6-4 / USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. WebBrand new player rankings update for the 2024 class has been released! 6-10 / Edwards averaged 18.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading Imhotep to city and state titles as a junior. WebKSR Basketball Recruiting Travis Perry taking unofficial visit to Kentucky vs. Auburn Jack Pilgrim 02/23/23 KSR Basketball Recruiting Robert Dillingham dazzles with 29 points in Overtime Elite semis Zack Geoghegan 02/22/23 KSR Basketball Recruiting Four future Wildcats named to 2023 Iverson Classic roster Zack Geoghegan 02/20/23 Kentucky moved from No. Texas signed the No. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (2021). I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. 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. Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. Famous 300-year-old bur oak was saved from development. The Wildcats will look to bounce back and even the season series against Arkansas. Windstorm knocked it down. Ranked the No. 44. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. Enrolled. 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. Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. Justin has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways, Kentucky coach John Calipari said of Edwards. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-four-star-c-ugonna-kingsley-onyenso-commits-to-wildcats | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Why he moved: A 6-foot-8 forward who has skill, length, fluid athleticism and feel for the game, Brownsburg (Ind.) Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Web2024 Recruiting Rankings. Few players left as big an impression on the 247Sports staff as Catchings did this winter and it will be a bit of a surprise if he doesn't see his national profile explode during the upcoming spring and summer months. He looks like a good fit for his college choice. WebTerrence Clarke Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH) 6-7 / 185. How has it worked? "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. "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. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. 39 prospect in the 247Sports rankings, was the highest-ranked uncommitted prospect in the 2022 class, thus giving UK one of the last remaining blue-chippers remaining ahead of the 2022-23 season. Among his chief competitors for that honor is another Kentucky target in guard DJ Wagner. Its surreal. Aaron Bradshaw begins to envision future with Kentucky mens basketball. 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. Isaiah Jackson Waterford Mott (Waterford, MI) 6-9 / 200. "He is exceptionally imposing with the ball because of his positional size, strength, body control and balance holding off contact and maintaining his line, even when going through the lane with euros. ", 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. Hes got versatility, hes got athleticism, hes got a solid shot and he has a great understanding of the game.". Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. 2 overall on the 247Sports 2022 Composite and whose 41.5 ", (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. Kentucky basketball signee Robert Dillingham opted for Overtime Elite. 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. 6 South Carolina 114.15. 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. 247Sports 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 CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. Recruitment: Being targeted by Alabama, Connecticut, LSU, Duke, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse and others. 6-2 / At least 4 deaths; power outages climb. Now, its here to stay. 213, PF / 195. 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. When you keep getting a little better in each area and your frame starts to fill out, then your stock really starts to rise and that's why Chance Puryear of Dallas (Texas) Carter has made a leap. See the latest outages from Kentucky Utilities, Blue Grass Energy and more, Flash flooding, tornadoes possible Friday in Lexington. 6-11 / 250, PG / 7 Texas Tech 112.75. 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 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. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 230, SG / Kentucky. 247Sports was the first major recruiting service to include Sharpe in its national rankings for 2022 last fall, and he steadily climbed that list as his breakout junior With the ties both have had to the Kentucky program over the last several months, landing them both is certainly on the table. 2 power forward. Michigan, UCLA, Cincinnati and USC are the main contenders in this recruitment. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. He's a solid vertical athlete who is also capable of utilizing his touch around the rim to make tough finishes with both hands.". 215, PG / "He is exceptionally imposing with the ball because of his positional size, strength, body control and balance holding off contact and maintaining his line, even when going through the lane with euros. With AAU done for the summer, the senior season for class of 2023 basketball prospects is only a few short months away. Duke remains atop the rankings for now, but a commitment from Wagner could change that. 245, C / He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. All Rights Reserved. He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. Kentucky basketball gains recruiting momentum It would be easy to tie the first commitment from a No. Before he cut down his list to Kentucky and Tennessee, Edwards also considered Auburn, Kansas, Maryland, Villanova and the G League Ignite. 2 center, signed with Michigan State on Nov. 9 and joins a Spartans recruiting class that features fellow five-star Jeremy Fears and four-stars Coen Carr and Gehrig Normand. 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 Ranked as the 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. 6 in the recruiting rankings for 2022 with the addition of Onyenso. 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. 13 and Sheppard at No. UK doesnt make the cut. 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. 6-10 / 2 power forward. Kentucky Wildcats College Basketball, College Football and Recruiting on 247Sports Kentucky's 2022-23 season following familiar script Kentucky's 2022-23 season following familiar script 247sports.com - Chris Fisher 1d If you've followed Kentucky basketball in the John Calipari era, this season has followed a familiar script. All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! 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. Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). Edwards, the No. 6-6 / He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. "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. He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. 2 center, signed with Michigan State on Nov. 9 and joins a Spartans recruiting class that features fellow five-star Jeremy Fears and four-stars Coen Carr and Gehrig Normand. 6-11 / Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 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. 260, C / 255, / section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-justin-edwards-nations-no-2-prospect-commits-to-wildcats-on-cbs-sports-hq | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | 7-0 / 14 to No. In retrospect, we should have been much more aggressive. Highlights: UK recruits Bradshaw, Wagner, Richmond steal show in Camdens win in Frankfort. He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. 250, PF / 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. 6-6 / 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. 3 LSU 160.69. 8 2 1. