1 small forward in the class and owns a .9980 ranking in the 247Sports Composite rankings. 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. Get daily insights and the latest scoop on all-things Kentucky. 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.". How has it worked? Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Windstorm knocked it down. Two of those players are none other than Camden High teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; 2012; 247Sports Composite. 7 Texas Tech 112.75. Sports Illustrated projects Kentuckys permanent opponents in new SEC schedule format, Friday Headlines: Cason Wallace Watch Edition. Highlights: Vanderbilt at No. Gambling problem? He has previously specialized in Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. The buzz began with some monster performances for Harbor City (Calif.) Narbonne during the fall and then Adams spent the winter lighting up scoreboards all across Southern California. He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. 2:12 pm ET, Alabama vs. Texas A&M odds, how to watch, stream, Duke vs. North Carolina prediction, spread, live stream, Oregon vs. Stanford prediction, spread, live stream, Kentucky vs. Arkansas prediction, spread, live stream, Alabama vs. Texas A&M prediction, spread, live stream, Predictions for key top 25 games on Saturday, Top 25 And 1: ACC trio vies for regular-season title, Detroit-Mercy's Davis doesn't catch Maravich, Three ejected after punch in OVC Tournament game, Kansas wins 17th Big 12 title under Bill Self, Alabama overcomes huge deficit, rallies to top Auburn. There's a new No. Highlights: UK recruits Bradshaw, Wagner, Richmond steal show in Camdens win in Frankfort. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Booker is the third-highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Spartans since 2000, trailing Shannon Brown (2003) and Jaren Jackson (2017). Ranked the No. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. Texas signed the No. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. The 10 in the nation. The 6-foot-7 star for Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia is considered the No. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. With the ties both have had to the Kentucky program over the last several months, landing them both is certainly on the table. 15 seed Saint Peter's, this should quell it. 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. 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. 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. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. 255, SG / He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. The Cats will be looking to land three top-five prospects in the class. 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. 14 overall in the 247Sports Team Rankings. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The Wildcats will look to bounce back and even the season series against Arkansas. He was named a McDonalds All-American nominee and earned Damien Class and Mira Costa All-Tournament Team honors. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. Its surreal. Aaron Bradshaw begins to envision future with Kentucky mens basketball. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. Web2024 Recruiting Rankings. In retrospect, we should have been much more aggressive. If there were any concerns over UK coach John Calipari's continued wherewithal on the recruiting trail following the Wildcats' stunning first round NCAA Tournament exit at the hand of No. 6-7 / 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. 3 in the 247Sports player rankings for the 2023 class in May. More Stories About 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 continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. 7-0 / 6-6 / 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. 245, C / 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at Why he moved: When you are pushing 6-foot-7, are willing to get after it on defense, can play with some physicality and have the ability to spot up and swish jumpers from deep, then you are going to put yourself on the radar. Duke remains atop the rankings for now, but a commitment from Wagner could change that. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. NFL analyst compares Will Levis to Dak Prescott, CJ Fredrick named to SEC Community Service Team, Kentucky advances past Florida in SEC Women's Tournament, Kentucky's magic runs out vs. Tennessee in SEC quarterfinals, Will Levis talks decision to throw, meeting with teams at NFL combine, Will Levis checks a lot of boxes for Fox Sports Radio's Colin Cowherd. The nations No. 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.". 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. 1 ranking. Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). 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 | 6-3 / 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. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-justin-edwards-nations-no-2-prospect-commits-to-wildcats-on-cbs-sports-hq | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina. USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. Aarons motor continues to improve, he has great size and mobility. 6-3 / Why he moved: A 6-foot-8 forward who has skill, length, fluid athleticism and feel for the game, Brownsburg (Ind.) 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. 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. 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. 8 2 1. Kentucky moved from No. 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 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. "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.". CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of Sneakers for Santa, 247Sports), (Photo: Courtesy of Dan Fritz/@DFritzphotos, 247Sports). 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. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. "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. 4 overall prospect and top center in the Class of 2023 by 247Sports, Bradshaw picked Kentucky over Louisville, Texas, UCLA, USC and an CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. "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.". 6-9 / 210, PG / For the three commitments in the class, Justin Edwards was the highest, coming in at No. He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. You can check out the full top-150 rankings here. 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. 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 Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. He looks like a good fit for his college choice. Now, its here to stay. 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. 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. WebTerrence Clarke Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH) 6-7 / 185. 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. Ben Roberts. As a 7-footer, he can change the game on both ends of the court. 195. Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. A John Calipari legacy recruit could change that. It may just be the start of things. 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. 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. Updated Rankings! 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. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. "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. HighKanon Catchings is just scratching the surface of how good he can be. Booker is the third-highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Spartans since 2000, trailing Shannon Brown (2003) and Jaren Jackson (2017). Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. 6-6 / Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. Kentucky recruit Travis Perry on cusp of state scoring record, Sweet 16 return. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. 213, PF / ", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. 6-7 / 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. "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. "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. Why he CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. PF / On the summer circuit, he plays for Team Final. Go Cats!!! A 6-foot-8 wing with the ability to play inside or out, he's got plus athleticism, deep range on his jumper and some real swagger to the way he plays the game. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 228, PF / This time, its DJ Wagner. 255, / He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. ", 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. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. 6-8 / Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Future UK basketball player introduced at Rupp Arena again. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. Brown averaged 16 points per game and knocked down 62 3-pointers. Web2022 Top Basketball Recruits in Kentucky (0) 2022 High School. Kentucky has shown interest in Collier, but no offer has come. 189, PG / He had good size, a solid frame and liked to play on the interior. "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. 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. ", (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. Travis Perry and Reed Sheppard begin postseason, and other top UK basketball recruiting links, A top center prospect in 2024 class provides recruiting update, including Kentucky interest. His strong performance for Imhotep helped him jump from No. He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. Texas signed the No. 0.9889. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. 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. By submitting your email you agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge Paramounts Privacy Policy. 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 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. ", 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. 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. https://t.co/2zuhLMrcjz pic.twitter.com/YO3cIGrTNJ. 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. UK basketball is without a 2024 commit. Five-star basketball recruit trims list of schools on his birthday. Justin has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways, Kentucky coach John Calipari said of Edwards. As Kentucky basketball's 2023 recruiting class continues to take shape, follow along here with updates on the Wildcats' commitments. 6-5 / 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. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. 2 in the 247Sports Team Rankings for the class. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Amid the reclassification of No. 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. He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. 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. 13 and Sheppard at No. Famous 300-year-old bur oak was saved from development. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. Before he cut down his list to Kentucky and Tennessee, Edwards also considered Auburn, Kansas, Maryland, Villanova and the G League Ignite. 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. 230, SG / 0.9971. Kentucky. 175, PG / * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Onyenso, the No. Also, check out some recent highlights packages of Kentuckys current three-man 2023 class. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (2021). 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. 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. 4 in the nation. Edwards averaged 18.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading Imhotep to city and state titles as a junior. 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.
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