Mike Hall
April 23, 2024 10:50 am CT
The Big Ten Conference secured 16 commitments in the final installment of ESPN 100 player rankings for the class of 2024, according to ESPN’s Paul Biancardi.
Of the conference’s 18 schools, 12 of them landed one or two recruits in the final list. Penn State, Oregon, Nebraska, Northwestern, Wisconsin and Minnesota are the only programs that failed to land a name from the top group.
Related:An updated list of Wisconsin basketball’s transfer portal targets
Wisconsin fans remain optimistic about the program’s class of 2024, however. The group is led by top point guard Daniel Freitag and should make an impact on Day 1.
For Badger basketball fans eager to learn more about fresh faces the program will face the next few years, here are those Big Ten inclusions in the final class of 2024 ESPN 100 rankings — organized by future school:
Illinois Fighting Illini
Dec. 20, 2020; Piscataway, New Jersey; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood (standing) reacts during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at Rutgers Athletic Center. Catalina Fragoso-USA TODAY Sports
No. 28 in ESPN 100: Morez Johnson
- Four-star recruit
- 6-foot-9 power forward from Chicago, Illinois
Final 2024 Rankings
Morez Johnson Jr
# 1 in the State of Illinois
#26 Rivals
#28 ESPN
Will be coached by Orlando Antigua https://t.co/SdQY78RGF9
— Dariush Takhtehchian, M.D (@takhtehchianmd) April 23, 2024
Indiana Hoosiers
Indiana head coach Mike Woodson smiles during Senior Day festivities after the second half of the Indiana versus Michigan State men’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
No. 20: Bryson Tucker
- Four-star recruit
- 6-foot-6 shooting guard from Bowie, Maryland
“Bryson has a chance to be impactful for our ballclub right away.”
Indiana has officially signed 2024 5-star and McDonald’s All-American wing Bryson Tucker. #iubb
Story: https://t.co/ppFd4S86c4
— Alec Lasley (@allasley) April 18, 2024
Iowa Hawkeyes
Nov. 28, 2017; Blacksburg, Virginia; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Frank McCaffery reacts following a technical foul called on his team in the first half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum. Michael Shroyer-USA TODAY Sports
No. 64: Cooper Koch
- Four-star recruit
- 6-foot-8 forward from Peoria, Illinois
Congratulations to Cooper Koch for being nominated to the 2024 McDonald’s All-American Basketball Team. Cooper was one of four players nominated for the honor. pic.twitter.com/wh6eR1bUpJ
— Charlie Zimmerman (@MrZimmermanMTHS) January 27, 2024
Maryland Terrapins
Jan. 27, 2024; College Park, Maryland; Maryland Terrapins head coach Kevin Willard reacts during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Xfinity Center. Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
No. 8: Derik Queen
- Four-star recruit
- 6-foot-10 center from Baltimore, Maryland
Maryland commit Derik Queen was dominant again tonight at the Jordan classic game. The Center showcased his great touch, mobility and overall post play gonna be exciting to watch him next year. https://t.co/s0eSJJ0J68 pic.twitter.com/VECPC7IeOy
— SSRole (@SSRole) April 22, 2024
Michigan Wolverines
March 16, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas; Florida Atlantic Owls head coach Dusty May reacts after a play against the Temple Owls during the first half at Dickies Arena. Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports
No. 73: Justin Pippen (son of six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen)
- Four-star recruit
- 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Chatsworth, California
We are so back.
Welcome to Michigan, Justin Pippen 👏 pic.twitter.com/vIvLUtRNJt
— 〽️att Hartwell (@MaizeCrusader) April 19, 2024
Michigan State
Tom Izzo, wife Lupe, right, and his team celebrate Michigan State’s 68-67 win over Duke in the NCAA East Region Final, Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. With the victory, the Spartans moved on to the Final Four. Kirthmon F. Dozier-Imagn Content Services, LLC
No. 24: Jase Richardson
- Four-star recruit
- 6-foot-3 point guard from Miami, Florida
Michigan State’s newest basketball commit Jase Richardson CAUGHT A BODY😳 pic.twitter.com/EPBzoJ83z2
— Michigan State Content (@msucontent) October 21, 2023
No. 52: Kur Teng
- Four-star recruit
- 6-foot-3 shooting guard from Lawrence, Massachusetts
Michigan State commit Kur Teng at Adidas 3SSB Chapter 1! @3SSBCircuit @KurTeng3 pic.twitter.com/0W0TvbRMy6
— Courtside Films (@CourtsideFilms) April 24, 2023
No. 99: Jesse McCullough
- Four-star recruit
- 6-foot-9 forward from Cleveland Heights, Ohio
In the final game of the evening at the Scholastic PBP Cleveland Classic II the Falcons of Lutheran East outlasted the Spartans of Richmond Heights 51-43 as game MVP 6'9" '24 Jesse McCullough #35 (in dark uni) had a triple double with 21pts 11blks 10reb in the win pic.twitter.com/uZuGn69I1L
— chick gillespie (@chickg3) January 8, 2024
Ohio State Buckeyes
March 26, 2024; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jake Diebler motions to his team during the first half of the NIT quarterfinals against the Georgia Bulldogs at Value City Arena.
