BURN THE HORSE
Was asked about recruit's star ratings and if they mean anything. They do, but there's a catch.If a recruit plays in the appropriate summer tournaments and is seen by the right person, he can get rated. Those kids rated 3, 4 or 5 stars are probably legitimately ranked.
But what about the kid that doesn't play in the summer? Or the kid that is hurt in the summer? Or the kid that doesn't play well the one time he's seen by an evaluator? These kids aren't going to get a high star rating. In some cases, they don't deserve one. In others, they just haven't been seen.
Star ratings are subjective.
As for WN's star rating right now? It's doubtful he'll receive any stars. Most evaluators (rivals, scout, espn, etc.) don't have anybody at the Division B European Championships. And WN didn't play anywhere else this summer. And he's not playing in the preseason jamborees because he's injured.
But you can assume he's close to a four star. Last year, Ricardo Ratliffe was the top juco player in the nation. He was the player of the year in his conference, edging out WN (who was second) by only a vote or two. Ratliffe was rated a four star by Rivals.
WN was rated a three star out of prep school by rivals. He's played a year in juco and two years with Great Britain's U20 National Team since then. Safe to say he hasn't gotten worse. He's likely at least a 3 and maybe a 4. Though, once again, I'd expect him to remain not rated.
