I was at home. Bradshaw, Wagner bring the Camden High School show to UK basketball fans. All Rights Reserved. 210, C / 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. 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. 6-7 / He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. 4 in the nation. We take a deeper look. 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 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. 2 power forward. 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. 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. Dropping off the top spot is Wagner, who now ranks No. With AAU done for the summer, the senior season for class of 2023 basketball prospects is only a few short months away. The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky-Auburn basketball preview. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. UK is No. Now, its here to stay. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. 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 Edwards, the No. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky mens basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. Michigan, UCLA, Cincinnati and USC are the main contenders in this recruitment. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 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. WebTerrence Clarke Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH) 6-7 / 185. 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. 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. Duke, the lone Ranked the No. Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. "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 sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. Justin has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways, Kentucky coach John Calipari said of Edwards. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. 1 ranking. 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. Leading the way for the 0.9889. 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. Why he moved: One of the most electric wing athletes in the class of 2024, Drake Powellof Pittsboro (N.C.) Northwood started to make his climb up the rankings during the summer of 2022. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. However, he was a little bit inconsistent so we decided to be a little more cautious with his ranking. 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. He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. "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. 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 continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. ", (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. 4 overall. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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 has previously specialized in 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. Five-star basketball recruit trims list of schools on his birthday. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. 200, C / He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. 8 2 1. Sports Illustrated projects Kentuckys permanent opponents in new SEC schedule format, Friday Headlines: Cason Wallace Watch Edition. Windstorm knocked it down. Recruitment: Visiting UCLA this weekend after recent officials to Kansas and Syracuse. 28 overall prospect Reed Sheppard committed, the Wildcats are firmly in the hunt to finish with the top-ranked class this time around. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 14 overall in the 247Sports Team Rankings. 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. 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. Future UK basketball player introduced at Rupp Arena again. Kentucky's 2022 class was headlined by five-star prospects Cason Wallace and Chris Livingston but finished No. USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. Booker is the third-highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Spartans since 2000, trailing Shannon Brown (2003) and Jaren Jackson (2017). 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. 3 LSU 160.69. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. "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. 6-7 / By submitting your email you agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge Paramounts Privacy Policy. 260, C / With the ties both have had to the Kentucky program over the last several months, landing them both is certainly on the table. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, 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. ", 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. The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. 6-6 / 2 recruit Justin Edwards commits to Kentucky, 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. 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. 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. 6-6 / 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 Kentucky will look to add a combination of these targets to their lone commit in the 2023 class, in-state legacy recruit, Reed Sheppard, who dropped to 29th, down six Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. The Wildcats will look to bounce back and even the season series against Arkansas. Before he cut down his list to Kentucky and Tennessee, Edwards also considered Auburn, Kansas, Maryland, Villanova and the G League Ignite. 225, SF / The Cats will be looking to land three top-five prospects in the class. 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. 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. 6-8 / This time, its DJ Wagner. 7 Texas Tech 112.75. 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. 2 overall on the 247Sports 2022 Composite and whose 41.5 The latest outlet to release their updated rankings was 247 Sports. 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. We liked his near 6-foot-8 size, length and ability to make shots from the perimeter. That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. 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. 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's a solid vertical athlete who is also capable of utilizing his touch around the rim to make tough finishes with both hands.". "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. 6-6 / 7:07 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, No. 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. 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 He was named a McDonalds All-American nominee and earned Damien Class and Mira Costa All-Tournament Team honors. 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 195. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. 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.