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Predictions: Where will the 2017 four-stars land? (Part II)

Charles O'Bannon Jr.

Over half of the 2017 Rivals150 have made their college choices. After assessing where the remaining five-star prospects stood last week, we now take a look at the top remaining four-star prospects, their recruitment and where our team of National Analyst Eric Bossi, Krysten Peek, Dan McDonald and Russ Wood could see them playing in college.

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The smooth scoring wing has set official visits to N.C. State, Texas, UCLA and USC. His father played his college ball at UCLA and N.C. State’s Mark Gottfried was an assistant coach at the time.

Charles O'Bannon Jr. Predictions
Bossi McDonald Wood Peek

N.C. State

Texas

Texas

Texas

After blowing up as a prospect during his junior season, Randolph has had one of the most leak-free recruitments in the class of 2017. He visits Oregon this weekend and his other finalists are Arizona, Syracuse and Wake Forest.

Brandon Randolph Predictions
Bossi McDonald Wood Peek

Oregon

Wake Forest

Wake Forest

Syracuse

The energetic power forward is a high-volume rebounder and he’s down to a final three of Arizona, California and Oregon. Headed into his official visits, ‘Zona and Cal have gotten the most chatter.

Ira Lee Predictions
Bossi McDonald Wood Peek

Arizona

Arizona

California

Arizona

An athletic power forward who can really run the floor, Hammonds has the likes of Memphis, Alabama, Miami, Connecticut and Western Kentucky involved. Could Rick Stansbury and the Hilltoppers pull off another coup?

Rayshaun Hammonds Prediction
Bossi McDonald Wood Peek

Western Kentucky

Alabama

Alabama

Alabama

Febres emerged over the summer because of his jump shooting, size and significant upside. His trip to Baylor this weekend is his final trip. Most have expected that he will stay in state, but Stanford may have a chance here.

Jase Febres Predictions
Bossi McDonald Wood Peek

Baylor

Texas

Texas

Texas

One of the summer of 2016’s true breakout players, Bede will see Virginia Tech this weekend. He’s already visited Butler and the feel on this one is that he is nearing a decision.

Wabissa Bede Predictions
Bossi McDonald Wood Peek

Virginia Tech

Butler

Butler

Virginia Tech

The 6-foot-5 scorer may have the most under-the-radar and hard-to-read recruitment of anybody in the national top 75. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see him take his time to decide and he’s one of those kids whose ultimate destination may be a school that isn’t yet being mentioned with him.

L.J. Figueroa Predictions
Bossi McDonald Wood Peek

South Florida

South Florida

UCLA

Florida

The smooth shooter with terrific size looks destined to end up in the SEC. Florida has gotten a lot of attention of late as a potential landing spot.

Herb Jones Predictions
Bossi McDonald Wood Peek

Florida

Florida

Florida

Auburn

Most likely, the 6-foot-9 power forward will stay in his home state for college. There’s always the chance for a surprise but he’s looking like a strong lean to the Crimson Tide with his official visit just a week away.

Alex Reese Predictions
Bossi McDonald Wood Peek

Alabama

Alabama

Alabama

Alabama

One of the country’s premier shot blockers, Obiagu is set to anchor somebody’s defense in college. He recently released a final six of Baylor, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Long Beach State, Maryland and N.C. State but it looks like a seventh could be in the mix with him expected to take an unofficial visit to Auburn this weekend.

Ikey Obiagu Predictions
Bossi McDonald Wood Peek

Maryland

Baylor

Baylor

Maryland

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