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NCAA Basketball’s Best No. 1 Recruits Since 2005

By Michael Whitlow

Apr 6, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Jahlil Okafor (15) shoots during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2015 NCAA Men
Apr 6, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Jahlil Okafor (15) shoots during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2015 NCAA Men /
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Gerald Green never played a NCAA Basketball game at Oklahoma St.
Apr 14, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Gerald Green reacts in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at US Airways Center. The Clippers beat the Suns 112-101. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Gerald Green — Oklahoma State

Yes, Gerald Green never played a game at Oklahoma State and turned pro after graduation from Gulf Shores Academy in Houston, TX.

That should be all the explanation you need for his place on this list.

But, after the Cowboys made a John Lucas-led run to San Antonio for the Final Four in 2004, Eddie Sutton and the Pokes appeared to be on their way towards the school’s seventh Final Four appearance with Green’s commitment.

Unfortunately for OSU, Green jumped for the high school game to the pro game and entered the 2005 NBA Draft. Green was selected 18th overall by the Boston Celtics, while OSU made the Sweet 16 as a 2-seed in the 2005 NCAA Tournament.

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