by Alex Schwartz

I will now be re-posting Northstar Basketball's Class of 2010 Terrific 125- Post-Summer Edition, which was originally released on August 25th. I will NOT be updating the rankings here. The top 125 will stay the same—for now at least. Instead, I will be making corrections to player information. In the past month, many players have made college decisions and some have transferred. Thus, I wanted to re-post the rankings with the most up-to-date information on the ballers, and thus on the collection as a whole. Check out the revised copy, with the same intro and the SAME RANKINGS and player notes, just with edited player info:

In mid-July I released the first edition of Northstar Basketball's Class of 2010 Terrific 35. After seeing many players ball this summer, I felt it was time to update the rankings and expand the list. Now there will be 90 more players ranked, as the Terrific 35 becomes the Terrific 125. The top three players remain unchanged, but after that there is a lot of movement. The top 14 players are the same, and although the order had changed a bit, these ballers are considered by Northstar Basketball to be the elite prospects, with the top seven being the best of the best in the crop of rising seniors. Players who jump into the top 25 (usually considered the "five star" prospects) are Stacey Poole, Tobias Harris, Adreian Payne, and CJ Leslie, while Jereme Richmond, Gary Franklin, Ray McCallum, and Crandall Head fall out. Players who were not amongst the 45 players—there were 10 who were listed under Others Considered or Just Missed—mentioned in mid-July that are now in the top 45 are Terrence Jones, David Nyarsuk, Tony Mitchell, Dwight Powell, Vander Blue, and Jeremy Lamb. Without further ado, here is Northstar Basketball's Class of 2010 Terrific 125- Post-Summer Edition:

CLASS OF 2010 TERRIFIC 125
Rank. Name, Position, Height, High School (State), College
1. Brandon Knight, PG, 6'3, Pine Crest (FL), uncommitted- a scoring point with a great frame who also has great quickness to blow by a defender
2. Jared Sullinger, PF, 6'8, Northland (OH), Ohio State- big-bodied low post man is very skilled, works hard, knows how to use his size to his advantage, and wins games
3. Harrison Barnes, SF, 6'7, Ames (IA), uncommitted- an extremely smart player, he is a silent assassin, and has a knack for getting to the cup and finishing
4. Fab Melo, C, 7'0, Sagemont School (FL), Syracuse- a very large presence in the paint, he is not only huge, but skilled and can shoot the rock, which makes him special
5. Reggie Bullock, SG, 6'6, Kinston (NC), North Carolina- a big-time scorer who can not only get to the hole, but can stroke it from deep
6. Kyrie Irving, PG, 6'2, St. Patrick's (NJ), uncommitted- maybe the most complete player in the class, he is a point guard who scores the ball, plays D, and can also distribute
7. Josh Selby, PG, 6'2, Lake Clifton (MD), uncommitted- combo guard who flat-out puts the ball the ball in the hoop and is a phenomenal athlete
8. Will Barton, SG, 6'6, Brewster Academy (NH), Memphis- an outstanding athlete despite his wiry frame, he can drive to the hole and score and also can make shots from the outside
9. Josh Smith, C, 6'10, Kentwood (WA), uncommitted- big-bodied low block player rebounds the basketball, scores, and is ferocious
10. Joe Jackson, PG, 5'11, White Station (TN), Memphis- if he wasn't so small, he would be even higher, but despite his size and frame, the point guard is athletic and scores the ball
11. Jelan Kendrick, SF, 6'6, Wheeler (GA), uncommitted- an intriguing specimen, the long wing has a complete game and looks like he will only get better
12. Perry Jones, PF, 6'10, Duncanville (TX), Baylor- a long player in the post, he scores, rebounds, and has a lot of room for even more improvement, especially once he goes 100% at all times
13. DeShaun Thomas, SF, 6'6, Bishop Leurs (IN), Ohio State- a large body, he puts the ball in the hoop quite frequently, and once he works on perimeter D, he could be special
