According to the 247Sports composite rankings, it's the best class in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Williamson, the No. 39 overall player in the 247Sports composite rankings, said Mack started recruiting him while he was still the head coach at Xavier and extended a U of L scholarship offer shortly after taking that job.
That's what Williamson intends to do when he gets to Louisville, and he made a nice showing of himself during McDonald's All-American Game week in Atlanta, where his performances in the practices — always the most competitive events of the week — landed his name on "standout" lists from 247Sports and Rivals.com.
Williamson said he and the other Cardinals recruits have been in a group text message for a while, and they're looking forward to joining up with the returning U of L players this summer. He referred to Igiehon — a super-athletic, 6-10, 235-pound power forward from Ireland — as a "monster" on the court and noted that he followed Johnson's state championship run by watching the Sweet Sixteen games online. "I think the future is very bright," Williamson said.
Year one under Mack saw the Cards earn a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament — exceeding the expectations of many college basketball observers — and the future of the U of L program is looking even brighter, on and off the court.