Regardless of where he ends up in the final rankings, Edwards is a big get for the Wildcats as they jump UConn and rise from No. 14 to 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 6-11 / Justin has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways, Kentucky coach John Calipari said of Edwards. Future UK basketball player introduced at Rupp Arena again. 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. The Wildcats will look to bounce back and even the season series against Arkansas. 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. 220, PF / This time, its DJ Wagner. Taking over the top spot is Isaiah Collier out of Georgia, who jumped up from third to take over the No. On the summer circuit, he plays for Team Final. All Rights Reserved. Who has power? Kentucky basketball signee Robert Dillingham opted for Overtime Elite. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 6-3 / 210, C / The nations No. Whats going on with Kentucky basketball recruiting? 7-0 / 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 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. 10 in the nation. 189, PG / 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 continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. Also, check out some recent highlights packages of Kentuckys current three-man 2023 class. Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. Why he moved: Make no mistake, Kuol Atak needs to get much stronger. I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. 213, PF / Duke remains atop the rankings for now, but a commitment from Wagner could change that. 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. Recruitment: Has taken official visits to Oregon and Washington and holds offers from others including Colorado, Ohio State, UNLV and USC. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. By submitting your email you agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge Paramounts Privacy Policy. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. "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. 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. He has previously specialized in Onyenso, the No. 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. Kentucky Basketball recruits in 247 Sports recruiting rankings for 2023 - A Sea Of Blue College Basketball Recruiting Men's College Basketball Kentucky Wildcats Aarons motor continues to improve, he has great size and mobility. 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. We liked his near 6-foot-8 size, length and ability to make shots from the perimeter. Texas signed the No. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. It was a horrific ending to the season, especially on the heels of a 9-16 record in 2020-21, but Edwards' commitment shows how strong the Big Blue Nation brand remains in recruiting. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. 3 in the 247Sports player rankings for the 2023 class in May. 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. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. 6-4 / 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 1 Georgia 225.76. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. The ability he showed attacking the rim, making plays in the open floor and becoming more confident with his jumper were but an appetizer to what he had planned for the winter. 250, PF / Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 1 on 247 Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 6-6 / Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. Edwards averaged 18.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading Imhotep to city and state titles as a junior. 6-11 / 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. Highlights: Vanderbilt at No. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. Kentucky drops following their loss to Vanderbilt. 10 in the nation. Not anymore. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at 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. With Collier's commitment, USC's 2023 class jumped to No. Web2022 Top Basketball Recruits in Kentucky (0) 2022 High School. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. 6-6 / 6-5 / 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 6-10 / There's a new No. 6 South Carolina 114.15. UK doesnt make the cut. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. 28 overall prospect Reed Sheppard committed, the Wildcats are firmly in the hunt to finish with the top-ranked class this time around. ", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. 6-2 / Many are speculating that James will decide to play at one of the four major schools in Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky, or Kansas. Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of Sneakers for Santa, 247Sports), (Photo: Courtesy of Dan Fritz/@DFritzphotos, 247Sports). ", 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. He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. 6-11 / 195. Kentucky recruit Travis Perry on cusp of state scoring record, Sweet 16 return. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". WebBrand new player rankings update for the 2024 class has been released! He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. 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. UK is No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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. WebJoin Today BK Recruiting CBB Recruiting Weekly: Perry drops 61 in front of Calipari; NC State rising; Smith returns; weekend previews Adam Finkelstein BK Recruiting Travis Perry 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. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. "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. 6-7 / 14 overall in the 247Sports Team Rankings. 6-7 / Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. Web2021 Best NFL Basketball Players in Kentucky (0) 2021 . 230, SG / 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.. Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. 187, PG / 15 seed Saint Peter's, this should quell it. 859-429-2848. 2 power forward. All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! 6-8 / The McDonalds All-American game is less than a month away, and 48 of 247Sports 2023 Top 50 Basketball Recruits have committed to play collegiately or 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. He's still got potential as a shooter but what really allowed him to take things to the next level is the way that his body filled out and his athleticism exploded over the last six months. Previous ranking: 56. Edwards, the No. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. 4 in the nation. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. 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. "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 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.". 4 Florida State 149.96. 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. ", (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. Leading the way for the His strong performance for Imhotep helped him jump from No. What was it about Catchings and Powell that allowed them to make such big leaps? 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. 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.". He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 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. 