College Basketball Recruiting: 8 Biggest Undecided Players and Where They'll Go

Shabazz Muhammad and Nerlens Noel just shocked the college basketball world by signing with UCLA and Kentucky respectively, but recruiting is not over just yet.

With eight recruits in the Top 100 still available, coaches know that they can't just give up, and these eight players can have almost as big an impact as Muhammad and Noel.

John Calipari and Kentucky are going to be popping up on this list quite a bit, even though UK already landed Noel.

These are the biggest names left in college basketball recruiting and my predictions of where they will go.

8. Savon Goodman

Position: SF

Class Rank: 100

Considering: UCLA, Kansas, Temple, Villanova

Goodman is one of the hardest workers left in the class of 2012. He can drive and finish through contact, but he has also proven that he can knock down threes if left open.

Goodman previously committed to Villanova, but he backed out in late August. He later said that he would wait until spring to announce his decision, which made sense, as he did not have to focus on that during the season. It's spring.

Goodman went 11-of-24 from the field and recorded a double-double with 27 points and 10 boards as his school won the Pennsylvania state title. However, there has been very little new information on his recruitment.

He talked about his recruitment with UCLA, Kentucky and Arizona in January, but Kentucky and 'Zona appear to be fading fast.

Goodman mentions the possibility of playing with his AAU teammate Kyle Anderson, who is ranked No. 3 in the class, at UCLA, and I see that happening despite Muhammad joining them as well, as Goodman can play other positions or take over for Muhammad once he leaves next season.

The list has a few recruits looking at UCLA, and we could see Ben Howland's bunch bring in a class to rival those of Kentucky's John Calipari and Arizona's Sean Miller.

I give the edge to UCLA on Goodman, as the attraction of Kyle Anderson—who he describes as a 6'9" point guard playing wing—will be enough to bring him to the Pac-12.

7. Torian Graham

Position: SG

Class Rank: 81

Considering: North Carolina State

Graham is the only shooting guard on this list. He is a great athlete who is also becoming an elite scorer as he continues to improve his game.

While he does have other schools on his list (it consists of about 20 that he is technically looking into),  NC State is the only one he is truly considering.

I would be shocked if he didn't end up there.

Graham has already committed to NC State twice, but changed his mind both times. He still has them at the very top of his list, however. He just appears to want to keep his options open.

RDRecruiting agrees that Graham is probably still heading to North Carolina State, and PackInsider says that he is still interested in the program. Graham's coach even said that the Wolfpack was leading, so it's pretty obvious that he is leaning toward NC State.

While Graham will probably commit to NC State, there are still a few questions surrounding his eligibility, due to his number of credits in high school, which could lead to him playing at a prep school next year. However, if he is eligible, he will definitely be playing for the Wolfpack.

6. Christopher Obekpa

Position: C

Class Rank: 77

Considering: Connecticut, Memphis, Georgia Tech, Cincinnati, Providence, St. John's, Seton Hall, UCLA, Washington

Obekpa is a long, athletic postman with incredible shot-blocking ability.

He plays incredibly hard and never gives up. He's only been playing organized basketball for a few years, and his stock is continually rising as he learns more about the game.

Obekpa is certainly taking his time with his recruitment and enjoying all of the attention he is receiving.

Obekpa has visited Providence, Georgia Tech, Seton Hall and St. John's unofficially, but he recently visited St. John's again in late March.

Coach Steve Lavin had a stroke of brilliance when he had Obekpa visit at the same time as JaKarr Sampson, who has already verbally committed to the Johnnies.

St. John's isn't the only school he is considering, however, as he also officially visited Oregon.

While it isn't a sure thing, I think that Lavin's idea of having a prospective player and a future player spend so much time together will be enough to have Obekpa heading to New York.

Because the two will obviously be talking about a program that Sampson loves, Obekpa will continuously hear about how St. John's is the best place for him to be, even when Lavin isn't with him. I see Lavin's strategy paying off.

5. Robert Upshaw

Position: C

Class Rank: 55

Considering: Louisville, Georgetown, Fresno State

Robert Upshaw is a tall, long, big center. He is a seven-footer with an even longer wingspan, and his 250-pound frame allows him to carve out space on the post.

Upshaw is improving his game with his back to the basket, and is trying to better his mobility. Both processes will take some time, but a few years in college will have him playing at an elite level.

Upshaw recently decommitted from Kansas State because Frank Martin is no longer with the program, and he was lucky, as his mom told him not to sign a binding letter of intent.

Now the seven-footer's recruitment is back open and in its early stages. Because he is very recently back on the map, there has not been much time for coaches to really pursue him.

However, it looks like Fresno State will be out, as the seven-footer already showed that he would rather go to a storied program than stay local when he picked the Wildcats. The article detailing how he did not sign a letter of intent also mentions that he was not at all comfortable with Fresno State.

All we know at this point is that Upshaw is not going to K-State, and he is not going to South Carolina with Martin.

With Nerlens Noel headed to Kentucky, the Hoyas really need a seven-footer who can only play center, and I'm giving the edge to Georgetown for that reason.

