopens recruitment that never had a commitment

Ranking: No. 14 player in 2018, per ESPN

Update: Little has committed to North Carolina

#UNC gets a commitment from Nassir Little, and now they have the top class in 2018 https://t.co/7ZUv61SyoJ

— Tar Heel Blog (@tarheelblog) October 4, 2017

The strangest recruiting story to come out of this investigation so far belongs to Nassir Little, a five-star wing from Jacksonville. Here’s what you need to know:

Little played for 1 Family on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit. The director of that program, Brad Augustine, was arrested in the FBI probe.

Little tweeted that he was “reopening” his recruitment in the wake of the scandal and then deleted it. One problem: He never actually committed anywhere in the first place.

DraftExpress reported that Little to Arizona was essentially a done deal.

Two NCAA coaches involved in the recruitment of Nassir Little told me they had backed off this week as it became clear he was Arizona-bound.

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 26, 2017

The director of Nassir Little's AAU team is currently in jail, and there's a decent chance Little is among those named in FBI/DOJ complaint.

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 26, 2017

In better news, he was also projected as a top-10 pick in the 2019 NBA draft by ESPN this week.

Jalen Carey cuts Miami from his list of finalists

Ranking: No. 34 player in 2018, per ESPN

4-star PG Jalen Carey (@yungswae5) no longer considering Miami Hurricanes Basketball per report #Canes https://t.co/SXNlyi8W2i http://pic.twitter.com/fBTQ6UL3eS

— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) September 28, 2017

The 6’3 guard from New Jersey thrives attacking the basket. With Miami out of the picture, he’s down to UConn and Syracuse.

Update: Carey has committed to Syracuse

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Anfernee Simons decommits from Louisville

Ranking: No. 8 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Simons’ family announced he would reopen his recruitment one day after the scandal broke:

Anfernee Simons' mom: "In light of all that has transpired Anfernee will be de-committing. This is a very sad day for my family."

— Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) September 27, 2017

The 6’3 combo guard is noted for his quickness, length, and three-level scoring ability. He can also play above the rim:

Future Card @AnferneeSimons catches NASTY body @UAassociation All-American!!! http://pic.twitter.com/vOgo8WjV0S

— Matthew McNair (@Koach_MkNair) August 19, 2017

Simons also had offers from Florida, LSU, Memphis, Oklahoma State, and Texas A&M before committing to Louisville.

Courtney Ramey decommits from Louisville

Ranking: No. 49 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Ramey committed to the Cards in February as a four-star prospect out of the St. Louis area. The 6’3 lead guard is noted for his end-to-end speed and ability to finish at the hoop.

Courtney Ramey's defenders didn't stand a chance on this drive to the hoop @STLhssports @wgbasketball @TheCardSports @statesmensports http://pic.twitter.com/RsyitK7CkI

— Victory Views Video (@VictoryViewsVID) February 21, 2017

E.J. Montgomery decommits from Auburn

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Ranking: No. 31 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Montgomery was considering Baylor, Miami, UCLA, and North Carolina State before he picked Auburn.

4-star guard David Johnson decommits from Louisville

2019 four-star wing David Johnson has decommitted from Louisville, he tells Scout | Story: https://t.co/NG3xleOgZy http://pic.twitter.com/lFyl2Cknb6

— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) October 4, 2017

Ranking: No. 33 in the class of 2019, per Scout

Current commitments in jeopardy

Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

What happens to Arizona commit Jahvon Quinerly?

Ranking: No. 23 in 2018, per ESPN

The NCAA is going to take a long look into Quinerly’s eligibility whether he ends up at Arizona or not.

Recruits no longer considering a school

Romeo Langford, No. 5 player in 2018, cuts Louisville

Ranking: No. 5 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Romeo Langford drops Louisville from consideration https://t.co/oEx5yTGrI0

— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) September 28, 2017

Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

No. 1 overall recruit R.J. Barrett cuts Arizona

Ranking: No. 1 player in 2018, per ESPN

No. 1 prospect R.J. Barrett no longer considering Arizona amid FBI investigation, per @DuckTerritory

— Ryan Kelapire (@RKelapire) September 28, 2017

Barrett is a superstar in the making. He seems like a strong Duke lean now.

Nassir Little reopens recruitment that never had a commitment

Ranking: No. 14 player in 2018, per ESPN

The strangest recruiting story to come out of this investigation so far belongs to Nassir Little, a five-star wing from Jacksonville. Here’s what you need to know:

Little played for 1 Family on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit. The director of that program, Brad Augustine, was arrested in the FBI probe.

Little tweeted that he was “reopening” his recruitment in the wake of the scandal and then deleted it. One problem: He never actually committed anywhere in the first place.

DraftExpress reported that Little to Arizona was essentially a done deal.

