Top uncommitted prospects in the 2012 class

ESPN RecruitingNation

Apr 9, 2012, 03:00 AM ET

Bennett

Anthony Bennett, PF

Recruiting update: Bennett will likely be the last of the elite prospects to sign because he is just beginning to take his official visits, which included a stop to Oregon while at the Nike Hoop Summit. However, this is looking like a Florida (leader) and Kentucky battle to the end.

Jefferson

Amile Jefferson, PF

Recruiting update: This is a classic case of a player having an extremely hard time using the word "no." The candidates here are Duke, NC State, Villanova and Kentucky. The reality is that this one could legitimately go any direction. Duke got him thinking, NC State has an attractive class, Villanova is home and Kentucky was a visit he did by himself with no family members, but liked a lot.

Pollard

Devonta Pollard, SF

Recruiting update: After suffering a concussion and missing the McDonald's All-American Game, Pollard didn't end his senior season according to script, but he did capture the coveted state championship. Texas, Missouri, Georgetown and Alabama are in the mix. Kentucky never made him a coveted priority, so the Wildcats would be a surprise.

Pelle

Norvel Pelle, PF

Long Beach, Calif./The Phelps School
Player rank: POST | Stars: 4
Height: 6-9 | Weight: 200 pounds
Considering:

Recruiting update: Norvelle Pelle has been busy getting his academics together and if he qualifies, he will end up at San Diego State.

Obekpa

Christopher Obekpa, PF

Recruiting update: Obekpa never released a formal list but has lived up to his word by spending the last several weeks visiting a variety of campuses. He's already traveled to DePaul, Cincinnati, St. John's, Providence and UConn with a trip to Oregon on the horizon, but Cincinnati's Mick Cronin and St. John's Steve Lavin both appear to be in especially good position.

Graham

Torian Graham, SG

Recruiting update: He is still not qualified and may have to go to prep school.

Goodman

Savon Goodman, SF

Recruiting update: It is looking like he is going to go to prep school.

January

Anthony January, SF

Recruiting update: January is still not qualified and may have to go to prep school.

Nolan

Phillip Nolan, PF

Recruiting update: Recruiting has picked up for the athletic post player, who's one of the top unsigned big men still available. He visited Clemson early, but Memphis, Marquette, Missouri, Minnesota, Oklahoma and Tennessee have all joined the competition for his services and it looks like Marquette could be the leader at this point.

Pierre

Dyshawn Pierre, SF

Ontario, Canada/Anderson Collegiate
Player rank: NR | Position rank: 34 | Grade: 91 | Stars: 3
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 210 pounds
Considering:

Recruiting update: Things continue to pick up as more schools from the power conferences continue to inquire. St. Bonaventure is still in good shape, but schools like Missouri could muddy the waters for the 6-6 wing's decision.

Wilbut

Jerron Wilbut, SG

Recruiting update: Wilbut has not taken any visits yet because he is concentrating on finishing his senior year strong academically. According to him, Dayton and Missouri State have been recruiting him the most but he really likes Memphis, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Oregon.

Jackson

Nino Jackson, SG

Recruiting update: A stop at a junior college may need to be in the plans for Jackson. If he does sign and then get placed, the Big 12 looks like the most likely destination for him unless future SEC member Missouri convinces him to bring his talents to Columbia.

Dewayne Russell, PG

Recruiting update: Since decommiting from USC, he has now been hotly pursued by Saint Mary's and Cal Poly

Bowers

Cinmeon Bowers, PF

Recruiting update: Bowers has not taken any visits yet and is waiting to get his academic transcripts evaluated. Memphis, Seton Hall, DePaul and Hampton are in the mix. Bowers doesn't have a clear favorite but he really likes Memphis and Seton Hall.

Tebbutt

Jordan Tebbutt, SF

Recruiting update: Despite being out east, the Oregon native is still getting heavy interest from West Coast schools. Although it seems that he would most likely end up in the Pac-12 with Washington and Oregon showing the most intense interest, Boston College has made a strong push late.

Taylor

Ryan Taylor, SF

Louisville, Ky./Hargrave Military Academy
Player rank: POST | Stars: 3
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 215 pounds | Evaluation
Considering:

Recruiting update: Taylor is another prospect working to qualify academically and Cincinnati looks to be in the lead, if he does.

Robbins

Victor Robbins, SF

Recruiting update: Since Washington received a commitment from community college prospect Mark McLaughlin, the Huskies have found a replacement for the early departure of Terrence Ross. However, Gonzaga and much of the Big West are still monitoring Robbins' academic progress.

Markus Crider, SF

Huber Heights, Ohio/Bridgton Academy
Player rank: POST | Stars: 3
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 195 pounds
Considering:

Recruiting update: Crider committed to Keno Davis last year at Providence and with Davis landing the Central Michigan job, the Chippewas are now making a big push for the versatile forward. Georgia State and St. Bonaventure are his other mid-major options, while it still remains possible that he holds out until the 11th hour waiting for high-major suitors.

Billydee Williams, SF

Recruiting update: Williams is planning on taking his first visit to UTEP in the next week and may also visit Wyoming and Oklahoma State. Murray State and Texas A&M are also still in the mix.

ESPN Recruiting Nation's Reggie Rankin, John Stovall, Adam Finkelstein, Joel Francisco, Mike LaPlante, Paul Biancardi and Dave Telep all contributed to this report.