Auburn has the No. 1 basketball recruiting class for 2016

Jan 18, 2014; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Cheerleader during the game against the Florida Gators at Auburn Arena. The Gators defeated the Tigers 68-61. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

As of roughly 12 p.m. E.T. Sunday, Auburn's men's basketball program has the best recruiting class in the SEC for 2016.

Yes, basketball. Not football. The Tigers, after receiving the commitment of five-star small forward Mustapha Heron, have rose in 247 Sports' Team Rankings to the top of the SEC and No. 7 in the country.

(h/t College Spun)