Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). 6-6 / 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. 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. 6 in the recruiting rankings for 2022 with the addition of Onyenso. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. WebStay up to date with all the Kentucky Wildcats sports news, recruiting, transfers, and more at 247Sports.com 247Sports 247Sports Home FB Rec FB Recruiting Home News Feed It may just be the start of things. When you keep getting a little better in each area and your frame starts to fill out, then your stock really starts to rise and that's why Chance Puryear of Dallas (Texas) Carter has made a leap. 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. Top links from the Next Cats blog. DRAKE POWELL, SF. 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 sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. "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. Robert Dillingham and Reed Sheppard both saw their rankings drop slightly, as Dillingham came in at No. Its the top-end talent potential in this class that will have Big Blue Nation buzzing though as there are solid chances that John Calipari lands three of the top five players in this class. 10 in the nation. 245, C / 859-429-2848. Previous ranking: 56. 6-6 / 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). Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. Michigan, UCLA, Cincinnati and USC are the main contenders in this recruitment. 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.. 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. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. Windstorm knocked it down. The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky-Auburn basketball preview. 8 2 1. 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. He has previously specialized in Leading the way for the 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. 250, SF / With AAU done for the summer, the senior season for class of 2023 basketball prospects is only a few short months away. 6-10 / "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. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. All Rights Reserved. 3 to No. 4 Florida State 149.96. https://t.co/2zuhLMrcjz pic.twitter.com/YO3cIGrTNJ. Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-four-star-c-ugonna-kingsley-onyenso-commits-to-wildcats | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | 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.". Where Kentucky recruits stand in updated 247 Sports rankings, Kentucky vs. Arkansas viewing info, what to watch for, and predictions. We take a deeper look. 6-7 / 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. Kentucky has shown interest in Collier, but no offer has come. He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. Duke remains atop the rankings for now, but a commitment from Wagner could change that. 7 prospect, power forward Mackenzie Mgbako. 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. "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 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.". 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. WebTerrence Clarke Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH) 6-7 / 185. 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. 260, C / "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 Wildcats will look to bounce back and even the season series against Arkansas. You can check out the full top-150 rankings here. 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. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". 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. 6-4 / Brown averaged 16 points per game and knocked down 62 3-pointers. 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. 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. The Cats will be looking to land three top-five prospects in the class. 14 to 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. Two of those players are none other than Camden High teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw. Ben Roberts. Web2022 Top Basketball Recruits in Kentucky (0) 2022 High School. 2 power forward. Future UK basketball player introduced at Rupp Arena again. Recruitment: Offers from Mississippi State, North Texas, Saint Louis, SMU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and others. 6-11 / 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. The "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. 8 Oregon Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. 7-0 / See the latest outages from Kentucky Utilities, Blue Grass Energy and more, Flash flooding, tornadoes possible Friday in Lexington. 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. Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. 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. 230, SG / 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. Hes got versatility, hes got athleticism, hes got a solid shot and he has a great understanding of the game.". Amid the reclassification of No. 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 | Edwards, the No. Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. 2 in the class, while Bradshaw climbed seven spots to take over 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 14 overall in the 247Sports Team Rankings. 2 Notre Dame 166.63. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; 2012; 247Sports Composite. 15 seed Saint Peter's, this should quell it. Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina. Why he 6-11 / Ranked as the No. 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. Overtime Elite pro basketball league was met with skepticism. UK doesnt make the cut. Also, check out some recent highlights packages of Kentuckys current three-man 2023 class. 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. 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). Web2024 Recruiting Rankings. 0.9889. 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. "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. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. Earned double digit offers this winter and a decision could be coming soon. 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. Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). Highlights: Vanderbilt at No. 250, PF / This time, its DJ Wagner. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 6-9 / 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 | 1 ranking. He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. 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Aarons motor continues to improve, he has great size and mobility. 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.". 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. Kentucky basketball signee Robert Dillingham opted for Overtime Elite. 3 in the 247Sports player rankings for the 2023 class in May. His strong performance for Imhotep helped him jump from No. How has it worked? 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. UK is No. He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes 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 | He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. 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. 7 prospect, power forward Mackenzie Mgbako. "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. Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. 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. 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.". 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. 213, PF / 189, SF / But, the 6-foot-9 forward at Fort Worth (Texas) Haltom is mobile, has length and he can really shoot the ball from deep. 4 in the nation. 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 also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. 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 Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". Kentucky needs their star point guard back asap. Isaiah Jackson Waterford Mott (Waterford, MI) 6-9 / 200. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Many are speculating that James will decide to play at one of the four major schools in Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky, or Kansas. 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. Onyenso, the No. 210, PG / 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. Web2021 Best NFL Basketball Players in Kentucky (0) 2021 . All Rights Reserved. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5 Michigan 118.91. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. The latest outlet to release their updated rankings was 247 Sports. Recruitment: Mississippi State and Saint Louis are among his early offers. 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 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. 4 in the nation. He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. 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. Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (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. 225, PF / Highlights: UK recruits Bradshaw, Wagner, Richmond steal show in Camdens win in Frankfort. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. "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. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. Aarons motor continues to improve, he has great size and mobility. Booker is the third-highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Spartans since 2000, trailing Shannon Brown (2003) and Jaren Jackson (2017). CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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. 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 "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 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. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. Hes got versatility, hes got athleticism, hes got a solid shot and he has a great understanding of the game.". Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. Famous 300-year-old bur oak was saved from development. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of Sneakers for Santa, 247Sports), (Photo: Courtesy of Dan Fritz/@DFritzphotos, 247Sports). Edwards, the No. 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'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. PF / Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 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. He's a solid vertical athlete who is also capable of utilizing his touch around the rim to make tough finishes with both hands.". 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. 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 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 already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. As Kentucky basketball's 2023 recruiting class continues to take shape, follow along here with updates on the Wildcats' commitments. On the summer circuit, he plays for Team Final. 6 South Carolina 114.15. The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. 6-6 / I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. Kentucky landed a huge commitment Monday, when five-star wing Justin Edwards picked the Wildcats over Tennessee live on CBS Sports HQ. "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. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. 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. 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 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.. 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. 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. 175, PG / Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. 10 in the nation. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 187, PG / Now, its here to stay. 6-10 / Justin has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways, Kentucky coach John Calipari said of Edwards. 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. 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. Recruitment: Visiting UCLA this weekend after recent officials to Kansas and Syracuse. At least 4 deaths; power outages climb. 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. 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. 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. The nations No. Kentucky basketball gains recruiting momentum It would be easy to tie the first commitment from a No. Texas signed the 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.