Kentucky landed a huge commitment Monday, when five-star wing Justin Edwards picked the Wildcats over Tennessee live on CBS Sports HQ. Since then he's grown to about 6-foot-9, continued to add onto his frame and more importantly he's really expanded his game. Kentucky moved from No. Hes very athletic, not just vertically, but in the way he covers the floor, thrives in the open court, can move laterally, and his speed, Finklestein wrote of Holland. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. He was one of the most dominant shot-blockers in all of prep school basketball last year, after arriving at Putnam Science Academy for the second semester. Gambling problem? Given that, along with his size and shooting potential, he has a chance to evolve into the modern-day big wing that is so coveted at the highest level.. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. 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Onyenso, who plays for Putnam (Connecticut) Science Academy chose UK on 247Sports' YouTube page over a final group that included Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Clemson and hometown UConn. 6 in the recruiting rankings for 2022 with the addition of Onyenso. 260, C / With Edwards, Dillingham and No. WebBrand new player rankings update for the 2024 class has been released! Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. At 7-foot and 233 pounds, Onyenso just so happens to fill a big need for Big Blue, too: its recruiting class before today did not consist of an incoming recruit who was taller than 6-foot-6. The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky-Auburn basketball preview. Five-star small forward Matas Buzelis signed with the G Leagues ignite program, becoming the first top-10 recruit to spurn college ball for the pros since Jaden Hardy in 2021. 3 overall prospect in the 2023 class, chose Kentucky over Tennessee and is the highest-rated small forward to sign with the Wildcats since 2000. Given that, along with his size and shooting potential, he has a chance to evolve into the modern-day big wing that is so coveted at the highest level.. On the summer circuit, he plays for Team Final. When we saw him this winter, we were impressed by his ability to initiate offense out of the high post, smart passing, scoring while facing the rim and that he was able to do all of that without neglecting his duty to handle some of the dirty work around the rim. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-justin-edwards-nations-no-2-prospect-commits-to-wildcats-on-cbs-sports-hq | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. 6-4 / 4 in the nation. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. 2024 Top Basketball Recruits in Kentucky - 247sports.com 0.9889. He has previously specialized in CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Aaron Bradshaw and DJ Wagner star in Frankfort, and other top UK basketball recruiting links. Over the last couple of months, the future Tar Heel has taken gigantic steps forward as a playmaker for others, versatile defender and powerful finisher of drives in traffic. 28 overall prospect Reed Sheppard committed, the Wildcats are firmly in the hunt to finish with the top-ranked class this time around. One of the more feisty competitors at the point guard position, Warren earned a bump up the rankings because of his willingness to compete from end to end and on both ends of the floor. 6-8 / Five-star basketball recruit trims list of schools on his birthday. Bradshaw, Wagners teammate at Camden High School, is the headliner of Kentuckys elite 2023 recruiting class and is the second-best center to sign with the Wildcats, behind DeMarcus Cousins (2009). ", (Photo: Courtesy of Dan Fritz/@DFritzphotos), (Photo: Amanda Inscore, USA TODAY Sports), His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. Web2024 Recruiting Rankings. Previous ranking: 56. 2 overall player in the Class of 2023 by 247Sports, Edwards is UK's third top-30 commitment of the class and second-five star pledge along with guard Buzelis spurned offers from Kentucky, UNC, Kansas and Duke to choose the G League's Ignite program, becoming the first to do so before finishing his high school career. 175, PG / Why he moved: Make no mistake, Kuol Atak needs to get much stronger. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of Sneakers for Santa, 247Sports), (Photo: Courtesy of Dan Fritz/@DFritzphotos, 247Sports). Kentucky might be considered a basketball school, but the Wildcats $45 million upgrade to its football training facility in 2016 totaled 100,000 square feet and The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. He has all types of passes in his bag he reads ball-screens well, is poised probing the lane with terrific change of pace, very good penetrating to pitch, able to throw darts off the dribble with either hand, or use his size to throw over top of defenders. Kentucky reeled in a big fish in the 2022 recruiting cycle on Monday, scoring a verbal commitment from four-star 7-footer Ugonna Kingsley Onyenso to likely put a bow on its incoming class. All Rights Reserved. Now the product of Oakdale (Conn.) St. Thomas More is getting a much deserved bump thanks to showing that everything that we saw in the summer was legit and that he's also improved his all-around game. Booker is the third-highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Spartans since 2000, trailing Shannon Brown (2003) and Jaren Jackson (2017). "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. 215, PG / Who has power? Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. Why he moved: As a junior Billy Richmond moved from Memphis to Camden (N.J.) High and even though he was somewhat in the shadows of 2023 five-star Kentucky commits DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw, he was able to make a name for himself. "He makes high-level plays with the ball in the open floor, gets downhill in transition as well as coming off ball-screens, and knows how to change his pace in the pick-and-roll," 247Sports director of scouting Adam Finklestein wrote of Castle. Hes also an elite competitor who plays hard, has a way of raising the level of those around him, and doesnt get enough credit for bringing a similar mindset to the defensive end of the floor. "Hes very lean, and not yet able to play through contact on a consistent basis, but there is a ton of natural talent to develop. Why he While his defense is currently ahead of his offense, he has a soft natural touch to develop and is also both a lob threat and a rim-runner who changes ends particularly well for a player his size. There's a new No. Duke, the lone 255, / 250, SF / CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. PF / Live updates: Historical windstorm blows in. Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. 8 Oregon Recruitment: Has taken recent unofficial visits to Louisville and Ketnucky who have both offered along with Kansas State, Memphis, Mississippi State, Saint Louis and Seton Hall. The most impactful trait we can have on the defensive end is the ability to block shots, and Aaron is elite at that, Calipari said of Bradshaw. 2 overall on the 247Sports 2022 Composite and whose 41.5 Why he moved: He may be a bit on the slight side at the moment, but don't let the fact that Dellquan Warren still needs to add strength fool you, he's nobody's pushover. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. All Atak needs is for more coaches to take the time to go out and see him play and he could become one of the hottest names of the grassroots season. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. UK doesnt make the cut. Kentucky basketball gains recruiting momentum It would be easy to tie the first commitment from a No. He's a solid vertical athlete who is also capable of utilizing his touch around the rim to make tough finishes with both hands.". 6-3 / 185, / Will Levis may be this year's first round bust | Kentucky hosting 4,000-point scorer Travis Perry for Auburn game, CBB Recruiting Weekly: Perry drops 61 in front of Calipari; NC State rising; Smith returns; weekend previews, Travis Perry scores 61 in front of John Calipari, updates his recruitment, Kentucky signees among finalists for Naismith High School Player of the Year, In-state star Travis Perry pours in school-record 61 points in front of John Calipari, Naismith names High School Player and Coach of the Year Finalists, CBB Recruiting Weekly: Tatum, Mitchell, and Fox in high school; rookie rewind; future NBA All-Stars, Pair of Kentucky signees named to Nike Hoop Summit, Pressure on 2023 recruiting class becoming overwhelming and unfair, Four March visits set for Top247 WR Rico Scott, Florida spring camp roster: Notes and observations, Florida Gators at the NFL Combine tracker, Kentucky's magic runs out vs. Tennessee in SEC quarterfinals. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The mid-post has long been a staple of his individual offense, but now hes getting some easy points by moving without the ball more freely.". Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (2021). "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. The McDonalds All-American Game is less than a month away, and 48 of 247Sports top 50 recruits in the 2023 classhave committed to play collegiately or professionally, with four-stars Bronny James and Dennis Evans the lone exceptions. 6 South Carolina 114.15. Why he moved: When we last updated the 2024 rankings coming out of the summer of 2022, Tyler Betsey was a guy that we seriously considered getting pretty aggressive with from a rankings perspective. Kentucky needs their star point guard back asap. ", Hes a jumbo wing with terrific positional size at 6-foot-8, long arms, and a lot of fluidity as he covers the court," Finklestein wrote of Williams. WebKentucky Wildcats College Basketball, College Football and Recruiting on 247Sports Magazine More Magazines by 247Sports Clemson Tigers College Football, Basketball and Recruiting on 247Sports By 247Sports Florida Gators College Football, College Basketball and Recruiting on 247Sports By 247Sports Watch the Big 12 or the SEC and you see a lot of guys with his physical profile and there's no reason to think that he won't end up playing at that level and he's knocking on the door of four-star status. Robert Dillingham and Reed Sheppard both saw their rankings drop slightly, as Dillingham came in at No. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. Kentucky basketball signee Robert Dillingham opted for Overtime Elite. 7 prospect, power forward Mackenzie Mgbako. 6-11 / That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. USC landed the crowned jewel of the 2023 class in five-star point guard Isaiah Collier, while Kentucky reeled in the most top-10 commitments with three. basketball All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! Its surreal. Aaron Bradshaw begins to envision future with Kentucky mens basketball. Kentucky Wildcats Basketball, Football & Recruiting WebFB Recruiting Northeast OT Jack Hines has second trip lined up to Kentucky VIP Josh Edwards FB Recruiting Updated scouting report on Top247 4-star cornerback Aaron Scott 232, PG / ", (Photo: Courtesy of Dan Fritz/@DFritzphotos), (Photo: Amanda Inscore, USA TODAY Sports), His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. How has it worked? 14 overall in the 247Sports Team Rankings. Kentucky has shown interest in Collier, but no offer has come. Web2021 Best NFL Basketball Players in Kentucky (0) 2021 . The 6-foot-7 star for Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia is considered the No. Kentucky basketball recruiting: See UK's 2023 class of signees Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. NewsNow: Kentucky Wildcats news | Breaking News 24/7 230, SG / We take a deeper look. Among his chief competitors for that honor is another Kentucky target in guard DJ Wagner. 1 prospect in the class of 2023 basketball rankings per @247Sports. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. Ben Roberts. 2 power forward. "There is no other player in the class who can match his combination of size and playmaking ability, but he tends to hunt highlight plays off the dribble with a high-risk high-reward style that isn't always efficient and can be turnover prone," Finklestein wrote of Buzelis. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | Ranked the No. Why he moved: Out on the West Coast, nobody in the class of 2024 made a bigger impression for a move up the rankings than Marcus Adams Jr. did. 6-3 / Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. He'll enter the grassroots season as a dude who has serious potential to make the jump to five-star status over the course of the next few months. Kentucky 2020 Basketball Commits - 247Sports In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Composite Rating. 