14. Doron Lamb, SG, 6'4, Oak Hill Academy (VA), uncommitted- big-time scorer and an intelligent player out of New York City who also works on the defensive end
15. Stacey Poole, SF, 6'5, Providence School (FL), Kentucky- a wing who gets to the cup, is a big-time scorer, plays tough D, and forces steals
16. Patric Young, PF, 6'8, Providence School (FL), Florida- maybe the most physically gifted player in the class, he works hard, scores, and rebounds
17. Tobias Harris, PF, 6'8, Half Hollow Hills West (NY), uncommitted- the face-up four has developed a great deal, has an outstanding frame, and continues to get better
18. Keith Appling, PG, 6'2, Pershing (MI), Michigan State- combo guard with an uncanny ability for scoring, he is a smart player and also can be a floor leader
19. Noah Cottrill, PG, 6'2, Logan (WV), West Virginia- although overly flashy at times, he is a playmaking score-first point guard who can stroke it and also can get teammates involved
20. Casey Prather, SF, 6'5, North Side (TN), uncommitted- an athletic wing who can score the basketball, he has a good frame and looks like a possible future star
21. Justin Coleman, SG, 6'4, Christian Life Center (TX), uncommitted- an absolutely fantastic athlete and a quality scorer, he still needs to polish his game up a bit more, but has a shot to be very good
22. Tristan Thompson, PF, 6'9, Findlay Prep (NV), Texas- a long combo forward who is oozing with potential, he still has a long way to go
23. Adreian Payne, C, 6'10, Jefferson (OH), uncommitted- he is a post player who is not there yet, but has a chance to be special if he puts it all together due to his athleticism and length
24. CJ Leslie, PF, 6'8, Word of God Academy (NC), uncommitted- a tremendous athlete with a great frame, his game is still coming along, but he can score the ball
25. Dion Waiters, SG, 6'3, Life Center Academy (NJ), Syracuse- if he was just a couple inches bigger, he would be much higher, as the combo guard is a fantastic scorer and has a good frame
26. Tarik Black, PF, 6'8, Ridgeway (TN), uncommitted- the big man has a great frame, is a very good rebounder, and puts the ball in the hoop
27. Gary Franklin, PG, 6'2, Mater Dei (CA), uncommitted- a lead guard who can score, either via the drive or off a shot—his range extends beyond the arc—and also can distribute
28. Ray McCallum, PG, 6'1, Detroit Country Day School (MI), uncommitted- smart, heady point guard is the true definition of a floor general
29. Terrence Jones, PF, 6'8, Jefferson (OR), uncommitted- a long combo forward who can stroke it, he defends the perimeter and also rebounds and handles
30. Mychal Parker, SF, 6'6, The Miller School (VA), Maryland- when he turns it on, he is an amazing scorer who gets to the hole, draws fouls, and hits outside shots
31. Cory Joseph, PG, 6'1, Findlay Prep (NV), uncommitted- a playmaking guard who can both score the ball and distribute it, he is in the mold of the modern day PG
32. David Nyarsuk, C, 7'1, Mountain State Academy (WV), uncommitted- a long and lanky center with superb athletic ability, he blocks shots, rebounds, and scores down low
33. Travis McKie, SF, 6'6, John Marshall (VA), Wake Forest- a smart, athletic, hard-working wing who can score, he is a winner and a competitor
34. Tony Mitchell, PF, 6'7, Pinkston (TX), uncommitted- a hard-working combo forward with a high motor, he has a versatile offensive game
35. Roscoe Smith, SF, 6'8, Oak Hill Academy (VA), uncommitted- an ultra-long wing, he can put the ball in the hoop, but needs to go hard all the time
36. JT Terrell, SG, 6'3, West Charlotte (NC), Wake Forest- a pure scorer, he can really fill it up, especially off of his outstanding jumpshot
37. Jereme Richmond, SF, 6'6, Waukegan (IL), Illinois- once he adds some bulk, he could be a special player, as he is very skilled and long
38. Dwight Powell, C, 6'9, IMG Academy (FL), uncommitted- very long and lanky, he rebounds the ball, works hard on the blocks, and can score too
