Justin has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways, Kentucky coach John Calipari said of Edwards. UK is No. Enrolled. By submitting your email you agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge Paramounts Privacy Policy. 2 in the class, while Bradshaw climbed seven spots to take over No. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. Recruitment: Offers from Mississippi State, North Texas, Saint Louis, SMU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and others. 4 overall prospect and top center in the Class of 2023 by 247Sports, Bradshaw picked Kentucky over Louisville, Texas, UCLA, USC and an 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 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: 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. During the rankings discussions, there were some on staff who felt he could have been moved much higher so his ascent may just be starting. Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). 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. Windstorm knocked it down. Aaron Bradshaw and DJ Wagner star in Frankfort, and other top UK basketball recruiting links. 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). 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. 225, PF / 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. 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. 10 in the nation. Ranked the No. 255, SG / The 6-foot-7 star for Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia is considered the No. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky mens basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. 3 LSU 160.69. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Where Kentucky recruits stand in updated 247 Sports rankings, Kentucky vs. Arkansas viewing info, what to watch for, and predictions. 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. 2 in the 247Sports Team Rankings for the class. 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. 187, PG / 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. ", (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. 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. 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. Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. He's a solid vertical athlete who is also capable of utilizing his touch around the rim to make tough finishes with both hands.". Booker is the third-highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Spartans since 2000, trailing Shannon Brown (2003) and Jaren Jackson (2017). Kentucky recruit Travis Perry on cusp of state scoring record, Sweet 16 return. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. 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. Drake Powell (Photo: Jim Hawkins/Inside Carolina) Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina. ", 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. 6-8 / 6-3 / "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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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.". He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of Sneakers for Santa, 247Sports), (Photo: Courtesy of Dan Fritz/@DFritzphotos, 247Sports). Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky-Auburn basketball preview. I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. Highlights: Vanderbilt at No. 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. 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. "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. Recruitment: Visiting UCLA this weekend after recent officials to Kansas and Syracuse. 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. 13 and Sheppard at No. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. Top links from the Next Cats blog. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. Live updates: Historical windstorm blows in. 14 overall in the 247Sports Team Rankings. 7 prospect, power forward Mackenzie Mgbako. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. Many are speculating that James will decide to play at one of the four major schools in Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky, or Kansas. Kentucky basketball gains recruiting momentum It would be easy to tie the first commitment from a No. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 44. 0.9971. Go Cats!!! Odds & lines subject to change. 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. 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.. 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. 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. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. The latest outlet to release their updated rankings was 247 Sports. 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. Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. 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. Updated Rankings! ", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. "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. In retrospect, we should have been much more aggressive. Sports Illustrated projects Kentuckys permanent opponents in new SEC schedule format, Friday Headlines: Cason Wallace Watch Edition. Texas signed the No. He's a guy who attacks defenders and it isn't very often that they are up to the challenge of stopping him. 6-11 / 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. All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! Kentucky Basketball recruits in 247 Sports recruiting rankings for 2023 - A Sea Of Blue College Basketball Recruiting Men's College Basketball Kentucky Wildcats 6-11 / 6-2 / 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 By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Hes got versatility, hes got athleticism, hes got a solid shot and he has a great understanding of the game.". At least 4 deaths; power outages climb. "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. Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. A look at forecast, timeline, Coroner releases name of woman who died after wind blew tree onto vehicle in Lexington. 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. 1 prospect in the class of 2023 basketball rankings per @247Sports. Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. "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. Five-star basketball recruit trims list of schools on his birthday. 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. This time, its DJ Wagner. As a 7-footer, he can change the game on both ends of the court. However, he was a little bit inconsistent so we decided to be a little more cautious with his ranking. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-four-star-c-ugonna-kingsley-onyenso-commits-to-wildcats | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | 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 You can check out the full top-150 rankings here. ", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. Aarons motor continues to improve, he has great size and mobility. Gambling problem? 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. Who are the eight other players that climbed more than 15 spots in this update and why did they go up? 6-10 / 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 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. 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. 3 overall, and contending to earn that top spot overall as the season draws near. Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. Richmond earned a spot in the rankings coming out of the summer thanks to good size and potential as a deep jump shooter. 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. Justin has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways, Kentucky coach John Calipari said of Edwards. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. 3 to No. As Kentucky basketball's 2023 recruiting class continues to take shape, follow along here with updates on the Wildcats' commitments. He was named a McDonalds All-American nominee and earned Damien Class and Mira Costa All-Tournament Team honors. We liked his near 6-foot-8 size, length and ability to make shots from the perimeter. 2024 Top 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 The nations No. UK doesnt make the cut. The Wildcats will look to bounce back and even the season series against Arkansas. 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. 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. Earned double digit offers this winter and a decision could be coming soon. 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. Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (2021). Class of 2024 Kentucky basketball recruit Tahaad Pettiford makes college commitment February 1, 2023, 3:12 PM UK Basketball Recruiting In-state Kentucky The Cats will be looking to land three top-five prospects in the class. 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 is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. 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 / 8 2 1. 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.. 8 Oregon 6-11 / New ranking: 19. 250, PG / SG. 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. But, the 6-foot-9 forward at Fort Worth (Texas) Haltom is mobile, has length and he can really shoot the ball from deep. 1 Georgia 225.76. Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. 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. 245, C / Not anymore. He has previously specialized in 5 Michigan 118.91. 6-10 / 215, PG / 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. 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. 6-3 / 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. 7 prospect, power forward Mackenzie Mgbako. 189, PG / 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. Before he cut down his list to Kentucky and Tennessee, Edwards also considered Auburn, Kansas, Maryland, Villanova and the G League Ignite. 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. 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. 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. "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. 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 2 power forward. 2 overall on the 247Sports 2022 Composite and whose 41.5 Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. WebThe 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. Kentucky moved from No. 7-0 / We take a deeper look. 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. That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. 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 | Michigan, UCLA, Cincinnati and USC are the main contenders in this recruitment. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. Kentucky needs their star point guard back asap. 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. Famous 300-year-old bur oak was saved from development. Kentucky basketball signee Robert Dillingham opted for Overtime Elite. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. 3 in the 247Sports player rankings for the 2023 class in May. 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.. All Rights Reserved. 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. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. 6-11 / Robert Dillingham and Reed Sheppard both saw their rankings drop slightly, as Dillingham came in at No. 210, C / 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. "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. Onyenso, the No. 859-429-2848. 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. 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. Texas signed the No. On the summer circuit, he plays for Team Final. Why he moved: Make no mistake, Kuol Atak needs to get much stronger. With AAU done for the summer, the senior season for class of 2023 basketball prospects is only a few short months away. He had good size, a solid frame and liked to play on the interior. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. 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 He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs.
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