College Basketball Recruits Whose Stocks Are Soaring This Summer

With the important July live evaluation period beginning shortly, it's time to take a look at some players who have elevated their play already this summer with some strong June efforts.

Some of these players have already picked up a lot of recruiting buzz, while others could pile up scholarship offers once coaches see them in July. Since June featured a lot of events such as the Pangos All-American Camp, USA Basketball U17 and U18 tryouts, and the NBPA Top 100 Camp, it was a chance to see a lot of players and get a good read on some things to come in the next few weeks.

Ranked by position, here are prospects from the class of 2017 to keep an eye on during a busy month of recruiting.

Quade Green, Point Guard

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Perception entering summer: Entering June, the 6'1" Quade Green already had a big national profile thanks to his play in the Nike EYBL with the PSA Cardinals this spring. Not many high school players can average double figures in assists, but Green put up 10.5 per game this spring. 

Why he's rising: Not many considered Green to be a 5-star prospect, but since the class of 2017 is lacking viable point guard options, Green is climbing the national rankings. After effective performances at the Pangos All-American Camp and USA Basketball U18 tryouts—where he was named a finalist—Green is looking like a first-tier lead guard option.

What to look forward to: Don't be surprised to see programs such as Duke and Kentucky make Green a priority recruit, especially since he's playing with the same grassroots team as some premier prospects such as Mohamed Bamba and Brandon Randolph. Green should command attention from a lot of elite head coaches this July.

Matt Coleman, Point Guard

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Perception entering summer: Already a 4-star prospect, Matt Coleman was solid this spring playing with Boo Williams in the Nike EYBL. The floor general is a good all-around player who contributes in multiple facets of the game, and many high-major programs coveted him.

Why he's rising: Coleman had some eye-opening performances at the USA Basketball U18 tryouts, as he made the group that will be fighting for the final roster spots. The 6'2" guard seemed to get better when playing with other high-caliber players and did a great job of getting looks for his teammates by attacking the paint.

What to look forward to: If Coleman can make the USA Basketball U18 team, it would be a huge part of his development, as he would get to play with and against elite international competition. Since the class of 2017 is low on point guards, Coleman is that much more valuable in a down year and could get more schools trying to enter the picture as well. 

Isaiah Washington, Point Guard

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Perception entering summer: One of the best guards in New York, the 6'0" Isaiah Washington was viewed as a top-100 player but toward the back end of the national rankings. High majors were after Washington, but he wasn't generating tons of headlines during a steady spring.

Why he's rising: Since Washington is the type of tough guard who can break down a defense and make plays for others, he's in command during a weak year of playmakers. Washington was good at the Pangos All-American Camp and followed that up with a solid showing at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.

What to look forward to: It will be interesting to see how Washington plays on the circuit after building some positive momentum the last few months. If he can knock down some shots, some bigger schools might start taking a look.

Collin Sexton, Guard

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Perception entering summer: The EYBL's leading scorer by nearly nine full points, the 6'2" Collin Sexton made a lot of national noise this year by putting up so many buckets. By getting in the paint whenever he wanted, the Georgia native made a huge impact at the free-throw line and scored against all types of defenses.

Why he's rising: Scoring in the EYBL is one thing, but making the USA Basketball U17 World Championship team and leading the squad in scoring through four games is another. Sexton made the team as a first-time participant and showed his competitive nature with his performance in the camp.

What to look forward to: Now that Sexton has the confidence of playing well in a big-time international setting, it's going to be interesting to see how he plays in July. Some of the bigger blue-blood programs are starting to take a look at Sexton, as he could become a priority recruit for a lot of Final Four contenders.

Savion Flagg, Guard

Perception entering summer: An intriguing 6'6" wing from Texas, Savion Flagg made a name for himself this spring as one of the Under Armour Association's leading scorers with the Houston Defenders. With an ability to play multiple spots on the perimeter, Flagg has become an attractive option for high-major programs.

Why he's rising: With so many teams looking for players who can handle the ball, Flagg did himself some favors in June by showing flashes of handling the ball. With good size and ability to see over the defense, Flagg might be able to play a little bit of lead guard in college, which would help his stock even more.

What to look forward to: It'll be interesting to see how Flagg tries to operate during July, as he can move around to so many unique spots on the floor. If Flagg can show that he's at least a secondary ball-handler who can initiate some offense in the pick-and-roll, then college coaches will be intrigued by what he has to offer.

