Links archive, November 2011

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• Cats rule the SEC, again: Rivals.com breaks down the league’s 2012 recruits.
• Anthony Bennett talks about UK visit, says he still doesn’t have any favorites.
• ESPN: Sources say no change to NBA age limit rule for at least two more years.
  • John Calipari: “I want it to go to two years but that ain’t happening.”
• Alex Poythress had 37 points and 10 rebounds in a blowout victory Tuesday.
• UCLA site looks at possible scenarios involving Shabazz Muhammad (pay site).
• Alex Poythress, Shabazz Muhammad among nation’s top defenders (pay site).
• Possible 2013 target Isaiah Lewis says U of L, KU and Memphis on him hardest.
• 2013′s Xavier Rathan-Mayes glad to see Illinois, doesn’t mention Kentucky.
• Recap of Shabazz Muhammad’s 50-point performance in scrimmage Monday.
• NBA Draft analysis of UK targets Nerlens Noel, Chris Thomas and Wayne Selden.
• Alex Poythress fits a part-time job at Wendy’s into his busy schedule.
• Another five-star guard off the board: 2013′s Nate Britt picks North Carolina.
• Ex-UK target Dajuan Coleman will wait and see about commitment to Syracuse.
• Derek Willis scored 18 points in a season-opening win over Tates Creek.
• As expected, 2013 star Solomon Poole is not considering Kentucky (pay site).
• Ticket info for the Lexington event featuring Archie Goodwin & Alex Poythress.
• Scout: Harrisons were among top players at Thanksgiving Hoopfest (pay site).
• Anthony Bennett’s team comes in at No. 1 in the Hoopniks Terrific 30.
• UK target Aquille Carr has small stature, big-time hype | ESPN story on Carr
• Will Julius Randle follow AAU teammate to Duke? (pay) | Jones to Blue Devils
• Shabazz Muhammad’s perceived favorite, UCLA, having attendance problems.
• Rivals.com analyst Jerry Meyer breaks down all three UK signees (pay site).
• Duke making a run for Shabazz Muhammad in attempt to bolster 2012 class.
• Five-Star Basketball looks at Shabazz Muhammad’s team in new profile.
• Director of Rumble in Rupp event explains the NCAA’s controversial ruling.
• Kentucky target Amile Jefferson is focused on his upcoming senior season.
• Update on the recruitment of Jabari Parker, who Calipari visited Sunday (pay).
• ESPN’s weekend notes on Julius Randle and the Harrison twins (Insider).
• Shabazz Muhammad after UNLV tops UNC: “I don’t view them differently” (pay).
• Anthony Bennett’s coach talks about Lexington visit, praises fans (pay site).
• MaxPreps feature story on the Harrison twins, the best pair in the country.
• Still no mention of Kentucky in JaKarr Sampson’s recruitment (pay site).
• Washington looks at what “two-and-through” would mean for college ball.
• Story on 2014′s Cliff Alexander, who’s already building a big reputation.
• Father of one of Syracuse’s top recruits says he is still committed.
• New No. 1 target?: John Calipari visits Jabari Parker in Chicago (pay site).
• Video highlights of Saturday’s Nerlens Noel vs. Andrew Wiggins matchup.
• NBA could form a committee to study age limit; no changes to one-and-done?
  • Commentary: How a two-and-through rule might affect UK basketball.
  • What will happen? Conflicting reports & opinions on the NBA rule.
• Looking into the National Letter of Intent, and whether it’s fair to recruits.
  • Past articles: Advocates for athletes | Schools profit | 1-year scholarships
• Archie Goodwin scored 22 points despite an injury Saturday (with video).
• Archie Goodwin and several Kentucky targets make MaxPreps’ “dream team”.
• Video highlights of Kentucky target Julius Randle‘s win over Rodney Purvis.
• 2013 target Kasey Hill scored 20 points in a victory Saturday (with video).
• Photo gallery from UK target Anthony Bennett’s game at LCA on Friday night.
  • Bennett talks about his recruitment after game in Lexington (pay site).
  • Why wasn’t the game at Rupp? The NCAA refused UK’s waiver for event
• Alex Poythress scored 34 points in a victory night Friday | Season stats
• UK target Julius Randle had 20 points, 9 boardsin a win over Rodney Purvis.
