Here’s a look at the updated list of ASU’s top-ranked recruits according to 247Sports, which features seven prospects added by Hurley among the top-10. Sophomore wings Kimani Lawrence and Taeshon Cherry, freshman guard Jaelen House and freshman big man Jalen Graham are the only returnees from the rotation beyond Verge. Bagley moved up eight spots Wednesday on 247Sports' independent rankings to No. Christopher, a 6-foot-5 guard out of Mayfair High School in Lakewood, California, is a McDonald's All-American and the highest-ranked ASU signee in the history of 247Sports, just edging out James Harden. While the timeline of the draft is up in the air due to the coronavirus, Marin and White will both be able to withdraw by a certain date. For more on Christopher’s signing, here’s analysis from 247Sports’ Josh Gershon, our news story from Wednesday morning and what Christopher's initial commitment meant for ASU basketball and its history. 38 prospect, 2019: No. 9 Grant Jerrett (Arizona), Breakdown by school: Arizona (6), UCLA (3), Washington (3), Cal (2), ASU (1), Oregon (1), Stanford (1), USC (1). With Christopher’s signing, Hurley secured his 11th recruit ranked as a four-star prospect or higher since he was hired by the program on April 9, 2015. I just think he’s not afraid of the challenge to try and go to Arizona State and help us take another big step. "He’s fearless. April 14 (UPI) -- College hoops prospect Josh Christopher has committed to the Arizona State University men's basketball program, becoming the … ASU Basketball: Five-star guard Josh Christopher commits to Arizona State, ASU Football: Sun Devils ready to take on challenge of chaotic shortened season, ASU Basketball: Sun Devils gathering early attention, Pac-12 to resume athletic competition for football, basketball, winter sports, ASU Soccer: Former Sun Devil Christina Edwards signs with professional team in Germany, ASU Football: Week 2 Performances from NFL Sun Devils, ASU Basketball: Sun Devils get second piece of 2021 class in Will Felton. While four-star wing Marcus Bagley was also a big get for ASU, he joins Christopher as the only other member of the Sun Devils’ 2020 class. As it stands, ASU’s current class is its sixth-best in terms of team score, which is arrived at via a formula that determines the number of points a player is worth based on their rating. By Ricky … 10 overallplayer in the 2020 class. 4 in the Pac-12. Andre Allen, Khalid Thomas and Elias Valtonen are transferring while senors Rob Edwards and Mickey Mitchell are graduating. 3 Isaiah Stewart (Washington), No. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 2 Evan Mobley (USC), No. MORE: Josh Christopher puts Arizona State in Top 10 of college basketball preseason ranking Christopher chose ASU over Michigan, the reverse of … The news of Christopher’s commitment could not be a bigger relief for Hurley. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. But 247Sports' own evaluators view him slightly more favorably, No. 2 at the position. Josh Christopher is the highest-ranked ESPN 100 prospect to pledge to the Sun Devils since James Harden committed in 2007. Bobby Hurley’s Arizona State squad got a much-needed boost on Monday with the commitment of five-star guard Josh Christopher. As a senior, Christopher averaged 29.2 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists during his high school season. The possibility and excitement on my end of coaching a player of his talent level, it’s a game-changer for us. Christopher and his parents were regularly in Tempe watching ASU games in the last year because his brother. Big snag for the Devils. 3 shooting guard and the No. 4 recruit in the Sun Devils’ history, after his rise in the final 247Sports rankings. He already has a more developed body than many of his peers, and an understanding of how to get to the spots on the floor where he’s comfortable scoring. 20 overall prospect in the 2020 class, per 247Sports. “A couple years ago, our team mantra was ‘fearless’ and that’s how I view Josh," Hurley said. Laron Christopher said that he wasn’t discouraged by the loss he witnessed on Thursday, and if anything he knows that Saturday’s performance, in fact, showed the enormous potential this ASU team has. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 14 overall recruit in the 2007 class and is now with the Houston Rockets. So he checks all the boxes there. Here’s how this year’s class rates in comparison to others since 2003 with Hurley’s years in bold. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. — Josh(ua) Christopher (@Jaygup23) April 14, 2020 Christopher is rated by 247Sports as the No. Hurley’s roster for the 2020 season is facing some uncertainty due to juniors Remy Martin and Romello White both declaring for the NBA Draft. 4 Jaylen Brown (Cal) No.