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. 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.". 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. 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. Kentucky basketball gains recruiting momentum It would be easy to tie the first commitment from a No. He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. 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 Why he moved: A 6-foot-8 forward who has skill, length, fluid athleticism and feel for the game, Brownsburg (Ind.) 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. A John Calipari legacy recruit could change that. 4 in the nation. 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. 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. Why he moved: Make no mistake, Kuol Atak needs to get much stronger. 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. 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 section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-four-star-c-ugonna-kingsley-onyenso-commits-to-wildcats | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | 1 prospect in the class of 2023 basketball rankings per @247Sports. 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. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. 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 | 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. UK basketball is without a 2024 commit. 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. 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 Gambling problem? The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. Before he cut down his list to Kentucky and Tennessee, Edwards also considered Auburn, Kansas, Maryland, Villanova and the G League Ignite. See the latest outages from Kentucky Utilities, Blue Grass Energy and more, Flash flooding, tornadoes possible Friday in Lexington. "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. He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. "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. Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. For the three commitments in the class, Justin Edwards was the highest, coming in at No. 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. "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.". Overtime Elite pro basketball league was met with skepticism. Ranked as the No. 5 Michigan 118.91. 23 Kentucky. This time, its DJ Wagner. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. "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. 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.". Recruitment: Has taken official visits to Oregon and Washington and holds offers from others including Colorado, Ohio State, UNLV and USC. Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. WebBrand new player rankings update for the 2024 class has been released! He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. His strong performance for Imhotep helped him jump from No. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. However, he was a little bit inconsistent so we decided to be a little more cautious with his ranking. 175, PG / A long, versatile and skilled forward who can play the three or the four, Owens has turned flashes of potential into more consistent production over the past few months and he still has a lot of room to grow. 28 overall prospect Reed Sheppard committed, the Wildcats are firmly in the hunt to finish with the top-ranked class this time around. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 232, PG / 6-11 / Why he moved: Jacob Cofie first hit the 247Sports radar back in June of 2021 when he looked like a potential Pac-12 type big man while playing with his Sammamish (Wash.) Eastside Catholic squad. Updated Rankings! 6-2 / Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. Not anymore. The nations No. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky mens basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. You can see that the area under the curve gets smaller both as the rating for a commit decreases and as the number of total commits for a school increases. 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. 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. Among those making the biggest climbs are a pair of newly minted five-star prospects in Purdue bound forward Kanon Catchings and North Carolina bound wing Drake Powell who rose a combined 137 spots in the updated rankings. Sports Illustrated projects Kentuckys permanent opponents in new SEC schedule format, Friday Headlines: Cason Wallace Watch Edition. 4 overall prospect and top center in the Class of 2023 by 247Sports, Bradshaw picked Kentucky over Louisville, Texas, UCLA, USC and an With Collier's commitment, USC's 2023 class jumped to No. I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Class of 2024 Kentucky basketball recruit Tahaad Pettiford makes college commitment February 1, 2023, 3:12 PM UK Basketball Recruiting In-state Kentucky 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. 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 | the floor general at Erie (Pa.) Keystone isn't a pure jump shooter just yet, but he isn't afraid to take a big shot either and makes more than enough from deep to keep defenders honest. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. 6-3 / 2 in the 247Sports Team Rankings for the class. ", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. 6-11 / Justin has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways, Kentucky coach John Calipari said of Edwards. 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. As he fills out and becomes more physical, he's got the tools to develop into a real problem thanks to his potential to play as either a three or a four on the college level. Kentucky. He plays in constant attack mode, accelerates right at his defender while mixing in some shake and shiftiness, scores around the rim with both hands, and is a legitimate threat to create his own shot at all three-levels.. USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. Texas signed the No. 6-7 / As Kentucky basketball's 2023 recruiting class continues to take shape, follow along here with updates on the Wildcats' commitments. 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 Live updates: Historical windstorm blows in. 200, C / It may just be the start of things. He has a pretty jump shot out to the three point line, is a versatile scorer who can play as a big wing or a floor stretching four man and he's gaining more and more confidence each time he hits the floor. Kentucky's 2022 class was headlined by five-star prospects Cason Wallace and Chris Livingston but finished No. 859-429-2848. "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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. He plays in constant attack mode, accelerates right at his defender while mixing in some shake and shiftiness, scores around the rim with both hands, and is a legitimate threat to create his own shot at all three-levels.. You can check out the full top-150 rankings here. 1 on 247 185, / 44. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 2 overall on the 247Sports 2022 Composite and whose 41.5 14 overall in the 247Sports Team Rankings. 3 in the 247Sports player rankings for the 2023 class in May. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. 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.". 250, SF / Kentucky drops following their loss to Vanderbilt. 10 in the nation. By submitting your email you agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge Paramounts Privacy Policy. Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. "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. The 6-foot-7 star for Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia is considered the No. 4 in the nation. The nations No. The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky-Auburn basketball preview. SG. The latest outlet to release their updated rankings was 247 Sports. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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 12 to No. The 247 Sports updated rankings prove just that, as Kentucky has three of the top-five players in the class of 2023 signed for next season. 2 power forward. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. 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 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. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-justin-edwards-nations-no-2-prospect-commits-to-wildcats-on-cbs-sports-hq | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | How has it worked? 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", (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. Recruitment: Offers from Mississippi State, North Texas, Saint Louis, SMU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and others. I was at home. Bradshaw, Wagner bring the Camden High School show to UK basketball fans. Ben Roberts. 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. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. Who has power? Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! Future UK basketball player introduced at Rupp Arena again. 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. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; 2012; 247Sports Composite. Isaiah Jackson Waterford Mott (Waterford, MI) 6-9 / 200. At least 4 deaths; power outages climb. Earned double digit offers this winter and a decision could be coming soon. The commitment likely solidifies another top-10 class for John Calipari his 14th straight since taking over in 2009 but would be the first of his tenure to rank outside the top five of the national rankings. 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 2 in the class, while Bradshaw climbed seven spots to take over No. "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. 6-9 / 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. 1 Georgia 225.76. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Duke remains atop the rankings for now, but a commitment from Wagner could change that. Recruitment: Being targeted by Alabama, Connecticut, LSU, Duke, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse and others. 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. Amid the reclassification of No. USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. Who are the eight other players that climbed more than 15 spots in this update and why did they go up?
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