  • Randle will try to visit Lexington for the Kentucky-North Carolina game.
  • Video: Randle talks about his game and interest from UK and North Carolina.
• Brandon Knight’s mom writes a book that includes some good recruiting stories.
• 2013 target Chris Thomas’ grandmother talks about UK and two other schools.
• NBC Sports: UCLA’s woeful season may end hopes for Shabazz Muhammad.
• Kentucky is one of four schools atop 2013 point guard Kasey Hill’s list.
• UK target Dakari Johnson will visit Xavier for a second time this weekend.
• Archie Goodwin tallied 23 points and eight rebounds in his opener (pay site).
• John Calipari looking toward the future, zeroing in on top 2013 targets.
• New video highlights of 2013 forward Julius Randle, one of UK’s top targets.
• Event featuring Anthony Bennett moved from Rupp to LCA because of NCAA.
• New video mixtape featuring all three of Kentucky’s signees for 2012.
• 2013 star Chris Thomas talks about why he likes UK, Xavier and Florida.
• Preview of Shabazz Muhammad’s senior season, where he hopes to win a title.
• Alex Poythress and other UK recruits talk about what they’re most thankful for.
• New videos for 2014 targets: No. 1 player Andrew Wiggins | Wayne Selden
• Kentucky signee Alex Poythress scored 15 points in a victory Tuesday night.
• Anthony Bennett’s team is No. 2 in new rankings | Plays at Rupp on Friday
• 2013 in-state star Derek Willis got a visit from John Calipari on Tuesday.
• Father of Harrison twins recounts Monday’s visit from John Calipari (pay site).
• UCLA blogger warns Shabazz Muhammad against playing for Ben Howland.
• Ohio State’s top recruit LaQuinton Ross could be cleared to play soon.
• Syracuse’s top recruiting targets are unfazed by Bernie Fine allegations.
• 2013 point guard target Kasey Hill makes up one half of Florida’s best backcourt.
• Noah Vonleh will be one of the top players in 2014, but no mention of UK yet.
• Father of 2013 target Austin Nichols talks about other schools after him (pay site).
• UK targets Derek Willis and LaRon Black will play in the King of the Bluegrass.
• New video of UK target Cliff Alexander, one of the top big men in 2014.
• Willie Cauley’s AAU coach discusses his future at Kentucky (pay site).
• National Prep Showcase wrap-up: Nerlens Noel taking his game to the next level.
• 2014 target Cliff Alexander tells 24/7 that Michigan State is his early leader.
• 2013 star Julius Randle talks at length about John Calipari’s visit Monday.
• Archie Goodwin, several UK targets among contenders for MaxPreps top player.
• NBE Basketball: Nerlens Noel was the top 2013 player at the Prep Showcase.
• A preview of Aaron and Andrew Harrison’s junior season at Travis High School.
• Florida and Mizzou are the latest schools to offer UK target Wayne Selden.
• The latest on JaKarr Sampson, who is listing Louisville but not Kentucky.
• Nerlens Noel: Allegations against coach won’t affect Syracuse status (pay).
• UK target Jarnell Stokes ruled permanently ineligible for his senior season.
• Coach disputes that Chris Thomas is down to 3 schools | Original report
• Video: Ex-NBA guard Kenny Smith breaks down Shabazz Muhammad‘s game.
• UK target Nerlens Noel might have been the bestat the National Prep Showcase.
  • Video: The 2013 big man shows off in front of John Calipari on Sunday.
  • More analysis of Noel’s performance from the event in Connecticut.
• Slam Online looks at five juniors who have next (four are Kentucky targets).
• Tweet: John Calipari travels to recruit Julius Randle and the Harrison twins.
• 2014′s Isaiah Whitehead: “Kentucky is a great program, I believe I would fit in.”
• The latest on former Louisville commitment Ryan Taylor and his recruitment.
• Ex-UK target Ricardo Ledo talks about Providence going after Nerlens Noel.
• 2013 target Jabari Parker looks to escape Derrick Rose’s shadow in Chicago.
• UK target Isaiah Whitehead has not cut Syracuse from list | Original story
• Alex Poythress had 36 points and seven rebounds in his season opener Saturday.
• John Calipari stayed in Connecticut on Sunday to check in on Nerlens Noel.
• Former St. John’s signee JaKarr Sampson is seeing interest from Louisville.