1 ranking. Also, check out some recent highlights packages of Kentuckys current three-man 2023 class. With AAU done for the summer, the senior season for class of 2023 basketball prospects is only a few short months away. 6-11 / With Collier's commitment, USC's 2023 class jumped to No. Taking over the top spot is Isaiah Collier out of Georgia, who jumped up from third to take over the No. 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Mel Kiper's updated first-round projection is He has all types of passes in his bag he reads ball-screens well, is poised probing the lane with terrific change of pace, very good penetrating to pitch, able to throw darts off the dribble with either hand, or use his size to throw over top of defenders.". Kentucky recruit Travis Perry on cusp of state scoring record, Sweet 16 return. With Collier's commitment, USC's 2023 class jumped to No. Collier is the highest-ranked-prospect to commit to USC since 2000 and is the only five-star point guard to sign with the Trojans during that span. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". Bronny James is one of college basketballs biggest recruits of all time, and his decision of where to play basketball at in college is going to redefine what it means to land a recruit. Recruitment: Being targeted by Alabama, Connecticut, LSU, Duke, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse and others. USC landed the crowned jewel of the 2023 class in five-star point guard Isaiah Collier, while Kentucky reeled in the most top-10 commitments with three. I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. Isaiah Jackson Waterford Mott (Waterford, MI) 6-9 / 200. The Wildcats will look to bounce back and even the season series against Arkansas. 189, SF / 210, PG / Onyenso, the No. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. UK is No. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. Drake Powell (Photo: Jim Hawkins/Inside Carolina) Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. 2021 Best NFL Basketball Players in Kentucky - app.247sports.com Texas hauled in its second-straight top-10 prospect in power forward Ron Holland, while Colorado secured its first-ever five-star recruit -- small forward Cody Williams. More Stories About National recruiting services are beginning to roll out their updated player rankings for the class, and the Kentucky Wildcats commits and recruits are stacking up to potentially enter greatest class of all time territory. 44. Famous 300-year-old bur oak was saved from development. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. Kentucky A Sea of Blue comes loaded with the best Kentucky Wildcats links, news, analysis, and other fun stuff, so like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. By submitting your email you agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge Paramounts Privacy Policy. ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. revealed Tuesday his updated 2023 NFL Mock Draft, complete with several head-turning projected trades that would shake up the 250, PF / Hes very athletic, not just vertically, but in the way he covers the floor, thrives in the open court, can move laterally, and his speed, Finklestein wrote of Holland. WebStay up to date with all the Kentucky Wildcats sports news, recruiting, transfers, and more at 247Sports.com 247Sports 247Sports Home FB Rec FB Recruiting Home News Feed Two of those players are none other than Camden High teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw. 6-6 / 5 Michigan 118.91. Recruitment: Mississippi State and Saint Louis are among his early offers. Many are speculating that James will decide to play at one of the four major schools in Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky, or Kansas. Web2022 Top Basketball Recruits in Kentucky (0) 2022 High School. Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (2021). Who are the eight other players that climbed more than 15 spots in this update and why did they go up? Here is a recent evaluation of Edwards from Travis Branham of 247Sports: "Edwards is the most well-rounded player in the class when he's firing on all cylinders. Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at The 247Sports Top 150 has received a full update and while we are still a few weeks away from the winter changing to spring, this new batch of rankings is full of change. HighKanon Catchings is just scratching the surface of how good he can be. "Booker the marquee player in this class at 6-10, with a 7-4 wingspan, coach Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. 6-9 / Recruitment: Has taken official visits to Oregon and Washington and holds offers from others including Colorado, Ohio State, UNLV and USC. DRAKE POWELL, SF. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. 6-7 / The most impactful trait we can have on the defensive end is the ability to block shots, and Aaron is elite at that, Calipari said of Bradshaw. 7 Texas Tech 112.75. https://t.co/2zuhLMrcjz pic.twitter.com/YO3cIGrTNJ. Buzelis is the only top-100 player to turn professional straight out of high school this cycle after the 2021 and 2022 classes yielded seven total. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Kentucky basketball recruits The latest outlet to release their updated rankings was 247 Sports. What to know: Future Kentucky mens basketball players in game in Frankfort Friday night, Class of 2024 Kentucky basketball recruit Tahaad Pettiford makes college commitment, In-state Kentucky recruit Travis Perry being courted by college basketballs best team. Each recruit is weighted in the rankings according to a, Readers familiar with the Gaussian distribution formula will note that we use a varying value for. Its the top-end talent potential in this class that will have Big Blue Nation buzzing though as there are solid chances that John Calipari lands three of the top five players in this class. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. Booker is the third-highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Spartans since 2000, trailing Shannon Brown (2003) and Jaren Jackson (2017).
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