July 9, 2002

DURHAM, N.C. - For the second time in the last three years, the Duke women's basketball incoming recruiting class has been selected number one nationally. The All-Star Girls Report just released the top 40 recruiting classes with the Blue Devils earning the top spot with five newcomers.

Duke's 2000-01 recruiting class which included current juniors Alana Beard, Iciss Tillis and Vicki Krapohl were also ranked first nationally by Athlon Sports. It also marks the fourth year in a row the Blue Devils have brought in a top five rated recruiting class.

Listed below are the top 20 classes by All-Star Girls Report:

1.  Duke
2.  Connecticut
3.  Louisiana Tech
4.  Georgia
5.  Arkansas
6.  Tennessee
7.  Oklahoma
8.  Purdue
9.  Louisiana State
10.  Florida
11.  Georgia Tech
12.  Notre Dame
13.  Rutgers
14.  North Carolina
15.  Syracuse
16.  West Virginia
17.  Texas Tech
18.  Florida State
19.  Texas
20.  Virginia Tech


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