39. Ryan Harrow, PG, 6'0, Walton (GA), North Carolina State- he is undersized, but is a solid point guard, and he puts the rock in the hoop
40. Kendall Marshall, PG, 6'3, Bishop O'Connell (VA), North Carolina- another player who is what you look for in a floor general, he runs a team well and distributes
41. Josh Hairston, PF, 6'7, Montrose Christian (MD), Duke- a bit undersized, he makes up for it with hard work, tenacity, and skill set
42. Crandall Head, SG, 6'4, Richton Park (IL), Illinois- an athletic two-guard who can score around the cup and also make shots from the outside
43. Tyler Lamb, SG, 6'4, Mater Dei (CA), UCLA- a knockdown shooter, he is at his best when he gets the ball beyond the arc for a jumper
44. Vander Blue, SG, 6'3, Memorial (WI), uncommitted- a combo guard who can put the ball in the hoop, he would be even higher if he had a couple more inches
45. Jeremy Lamb, SG, 6'4, Norcross (GA), UConn- still raw, the smooth wing is a great athlete who has a shot to be special one day
46. Aaron Craft, PG, 6'1, Liberty-Benton (OH), Ohio State- not the most skilled player, he goes 110% at all times, plays D, can shoot it, and is a true team leader
47. Juwan Staten, PG, 5'11, Oak Hill Academy (VA), Dayton- slightly undersized, the PG is adept at both scoring the ball—either off the shot or the drive—and passing it
48. Nate Lubick, PF, 6'8, St. Mark's (MA), Georgetown- he works hard almost all the time, rebounds the ball, and is also a very good scorer
49. Trey Zeigler, SG, 6'4, Mount Pleasant (MI), uncommitted- pretty complete player at the wing spot, he can hit shots and also score off the dribble
50. Keala King, SG, 6'5, Mater Dei (CA), Arizona State- talented and smooth wing who passes well and also scores, whether it's from beyond the arc or on a drive
51. Baye Moussa Kieta, C, 6'10, Oak Hill Academy (VA), Syracuse- long and lanky, he is still raw, but continues to develop and can score in the paint, rebounds well, and blocks shots
52. Cameron Clark, SF, 6'6, Sherman (TX), Oklahoma- an athlete on the wing, he has a nice mid-range game and can also shoot it from three-point land
53. Luke Cothron, PF, 6'8, Flora MacDonald Academy (NC), uncommitted- a long, but raw and still developing combo forward, he needs to go hard at all times
54. Dominique Ferguson, PF, 6'8, Hargrave Military Academy (VA), Florida International- a raw low post player with a long way to go, he has a chance to be a very good player
55. Jordan Sibert, SF, 6'5, Princeton (OH), Ohio State- he is a wing with great frame and good size who can put the ball in the hoop and looks like he can become a great defender
56. Matt Derenbecker, SF, 6'6, Metairie Country Day (LA), LSU- a knockdown shooter, the long wing can also put the ball on the floor a bit
57. Jordan McRae, SG, 6'6, Liberty County (GA), Tennessee- not the most consistent player, he is a very good scorer and can fill it up, especially off the J
58. Melvin Tabb, PF, 6'8, Enloe (NC), Wake Forest- a great frame, the combo forward is a hard worker who runs the floor well, rebounds, and scores
59. Markus Kennedy, PF, 6'8, Winchendon School (MA), Villanova- big-bodied 4 man can stretch out the D and shoot from up to 18 feet, but needs to improve on D
60. Desmond Simmons, SF, 6'7, Salesian (CA), Washington- athletic wing can score the ball off of his jumper or via the dribble drive
61. Evan Smotrycz, SF, 6'8, New Hampton Prep (NH), Michigan- a long combo forward with good frame, he plays hard and can really shoot it from deep
62. Phil Pressey, PG, 5'9, Episcopal School of Dallas (TX), Missouri- counters the fact that he is undersized with good quickness and athleticism in addition to playing good D
63. Daniel Bejarano, SG, 6'4, Phoenix North (AZ), Texas- hard-working thick wing can handle the rock, shoot the J, and also get to the hoop
64. Okaro White, PF, 6'7, Clearwater (FL), Florida State- long post player is still raw, but he works hard down low, rebounds well, and can score it too