• College football and basketball recruiters targeting younger and younger athletes.
• Shabazz Muhammad wants coaches to say his name right, and Calipari has it.
• Video: John Calipari’s ESPN chat, where he talks about the recruiting process.
• Kentucky is one of six programs that could help itself significantly in the spring.
• Top 10 questions after early signing periodinclude several UK-related notes.
• No visits yet: Anthony Bennett still “in the process” of taking his ACT (pay site).
• UK target Jarnell Stokes makes case for final season of eligibility (pay site).
• Ex-U of L commit Ryan Taylor now in the class of 2012 and exploring his options.
• Rivals.com conference recruiting rankings: UK is No. 3, but the SEC struggles.
• Rush the Court: Will Ben Howland be around to recruit Shabazz Muhammad?
• Thanks to a couple of UK targets, Texas is the king of high school basketball.
• John Calipari talks about signeesArchie Goodwin, Alex Poythress and Willie Cauley.
  • John Clay: Complete audio from Calipari’s press conference on Thursday.
• Chat wrap: ESPN’s Dave Telep takes questionson Shabazz Muhammad and UK.
• Updates on top unsigned 2012 recruits(interesting Amile Jefferson note) (pay).
• Q&A with UK target Isaiah Whitehead, one of the op point guards in 2014.
• Devonta Pollard talks about Alabama visit; names same five schools (pay site).
  • Pollard tells Rivals that he still has interest in UK and NC State (pay site).
• ESPN’s final fall rankings: UK is No. 2 behind Arizona | SEC grades(Insider)
• 2013 target Nerlens Noel talks about his hair, his game and his upcoming season.
• Lengthy Q&A with Julius Randle, who talks about watching UK on TV (pay site).
• CBS writers talk UCLA’s misfortune, affect on Shabazz Muhammad (18:38 mark).
• Newest video highlights of Chris Walker, a top Kentucky target for 2013.
• MaxPreps.com ranks the Marshall County Hoopfest among this year’s top events.
• NBE Sports ranks UK’s recruiting class of 2012as the nation’s second-best.
• First USA Today Top 25 rankings: Anthony Bennett’s school is 3rd; Shabazz 9th.
• No more early signees: Amile Jefferson signing late | Jarnell Stokes also waits
• Latest update on Devonta Pollardamid report that UK is all but out of the picture.
• Scout’s Brian Snow says Archie Goodwin will have an “immediate impact” at UK.
• Q&A with Nerlens Noel, who talks about the schools recruiting him the hardest.
• 2013 target Jabari Parker wants to be “the best basketball player ever.”
• In-depth GQ feature story on Aquille Carr, one of the top point guards in 2013.
• 2013 target Isaiah Lewis talks about being in attendancefor UK-Kansas game.
• Mr. Basketball USA tracker: Shabazz Muhammad leads the first week of voting.
• Recruiting royalty: UK, North Carolina and Duke are the three dominant forces.
• UK targets in Fans’ Choice: Shabazz Muhammad | Nerlens Noel | Julius Randle
• 2012 star Devonta Pollard doesn’t list UK among his top five schools(pay site).
• Shabazz Muhammad watches UK defeat Kansas | UCLA is humiliated at home
  • Yahoo: No guarantee Muhammad will stay interestedif problems persist.
  • CBS: If Bruins miss tournament and Shabazz, will Ben Howland have a job?
• A closer look at the SEC’s top recruits and recruiting classesso far for 2012.
• Amile Jefferson attended the Villanova game Tuesday, and the fans responded.
• IT’S OFFICIAL: Archie Goodwin signs with Kentucky | Photo of Goodwin signing
• UK target Jarnell Stokes watched Memphis today; Amile Jefferson might see Nova.
• Jerry Meyer: Indications now that Amile Jefferson won’t sign this week(pay site).
• Could this affect Shabazz Muhammad?: UCLA might be on verge of a meltdown.
• UK targets the Harrison twins combine for 41 points in opener | Crazy finish
• Tweet: UK target Devonta Pollard in attendance for Monday’s Alabama game.
• Louisville freshman Kevin Ware will be eligible to play in December.
• Live chat recap: Scout.com discussed a lot of UK-related topics earlier today.