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. Brown averaged 16 points per game and knocked down 62 3-pointers. But, the 6-foot-9 forward at Fort Worth (Texas) Haltom is mobile, has length and he can really shoot the ball from deep. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Recruitment: Visiting UCLA this weekend after recent officials to Kansas and Syracuse. Dropping off the top spot is Wagner, who now ranks No. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. New ranking: 19. 1 Georgia 225.76. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. 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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.". 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. 232, PG / Onyenso's size, movement and defensive instincts could make him a candidate to step into a role as a true freshman next season. 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. 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. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. Here's what UK is getting in Onyenso (via a scouting report from Adam Finkelstein just last month): A 7-footer with a 7-foot-5 wingspan, he not only has game-changing size and length, but also terrific defensive instincts. WebThe 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at There's a chance that he could end up reclassifying to 2023 but for now he's planning to play during the spring and summer and if what he did during the high school season translates, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him make another leap. The 6-foot-7 star for Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia is considered the No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. PF / 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Guys with his size who can stretch floors that are also mobile and have a lot of physical upside, well they tend to see their stock soar. Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; 2012; 247Sports Composite. 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). Previous ranking: 56. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. 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 Robert Dillingham. As a 7-footer, he can change the game on both ends of the court. "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. 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. He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. Robert Dillingham and Reed Sheppard both saw their rankings drop slightly, as Dillingham came in at No. 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. Who are the eight other players that climbed more than 15 spots in this update and why did they go up? He can really shoot the ball, and he reminds us a lot of a younger Jaren Jackson Jr. Hes a player that can do a lot of versatile things. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. Aarons motor continues to improve, he has great size and mobility. The Cats will be looking to land three top-five prospects in the class. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. "He is exceptionally imposing with the ball because of his positional size, strength, body control and balance holding off contact and maintaining his line, even when going through the lane with euros.". He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. Why he moved: One of the best stories of the 2022-23 season has been the turnaround that Shaka Smart has engineered and Damarius Owens looks like the type of player who fits right into the direction Smart is taking things in Milwaukee. He's a guy who attacks defenders and it isn't very often that they are up to the challenge of stopping him. WebCollege basketball recruiting: USC's Isaiah Collier highlights where 2023's top 10 players CatsPause 17:49 28-Feb-23 SEC Network posts up for women's, men's SEC tourneys During the rankings discussions, there were some on staff who felt he could have been moved much higher so his ascent may just be starting. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. 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.". 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. The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky-Auburn basketball preview. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. The Wildcats bring back the reigning national player of the year in Oscar Tshiebwe, a big man who dominated on the glass and in the paint last season, but behind him a clear dearth of depth was a major concern. I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky mens basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. "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. He's a 6-foot-7 wing with length and athleticism who can dribble, pass and shoot with a polished offensive package able to go out and create his own offense at any given moment and can rebound and defend at a high level.". 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.". 4 overall. Earned double digit offers this winter and a decision could be coming soon. Kentucky landed a huge commitment Monday, when five-star wing Justin Edwards picked the Wildcats over Tennessee live on CBS Sports HQ. 228, 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. 10 in the nation. For the three commitments in the class, Justin Edwards was the highest, coming in at No. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. HighKanon Catchings is just scratching the surface of how good he can be. Richmond earned a spot in the rankings coming out of the summer thanks to good size and potential as a deep jump shooter. 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. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankingsMore Info, Powered by innovative technology products, 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruitsMore Info. Gambling problem? "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. Future UK basketball player introduced at Rupp Arena again. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Recruitment: Mississippi State and Saint Louis are among his early offers. "He can also make the types of shots that translate to the next level - pick-and-pop threes, slipping out of ball screens to make shots on the move, or creating space with a series of side-step or step-back shots. Where Kentucky recruits stand in updated 247 Sports rankings, Kentucky vs. Arkansas viewing info, what to watch for, and predictions. 187, PG / 1 overall prospect GG Jackson to the Class of 2022, Edwards has emerged as one of the top candidates to claim the top spot in the 2023 class. Hes got versatility, hes got athleticism, hes got a solid shot and he has a great understanding of the game.". He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. Two of those players are none other than Camden High teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw. 14 overall in the 247Sports Team Rankings. Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. 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. He has previously specialized in 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. Ranked the No. Drake Powell (Photo: Jim Hawkins/Inside Carolina) Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina. 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. 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 ", (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. Why he moved: Make no mistake, Kuol Atak needs to get much stronger. 6-3 / Not anymore. Live updates: Historical windstorm blows in. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. "Booker the marquee player in this class at 6-10, with a 7-4 wingspan, coach, (Photo: Courtesy of Under Armour, 247Sports), 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. With Edwards, Dillingham and No. 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. Web2021 Best NFL Basketball Players in Kentucky (0) 2021 . He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000.
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