14 to No. 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. 2 in the 247Sports Team Rankings for the class. 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. UK doesnt make the cut. 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. 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. 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'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.". 6-6 / Kentucky. He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. 0.9889. 44. Kentucky Basketball recruits in 247 Sports recruiting rankings for 2023 - A Sea Of Blue College Basketball Recruiting Men's College Basketball Kentucky Wildcats You can check out the full top-150 rankings here. With Collier's commitment, USC's 2023 class jumped to No. Its surreal. Aaron Bradshaw begins to envision future with Kentucky mens basketball. 255, SG / 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. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. Taking over the top spot is Isaiah Collier out of Georgia, who jumped up from third to take over the No. Class of 2024 Kentucky basketball recruit Tahaad Pettiford makes college commitment February 1, 2023, 3:12 PM UK Basketball Recruiting In-state Kentucky 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. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-four-star-c-ugonna-kingsley-onyenso-commits-to-wildcats | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. NFL analyst compares Will Levis to Dak Prescott, CJ Fredrick named to SEC Community Service Team, Kentucky advances past Florida in SEC Women's Tournament, Kentucky's magic runs out vs. Tennessee in SEC quarterfinals, Will Levis talks decision to throw, meeting with teams at NFL combine, Will Levis checks a lot of boxes for Fox Sports Radio's Colin Cowherd. It may just be the start of things. 215, PG / 2 center, signed with Michigan State on Nov. 9 and joins a Spartans recruiting class that features fellow five-star Jeremy Fears and four-stars Coen Carr and Gehrig Normand. As a 7-footer, he can change the game on both ends of the court. 14 overall in the 247Sports Team Rankings. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. Who has power? In retrospect, we should have been much more aggressive. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. Who are the eight other players that climbed more than 15 spots in this update and why did they go up? "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.". Web2022 Top Basketball Recruits in Kentucky (0) 2022 High School. Future UK basketball player introduced at Rupp Arena again. 1 ranking. 3 in the 247Sports player rankings for the 2023 class in May. 6-10 / 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. 3 to No. He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. For the three commitments in the class, Justin Edwards was the highest, coming in at No. 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. Texas signed the No. 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. 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. 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. 3 LSU 160.69. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. Brown averaged 16 points per game and knocked down 62 3-pointers. 6-9 / 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 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. 6-10 / 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. With the ties both have had to the Kentucky program over the last several months, landing them both is certainly on the table. He's a guy who attacks defenders and it isn't very often that they are up to the challenge of stopping him. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. SG. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 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. 260, C / That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. Live updates: Historical windstorm blows in. The latest outlet to release their updated rankings was 247 Sports. Highlights: UK recruits Bradshaw, Wagner, Richmond steal show in Camdens win in Frankfort. Recruitment: Has taken recent unofficial visits to Louisville and Ketnucky who have both offered along with Kansas State, Memphis, Mississippi State, Saint Louis and Seton Hall. Now, its here to stay. All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! 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. "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. 6-7 / He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6 in the recruiting rankings for 2022 with the addition of Onyenso. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at 250, SF / 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. USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. Kentucky drops following their loss to Vanderbilt. 4 in the nation. 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. Ranked the No. Ranked the No. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. He had good size, a solid frame and liked to play on the interior. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. Earned double digit offers this winter and a decision could be coming soon. Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. Why he moved: Make no mistake, Kuol Atak needs to get much stronger. 250, PF / At least 4 deaths; power outages climb. 200, C / 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: 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. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 6-11 / 8 Oregon 6-7 / Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. 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 "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.". 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. Web2024 Recruiting Rankings. 1 small forward in the class and owns a .9980 ranking in the 247Sports Composite rankings. 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. 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. His strong performance for Imhotep helped him jump from No. 2 overall on the 247Sports 2022 Composite and whose 41.5 CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. PF / 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. "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 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.". 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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. Web2021 Best NFL Basketball Players in Kentucky (0) 2021 . Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Recruitment: Offers from Mississippi State, North Texas, Saint Louis, SMU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and others. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of Sneakers for Santa, 247Sports), (Photo: Courtesy of Dan Fritz/@DFritzphotos, 247Sports). 10 in the nation. As a 7-footer, he can change the game on both ends of the court. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. 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He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. 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. 6-3 / Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). 247Sports was the first major recruiting service to include Sharpe in its national rankings for 2022 last fall, and he steadily climbed that list as his breakout junior "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. 6 South Carolina 114.15. 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 | New ranking: 19. 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. 4 in the nation. We liked his near 6-foot-8 size, length and ability to make shots from the perimeter. 3 overall, and contending to earn that top spot overall as the season draws near. 0.9971. 6-4 / 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. 187, PG / 13 and Sheppard at No. But, the 6-foot-9 forward at Fort Worth (Texas) Haltom is mobile, has length and he can really shoot the ball from deep. 6-11 / Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. He was named a McDonalds All-American nominee and earned Damien Class and Mira Costa All-Tournament Team honors. 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. 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. He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. 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. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. Isaiah Jackson Waterford Mott (Waterford, MI) 6-9 / 200. 6-9 / As he fills out and becomes more physical, he's got the tools to develop into a real problem thanks to his potential to play as either a three or a four on the college level. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. There's a new No. 189, SF / 225, SF / Edwards averaged 18.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading Imhotep to city and state titles as a junior. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 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 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. As Kentucky basketball's 2023 recruiting class continues to take shape, follow along here with updates on the Wildcats' commitments. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. ", (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. I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. Top links from the Next Cats blog. See the latest outages from Kentucky Utilities, Blue Grass Energy and more, Flash flooding, tornadoes possible Friday in Lexington. "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. Kentucky basketball signee Robert Dillingham opted for Overtime Elite. 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. 1 prospect in the class of 2023 basketball rankings per @247Sports. Also, check out some recent highlights packages of Kentuckys current three-man 2023 class. 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. 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. 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. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. Booker is the third-highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Spartans since 2000, trailing Shannon Brown (2003) and Jaren Jackson (2017). The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. Onyenso, the No. The nations No. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. Recruitment: Visiting UCLA this weekend after recent officials to Kansas and Syracuse. Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. 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.". To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. UK is No. The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. "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. This time, its DJ Wagner. 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. 6-2 / section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-justin-edwards-nations-no-2-prospect-commits-to-wildcats-on-cbs-sports-hq | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. 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. How has it worked? 1 Georgia 225.76. 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. Edwards, the No. Many are speculating that James will decide to play at one of the four major schools in Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky, or Kansas. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 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. 4 Florida State 149.96. He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham 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. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. 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. 7 Texas Tech 112.75. 210, PG / 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. I was at home. Bradshaw, Wagner bring the Camden High School show to UK basketball fans. 213, PF / Among his chief competitors for that honor is another Kentucky target in guard DJ Wagner. 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. That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. Amid the reclassification of No. 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. By submitting your email you agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge Paramounts Privacy Policy. Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (2021). Regardless of where he ends up in the final rankings, Edwards is a big get for the Wildcats as they jump UConn and rise from 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. 230, SG / 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. ", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. Texas signed the No. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. 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.