2006 Recruiting Class

Rivals

1. Greg Oden - C - 6'11" (Lawrence North, IN)
One-and-done at Ohio State. In 2007, drafted #1 by Portland Trailblazers. Missed entire rookie season recovering from microfracture knee surgery. Professional career has been slowed by knee and foot injuries.

2. Kevin Durant -F - 6'9" (Montrose Christian School, MD / Oak Hill Academy, VA)
One-and-done at Texas. Was consensus 2007 National College Player of the Year. In 2007, drafted #2 by Seattle Supersonics (now Oklahoma City Thunder). Was NBA Rookie of the Year.

3. Brandan Wright - PF - 6'10" (Brentwood Academy, TN)
One-and-done at North Carolina. Was 2007 ACC Freshman of the Year. In 2007, drafted #8 by Charlotte Bobcats and immediately traded to Golden State Warriors.

4. Chase Budinger - F - 6'7" (La Costa Canyon High, CA)
Three years at Arizona. Declared for 2009 draft.

5. Thaddeus Young - F - 6'8" (Mitchell High, TN)
One-and-done at Georgia Tech. In 2007, drafted #13 by Philadelphia 76ers.

6. Spencer Hawes - C - 6'11" (Seattle Prep, WA)
One-and-done at Washington. In 2007, drafted #10 by Sacramento Kings.

7. Javaris Crittenton - G - 6'4" (Southwest Atlanta Christian, GA)
One-and-done at Georgia Tech. In 2007, drafted #19 by Los Angeles Lakers. In February 2008, traded to Memphis Grizzlies. In December 2008, traded to Washington Wizards.

8. Wayne Ellington - G - 6'4" (Episcopal Academy, PA)
Three years at North Carolina. Won 2009 national title. Declared for 2009 draft.

9. Tywon Lawson - G - 5'11" (Oak Hill Academy, VA)
Three years at North Carolina. Won 2009 national title. Declared for 2009 draft.

10. Brook Lopez - F - 6'11" (San Joaquin Memorial High, CA)
Two years at Stanford. In 2008, drafted #10 by New Jersey Nets.

11. Gerald Henderson - G - 6'5" (Episcopal Academy, PA)
Three years at Duke. Declared for 2009 draft.

12. Paul Harris - F - 6'4" (Notre Dame Prep, MA)
Three years at Syracuse. Prior to college, faced drug and assault charges. Declared for 2009 NBA draft but has not hired an agent.

13. Daequan Cook - G - 6'4" (Dunbar High, OH)
One-and-done at Ohio State. In 2007, drafted #21 by Philadelphia 76ers, then traded to Miami Heat. In 2008, spent time with NBADL's Iowa Energy.

14. Stanley Robinson - F - 6'8" (Huffman High, AL)
Three years at Connecticut. Suspended for first semester of his third year for lack of focus. Will return for fourth year.

15. Davon Jefferson - F - 6'7" (Lynwood High / Patterson School, NC)
Two years at USC. Prior to college, chose to spend a fifth year in prep ball at Patterson School. Went undrafted in 2008. Signed contract with Israeli team.

16. Darrell Arthur - F - 6'9" (South Oak Cliff High, TX)
Two years at Kansas. Won 2008 national title. In 2008, drafted #27 by New Orleans Hornets. Rights traded to Portland Trailblazers, then to Houston Rockets, and finally to Memphis Grizzlies.

17. Damion Jones - F - 6'8" (Nacogdoches High, TX)
Three years at Texas. Entered the 2009 draft.

18. Mike Conley - G - 6'1" (Lawrence North High, IN)
One-and-done at Ohio State. In 2007, drafted #4 by Memphis Grizzlies.

19. Obi Muonelo - G - 6'4" (Santa Fe High, OK)
Three years at Oklahoma State. Will return for fourth year.

20. Ramar Smith - G - 6'1" (Martin Luther King High, MI / South Kent School, CT)
Initially committed to Connecticut, but failed to make academic progress and UConn withdrew its offer. Smith had transferred to South Kent School from MLK High in order to improve his academics, but left after two weeks citing a disagreeable structured style. Enrolled at Tennessee instead. Dismissed from Tennessee as a sophomore for incidents including failed drug tests. In 2008, enrolled at Oklahoma City University and planned to play for the NAIA team but never played. Spent some time in Poland. On May 21, 2009, surrendered to police on aggravated robbery charge.