Steve Lavin did a great job bringing in local product and ESPNU 100 small forward Maurice Harkless (Queens, N.Y./South Kent), who is St. John's only 2011 recruit. The former UConn commit has a tremendous skill set, high-level athleticism and is a great finisher. Harkless has excellent body control and is at his best in transition as the recipient. The 6-foot-6, 200-pounder also showed off his good mid-range shot and capable 3-point stroke at the Fab 48 in Las Vegas, where he led the New York Panthers to the semifinals and was named to the all-tournament team.He is currently ranked No. 81 in the country, but is poised to move up the when the new rankings are released on Friday. Harkless is just scratching the surface of his potential and he will be a factor in the Big East, especially if he can make sure to keep his motor going throughout games. Harkless, along with 2010 recruit Dwayne Polee, will provide Lavin the athleticism and size at the position to play a faster game to compete better in the Big East.Scarlet Knights land JackRutgers coach Mike Rice continues to put together one of the top Big East classes in 2011 with the addition of power forward Kadeem Jack (Queens, N.Y./South Kent). The 6-8, 215-pounder is a quick jumper that loves to hit the glass. He also brings instant credibility to the Scarlet Knights because many big-name programs inquired about him, including Kentucky and UNC. Jack's high-major athleticism and scoring in the paint will complement Rice's other 2011 recuits -- Malick Kone (St. George, Va./Ble Ridge) and Derrick Randall (Brooklyn, N.Y./South Kent). This trio is going to bring an influx of talent to the Scarlet Knights, but fans have to be patient, while they develop.