213, PF / 8 Oregon Kentucky has shown interest in Collier, but no offer has come. 210, C / UK is No. Recruitment: Has taken official visits to Oregon and Washington and holds offers from others including Colorado, Ohio State, UNLV and USC. Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina. Amid the reclassification of No. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. It may just be the start of things. The Cats will be looking to land three top-five prospects in the class. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. 859-429-2848. Why he moved: When we last updated the 2024 rankings coming out of the summer of 2022, Tyler Betsey was a guy that we seriously considered getting pretty aggressive with from a rankings perspective. 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. "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. WebBrand new player rankings update for the 2024 class has been released! 6-3 / Now, its here to stay. 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.". 12 to No. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 6-9 / Recruitment: Offers from Mississippi State, North Texas, Saint Louis, SMU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and others. ", 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. Kentucky basketball gains recruiting momentum It would be easy to tie the first commitment from a No. Ranked the No. 6-11 / 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 185, / Also, check out some recent highlights packages of Kentuckys current three-man 2023 class. 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. Recruitment: Mississippi State and Saint Louis are among his early offers. 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. 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. 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With Edwards, Dillingham and No. 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. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. All Rights Reserved. 5 Michigan 118.91. 6-5 / 3 to No. 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. On the summer circuit, he plays for Team Final. Onyenso's size, movement and defensive instincts could make him a candidate to step into a role as a true freshman next season. How has it worked? 14 overall in the 247Sports Team Rankings. 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 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. 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. 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. 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? Five-star basketball recruit trims list of schools on his birthday. 210, PG / "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. He's a 6-foot-7 wing with length and athleticism who can dribble, pass and shoot with a polished offensive package able to go out and create his own offense at any given moment and can rebound and defend at a high level.". Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. https://t.co/2zuhLMrcjz pic.twitter.com/YO3cIGrTNJ. 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. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. 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. He looks like a good fit for his college choice. ", (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. 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. Ranked as the No. 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. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. Kentucky landed a huge commitment Monday, when five-star wing Justin Edwards picked the Wildcats over Tennessee live on CBS Sports HQ. He's a solid vertical athlete who is also capable of utilizing his touch around the rim to make tough finishes with both hands.". 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. 6-3 / Kentucky needs their star point guard back asap. 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 Overtime Elite pro basketball league was met with skepticism. Gambling problem? 232, PG / 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. 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. 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. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. 195. 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, SF. He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. 1 Georgia 225.76. In retrospect, we should have been much more aggressive. "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. "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. 255, SG / 7 prospect, power forward Mackenzie Mgbako. Windstorm knocked it down. Previous ranking: 56. 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). 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. The latest outlet to release their updated rankings was 247 Sports. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. 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. Guys with his size who can stretch floors that are also mobile and have a lot of physical upside, well they tend to see their stock soar. WebTerrence Clarke Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH) 6-7 / 185. Kentucky's 2022 class was headlined by five-star prospects Cason Wallace and Chris Livingston but finished No. 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. That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. 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. Among his chief competitors for that honor is another Kentucky target in guard DJ Wagner. 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. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. Recruitment: Visiting UCLA this weekend after recent officials to Kansas and Syracuse. 225, PF / 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. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). 6-9 / Booker is the third-highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Spartans since 2000, trailing Shannon Brown (2003) and Jaren Jackson (2017). 15 seed Saint Peter's, this should quell it. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. 6-11 / 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 0.9889. Before he cut down his list to Kentucky and Tennessee, Edwards also considered Auburn, Kansas, Maryland, Villanova and the G League Ignite. 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. With AAU done for the summer, the senior season for class of 2023 basketball prospects is only a few short months away. 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. He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. 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. You can check out the full top-150 rankings here. Kentucky Basketball recruits in 247 Sports recruiting rankings for 2023 - A Sea Of Blue College Basketball Recruiting Men's College Basketball Kentucky Wildcats 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at "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. All Rights Reserved. 7 prospect, power forward Mackenzie Mgbako. 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. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. 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.". Why he moved: A 6-foot-8 forward who has skill, length, fluid athleticism and feel for the game, Brownsburg (Ind.) Dropping off the top spot is Wagner, who now ranks No. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. 6-2 / 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. New ranking: 19. Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. ", (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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Kentucky basketball signee Robert Dillingham opted for Overtime Elite. Robert Dillingham and Reed Sheppard both saw their rankings drop slightly, as Dillingham came in at 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. Why he moved: Make no mistake, Kuol Atak needs to get much stronger. He had good size, a solid frame and liked to play on the interior. 6 South Carolina 114.15. 6-8 / 2 power forward. With the ties both have had to the Kentucky program over the last several months, landing them both is certainly on the table. 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. 2024 Top Edwards, the No. 270, SF / 6-10 / USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. Future UK basketball player introduced at Rupp Arena again. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. HighKanon Catchings is just scratching the surface of how good he can be. Ben Roberts. As Kentucky basketball's 2023 recruiting class continues to take shape, follow along here with updates on the Wildcats' commitments. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. 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. 10 in the nation. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. Enrolled. Duke, the lone UK basketball is without a 2024 commit. SG. Kentucky moved from No. 215, PG / 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. 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. 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. 220, PF / 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 Drake Powell (Photo: Jim Hawkins/Inside Carolina) Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This time, its DJ Wagner. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 28 overall prospect Reed Sheppard committed, the Wildcats are firmly in the hunt to finish with the top-ranked class this time around. 228, PF / 6-11 / 250, SF / "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. 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 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. UK doesnt make the cut. 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. 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. Hes got versatility, hes got athleticism, hes got a solid shot and he has a great understanding of the game.". "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 in the recruiting rankings for 2022 with the addition of Onyenso. Whats going on with Kentucky basketball recruiting? He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. 1 on 247 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. See the latest outages from Kentucky Utilities, Blue Grass Energy and more, Flash flooding, tornadoes possible Friday in Lexington. 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. 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 Its surreal. Aaron Bradshaw begins to envision future with Kentucky mens basketball. 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. 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. Isaiah Jackson Waterford Mott (Waterford, MI) 6-9 / 200. 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. 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. 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 225, SF / section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-four-star-c-ugonna-kingsley-onyenso-commits-to-wildcats | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Edwards, the No. Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. 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.. A look at forecast, timeline, Coroner releases name of woman who died after wind blew tree onto vehicle in Lexington. Why he As a 7-footer, he can change the game on both ends of the court. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at 255, / Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". 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. 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. Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. Odds & lines subject to change. 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. 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. 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. 6-11 / 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.