Michigan Nation’s Top BBall Recruit Cuts Two From Contention, Down To Three Schools Published October 5, 2017 RJ Barrett, the No. 1 basketball recruit in the 2018 class, is down to three schools in his recruitment: pic.twitter.com/9DG00r0pRz — Rj Barrett (@RjBarrett6) September 30, 2017 Arizona and Michigan were cut from contention. Duke and Kentucky are expected to be the front-runners for the Canadian native. In this article: Recent Posts Several Programs Reportedly Offering OSU DC Jim Knowles Largest Assistant Salary Michigan In Pursuit Of Several Notre Dame Starters Who Entered Portal Rumblings Ohio State Could Lose Star Coordinator To Other Program Notre Dame Starter, Who Picked Irish Over Michigan In HS, Enters Transfer Portal Michigan Continues To Trend For Five-Star Prospect Fresh Off A Visit