College Basketball Recruiting: 15 Players Who Will Be One-and-Done

The NBA's one-and-done rule has completely altered recruiting in college basketball. The following players have the talent to go to the NBA right out of high school but will be forced to attend college for one year. After that year, however, they will immediately join the NBA.

We have seen many one-and-done players throughout the last few years, including Kyrie Irving, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft.

Derrick Williams was the second pick, and he was not a one-and-done player (he played two years at Arizona), but other first-rounders like Tristan Thompson, Brandon Knight and Cory Joseph were all finished after one season in the NCAA. Enes Kanter was also considered a one-and-done, although he did not suit up for Kentucky. 

One-and-dones have become a part of basketball culture, and these players will all forgo three years of college for the NBA, barring any horrific injuries.

Tony Wroten Jr., 2011

Tony Wroten Jr. is the point guard for the Washington Huskies. At 6'4" and 205 pounds, he has great size for a point guard. He is also much quicker than he was in high school, which was his only weakness.

His 16.5 points per game lead the team, and he is also a major contributor in other categories with 4.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists. With his powerful physical frame, he can bully almost all of the guards in college basketball. 

If you combine his natural abilities with his very mature approach, there's no doubt that TW2 will be ready for the NBA at the end of the season. I see him going in the first round after the lottery, and any team looking for a scoring point guard would be lucky to add him.

Marquis Teague, 2011

Kentucky's Marquis Teague is another point guard on this list, but one of a very different mold than Tony Wroten Jr.

Teague is a much smaller floor general at 6'2" and 175 pounds. While he doesn't have the physical prowess of Wroten Jr., he has great quickness which he uses effectively.

On offense, Teague is a great ball-handler who sets the tempo of the game. He has good vision and passing ability, which help him average 4.8 assists per game. However, if the defense focuses too much on his teammates, Teague can make them pay with his offense. 

Teague isn't a consistent double-double point guard, as he usually picks one way to beat his opponents. However, he knows the nuances of the game and how to control the tempo. 

On defense, Teague's lateral quickness makes him a shutdown defender, as the only point guards who can beat him have to do it physically.

Teague is a well-developed player who could be a lottery pick, but will most likely go around No. 18. He is arguably the second-best point guard in the 2011 class, behind only Kendall Marshall.

Brad Beal, 2011

Bradley Beal is a shooting guard for the Florida Gators. He has the sweetest shot in the 2011 class, and has drawn favorable comparisons to Ray Allen.

That being said, Beal's shot could still be better. His quick release is a plus, but he has a tendency to miss several shots in a row. 

What makes Beal truly special is that he couples his great shot with a freakish athletic ability. Despite being only 6'3", Beal is Florida's leading rebounder at 6.3 boards per game. Beal makes up for his lack of size with his athleticism and his feel for the game, and he is the type of player that could be a star in a few years. 

Beal will be a lottery pick, and he could easily go in the Top 10.

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, 2011

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was pegged as a one-and-done before he even made it to college (perhaps even before his senior year of high school by some), and it's hard to ignore that fact when you watch this kid play.

MKG is a freak of an athlete, and has shown it off in Kentucky's fast-paced, NBA-style offense. He has shined under coach John Calipari, averaging 12.0 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game this season.

While many other players have one major strength that they are frequently playing to, Kidd-Gilchrist can do anything that is asked of him, and can certainly change his game on the fly.

I love the versatility of this kid, and I see him going in the first 10 picks before Bradley Beal.

Andre Drummond, 2011

Andre Drummond was ranked the No. 2 recruit in the class of 2011 after reclassifying from the class of 2012 late in the year. We all had high hopes for Drummond, but he is thoroughly disappointing us in college.

He is averaging 9.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game this season, which is pretty good for most college players, but much less than we expected from Drummond. However, he is still going to be a lottery pick, as he was ready for the NBA in high school.

These stats have certainly put a damper on his reputation, but he is still the type of player who will succeed in the NBA despite poor stats in college.

I see Drummond being the No. 4 overall pick behind Anthony Davis, Thomas Robinson and Harrison Barnes.

Anthony Davis, 2011

Anthony Davis was the No. 1 overall recruit in the class of 2011, and he will be the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA draft.

Davis is a beast. He is not a strong physical player, but he is 6'10” and very athletic for his size. His length coupled with his uncanny timing and instinct allow him to block 4.8 shots per game.

Davis does have some flaws that his haters are keen to point out, like struggling to create his own shot. However, the aspects of his game that he emphasizes (like rebounding in traffic or eating space in the lane) make him a superstar at the NCAA level. 

Davis should have a successful NBA career, and it will be interesting to see just how well he does.

Marcus Smart, 2012

Marcus Smart is a shooting guard in the 2012 class who is committed to the Oklahoma State Sooners. He has what it takes to succeed in the NBA on both ends of the floor, and he will not need much time in college to prove that.