65. Jarell Eddie, SF, 6'6, Cannon School (NC), Virginia Tech- big-bodied wing with above average athletic ability, he can score the ball and also put it on the deck
66. Markel Starks, PG, 6'0, Georgetown Prep (MD), Georgetown- a tough scoring point guard who can put points on the board in the hurry and also passes it
67. James Johnson, PF, 6'9, Elsinore (CA), Virginia- he has a good frame, works hard, and a good skill level, which makes him a player coaches covet
68. Markel Brown, SG, 6'3, Peabody (LA), Oklahoma State- a bit undersized, the 2 can either put the rock on the floor and score off the bounce or shoot from beyond the arc
69. Jordin Mayes, SG, 6'1, Westchester (CA), uncommitted- although he is undersized for his position, he can play the 1 if needed, but is a great scorer
70. Ian Miller, PG, 6'0, United Faith Christian Academy (NC), Florida State- score-first point guard can stroke it from deep and also get teammates involved
71. Will Regan, PF, 6'8, Nichols School (NY), Virginia- always going 100%, he rebounds the ball at both ends, has a good handle, shoots well, and runs the floor with ease
72. Chris Crawford, SG, 6'4, Sheffield (TN), uncommitted- wing is a knockdown shooter in addition to also being a very good athlete
73. Terrence Ross, SF, 6'6, Montrose Christian (MD), Maryland- he can really score the ball and has a good frame for a wing player
74. Jamail Jones, SF, 6'6, Montverde Academy (FL), Marquette- a knockdown shooter, especially beyond the arc, the rest of his game is coming along
75. Evan Anderson, C, 6'11, Eau Claire North (WI), Wisconsin- a pure low post player, the big man is very large, rebounds, plays hard, gets to the line, and can score
76. Trevor Releford, PG, 5'11, Bishop Miege (KS), Alabama- undersized 1 can handle the rock, pass it, and also put it in the hoop
77. Damontre Harris, PF, 6'9, Trinity Christian (NC), South Carolina- intriguing big man who looks like he has a chance to develop into a very good player
78. Jayvaughn Pinkston, SF, 6'5, Bishop Loughlin (NY), uncommitted- athletic combo forward has a great frame, rebounds well and can really score
79. Rion Brown, SG, 6'5, Liberty County (GA), Miami- a shooter with good athletic ability, he has come on strong and may not be done improving
80. Anthony Brown, SG, 6'6, Ocean View (CA), uncommitted- he is a 2 guard with great size, and that helps him create mismatches
81. Michael Cobbins, PF, 6'8, Palo Duro (TX), Oklahoma State- big man with a very good frame, he can rebound the ball, and also scores
82. Justin Martin, SF, 6'7, Mountain State Academy (WV), Xavier- a long wing, he is a knockdown jumpshooter, especially beyond the arc, but needs to develop the rest of his game more
83. Mardracus Wade, SG, 6'2, Hargrave Military Academy (VA), Arkansas- although undersized, he plays defense, works hard, and can shoot the ball
84. Russell Byrd, SF, 6'7, Blackhawk Christian (IN), Michigan State- long wing is an elite shooter with a great stroke, but needs to be more consistent
85. Khyle Marshall, SG, 6'5, Flanagan (FL), uncommitted- a wing who is a quality athlete, a good shooter, he can also handle to get to the cup
86. Isaiah Epps, PG, 6'1, Hargrave Military Academy (VA), Pitt- combo guard is quick and can really score the ball in addition to feeding teammates
87. Gerard Coleman, SG, 6'4, Tilton School (NH), Providence- a lethal offensive player, the guard just finds ways to put the rock in the hoop
88. Charles "Junior" Hankerson, SG, 6'4, Coral Reef (FL), Alabama- a thick, versatile player who can play the 1 through the 3, he can shoot it and also handle
89. Taran Buie, PG, 6'1, State College (PA), Penn State- a true point guard who is quick and finds teammates, he is a real floor general and can also score
90. Daniel Alexander, PF, 6'8, Dripping Springs (TX), Texas A&M- a long big man with good skills, he is a nice player, but is not there just yet
91. Carson Desrosiers, PF, 6'10, Central Catholic (MA), Wake Forest- although he is not yet comfortable in the post, the big man can handle and shoot the ball behind the arc
