Purnell’s class of 2011

In his first season as DePaul men's basketball head coach, Oliver Purnell has gathered an incoming class composed of six players from across the nation. According to CBSSports.com affiliate MaxPreps.com, the 2011 class ranks No. 25 in the nation and seventh in the Big East.

"I'm very pleased with the makeup of our first full recruiting class. I think we addressed a lot of needs for next year's team," Purnell said in a statement. "We were able to sign a guy at each position. I think we have guys that shoot the basketball, guys that have the ability to defend and overall a very athletic class."

Chicagoland Recruits

Jamee Crockett, SF

Crete Monee H.S., Ill.

Purnell: "Jamee Crockett is probably as good an athlete as I saw all summer. He's improved his ability to the outside shot. He is a tremendous runner and finisher."

Macari Brooks, SG

Rich South H.S., Ill.

Purnell: "Macari Brooks is an outstanding athlete who is a natural scorer from all over the floor. I was very impressed with his toughness and tenacity as well."

Charles McKinney, SG

Quality Education Academy, N.C. (Played at Maine East High School in Park Ridge, Ill. for his first three seasons)

Purnell: "[McKinney] is the kind of tough athlete from a winning program that we need to build with."

Out-of-state Recruits

Shane Larkin, PG

Dr. Phillips H.S., Fla.

Purnell: "[Larkin] not only provides the ability to quarterback the team, but he's shown an ability to shoot the three-point shot with consistency."

Derrell Robertson, C

Mendenhall H.S., Miss.

Purnell: "Derrell Robertson is an outstanding big athlete...He's an outstanding shot blocker and will improve offensively in our up-tempo style."

Montray Clemons, PF

Evelyn Mack Academy, N.C.

Purnell: "Montray is a very versatile player that gives us even more flexibility with the things we are trying to do...I believe he will fit with our pressure defense and pressure offense system."

Compiled by Meghan Bower from DePaul Athletic Department press releases