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UCLA Basketball: The Top 10 Recruiting Classes Since 2000

By Mike Regalado

Jan 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of the UCLA Bruins logo before an NCAA basketball game against the Southern California Trojans at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of the UCLA Bruins logo before an NCAA basketball game against the Southern California Trojans at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) reacts after guard Kyle Korver (26) makes a three point shot during overtime against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards 140-135 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) reacts after guard Kyle Korver (26) makes a three point shot during overtime against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards 140-135 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

8. 2007 Recruiting Class

5* Kevin Love

4*: Chase Stanback

Though five-star recruits are very good for your class, in this modern era of college basketball, having only one elite recruit in your class just will not cut it.

Kevin Love was the biggest recruit that Howland signed in his tenure and he did not disappoint. Aside from dominating the boards and averaging double-digit points, Love helped the Bruins get to their third straight Final Four.

Individually, Love is up there as one of the biggest recruits to sign with UCLA since 2000 along with Shabazz Muhammad, Lonzo Ball and Jordan Farmar. He not only proved his worth in his single year in Westwood, but he also has proven to be a solid role player for the reigning NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers.

Stanback did not exactly have a chance to show his skills with the Bruins. The majority of the time he was in blue and gold was on the bench. After one season, Stanback transferred to UNLV.