ReRank Breakdown: 2012 Kansas Recruiting Class

The 2012 recruiting class for Kansas concluded with a mixed bag of outcomes. While the original class ranking was 72, the S2S rerank dropped to 111, indicating that the overall performance did not align with initial expectations. The blue chip percentage stood at 0, showing a reliance on under-the-radar recruits rather than elite talent.
Most of the class's success stemmed from lower-ranked recruits who became college starters, effectively exceeding their original recruiting expectations. The outcomes of Jordan Tavai, Keon Stowers, Jordan Shelley-Smith, Courtney Arnick, and Tre' Parmalee, all categorized as college starters, illustrate a positive trend in player development. This suggests that Kansas may have effectively identified talent that was undervalued in the recruiting process.
On the other hand, several higher-ranked recruits, including Taylor Cox, Charles Brooks, Turner Baty, and Neal Page, did not fulfill the potential expected of them, with two being classified as busts. This dichotomy highlights the unpredictability of recruiting outcomes and the challenges faced in talent evaluation.

Overall, the Kansas 2012 recruiting class met expectations based on the performance of many lower-ranked recruits who developed into college starters. However, the significant number of misses among higher-ranked players contributed to the class's lower S2S rerank. The class's mixed outcomes reflect the complexities of recruiting, where potential does not always translate into performance. A key takeaway is that Kansas successfully developed several undervalued players while struggling with higher-ranked recruits.