4. Tony Parker

Position: PF

Class Rank: 26

Considering: Duke, UCLA, Ohio State, Memphis, Georgetown, Kansas, Georgia

Parker is a big power forward who can easily carve out space on the low post.

He used to have a problem with his stamina and physique, but now he is more fit and ready to dominate at the next level.

Coaches Mike Krzyzewski and John Calipari were lucky enough to see him at the Hoophall Classic, and they know just how dominant this kid can be. Now they are among eight schools still courting the big man.

Surprisingly, Kentucky appears to be in the rear-view mirror, as it is the only school that Parker did not talk about during his roundtable discussion that ESPN highlighted. The story took the reader through a day in the life of Parker, and then gave some fantastic insight on his conversations.

While some people think that he will be staying close to home and going to Georgia, I see him going to UCLA.

While his friends and family clearly think highly of Duke, Parker is clearly upset by the lack of development from their big men. Kansas already has a packed recruiting class, so they don't need him as much as his coaches would like. Jared Sullinger is actually a negative aspect for Ohio State because his stock has dropped, and UCLA looks like a good program.

All off-the-court issues aside, with Shabazz Muhammad and Kyle Anderson joining the team, the Bruins simply need a big man and they could go far in the NCAA tournament. That has to be big for Parker.

3. Amile Jefferson

Position: PF

Class Rank: 18

Considering: Duke, Kentucky, North Carolina State, Villanova

With good size and length, Jefferson is a good jumper away from being a true combo-forward.

He has good ball-handling skills and the ability to cut through the lane—he can also lead his team in transition.

Jefferson has visited to Duke, Temple N.C. State, Ohio State and Villanova. Amile Jefferson recently cut his list to four schools, which are listed above.

Jefferson took Duke off his list for a while, but they went back on a few months ago and have been making a huge push for him.

After hearing little to nothing from Duke for over a year, Jefferson is back on their radar. He has loved the program since he attended "Countdown to Craziness" in his sophomore year, and he's loving Duke's recent push for him.

Rivals has Duke listed as the only school that Jefferson has high interest in, which is unsurprising.

Villanova isn't elite program like Kentucky and Duke are, while Kentucky is recruiting three power forwards and the team is already stacked, even with so many players leaving. North Carolina State is bringing in a great recruiting class, but if C.J. Leslie returns, the team won't need him as much as Duke.

Duke is making a serious push to get him, and I expect him to be a Blue Devil next season.

2. Devonta Pollard

Position: SF

Class Rank: 9

Considering: Alabama, Georgetown, Missouri, Texas

Pollard is a highly athletic and very versatile forward. I consider him to be a top-five recruit in the class, despite ESPN listing him at No. 28, and Rivals listing him at No. 9. Pollard is the best available player in my mind, but he is not ranked so.

He can hone in on a different aspect of his game, every game and be equally effective. He can utilize his range one night, his driving ability the next, play point guard on another and then combine them all the next.

After suffering a concussion and missing the McDonald's All-America Game, Pollard needs to make sure he picks the right school, as he has had a poor ending to what was a great high school career.

Pollard has cut his list to four schools, taking Kentucky and Mississippi State off.

A source said that Kentucky and Texas were leading with Mississippi State coming in at a close third last month, but with Kentucky and Mississippi State dropping, that prediction must be taken with a grain of salt.

Pollard also spoke highly of Missouri, but he also enjoyed his visit to Alabama. He appears to like all four schools, and his decision should come after his visit to Georgetown.

I give the edge to Texas. The Longhorns have been recruiting him hard since the beginning, and he can step into that program and make an immediate impact that is similar to that of J'Covan Brown in his last year (now that Brown is going to the NBA).

1. Anthony Bennett

Position: PF

Class Rank: 7

Considering: Florida, Kentucky, Washington, Oregon, UNLV

Bennett is a powerful big man who has the potential to take over a game. He is ranked No. 7 in the nation by both ESPN and Rivals, though I do not think he will be as successful as Devonta Pollard.

He can score in bunches or rebound well, and he can always carve out space on the low post or knock down a short jumper.

The Canadian will make a decision in May, choosing between just five schools. However, we know that he is going to be a one-and-done because he wants to reach the NBA as soon as possible, and he is certainly talented enough to be NBA-ready in a year's time.

Bleacher Report had an exclusive interview with Bennett to analyze his five schools.

It appears that he is only really looking at Oregon and Washington because he would get a lot of playing time, but such a skilled player as Bennett won't have to worry about playing time.

Bennett would also get a lot of playing time at Kentucky because the Wildcats will probably lose Terrence Jones and will need a power forward. He would also start for Florida alongside Patric Young, taking Erik Murphy's spot because he is so talented.

Bennett's high school is very close to UNLV, and he has been to a lot of games. He loves the Rebels' style, and that will have them in the running alongside Kentucky and Florida.

With Shabazz Muhammad snubbing Kentucky, the Wildcats breathed a sigh of relief when Noel signed with them. However, UK is not done, and they will also be landing Bennett.

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