CatsPause.com - Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Recruiting "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.". 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. Recruitment: Visiting UCLA this weekend after recent officials to Kansas and Syracuse. Highlights: UK recruits Bradshaw, Wagner, Richmond steal show in Camdens win in Frankfort. Sports Illustrated projects Kentuckys permanent opponents in new SEC schedule format, Friday Headlines: Cason Wallace Watch Edition. Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (2021). Recruitment: Being targeted by Alabama, Connecticut, LSU, Duke, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse and others. 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. 6-9 / 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. He had good size, a solid frame and liked to play on the interior. 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 / 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. 4 in the nation. Two of those players are none other than Camden High teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw. 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 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. The nations No. 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 Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. 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. 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. Previous ranking: 56. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. 10 in the nation. 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. 8 Oregon 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. CatsPause.com Home - Kentucky Wildcats Basketball, Football Why he moved: Make no mistake, Kuol Atak needs to get much stronger. 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. Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. WebCollege basketball recruiting: USC's Isaiah Collier highlights where 2023's top 10 players CatsPause 17:49 28-Feb-23 SEC Network posts up for women's, men's SEC tourneys Kentucky 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. What was it about Catchings and Powell that allowed them to make such big leaps? Before he cut down his list to Kentucky and Tennessee, Edwards also considered Auburn, Kansas, Maryland, Villanova and the G League Ignite. He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. Justin has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways, Kentucky coach John Calipari said of Edwards. The commitment likely solidifies another top-10 class for John Calipari his 14th straight since taking over in 2009 but would be the first of his tenure to rank outside the top five of the national rankings. 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. 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. SEC Tournament seeding on the line in Tigers' regular-season finale 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Kentucky 2020 Basketball Commits - 247Sports 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. Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. 2 Notre Dame 166.63. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6-7 / 7-0 / 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. Amid the reclassification of No. Brown averaged 16 points per game and knocked down 62 3-pointers. 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. 6-6 / Ranked the No. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; 2012; 247Sports Composite. 6-10 / 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. 3 to No. 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). 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. Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. 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 260, C / 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 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. 6 South Carolina 114.15. The Wildcats will look to bounce back and even the season series against Arkansas. Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. 2 in the 247Sports Team Rankings for the class. 2 power forward. "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. 0.9889. 6-11 / I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. 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. ", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. Highlights: Vanderbilt at No. The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. 859-429-2848. The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky-Auburn basketball preview. 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 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 has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. Earned double digit offers this winter and a decision could be coming soon. 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 Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. DRAKE POWELL, SF. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. 3 LSU 160.69. 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. 6 in the recruiting rankings for 2022 with the addition of Onyenso. 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. He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. 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). Kentucky needs their star point guard back asap. Aaron Bradshaw and DJ Wagner star in Frankfort, and other top UK basketball recruiting links. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier.