Memphis is No. 1 recruiting class in country with Precious Achiuwa commitment

Precious Achiuwa competes in the dunk contest during the 2019 Powerade Jam Fest on March 25, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images for Powerade)

by: Eryn Taylor, Mitchell Koch

Posted: May 17, 2019 / 11:30 AM AST

Updated: May 17, 2019 / 02:56 PM AST

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Memphis has secured another top recruit in five-star forward Precious Achiuwa.

According to reports from CBS Sports, the 6-foot-9, 215-pound small forward from Montverde Academy in Florida committed to the Tigers on Friday, effectively pushing Penny Hardaway’s team to the best recruiting class in the country.

Achiuwa chose the Tigers over the likes of Kansas, North Carolina, UConn and Georgia, Sports Illustrated reported.

Achiuwa joins top-ranking recruits Boogie Ellis, Lester Quinones, D.J. Jeffries and James Wiseman on the Tigers.

Memphis has secured a commitment from 5-star forward Precious Achiuwa. Penny Hardaway now has the No. 2 class in the country, according to @247Sports. The Tigers will be the only team next season with two projected top-10 picks in the 2020 NBA Draft, according to @DraftExpress.

— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) May 17, 2019

Actually, according to the updated @247Sports team rankings, Memphis now has the No. 1 recruiting class in the country.

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— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) May 17, 2019