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. 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. 228, PF / 2 Notre Dame 166.63. The nations No. 6-3 / 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. Ranked the No. Texas signed the No. But, the 6-foot-9 forward at Fort Worth (Texas) Haltom is mobile, has length and he can really shoot the ball from deep. 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. 6-11 / It isn't just coaches who are looking forward to getting a closer look at him as he's one that the 247Sports crew is also eager to learn more about. He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. 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. Five-star basketball recruit trims list of schools on his birthday. Kentucky needs their star point guard back asap. 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 is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. Robert Dillingham and Reed Sheppard both saw their rankings drop slightly, as Dillingham came in at No. Ben Roberts. Michigan, UCLA, Cincinnati and USC are the main contenders in this recruitment. In retrospect, we should have been much more aggressive. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. PF / Kentucky landed a huge commitment Monday, when five-star wing Justin Edwards picked the Wildcats over Tennessee live on CBS Sports HQ. Two of those players are none other than Camden High teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw. The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky-Auburn basketball preview. 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 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 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. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). 13 and Sheppard at No. Its surreal. Aaron Bradshaw begins to envision future with Kentucky mens basketball. 3 overall, and contending to earn that top spot overall as the season draws near. WebTerrence Clarke Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH) 6-7 / 185. 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 looks like a good fit for his college choice. 6 in the recruiting rankings for 2022 with the addition of Onyenso. 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. 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). 4 overall. Enrolled. Sports Illustrated projects Kentuckys permanent opponents in new SEC schedule format, Friday Headlines: Cason Wallace Watch Edition. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. With AAU done for the summer, the senior season for class of 2023 basketball prospects is only a few short months away. For the three commitments in the class, Justin Edwards was the highest, coming in at No. Aarons motor continues to improve, he has great size and mobility. 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 | 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. 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. Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (2021). 189, SF / "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. 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. 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 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. 255, / Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. 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. Ranked as the No. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. 5 Michigan 118.91. He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. 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 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-four-star-c-ugonna-kingsley-onyenso-commits-to-wildcats | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | 225, PF / USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. 12 to No. With Collier's commitment, USC's 2023 class jumped to No. All Rights Reserved. Now, its here to stay. 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. The 6-foot-7 star for Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia is considered the No. 6-11 / 6-9 / "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. 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. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. DRAKE POWELL, SF. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. 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. Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. WebThe 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. 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.. Drake Powell (Photo: Jim Hawkins/Inside Carolina) Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina. He had good size, a solid frame and liked to play on the interior. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. 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. At least 4 deaths; power outages climb. Odds & lines subject to change. 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. 1 small forward in the class and owns a .9980 ranking in the 247Sports Composite rankings. Isaiah Jackson Waterford Mott (Waterford, MI) 6-9 / 200. 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 | ", 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. Recruitment: Being targeted by Alabama, Connecticut, LSU, Duke, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse and others. 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. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky mens basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. 1 prospect in the class of 2023 basketball rankings per @247Sports. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". 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. Before he cut down his list to Kentucky and Tennessee, Edwards also considered Auburn, Kansas, Maryland, Villanova and the G League Ignite. UK basketball is without a 2024 commit. 7 prospect, power forward Mackenzie Mgbako. Dropping off the top spot is Wagner, who now ranks No. Kentucky Dad Podcast with Jesse Riffe from LEX 18 News, Otis Grigsby joins latest episode of Bleav in Kentucky, Kentucky basketball recruiting in the 2023 class, Justin Edwards recruiting DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw to Kentucky, Big Sky Tournament 2023: Bracket, schedule, scores, teams, and more, Patriot League Tournament 2023: Bracket, schedule, scores, teams, and more, Purdue Mens Basketball is the 2022-2023 Outright Big Ten Champion, Sucker punch in OVC tournament leads to 3 ejections, Takeaways from Michigans double overtime loss to Illinois. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The latest outlet to release their updated rankings was 247 Sports. However, he was a little bit inconsistent so we decided to be a little more cautious with his ranking. 0.9889. Highlights: UK recruits Bradshaw, Wagner, Richmond steal show in Camdens win in Frankfort. Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 200, C / Recruitment: Offers from Mississippi State, North Texas, Saint Louis, SMU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and others. Kentucky. 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. 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. 250, PG / The Cats will be looking to land three top-five prospects in the class. 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.
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