Smart is versatile enough to play any of the three perimeter positions. He has good size at 6'3" and 200 pounds, and is surprisingly quick as well. A great athlete, Smart loves to cut through the lane, and he is arguably the best dribbler in traffic in the Class of 2012.

On the defensive end, his quickness will allow him to take some of the country's best players out of the equation.

The only part of his game that needs improvement is his three-point shot. He can make them, but he is inconsistent with his jump shot. 

With the proper coaching at Oklahoma State, Smart has the potential to be a lottery pick in the 2013 NBA draft.

Steven Adams, 2012

Steven Adams is a center from New Zealand who is coming to America to play basketball for Pittsburgh next season.

Adams' measurements have been scattered, but he should be roughly 7'0" and 240 pounds. He is highly athletic for his size, and his ability to run the floor leads to him scoring quite a few points in transition.

The Kiwi is a dominant player on the defensive end with a great nose for the ball, and he is easily one of the best low-post defenders coming into college hoops. He will be a force in the NBA as well, as his skills are easily transferable. 

Adams is very agile and competitive, and his motivational drive should allow him to become a future NBA star. 

Shabazz Muhammad, 2012

Shabazz Muhammad is an absolute freak athletically, and it's just unfair that there are freshmen in high school who have to play against NBA-ready players like him. If it were legal, Muhammad probably could have gone straight to the NBA after his junior season in high school.

What makes this kid special is his ability to drive through the lane. He is next to unstoppable from within 15 feet, and he can dribble through the lane with ease and explode to the rim. Muhammad attacks the rim like no other player in the Class of 2012, including Mitch McGary, who broke a backboard over the summer.

With the ability to shoot from range or attack through the lane, he has shown glimpses of playing like both LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. He can slot in the backcourt or as a small forward, making him the kind of versatile swingman that coaches love to have.

Muhammad's draft stock has to be high, but I will refrain from making my prediction on when he will go until after this year's NBA draft.

Nerlens Noel, 2012

Nerlens Noel is ranked as the best player in next year's college basketball recruiting class, taking that title away from Shabazz Muhammad when he reclassified back to the 2012 class. 

Noel does not have the body to be successful in the NBA just yet, but he continues to bulk up, and he should add a considerable amount of weight once he starts a college basketball lifting regimen. 

On defense, Noel is one of the best shot-blockers in the country, comparable to Anthony Davis. He also rebounds extremely well and can be a force on the offensive end of the floor. Once he can add some muscle to his game, he will be ready to play professionally.

While he could conceivably return to college after his freshman season, I see Noel taking his talents to the NBA.

Jabari Bird, 2013

Jabari Bird is a 6'6" shooting guard in the 2013 recruiting class. He has great length and size, which will help him shoot over smaller defenders both in college and in the NBA. He has the athleticism to excel in transition and above the rim.

On offense, he can fulfill the typical shooting guard role with range out to about 24 feet.

On defense, Bird's length suits him well, and his quickness allows him to keep up with his man. He can be a good option in a man-to-man defense and in zone looks. 

If a coach can find a way to motivate Bird, he will be a superstar.

Aaron and Andrew Harrison, 2013

Aaron and Andrew Harrison are twins in the Class of 2013. They are incredibly similar players, with Aaron being a shooting guard and Andrew being a point guard.

These two make up arguably the best backcourt in high school basketball in the country, and when they are seniors next year, they easily will be.

Both of these kids have plenty of things going for them: great range, smooth shots, high-energy motors—the list goes on. The chemistry the brothers share is amazing, as both have the ability to run the offense and dictate backcourt play. 

I see these two playing their college ball together, and that will only help their draft stock. These two could be an even better combination than Marcus and Markieff Morris. 

They will be able to take whichever program they join to a new level, and that will help them both become lottery picks.

Aaron Gordon, 2013

Aaron Gordon is listed as a power forward in his recruiting rankings, but he will become a small forward once he gets to college. This will not be a difficult transition, however, as he is a very athletic power forward at the moment.

Gordon is highly competitive, which leads to him to be one of the hardest working players in the Class of 2013, both on and off the court. He is absolutely relentless when he plays, especially in the key. He fights for his rebounds and out-muscles most opponents.

He obviously has good size for the small forward position, since he will be switching from power forward, which will make for a very easy transition into college ball and the NBA. His motivation will also serve him well on both levels. 

If Gordon can improve his jump shot and add range, he will become the complete package. 

Jabari Parker, 2013

Jabari Parker is the best player in the 2013 recruiting class. He is a small forward with incredible size at 6'8" and 220 pounds, but he is also a great athlete and smart player who rarely takes a bad shot.

Parker has a great mix of skills, and while he isn't going to define his game with any single aspect, he can beat his opponents in a variety of ways.

He can score, pass, rebound, block shots and even handle the ball. He has the size to play small forward, or perhaps even combo forward in college, but he also has the skill to play point guard.

He has drawn many comparisons to a younger Carmelo Anthony (before he was labeled as a black hole), and I can't help but agree with those comparisons.

Parker is going to be a star in college, and his great size will allow him to make a seamless transition to the NBA.

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