Nojel Eastern, Guard

Perception entering summer: Everyone could see that the 6'6" Nojel Eastern had a high basketball IQ and a lot of talent, but he was still dealing with some wavering confidence after recovering from a foot injury suffered last spring. A multipositional perimeter threat who can handle the ball and pass, Eastern was inconsistent through the spring.

Why he's rising: Although he didn't make the USA Basketball U17 World Championship team, Eastern was named a finalist, and some of the best basketball of his career came during the tryouts. Looking confident and attacking the rim aggressively, Eastern was a playmaker for both himself and others at the USA tryout.

What to look forward to: If Eastern continues to play with this much aggression and confidence, he looks like a completely different player from what people are used to. With his ability to find others with the pass, Eastern is going to be a valuable commodity if he can improve his perimeter jumper.

Troy Brown, Guard

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Perception entering summer: Regarded as a 5-star prospect who could play on or off the ball, the 6'6" Troy Brown was good but not great during much of the spring, as the Las Vegas Prospects finished a disappointing 7-9. Always noted as a threat with the ball in his hands, Brown struggled to find his perimeter jumper during the spring.

Why he's rising: Playing with a ton of confidence at the USA Basketball U17 World Championship tryouts, Brown at times looked like the best guy on the floor as a multipositional, two-way player. Knocking down shots with more consistency, Brown was playing off the ball and showing a lot of confidence no matter what his role with the team was.

What to look forward to: If the perimeter jumper continues to look better than his spring mark of 27 percent, Brown could potentially find his way into the top 10 of the national rankings. After becoming a solid do-it-all wing for the USA U17 team this summer, if Brown can continue his strong play at Peach Jam, he'll become a priority recruit.

Nate Watson, Power Forward

Perception entering summer: A talented low-block scorer with a good set of hands, the 6'8" Nate Watson was on the high-major radar but also needed to prove he was in better shape. After putting up 14.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game on 62 percent shooting, Watson had a lot of college programs intrigued after such a productive spring.

Why he's rising: Now that he's in better shape, Watson is getting up and down the floor much easier, as he's able to play longer stretches of time with focus. Since Watson can score on the block and hold position as a post defender and rebounder, it's becoming more and more intriguing to gauge Watson's upside heading into July.

What to look forward to: If Watson continues to hold his own on the block and be a productive big man, a lot of schools will try to make a move to gobble up his commitment. Watson is one of the steadier post scorers in the class, and his length also allows him to play bigger than his undersized frame. 

Luka Garza, Center

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Perception entering summer: Entering the summer, the 6'10" Luke Garza was known as a dependable and serviceable big man who averaged double figures in scoring in the Nike EYBL on 56 percent shooting this spring. A gifted offensive player with good touch on his jumper and an ability to finish a bit around the hoop, Garza was firmly considered a high-major prospect.

Why he's rising: With a strong showing at the NBPA Top 100 Camp—in which he was the camp's second-leading scorer at 13.0 points per game—Garza has catapulted himself into the discussion as a potential top-100 prospect. Since he can knock down jumpers and so many teams are looking for floor-spacing big men, Garza is an intriguing recruit.

What to look forward to: While we know that Garza can put up points and knock down some jumpers, he'll have to get better at protecting the rim and posing more as a shot-blocking threat. Garza is a solid rebounder with a lot of skills to build on; he just has to understand what is needed of him on the defensive end in college. July could be a big month in proving to college coaches that Garza is a two-way big man.

Malik Williams, Center

Perception entering summer: Already noted as a 4-star prospect, the 7'0" Malik Williams was a bit of an unknown in terms of just how good he actually was, because he spent the spring playing on an independent AAU team. Since he didn't have the benefit of playing against top-notch competition all the time, many didn't know if Williams had 5-star potential.

Why he's rising: Playing against many of the country's best players at the NBPA Top 100 Camp, Williams more than held his own, as he proved to be a versatile force on both ends of the floor. Besides scoring in a number of ways (including an impressive 41 percent from three-point range), Williams also was in the top 20 in the camp in rebounds, steals and blocks per game, showing just how quick his hands are on that side of the ball.

What to look forward to: July once again means that Williams will play in relative obscurity with his independent team, but with a ton of upside and some talk of being a stretch big man, Williams has a lot of tools to work with that college coaches covet. While Midwest high majors have long made Williams a priority, it'll be intriguing to see if anyone else tries to get involved late.

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