• Scout: UK most likely to catch Arizona for No. 1 (pay) | Expect Cats to do it
  • Jerry Meyer: UK the most likely candidate to have No. 1 class in 2012 (pay).
• Anthony Bennett talks about his senior season and touches on recruiting.
• Coach: Other schools use Billy Kennedy’s Parkinson’s to recruit against him.
• Top U of L target Robert Upshaw picks Kansas State over the Cardinals.
• Sea of Blue: Stacey Poole’s transfer doesn’t help recruitment of his brother.
• ESPN takes a look at where Amile Jefferson would fit in best (pay site).
• A look at some of this year’s candidates for ESPN’s Mr. Basketball USA award.
• UK target Amile Jefferson back from Stanford, ready to talk about decision.
• 2013 target Harold Givens visited Georgia over the weekend (pay site).
• 2014 point guard Joel Berry is feeling the love from UK fans | Player profile
• Tweets: 2014 star D’Angelo Russell leaving Kentucky for prep school | UK ties
• 2013′s Harrison twins will start off their season with a big game Monday.
• How did the Cats compare?: A look at the college debuts of the Rivals Top 25.
• U of L target Robert Upshaw to announce Monday | Kansas St. favored (pay sites)
• Emerging 2012 target Jarnell Stokes says he doesn’t plan to sign early.
• Memphis standout Austin Nichols calls UK recruiting him “a dream come true.”
• Archie Goodwin was at the Arkansas game Friday night, but was “just watching.”
• UK target Anthony Bennett had 19 points and 8 rebounds in a victory Friday.
• The coveted one: 2013 star Jabari Parker has everyone on his trail (pay site).
• Blast from the past: A look back at the recruitment of Michael Jordan.
• Tom Izzo calls former Kentucky target Gary Harris “the cream of this class.”
• Shabazz Muhammad’s father: “Everybody’s pretty much equal” (pay site).
• 2014 target Andrew Wiggins’ former coach talks about his game and his future.
• No more one-and-dones?: NBA’s latest proposal includes 20-year-old age limit.
• Archie Goodwin tweets that he will officially sign with Kentucky on Tuesday.
• Slam Online: A closer look at the top 10 recruiting classes of 2012, so far.
• The Tennessean wraps up Alex Poythress’ signing (with cardboard cutout photo).
• New class rankings: Scout (2nd) | ESPN (2nd) | MaxPreps (2nd) | Rivals (3rd)
• SEC news: Two of South Carolina’s three commitments will not sign in the fall.
• Kansas coach Bill Self talks about the universal difficulties of recruiting.
• Poythress picks the Cats: Five-star forward Alex Poythress signs with UK.
  • Video of the signing: Watch Poythress as he becomes the newest Wildcat.
  • Press conference transcript: Poythress talks about his choice (pay site).
  • Q&A with Poythress’ coach, who says he’ll be “a stud” at UK (pay site).
  • Coach: “He’s an extremely gifted athlete that can run like a gazelle.”
  • Poythress on saying no to others: “It’s like breaking up with a girlfriend.”
  • Recruiting expert Tom Konchalski: Poythress “an extraterrestrial athlete.”
  • ESPN’s Reggie Rankin: Alex Poythress is the perfect fit for UK (pay site).
  • Scout.com analysis: The recruiting roll continues for John Calipari (pay site).
• The latest video mixtape featuring top 2012 target Shabazz Muhammad is out.
• Former UK target Robert Carter signed with Georgia Tech on Thursday.
• Opening day recap: Willie Cauley signs; UK still in the hunt for No. 1 class.
• Gary goes Green: UK target Gary Harris picked Michigan State on Wednesday.
• Willie Cauley already planning to bulk upfor his freshman season at Kentucky.
• Division I coaches speak anonymously about cheating in college basketball.
• Top target Shabazz Muhammad speaks highly of UK | CBS Sports analysis
• CBS Sports analysis: “Don’t fret, Big Blue Nation. Calipari isn’t done yet.”
• Who’s on the board?: Scout.com looks at the best available recruits for 2012.
• Predictions: CBS writer says UK will get Alex Poythress & Devonta Pollard.
• ESPN: Arizona well on its way to signing No. 1 recruiting class in 2012.
• Class of 2012 rankings: Scout ranks UK 8th | 11th at Rivals | 8th at CBS
• Excellent Indy Star story on how families deal with the recruitment process.