No. 41: John Mobley
- Four-star recruit
- 6-foot point guard from Columbus, Ohio
John Mobley’s offensive game was on full display last week for the Portland Generals @nikehoopsummit 🔥@JohnPaulMobley1 | @OhioStateHoops pic.twitter.com/1Ah1TcfcWU
— League Ready (@LeagueRDY) April 19, 2024
Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue head coach Matt Painter lifts up the Midwest Regional championship trophy to celebrate the 72-66 win over Tennessee at the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional final at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
No. 35: Kanon Catchings
- Four-star recruit
- 6-foot-6 small forward from Brownsburg, Indiana
🏀 Overtime Elite ‘24 Senior & Purdue Basketball commit Kanon Catchings ( @kanoncatchings ) been putting in serious work ahead of this season🔥
Big things to come for him📈
Training w/ @PEbasketball11 at Jeff & Marquise Teagues gym The Factory in Indy
🎥 @_bcmedia 📲… pic.twitter.com/38P0Vnznse
— 🎥 BC Media🏀 (@_bcmedia) October 18, 2023
No. 88: Gicarri Harris
- Four-star recruit
- 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Loganville, Georgia
Gicarri Harris (@Gicarri1 ) is a player to keep an eye on 👀 pic.twitter.com/rjXhfEzqHA
— Ballers Bridge (@BallersBridge) July 15, 2023
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Dec. 29, 2020; Piscataway, New Jersey; Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Steve Pikiell coaches during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rutgers Athletic Center. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
No. 2: Airious Bailey
- Five-star recruit
- 6-foot-8 small forward from Powder Spring, Georgia
The intriguing long-term potential of No. 2 prospect Airious Bailey makes him a candidate for Rivals #1 spot – https://t.co/6SpGVOM7i0
— NJ Hoops (@NJHoops) April 17, 2024
No. 4: Dylan Harper (son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper)
- Five-star recruit
The complete highlights of Dylan Harper’s master class to win the Jordan Brand Classic MVP tonight: pic.twitter.com/HoJEYraePz
— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) April 22, 2024
UCLA Bruins
Feb. 18, 2024; Los Angeles, California; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin (right) talks with guard Brandon Williams (5) against the Utah Utes in the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
No. 97: Eric Freeny
- Four-star recruit
- 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Corona, California
UCLA commit Eric Freeny got busy against City Reapers
Stats:
36 points
8 rebounds
3 assists
11-22 FG
4-8 3PT
10–11 FTImpressive performance for the 6’4 senior guard, a very talented shooter and shotmaker. pic.twitter.com/YCFaPZwcfJ
— PDT (@PDTScouting) October 22, 2023
USC Trojans
Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Eric Musselman works the referees against South Carolina during their second round game of the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 14, 2024. Credit: Denny Simmons / The Tennessean-USA TODAY NETWORK
No. 55: Isaiah Elohim
- Four-star recruit
- 6-foot-4 small forward from Northridge, California
Isaiah Elohim will be special at the next level! pic.twitter.com/UzqFNi6tQC
— qwik11hoops (@qwik11hoops) April 16, 2024
Washington Huskies
March 21, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana; Utah State Aggies head coach Danny Sprinkle talks to the media during the practice day at Gainbridge FieldHouse. Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
No. 43: Zoom Diallo
- Four-star recruit
- 6-foot-3 point guard from Tacoma, Washington
5-star Zoom Diallo is a problem! @r2rzoom pic.twitter.com/1LlYAotrLl
— Courtside Films (@CourtsideFilms) December 8, 2023
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