by Alex Schwartz

It is now just two days until the July Live Evaluation Period begins. After releasing the Northstar Basketball Pre-July 2012 Top 100 on Friday, now comes the updated rankings for the class of 2013. An extended 2014 watch list will be up tomorrow so that all three classes have updated lists out prior to the Live period.

It has been over two months since the D1 Hoops Report Class of 2013 Spring Top 40 came out. At that point I did the rankings with Jeff Borzello of CBSSports.com. D1HR, which is the scouting service run by myself and Borzello, is still up and running, but this time around our rankings will be separate due to his work at CBSSports.com.

The three players atop the list are from two of the most talent rich states in the class of 2013. Leading the way at the number one spot this time around is Julius Randle, an ultra skilled 6'8 power forward out of Prestonwood Christian (TX). He may well be the best player in the nation regardless of class.

Jabari Parker, a 6'7 small forward from Simeon (IL), nearly took the top spot and he too has a great claim as the best player in not only the 2013 class, but as the best high schooler in America. There is not much of a gap between Randle and Parker, a big wing with a refined skill set who is the son of ex-NBA player Sonny Parker.

At the three spot is Andrew Harrison, a 6'5 point guard from Travis (TX), who teams with Randle to give the state of Texas two players in the top three. A floor general with great height for the position, Harrison can take it to the rim, shoot it from deep and also distribute. His twin brother Aaron is ranked in the top 10 as well.

At number four is Nerlens Noel, the tallest player on the list and possibly best shot blocker in the country regardless of class. The 6'11 center out of the Tilton School (NH) is a terrific interior defender with great length and developing offensive arsenal. Rounding out the top five is Archbishop Mitty (CA) star Aaron Gordon, a highlight reel dunker. The 6'7 power forward is a big-time athlete with terrific scoring ability.

Have a look below at the Northstar Basketball Pre-July 2013 Top 50 and check back tomorrow for the 2014 watch list.

Rank. Name, Position, Height, High School (State), College
1. Julius Randle, PF, 6'8, Prestonwood Christian (TX), uncommitted
2. Jabari Parker, SF, 6'7, Simeon (IL), uncommitted
3. Andrew Harrison, PG, 6'5, Travis (TX), uncommitted
4. Nerlens Noel, C, 6'11, Tilton School (NH), uncommitted
5. Aaron Gordon, PF, 6'7, Archbishop Mitty (CA), uncommitted
6. Chris Thomas, SG, 6'5, La Jolla Prep (CA), uncommitted
7. Chris Walker, PF, 6'9, Holmes County (FL), uncommitted
8. Aaron Harrison, SG, 6'5, Travis (TX), uncommitted
9. Jonathan Williams, III, PF, 6'8, Southwind (TN), uncommitted
10. Kuran Iverson, SF, 6'9, Northwest Catholic (CT), uncommitted
11. Isaiah Hicks, PF, 6'8, Body of Christ Academy (NC), uncommitted
12. Thomas Hamilton, Jr., PF, 6'9, Whitney Young (IL), uncommitted
13. Nate Britt, PG, 6'1, Gonzaga (DC), uncommitted
14. Matt Jones, SG, 6'4, DeSoto (TX), uncommitted
15. Kasey Hill, PG, 6'0, Lake Highland Prep (FL), uncommitted
16. Keith Frazier, SG, 6'4, Irving (TX), uncommitted
17. Kennedy Meeks, C, 6'8, West Charlotte (NC), uncommitted
18. Malik Price-Martin, PF, 6'8, Monsignor Pace (FL), uncommitted
19. Demetrius Dyson, SG, 6'5, Brighton (TN), uncommitted
20. Tyree Robinson, SG, 6'4, Lincoln (CA), uncommitted
21. Goodluck Okonoboh, PF, 6'7, Tilton School (NH), uncommitted
22. Anthony Barber, PG, 6'2, Hampton (VA), uncommitted
23. Roschon Prince, SF, 6'6, Long Beach Poly (CA), uncommitted
24. Troy Williams, SF, 6'6, Phoebus (VA), uncommitted
25. Jabari Bird, SG, 6'5, Salesian (CA), uncommitted
26. Marc Loving, SF, 6'7, St. John's (OH), Ohio State
27. Brannen Greene, SF, 6'7, Mary Persons (GA), uncommitted
28. Stephen Domingo, SF, 6'6, St. Ignatius (CA), uncommitted
29. Derek Willis, PF, 6'9, Bullitt East (KY), Purdue
30. Isaac Hamilton, SG, 6'4, Crenshaw (CA), uncommitted
31. Aquille Carr, PG, 5'6, Patterson (MD), uncommitted
32. Nick King, SF, 6'7, Memphis East (TN), uncommitted
33. Xavier Rathan-Mayes, SG, 6'2, Findlay Prep (NV), uncommitted
34. Allerik Freeman, SG, 6'4, Olympic (NC), uncommitted
35. Ishmail Wainright, SF, 6'5, Raytown South (MO), uncommitted
36. BeeJay Anya, C, 6'7, DeMatha (MD), uncommitted
37. Tyrek Coger, C, 6'7, Upper Room Christian Academy (NC), Missouri
38. Jaren Sina, PG, 6'1, Gill St. Bernard's (NJ), Alabama
39. Bryson Scott, PG, 6'0, Northrup (IN), Purdue
40. Solomon Poole, PG, 6'0, Terry Parker (FL), uncommitted
41. Rondae Jefferson, SF, 6'6, Chester (PA), uncommitted
42. Deonte Burton, SF, 6'5, Brewster Academy (NH), uncommitted
43. James Young, SF, 6'5, Troy (MI), uncommitted
44. Brian Bridgewater, PF, 6'6, Episcopal (LA), uncommitted
45. Nigel Williams-Goss, PG, 6'3, Findlay Prep (NV), uncommitted
46. Kendrick Nunn, PG, 6'2, Simeon (IL), uncommitted
47. Anton Gill, SG, 6'3, Ravenscroft School (NC), uncommitted
48. Mike Young, C, 6'9, Hudson Catholic (NJ), uncommitted
49. Kendall Stephens, SG, 6'5, St. Charles East (IL), Purdue
50. Byron Zeigler, SF, 6'7, Detroit Community (MI), uncommitted

RANKINGS NOTES

- Only six of the 50 players on the list are already committed. Every player in the top is 25 uncommitted and of the top 35 players, 33 of them are still available.

- The six committed players are from six different states. Only two of them are committed to in-state colleges.

- Purdue, with three ranked commits, is the only school with multiple players on the list.

- The four schools with ranked commits are from three different conferences.

- The Big 12 and SEC each have one player on the list. The Big Ten is the only conference with more than one player on the list committed to a member school, with four of the top 50.

- Four high schools have two players on the list: Findlay Prep, Simeon, Tilton School, and Travis.

- Based off where players go to high school, 21 different states are represented. Of those, 12 of them have multiple ranked players.

- The 12 states with two-plus players on the list are as follows: California (7), North Carolina (5), Texas (5), Florida (4), Illinois (4), New Hampshire (3), Tennessee (3), Maryland (2), Michigan (2), New Jersey (2), Nevada (2), and Virginia (2).

- There are 13 small forwards on the list, the most of any position. There are 12 shooting guards, 10 each of point guards and power forwards, as well as five centers.

- There is only one player on the list under 6'0 and only player player above 6'9, but there are no 7-footers.

Note- photo is of Julius Randle and is from http://www.maxpreps.com/national/national.htm