Two NCAA coaches involved in the recruitment of Nassir Little told me they had backed off this week as it became clear he was Arizona-bound.

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 26, 2017

The director of Nassir Little's AAU team is currently in jail, and there's a decent chance Little is among those named in FBI/DOJ complaint.

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 26, 2017

In better news, he was also projected as a top-10 pick in the 2019 NBA draft by ESPN this week.

Jalen Carey cuts Miami from his list of finalists

Ranking: No. 34 player in 2018, per ESPN

4-star PG Jalen Carey (@yungswae5) no longer considering Miami Hurricanes Basketball per report #Canes https://t.co/SXNlyi8W2i http://pic.twitter.com/fBTQ6UL3eS

— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) September 28, 2017

The 6’3 guard from New Jersey thrives attacking the basket. With Miami out of the picture, he’s down to UConn and Syracuse.

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The fallout from the FBI’s extensive investigation into widespread corruption in college basketball is just beginning, but players, coaches and programs are already being impacted. No area of the sport will face more scrutiny than the already bizarre world of recruiting.

Recruits who have already decommitted

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Anfernee Simons decommits from Louisville

Ranking: No. 8 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Simons’ family announced he would reopen his recruitment one day after the scandal broke:

Anfernee Simons' mom: "In light of all that has transpired Anfernee will be de-committing. This is a very sad day for my family."

— Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) September 27, 2017

Simons was Louisville’s first pledge in the class of 2018, committing to the school in November as a four-star guard out of Orlando. Back then, Simons found himself ranked in the 40s by most major recruiting services. That changed this summer when he blossomed into a bonafide 5-star prospect on the Under Armour circuit for Team Breakdown. Now he’s being projected as a potential top-five pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

The 6’3 combo guard is noted for his quickness, length and three-level scoring ability. He can also play above the rim:

Future Card @AnferneeSimons catches NASTY body @UAassociation All-American!!! http://pic.twitter.com/vOgo8WjV0S

— Matthew McNair (@Koach_MkNair) August 19, 2017

Pitino’s Cardinals are often led by hyper-athletic combo guard, from Russ Smith to Terry Rozier to Donovan Mitchell. It was easy to see Simons as the next player in that lineage. So much for that.

Simons also had offers from Florida, LSU, Memphis, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M before committing to Louisville.

Courtney Ramey decommits from Louisville

Ranking: No. 49 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Ramey committed to the Cards in February as a four-star prospect out of the St. Louis area. The 6’3 lead guard is noted for his end-to-end speed and ability to finish at the hoop.

Courtney Ramey's defenders didn't stand a chance on this drive to the hoop @STLhssports @wgbasketball @TheCardSports @statesmensports http://pic.twitter.com/RsyitK7CkI

— Victory Views Video (@VictoryViewsVID) February 21, 2017

Noted for his high motor and willingness to defend on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit, Ramey would have been an ideal fit in Pitino’s full court pressure defense. Like Simons, he announced he was reopening his recruitment just one day after the scandal broke. Look for two schools that were heavy on him before — Florida and Oklahoma State -- to get involved again.

E.J. Montgomery decommits from Auburn

Kelly Kline / Adidas

Ranking: No. 31 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Montgomery was considering Baylor, Miami, UCLA and North Carolina State before he picked Auburn.

Current commitments in jeopardy

Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

What happens to Arizona commit Jahvon Quinerly?

Ranking: No. 23 in 2018, per ESPN

Jahvon Quinerly, a 5-star point guard out of New Jersey, is the highest rated player in Arizona’s class, according to ESPN. It also seems likely he was implicated in the investigation. From AZ Central:

The NCAA is going to take a long look into Quinerly’s eligibility whether he ends up at Arizona or not.

Recruits no longer considering a school

Romeo Langford, No. 5 player in 2018, cuts Louisville

Ranking: No. 5 in the class of 2018, per ESPN

Romeo Langford drops Louisville from consideration https://t.co/oEx5yTGrI0

— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) September 28, 2017

Nassir Little reopens recruitment that never had a commitment

Ranking: No. 14 player in 2018, per ESPN

The strangest recruiting story to come out of this investigation so far belongs to Nassir Little, a 5-star wing from Jacksonville. Here’s what you need to know:

Little played for 1 Family on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit. The director of that program, Brad Augustine, was arrested in the FBI probe.

Little tweeted that he was “reopening” his recruitment in the wake of the scandal and then deleted it. One problem: he never actually committed anywhere in the first place.

DraftExpress reported that Little to Arizona was essentially a done deal.

Two NCAA coaches involved in the recruitment of Nassir Little told me they had backed off this week as it became clear he was Arizona-bound.

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 26, 2017

The director of Nassir Little's AAU team is currently in jail, and there's a decent chance Little is among those named in FBI/DOJ complaint.

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 26, 2017

In better news, he was also projected as a top-10 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by ESPN this week.