• 2012 target Jarnell Stokes starred in a scrimmage in Memphis on Tuesday.
• UK target Anthony Bennett tallies 11 points, 6 rebounds in season opener.
• UK target Julius Randle admits he almost committed to Oklahoma two years ago.
• Jerry Meyer: Memphis targeting two UK prospects and could have a huge week.
• Video highlights of Shabazz Muhammad’s dunk-offfrom earlier this week.
• ESPN High School names its top 20 players from Kentuckyfor this season.
• ESPN updates 2012 team recruiting rankings: Arizona is No. 1; UK is 11th.
• Gary Harris sorts through his visitsas he prepares to make a decision.
• Dave Telep: If given the chance, Shabazz Muhammad would test NBA waters(pay).
• SEC news: Four-star point guard Josh Gray will sign with Mississippi State.
• Video: The C-J’s Jody Demling talks to Evan Danielsabout UK recruits.
• Scout.com signing day preview: Alex Poythtress, Gary Harris the highlights.
• Top 25 power forward Shaq Goodwin committed to Memphison Tuesday.
• Recruiting report: Has UK slipped to No. 3 on Gary Harris’ list?(pay site)
• 2014 target Andrew Wiggins put up huge numbersin his opener last night.
• MaxPreps preseason Top 25: Anthony Bennett’s Findlay Prep is ranked No. 1.
• Rivals.com signing period preview: Alex Poythress, Gary Harris and Jarnell Stokes.
• 2014 star Isaiah Whitehead has UK among the schoolson his early list.
• 2012′s Robert Carter will announce on Thursday; UK likely out (pay site).
• 2013 star Chris Walker reiterates top 3 of UK, Kansas and Florida(pay site).
• Possible 2014 target Shaqquan Aaron has been ruled ineligiblefor the season.
• A closer look at the four members of Kentucky’s No. 1 recruiting class.
• Three Kentucky freshman make the Naismith preseason Top 50 watch list.
• ESPN: UK “in the driver’s seat” with 2012 forward Devonta Pollard(pay site).
• Rivals.com says emerging UK target Jordan Mickey has taken the next step.
• Dave Telep: What UK needs to do to secure the No. 1 recruiting class(pay site).
• 2013 target Isaiah Lewis likes coach Josh Pastnerand Memphis (pay site).
• Hoopniks looks at the top 20 uncommitted 2012 recruits, a list full of UK targets.
• UK target Gary Harris visits Michigan Stateand is closing in on a decision.
  • Harris says he expects to announce a decision this week (pay site).
• New video highlights of Julius Randle, one of UK’s biggest targets for 2013.
• In-depth Q&A with Jarnell Stokes, who talks about his visit to UK (pay site).
• UK target Amile Jefferson will visit Stanford next weekendand then decide.
  • Jefferson enjoyed his official visit to N.C. State on Saturday (pay site).
• 2013 star Troy Williams has Kentucky and Louisville on his listof schools.
• Top U of L target Robert Upshaw will make his decision in next two weeks.
• Jarnell Stokes tweets about his visit to Kentucky, likes what he sees.
• A preview of Gary Harris’ final visit, which is this weekend at Michigan State.
• 2012 star Jarnell Stokes talks about this weekend’s visit to UK | Stokes info
• • Dave Telep: UK pulls “big boy move” to secure Stokes visit (ESPN Insider).
• John Calipari delivers a recruiting-related messageahead of signing day.
• St. John’s freshman from Chicago recalls a much smaller Anthony Davis.
• Shabazz Muhammad will visit Durham on March 3for the Duke-UNC game.
• Rivals.com updated team rankings: Michigan jumps UK, which falls to No. 11.
• Interesting Deadspin story goes behind the scenes of ranking younger recruits.
• Devonta Pollard rises above personal tragedy to become one of nation’s best.
• Indiana blog predicts UK target Gary Harris will ultimately choose Michigan State.
  • Harris is passing up a shot at a successful college football career.
• Cats’ Pause insight on Stokes, Harris, Poythress and Anthony Bennett(pay site).
• Demand for elite 2012 big menis much greater than supply (ESPN Insider).
• Amile Jefferson will make official visit to N.C. State this weekend | Sees Temple
• Yahoo Sports season preview for the No. 2 Cats: John Calipari reloads again.
