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. 245, C / 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.". 6-6 / As Kentucky basketball's 2023 recruiting class continues to take shape, follow along here with updates on the Wildcats' commitments. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky mens basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. 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 Recruitment: Mississippi State and Saint Louis are among his early offers. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. Taking over the top spot is Isaiah Collier out of Georgia, who jumped up from third to take over the No. 6 South Carolina 114.15. 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. Richmond earned a spot in the rankings coming out of the summer thanks to good size and potential as a deep jump shooter. 6-10 / "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. 6-11 / He has previously specialized in 2024 Top 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. The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky-Auburn basketball preview. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; 2012; 247Sports Composite. 6-5 / 4 overall prospect and top center in the Class of 2023 by 247Sports, Bradshaw picked Kentucky over Louisville, Texas, UCLA, USC and an Michigan, UCLA, Cincinnati and USC are the main contenders in this recruitment. 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. "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. The nations No. 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. Brown averaged 16 points per game and knocked down 62 3-pointers. ", (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. But, the 6-foot-9 forward at Fort Worth (Texas) Haltom is mobile, has length and he can really shoot the ball from deep. ", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. As a 7-footer, he can change the game on both ends of the court. 6-10 / 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6-11 / We take a deeper look. 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. Sports Illustrated projects Kentuckys permanent opponents in new SEC schedule format, Friday Headlines: Cason Wallace Watch Edition. 6-11 / Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. 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. 859-429-2848. 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. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. 10 in the nation. Why he Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". 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. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 0.9971. 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. 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. "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. Duke remains atop the rankings for now, but a commitment from Wagner could change that. Now, its here to stay. 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. Kentucky moved from No. All Rights Reserved. 185, / 0.9889. 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 doesnt make the cut. 6-11 / He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. 6-4 / Edwards averaged 18.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading Imhotep to city and state titles as a junior. He's a guy who attacks defenders and it isn't very often that they are up to the challenge of stopping him. 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 | DRAKE POWELL, SF. Duke, the lone Kentucky recruit Travis Perry on cusp of state scoring record, Sweet 16 return. Edwards, the No. 270, SF / 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. 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 | 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. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. ", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. 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.. In retrospect, we should have been much more aggressive. 6-3 / 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. 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. 255, SG / He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. 3 to 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. The Wildcats will look to bounce back and even the season series against Arkansas. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. 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. Dropping off the top spot is Wagner, who now ranks No. 2 in the 247Sports Team Rankings for the class. Recruitment: Offers from Mississippi State, North Texas, Saint Louis, SMU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and others. He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. 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 Georgia 225.76. Two of those players are none other than Camden High teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw. 220, PF / 1 on 247 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. 200, C / 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. 6-7 / It may just be the start of things. Onyenso, the 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. 215, PG / Kentucky drops following their loss to Vanderbilt. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. 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.". Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. However, he was a little bit inconsistent so we decided to be a little more cautious with his ranking. 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 | "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.". At least 4 deaths; power outages climb. Live updates: Historical windstorm blows in. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. 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.. 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. He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. The latest outlet to release their updated rankings was 247 Sports. 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. 14 to No. 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. "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. Onyenso's size, movement and defensive instincts could make him a candidate to step into a role as a true freshman next season. Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina. 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. 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. 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 6-3 / Go Cats!!! 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. 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. 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. Kentucky basketball signee Robert Dillingham opted for Overtime Elite. You can check out the full top-150 rankings here. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. "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. We liked his near 6-foot-8 size, length and ability to make shots from the perimeter. WebBrand new player rankings update for the 2024 class has been released! 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. Five-star basketball recruit trims list of schools on his birthday. I was at home. Bradshaw, Wagner bring the Camden High School show to UK basketball fans. Texas signed the No. What to know: Future Kentucky mens basketball players in game in Frankfort Friday night, Class of 2024 Kentucky basketball recruit Tahaad Pettiford makes college commitment, In-state Kentucky recruit Travis Perry being courted by college basketballs best team. More Stories About 6-9 / Ranked as the No. 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. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. Kentucky Basketball recruits in 247 Sports recruiting rankings for 2023 - A Sea Of Blue College Basketball Recruiting Men's College Basketball Kentucky Wildcats ", 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. 6-6 / Enrolled. 6-3 / Recruitment: Being targeted by Alabama, Connecticut, LSU, Duke, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse and others. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He looks like a good fit for his college choice. Its surreal. Aaron Bradshaw begins to envision future with Kentucky mens basketball. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. PF / 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. "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. 8 Oregon By submitting your email you agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge Paramounts Privacy Policy. 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. 14 overall in the 247Sports Team Rankings. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 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. 210, PG / CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. "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. 6-9 / Texas signed the No. Recruitment: Has taken official visits to Oregon and Washington and holds offers from others including Colorado, Ohio State, UNLV and USC. SG. Who has power? Highlights: UK recruits Bradshaw, Wagner, Richmond steal show in Camdens win in Frankfort. Kentucky landed a huge commitment Monday, when five-star wing Justin Edwards picked the Wildcats over Tennessee live on CBS Sports HQ. Get daily insights and the latest scoop on all-things Kentucky. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. 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. A look at forecast, timeline, Coroner releases name of woman who died after wind blew tree onto vehicle in Lexington. The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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