92. Dwayne Polee, SF, 6'7, Westchester (CA), USC- a big-time athlete with great shot blocking ability, he is still raw, but is getting better
93. Richard Solomon, C, 6'9, Price (CA), Cal- long big man works hard, scores the ball, rebounds, can block shots, and also put it on the deck a bit
94. Lenzelle Smith, SG, 6'4, Zion-Benton Township (IL), Ohio State- thick combo guard won't wow you, but he gets the job done, both scoring and distributing
95. Jerian Grant, SF, 6'5, DeMatha (MD), Notre Dame- a wing who can flat-out play, he is a team player and a true winner with scoring ability
96. James Bell, SF, 6'5, Montverde Academy (FL), Villanova-  needs to develop his overall game more, but he is an amazing athlete and can also shoot and rebound
97. RJ Slawson, PF, 6'7, Fort Dorchester (SC), South Carolina- he came on late, but is a talented player who is likely not done developing
98. Jason Morris, SF, 6'5, Hotchkiss School (CT), uncommitted- another phenomenal athlete, he can jump out of the gym, but must round out his skill set
99. JJ Moore, SF, 6'6, South Kent (CT), uncommitted- a wing who can fill it up, he has good size, a good frame, and is a nice talent overall
100. Jonathan Graham, PF, 6'8, Calvert Hall College HS (MD), uncommitted- hard-working big man has good size, rebounds, blocks shots, and scores in the post
101. Julian Washburn, SF, 6'7, St. Patrick's (NJ), uncommitted- long wing has basketball genes, can score the ball and is a good shooter
102. JD Weatherspoon, SF, 6'6, Northland (OH), Ohio State- he has a good frame, good size, and a solid skill set which makes him a good glue guy
103. Tyrone Garland, PG, 6'2, John Bartram (PA), Virginia Tech- scoring combo guard is a streaky shooter, but can really score, especially off the trey
104. Kyle Collinsworth, SF, 6'6, Provo (UT), uncommitted- a solid wing who has a good handle, can shoot it, and also has a good frame
105. TJ Taylor, SG, 6'3, Denison (TX), Oklahoma- a scorer at the 2 spot, he could use another inch or two, but he is talented and can score
106. Royce Woolridge, SG, 6'3, Sunnyslope (AZ), Kansas- another skilled 2 who would benefit from another inch or so, he has a shot to be very good
107. Alex Rossi, SF, 6'5, New Trier (IL), Cal- he doesn't have the best handle in the world and isn't a great rebounder, but he is an elite shooter from three-point range
108. Tyler Thornton, PG, 6'2, Gonzaga (DC), Duke- well-built floor leader has good strength to get to the cup, gets the job done, and is a true winner,
109. Shaq Thomas, SF, 6'6, NIA Prep (NJ), uncommitted- the lanky wing's shot continues to improve, and when paired with his outstanding athletic ability and length, he is a very good offensive player
110. Alex Kirk, C, 6'11, Los Alamos (NM), uncommitted- a big man with a huge frame, he needs to improve his mobility and stamina, but he can rebound and score
111. Ahmad Starks, PG, 5'8, Whitney Young (IL), Oregon State- the smallest player on the list is quick, can distribute, and also scores
112. Langston Galloway, SG, 6'3, Life Center Academy (LA), St. Joseph's- combo guard can handle the rock and also drain shots from beyond the arc
113. Ralston Turner, SF, 6'5, Muscle Shoals (AL), LSU- a scoring wing with good athletic ability, he is a solid all-around player
114. Tobi Oyedeji, PF, 6'8, Bellaire (TX), Texas A&M- a physical presence in the paint, the big man can rebound, but needs to work on his overall game
115. Meyers Leonard, C, 7'0, Robinson (IL), Illinois- a big man who is very long and quite lanky, he can step out and hit a three, which makes him unique for a 7-footer
116. Demarco Cox, C, 6'8, Yazoo City (MS), Ole Miss- football star is a good rebounder and has a huge frame, but is slightly undersized height-wise
117. Jay Canty, SF, 6'5, Ragsdale (NC), Xavier- a very good athlete at the 3, he is a playmaker who can score the ball and also rebound it
118. Devon Collier, PF, 6'7, St. Anthony's (NJ), uncommitted- an intriguing player due to his length, he can really block shots and also rebounds well
119. Eric Atkins, PF, 6'1, Mount St. Joseph (MD), Notre Dame- combo guard can effectively run the point, but also does a good job of scoring, and can shoot it
120. Daryus Quarles, SF, 6'7, Life Center Academy (NJ), St. Joseph's- long 3 is a nice-looking prospect due to his length, shooting ability, and overall skill set
121. Rod Odom, SF, 6'8, Middlesex School (MA), uncommitted- extremely long wing, he can put it on the floor and also pull-up from beyond the arc
122. Cedrick Lindsay, SG, 6'1, Gonzaga (DC), Richmond- talented scorer is undersized, yet strong, and gets to the cup well, draws fouls as well
123. Rayvonte Rice, SG, 6'2, Centennial (IL), Drake- a thick 2, he would be much higher if he had more height, but he is a tough scorer who can shoot and also distributes
124. Trae Golden, PG, 6'1, McEachern (GA), Tennessee- floor leader has a nice all-around game, as he can gets teammates involved and also score
125. Fuquan Edwin, SF, 6'5, Paterson Catholic (NJ), Seton Hall- combo forward's handle needs some work, but he plays hard, is a tremendous athlete, and a good rebounder with an improving J

RANKING NOTES
- Post grads were not considered for this list, though fifth-year seniors were
- Three players who would have been ranked were not included on this list: Duke-bound Andre Dawkins (now class of 2009), Jeremy Tyler (left high school to play in Europe), and Enes Kanter (recently came to the USA and hasn't been seen enough yet)
- Small forwards (36) lead the way on the list, with shooting guards (28) second, followed by power forwards (26), then point guards (24), and finally centers (11).
- There are thirteen schools with multiple players ranked, including two with three and one with four: Oak Hill Academy (four), Hargrave Military Academy (three), Mater Dei (three), Findlay Prep (two), Gonzaga (two), Liberty County (two), Life Center Academy (two), Montrose Christian (two), Montverde Academy (two), Mountain State Academy (2, plus Enes Kanter), Northland (two), St. Patrick's (two), and Westchester (two).
- There are 34 states (including DC) with players ranked, based off where the ballers go for high school, but just 22 have multiple players listed, with only two in double-digits: Florida (10), Texas (10), Virginia (10), California (9), North Carolina (9), Illinois (7), Maryland (7), New Jersey (7), Georgia (6), Ohio (5), Massachusetts (4), Tennessee (4), Indiana (3), Louisiana (3), Michigan (3), New Hampshire (3), New York (3), West Virginia (3, plus Enes Kanter), Arizona (2), District of Columbia (2), Nevada (2), Pennsylvania (2), and Wisconsin (2).
- There are 38 uncommitted players listed and 87 who already off the board.
- The players who have committed have selected 53 different schools, but just 26 have multiple players on the list, just four of which have more than two: Ohio State (6), Wake Forest (4), Illinois (3), Syracuse (3), Alabama (2), Cal (2), Duke (2), Florida State (2), Georgetown (2), LSU (2), Maryland (2), Memphis (2), Michigan State (2), North Carolina (2), Notre Dame (2), Oklahoma (2), Oklahoma State (2), South Carolina (2), St. Joseph's (2), Tennessee (2), Texas (2), Texas A&M (2), Villanova (2), Virginia (2), Virginia Tech (2), and Xavier (2).
- There are 10 conferences represented on the list, seven of which have multiple schools with commitments from players in Northstar Basketball's Class of 2010 Terrific 125. All seven of these have at least one school with multiple pledges from ballers mentioned, along with one school that is the lone conference representative. The list is as follows, with the numbers being Number of Players, Number of Schools, Number of Schools with Multiple Commits: ACC (18, 9, 7), Big East (15, 10, 4), Big Ten (14, 6, 3), SEC (12, 8, 4), Big XII (11, 7, 4), Pac-10 (7, 6, 1), Atlantic-10 (6, 4, 2), C-USA (2, 1, 1), Missouri Valley (1, 1, 0), and Sun Belt (1, 1, 0).

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