Triangle recruiting rates high
Published: Thu, Nov. 13, 2008 12:30AM
Modified Thu, Nov. 13, 2008 02:54AM
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closeHigh school basketball players across the country had their first chance on Wednesday to sign a letter of intent to play in college next fall.
The three ACC schools in the Triangle have produced top-rated men's recruiting classes, with North Carolina's voted as the best in rankings at recruiting Web sites Scout.com and Rivals.com.
The Tar Heels on Wednesday signed five players who are ranked among the 70 best in the country by both recruiting sites.
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This early signing period closes on Nov. 19. Players who don't sign now will have another chance in April.
Many high school players verbally commit long before the official period opens -- and so there are often few surprises on signing days.
There was no word, as expected, from guard John Wall of Raleigh -- a prized recruit who has yet to decide where he will play.
UNC announced its five commitments on Wednesday -- including 6-foot-9 twins from California -- in confirming earlier announcements from the players.
There was no official word yet from N.C. State or Duke, though several commitments have been announced. Two players signed for Wake Forest.
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