Amidst all of the chaos of the transfer portal, the high school recruiting calendar also takes center stage in December. With the Early National Signing Day happening on Dec. 21, many classes from programs across the nation are already beginning to take shape.
Attempting to discern what positions to pursue from the high school ranks has become even more challenging given the ebbs and flows of the portal, but high school recruiting will always remain the backbone of any strong program and will continue to be a major industry in the sport.
For instance, Mizzou saw freshmen such as Brett Norfleet, Marvin Burks Jr.