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 Positive Rumblings In Michigan’s Pursuit Of A Five-Star QB Michigan Predicted To Land Elite ’26 TE Recruit Michigan QB Announces Transfer Destination Surprising B1G Program Looks Primed To Land No. 3 Overall ’26 Recruit Michigan Assistant Rumored Candidate For Open Bowling Green HC Job