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UCLA added to its top-five recruiting class Sunday when five-star forward Kris Wilkes committed to the Bruins.Wilkes, a North Central High School (Indiana) product, chose the UCLA Bruins over the Indiana Hoosiers and Illinois Fighting Illini.I felt the most comfortable when I went down and felt it was a great school, Wilkes told ESPN.Wilkes, a 6-foot-7 small forward, is ranked No. 14 in the ESPN 100. He took official visits to all three of his finalists in September, but the Bruins emerged as the clear favorite over the past few weeks. UCLA targeted him early in the process, given head coach Steve Alfords roots in the state of Indiana and assistant coach David Graces recruiting efforts.Just watching them play, I see the players got freedom, Wilkes said. And looking at their roster, seeing there was an opening for my position.Wilkes was one of the tougher matchup problems in the 2017 class, being able to score away from the basket against opposing post players as well as on the block against smaller defenders. He averaged 20.0 points and 6.0 rebounds on the Under Armour Association circuit for the Indy Hoosiers AAU program.Wilkes joins a recruiting class that was ranked No. 4 in the country heading into the weekend. Hes the fifth member of the group, following three ESPN 100 prospects -- point guard Jaylen Hands (No. 31), power forward Cody Riley (No. 45) and center Jalen Hill (No. 50) -- and three-star shooting guard LiAngelo Ball, the younger brother of UCLA star freshman?Lonzo.With Isaac Hamilton and Bryce Alford graduating after this season, and Ball expected to leave early for the NBA draft, UCLA needed some scoring punch for the 2017-18 campaign. Wilkes brings that ability, and he should have a starting role immediately in the frontcourt, alongside freshman T.J. Leaf and junior center Thomas Welsh.Hopefully I can make a great impact for them coming in as a freshman, Wilkes said. And with the other players coming, we should be real good.With five players now in the fold, UCLA could be finished in the 2017 class. However, depending on what happens with the NBA draft, the Bruins could look for more offensive firepower on the perimeter.UCLA opened its season with a 119-80 win over Pacific on Friday.Adidas NMD R1 Womens Raw Pink . First off, the fans ripped the Cubbies introduction of a fuzzy new kid-friendly mascot named "Clark". Adidas NMD Wolf Grey . Coach Tom Thibodeau says the former MVP will probably start travelling with the team in the next few weeks. Rose tore the meniscus in his right knee at Portland in November and was ruled out for the remainder of the season by the Bulls. http://www.cheapnmdonline.com/adidas-nmd-womens-clearance.html .com) - Manchester City midfielder David Silva is expected to miss the next four weeks because of a calf problem. Adidas NMD Mens Clearance . The 29-year-old from Port Colborne, Ont., has nothing but good things to say about former U.S. marine Liz (Girlrilla) Carmouche ahead of their co-main event Wednesday on the UFCs "Fight for the Troops" televised card in Fort Campbell, Ky. Adidas NMD R1 Clearance . Duchene scored two goals and had an assist, helping the Colorado Avalanche beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Friday night to match the best 10-game start in team history.Ireland forward CJ Stander believes the teams chances of winning the three-Test tour of South Africa have been dismissed by the host nation.The South Africa-born player revealed the Springboks are extremely confident of success following Irelands poor showing in the Six Nations. The 2014 and 2015 Six Nations champions had to settle for third place this year after winning just two from five matches, following a frustrating World Cup quarter-final exit to Argentina last autumn.Stander left his native South Africa for Munster in 2012 after being told he was too small to play back-row for the Springboks, and now believes Ireland must battle home expectations on tour this summer.I have the family in South Africa, and they keep me up to date with whats going on there, said Stander. Stander defends Sexton CJ Stander insists tough guy Johnny Sexton would never play-act They are writing us off over there because of a few losses here and there, and because we werent chasing the Six Nations title.ddddddddddddIn your head going down to South Africa its going to be a big challenge, youre going to have to be very physical, they are big boys.They are a great team, and everyone knows that. But if youre written off and categorised as the underdogs, then thats always something extra to fight for, to prove that wrong.So theres both sides to the story.Also See:Stander defends SextonStuart Barnes 6N reviewBest: We can win in South AfricaClinical Ireland down Scotland ' ' '