• 2012 target Robert Carter will make an official visit to Floridathis weekend.
• Relationships at Michigan were the deciding factor for ex-UK target Mitch McGary.
• Anthony Davis is No. 1 on the Rivals.com list of the Top 20 impact freshmen.
• Rivals: N.C. State in “great position” to land UK target Amile Jefferson (pay).
• Coach: Alex Poythress could make his announcement next week (pay site).
• Top five recruit and former UK target Mitch McGary commits to Michigan.
• High School Hoop player rankings: 2013 duo rated above Shabazz Muhammad.
• UK target Julius Randle leads MaxPreps’ list of nation’s best power forwards.
• Michigan State website previews Gary Harris’ visit to East Lansing this weekend.
• Shabazz Muhammad was among those paying attention to UK’s first scrimmage.
• The Hoop Scoop ranks UK target Dakari Johnson the No. 1 player in class of 2014.
• Stacey Poole’s brother calls Oklahoma State “the perfect situation” (pay site).
• Yahoo Sports calls Anthony Davis the No. 2 center in college basketball.
  • Sporting News labels Davis one of three “sure-fire stars” in college ball.
• Cats on the move: Rivals.com lifts UK to No. 10 in its 2012 recruiting rankings.
• Former UK target T.J. Warren committed to N.C. State on Wednesday.
• No mention of UK in the latest story on possible 2012 target JaKarr Sampson.
• “This year’s Enes Kanter” will be allowed to play after sitting out 10 games.
• UK target Amile Jefferson transitioning to wing, may sign early (pay site).
• Shabazz Muhammad was in attendance for UNLV’s first scrimmage Tuesday night.
• Rick Pitino was in Virginia to see ex-U of L commit Ryan Taylor on Tuesday.
• ESPN’s Eamon Brennan’s SEC preview: Can Calipari go deep again with freshmen?
• 2015 center Horace Spencer already has named UK as one of his top schools.
• Ex-UK target, UConn freshman Ryan Boatright out with eligibility concerns.
• MaxPreps says Kentucky’s Sweet 16 is one of nation’s 5 toughest state tourneys.
• Five-Star Basketball releases its first high school power rankings of the season.
• A look at the new Hoop Scoop recruiting rankings for the class of 2013.
• Scout.com analyst says Willie Cauley fits exactly what John Calipari wants.
• 2013 guard Isaiah Lewis still on UK’s radar, might see Cats play Kansas.
• John Calipari says games will teach Marquis Teague what a PG needs to know.
• Rick Pitino now says Wayne Blackshear could be ready to play against Kentucky.
• Rush the Court breaks down the recruitment of UK target Shabazz Muhammad.
• 2013 star Jonathan Williams III talks recruiting, reflects on past visit to UK.
• CBS Sports says Kentucky has three of the top nine freshmen in the country.
• Willie Cauley’s signing will be available live on the Internet on Nov. 9.
• Video: ESPN shines the recruiting spotlight on 2013 target Julius Randle.
• SI Rankings: Comparing Anthony Davis to DeMarcus Cousins and Marcus Camby.
• 50 states in 50 days: Sports Illustrated profiles high school ball in Kentucky.
• Purdue commitment Basil Smotherman says Derek Willis is his top priority.
• CAULEY PICKS THE CATS: 2012 big man Willie Cauley commits to Kentucky.
  • How good is he?: Check out Cauley’s capsule for rankings and video.
  • Movin’ on up: UK now No. 9 in ESPN’s class of 2012 team rankings.
  • ESPN feature story: Willie Cauley discovers that it’s OK to stand out.
  • Cauley’s former coach talks about the future Wildcat’s game(pay site).
  • Cauley, who plays WR in high school, will not play football at UK(pay site).
  • Cauley’s head coach says it was probably UK’s dribble-drive that sold him.
• Trio of highly touted 2013 recruits could commit to UKas a package deal.
• That didn’t take long: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist already has his own tribute song.
• Alex Poythress’ coach makes it sound like he’s already picked his school.
• Former UK target Kaleb Tarczewski commits to Arizona | Sean Miller on a roll
  • CBS recruiting analyst: Arizona all but locks up the No. 1 class in 2012.
• John Clay takes a look at the commitments from the class of 2012′s Top 40.