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.. 200, C / 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. Dropping off the top spot is Wagner, who now ranks No. 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 sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 10 in the nation. 6-11 / Recruitment: Being targeted by Alabama, Connecticut, LSU, Duke, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse and others. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations 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. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. He's a guy who attacks defenders and it isn't very often that they are up to the challenge of stopping him. 1 Georgia 225.76. Top links from the Next Cats blog. 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. 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. 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. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. 3 LSU 160.69. 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 is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. 6-7 / 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). Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. 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. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. 260, C / 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. However, he was a little bit inconsistent so we decided to be a little more cautious with his ranking. 7 Texas Tech 112.75. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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. 225, SF / He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. 0.9889. Two of those players are none other than Camden High teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw. Its surreal. Aaron Bradshaw begins to envision future with Kentucky mens basketball. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. Edwards averaged 18.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading Imhotep to city and state titles as a junior. Live updates: Historical windstorm blows in. 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. Many are speculating that James will decide to play at one of the four major schools in Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky, or Kansas. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. Web2021 Best NFL Basketball Players in Kentucky (0) 2021 . DRAKE POWELL, SF. 6-2 / 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'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. 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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 has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. 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. Duke, the lone This time, its DJ Wagner. 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. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky mens basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. 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. 228, PF / 2 Notre Dame 166.63. 6-10 / "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 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 6-5 / 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. 2 overall on the 247Sports 2022 Composite and whose 41.5 6-6 / We take a deeper look. "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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 6-3 / Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". 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 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. 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. 6-3 / 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. 859-429-2848. 6-8 / Famous 300-year-old bur oak was saved from development. Kentucky landed a huge commitment Monday, when five-star wing Justin Edwards picked the Wildcats over Tennessee live on CBS Sports HQ. With AAU done for the summer, the senior season for class of 2023 basketball prospects is only a few short months away. The 6-foot-7 star for Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia is considered the No. 6-6 / 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. 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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. 6-10 / Brown averaged 16 points per game and knocked down 62 3-pointers. He has previously specialized in The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky-Auburn basketball preview. Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). 6-4 / 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 Whats going on with Kentucky basketball recruiting? Web2024 Recruiting Rankings. 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. 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.. "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. 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. 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. Why he moved: A 6-foot-8 forward who has skill, length, fluid athleticism and feel for the game, Brownsburg (Ind.) 7 prospect, power forward Mackenzie Mgbako. Edwards, the No. 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's a solid vertical athlete who is also capable of utilizing his touch around the rim to make tough finishes with both hands.". 2 power forward. 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 Kentucky moved from No. "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 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. Ranked the No. UK basketball is without a 2024 commit. "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. Windstorm knocked it down. ", (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. It may just be the start of things. 232, PG / Why he moved: Jacob Cofie first hit the 247Sports radar back in June of 2021 when he looked like a potential Pac-12 type big man while playing with his Sammamish (Wash.) Eastside Catholic squad. In retrospect, we should have been much more aggressive. 1 small forward in the class and owns a .9980 ranking in the 247Sports Composite rankings. 6-6 / He was named a McDonalds All-American nominee and earned Damien Class and Mira Costa All-Tournament Team honors. 210, 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. Overtime Elite pro basketball league was met with skepticism. 255, SG / 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. 6-6 / 4 Florida State 149.96. 8 2 1. SG. 6-11 / I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. Hes got versatility, hes got athleticism, hes got a solid shot and he has a great understanding of the game.". 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. 250, PG / 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 The nations No. Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. There's a new No. 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. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 10 in the nation. How has it worked? 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. 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. 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. Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. 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. 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. Texas signed the No. 7-0 / 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. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. His strong performance for Imhotep helped him jump from No. Aarons motor continues to improve, he has great size and mobility. Hes got versatility, hes got athleticism, hes got a solid shot and he has a great understanding of the game.". The Wildcats will look to bounce back and even the season series against Arkansas. 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. 4 overall prospect and top center in the Class of 2023 by 247Sports, Bradshaw picked Kentucky over Louisville, Texas, UCLA, USC and an ", 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. 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. 6-9 / Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; 2012; 247Sports Composite. You can check out the full top-150 rankings here. 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. Among his chief competitors for that honor is another Kentucky target in guard DJ Wagner.