Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. 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. 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. 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. 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. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at 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. 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. Ranked the No. 5 Michigan 118.91. "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. Famous 300-year-old bur oak was saved from development. 7 Texas Tech 112.75. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. New ranking: 19. All Rights Reserved. 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.". 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. 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.. Where Kentucky recruits stand in updated 247 Sports rankings, Kentucky vs. Arkansas viewing info, what to watch for, and predictions. 6 South Carolina 114.15. 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. Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. 0.9971. 210, PG / The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky-Auburn basketball preview. 6-6 / UK is No. 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 Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). He looks like a good fit for his college choice. 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.. 225, SF / 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. Why he He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. 6-10 / 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. He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. 2024 Top 6-4 / 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 195. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6-8 / 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. 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. 15 seed Saint Peter's, this should quell it. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. 7 prospect, power forward Mackenzie Mgbako. Booker is the third-highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Spartans since 2000, trailing Shannon Brown (2003) and Jaren Jackson (2017). 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. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. ", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. Taking over the top spot is Isaiah Collier out of Georgia, who jumped up from third to take over the No. ", (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. "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 sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 1 small forward in the class and owns a .9980 ranking in the 247Sports Composite rankings. 6 in the recruiting rankings for 2022 with the addition of Onyenso. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Go Cats!!! 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. 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. 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. 12 to No. 228, 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 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. Top links from the Next Cats blog. 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. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. Kentucky drops following their loss to Vanderbilt. 175, PG / Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. 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. Here is a recent evaluation of Edwards from Travis Branham of 247Sports: "Edwards is the most well-rounded player in the class when he's firing on all cylinders. Kentucky has shown interest in Collier, but no offer has come. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 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. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. 185, / We take a deeper look. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. Recruitment: Visiting UCLA this weekend after recent officials to Kansas and Syracuse. 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.. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. 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. 225, PF / 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. 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. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky mens basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. 6-11 / ", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. 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. There's a new No. Kentucky moved from 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. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. 859-429-2848. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 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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 "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. 2 Notre Dame 166.63. 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. Onyenso's size, movement and defensive instincts could make him a candidate to step into a role as a true freshman next season. Brown averaged 16 points per game and knocked down 62 3-pointers. All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. 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. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. 4 in the nation. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. Kentucky needs their star point guard back asap. Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; 2012; 247Sports Composite. For the three commitments in the class, Justin Edwards was the highest, coming in at No. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. Also, check out some recent highlights packages of Kentuckys current three-man 2023 class. He's a guy who attacks defenders and it isn't very often that they are up to the challenge of stopping him. With Collier's commitment, USC's 2023 class jumped to No. 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. 6-9 / The 6-foot-7 star for Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia is considered the No. 210, C / 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. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. 6-10 / 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. He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. Previous ranking: 56. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Robert Dillingham and Reed Sheppard both saw their rankings drop slightly, as Dillingham came in at No. 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. Duke, the lone 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. 213, PF / But, the 6-foot-9 forward at Fort Worth (Texas) Haltom is mobile, has length and he can really shoot the ball from deep. Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina. 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 | 3 in the 247Sports player rankings for the 2023 class in May. Many are speculating that James will decide to play at one of the four major schools in Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky, or Kansas. 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. 215, PG / 1 Georgia 225.76. 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. 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. 187, PG / 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. 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. 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. He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. Justin has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways, Kentucky coach John Calipari said of Edwards. 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. Kentucky basketball signee Robert Dillingham opted for Overtime Elite. "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.