Quick Take: Dave Telep Talks UVa’s Class

The Early Signing Period for Division 1 men’s basketball starts tomorrow. Before the period ends next Wednesday the University of Virginia expects to receive letters of intent from five high school seniors. Scout.com National Recruiting Director Dave Telep took some time to answer questions on Virginia’s class, which is ranked 12th nationally by Scout.com.

James Johnson

Scout rates 6-9, 225-pound Elsinore (Wildomar, CA) forward/center James Johnson as Virginia’s top recruit, ranking him a 4-star recruit and #31 nationally. 6-4, 205-pound Brewbaker Magnet (Montgomery, AL) guard K.T. Harrell is also a 4-star recruit and comes in at #53 nationally. 6-8, 220-pound Nichols (Buffalo, N.Y.) forward Will Regan is rated a 3-star recruit and the 16th center nationally, while 6-6, 200-pound guard/forward Joe Harris (Lake Chelan, WA) is a 3-star and the 32nd shooting guard in the country. Rounding out the class is Charlotte Christian (N.C.) forward Akil Mitchell , a 6-7, 215-pound prospect ranked by Scout a 2-star prospect.

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