Recruiting roundup: Big Ten scoring major talent in '09, '10

Tom Crean's Class of 2009 very well could end up as the best among Big Ten teams, especially with the addition of another player such as Dominic Cheek, Chris Braswell or Bawa Muniru. The following year, however, Crean has just two scholarships to give (Devan Dumes, Tijan Jobe), while many of his rival coaches such as Thad Matta, Bruce Weber and Bo Ryan have already been already landing major talent for 2010.

Here is a look at Top 150 recruits (according to Rivals.com) who have pledged to play in the Big Ten either next year, or the following season:

Illinois:

• 2009: #44 Brandon Paul, #57 D.J. Richardson, #116 Josh Bertrand, #127 Tyler Griffey
• 2010: #19 Jereme Richmond**, #23 Crandall Head**, #69 Meyers Leonard

• 2009: #34 Christian Watford, #59 Maurice Creek, #98 Derek Elston, #106 Jordan Hulls

• 2009: #77 Darius Morris,

• 2009: #63 Garrick Sherman, #117 Derrick Nix

• 2009: #19 Royce White**

• 2010: #3 Jared Sullinger**, #8 DeShaun Thomas**, #18 Jordan Sibert**

• 2009: #97 D.J. Byrd, #149 Patrick Bade
• 2010: #66 Travis Carroll, #105 Terone Johnson

• 2009: #118 Diamond Taylor, #124 Mike Bruesewitz
• 2010: #37 Evan Anderson, #39 Vander Blue