Windstorm knocked it down. 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). He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. 0.9971. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Live updates: Historical windstorm blows in. 859-429-2848. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; 2012; 247Sports Composite. 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. Edwards averaged 18.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading Imhotep to city and state titles as a junior. "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. 1 prospect in the class of 2023 basketball rankings per @247Sports. 250, PG / 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. 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. 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. 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. Booker is the third-highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Spartans since 2000, trailing Shannon Brown (2003) and Jaren Jackson (2017). 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. "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. Many are speculating that James will decide to play at one of the four major schools in Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky, or Kansas. 1 on 247 3 LSU 160.69. A John Calipari legacy recruit could change that. Gambling problem? "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. 6-11 / 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 245, C / * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Recruitment: Visiting UCLA this weekend after recent officials to Kansas and Syracuse. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). 225, SF / Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. Taking over the top spot is Isaiah Collier out of Georgia, who jumped up from third to take over the No. He has previously specialized in He looks like a good fit for his college choice. Famous 300-year-old bur oak was saved from development. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. 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. 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. 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 has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. Class of 2024 Kentucky basketball recruit Tahaad Pettiford makes college commitment February 1, 2023, 3:12 PM UK Basketball Recruiting In-state Kentucky Top links from the Next Cats blog. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. 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.". 6-6 / 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). Odds & lines subject to change. "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. 270, SF / 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. Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (2021). 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. Aaron Bradshaw and DJ Wagner star in Frankfort, and other top UK basketball recruiting links. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. PF / 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. 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 | 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.". 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 6-6 / 6 South Carolina 114.15. 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. All Rights Reserved. 6-7 / He's a guy who attacks defenders and it isn't very often that they are up to the challenge of stopping him. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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 230, SG / 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. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. 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. 4 overall. 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. 28 overall prospect Reed Sheppard committed, the Wildcats are firmly in the hunt to finish with the top-ranked class this time around. Texas signed the No. 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. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. 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 Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (2021). 6-3 / Amid the reclassification of No. ", 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. 4 Florida State 149.96. Leading the way for the 1 ranking. "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. As Kentucky basketball's 2023 recruiting class continues to take shape, follow along here with updates on the Wildcats' commitments. Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. Onyenso's size, movement and defensive instincts could make him a candidate to step into a role as a true freshman next season. 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. 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. The John Clay Podcast: Kentucky-Auburn basketball preview. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. 210, C / WebThe 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. 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. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. ", (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 was at home. Bradshaw, Wagner bring the Camden High School show to UK basketball fans. In retrospect, we should have been much more aggressive. 255, / 13 and Sheppard at 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. Also, check out some recent highlights packages of Kentuckys current three-man 2023 class. 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. 3 to No. It may just be the start of things. Who are the eight other players that climbed more than 15 spots in this update and why did they go up? 44. Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. Go Cats!!! 187, PG / 6-8 / 6-11 / 250, SF / 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. 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. 6-5 / 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. 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. 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. Recruitment: Has taken official visits to Oregon and Washington and holds offers from others including Colorado, Ohio State, UNLV and USC. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4 in the nation. Kentucky. More Stories About I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. "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.". 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. 6-11 / He was named a McDonalds All-American nominee and earned Damien Class and Mira Costa All-Tournament Team honors. 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. Kentucky drops following their loss to Vanderbilt. UK basketball is without a 2024 commit. 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. The To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. You can check out the full top-150 rankings here. 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. With Collier's commitment, USC's 2023 class jumped to No. The 6-foot-7 star for Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia is considered the No. 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. 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. Justin has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways, Kentucky coach John Calipari said of Edwards. 215, PG / Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. "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. Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). We liked his near 6-foot-8 size, length and ability to make shots from the perimeter. Five-star basketball recruit trims list of schools on his birthday. 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. 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. With Edwards, Dillingham and No. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-four-star-c-ugonna-kingsley-onyenso-commits-to-wildcats | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. "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. Onyenso, the No. As a 7-footer, he can change the game on both ends of the court. Ranked as the No. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 6-10 / With AAU done for the summer, the senior season for class of 2023 basketball prospects is only a few short months away. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. 10 in the nation. By submitting your email you agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge Paramounts Privacy Policy. "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. Dropping off the top spot is Wagner, who now ranks No. 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.
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