Is Mike Gilchrist still the best recruit?

As we mentioned on Wednesday, Michael Gilchrist, a 6'6" small forward from St. Patrick's in New Jersey (where he teamed up with Kyrie Irving), has essentially been the consensus No. 1 player in the class of 2011 since the class of 2011 has been ranked.

Yeah, he's that good.

But after the performances and the exposure that some kids got this week at the Nike Peach Jam event, Gilly might not have the strangle hold on that spot that many thought.

The conversation starts with Austin Rivers, Doc's kid and Jeremiah's brother. Rivers is a 6'4" scoring machine with range and athleticism for days. A Florida kid, he was originally committed to the Gators, but many believe he is on his way to Duke.

Then there is Quincy Miller, a 6'8" combo forward with the ability to step out and hit a jump shot. Some are already calling Miller a poor man's Kevin Durant. He didn't play in the Peach Jam, in part because he just got back from Germany with the U17 squad, but that doesn't change the fact that every coach in the country -- including John Calipari -- is chasing this kid.

But the real winner this past week was Anthony Davis. Davis is a bit of a late-bloomer. He finally cracked Scout's top 100 list in May, mainly because he's sprouted a good six or seven inches in the last year or so, but that doesn't change the fact that Davis might have the highest ceiling in the country.

Wanna talk about making an impression?

Four of the most respected names in the business -- Jeff Goodman, Dave Telep, Mike DeCourcy, and Evan Daniels -- gave Davis rave reviews this weekend. Davis now stands 6'10", and with his mobility, athleticism, and length, he is already a terror on the defensive end. He will only get better offensively as he grows into his body, which is why he is drawing so much attention.

Take a look for yourself (videos via Chris Littman):





Davis, who is listed as 8th by Rivals and 5th by Scout in their latest top 100's, is apparently down to just three schools -- Kentucky, Ohio State, and Syracuse. (Can you imagine Davis playing a wing in Syracuse's zone with Fab Melo in the middle? Terrifying.)

Whoever lands this kid will be landing a star.


(On a side note, part of what makes Gilchrist so appealing as a prospect is his humility. He's said in numerous interviews he's nothing more than a mama's boy. Last night, he tweeted this:

Shout out to Anthony Davis, a lot of people think I would be mad that he's number 1 but I'm happy for him for real!

Tough to root against either one of these young men.)