He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. 260, C / 1 Georgia 225.76. But, the 6-foot-9 forward at Fort Worth (Texas) Haltom is mobile, has length and he can really shoot the ball from deep. 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. 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. Leading the way for the Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". 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 7 prospect, power forward Mackenzie Mgbako. Hes got versatility, hes got athleticism, hes got a solid shot and he has a great understanding of the game.". Isaiah Jackson Waterford Mott (Waterford, MI) 6-9 / 200. Why he moved: Make no mistake, Kuol Atak needs to get much stronger. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. 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. 232, PG / At least 4 deaths; power outages climb. The With Collier's commitment, USC's 2023 class jumped to No. 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. "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 also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. 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. Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 10 in the nation. 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. Earned double digit offers this winter and a decision could be coming soon. "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. 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.". Each recruit is weighted in the rankings according to a, Readers familiar with the Gaussian distribution formula will note that we use a varying value for. 200, C / 23 Kentucky. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Kentucky has shown interest in Collier, but no offer has come. 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. Updated Rankings! Ranked the No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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PF / Class of 2024 Kentucky basketball recruit Tahaad Pettiford makes college commitment February 1, 2023, 3:12 PM UK Basketball Recruiting In-state Kentucky Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. 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. 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. 6-3 / 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at With AAU done for the summer, the senior season for class of 2023 basketball prospects is only a few short months away. 4 overall prospect and top center in the Class of 2023 by 247Sports, Bradshaw picked Kentucky over Louisville, Texas, UCLA, USC and an Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. Previous ranking: 56. He has previously specialized in 245, C / https://t.co/2zuhLMrcjz pic.twitter.com/YO3cIGrTNJ. 6-2 / The Cats will be looking to land three top-five prospects in the class. 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. Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. 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. Duke remains atop the rankings for now, but a commitment from Wagner could change that. Where Kentucky recruits stand in updated 247 Sports rankings, Kentucky vs. Arkansas viewing info, what to watch for, and predictions. With the ties both have had to the Kentucky program over the last several months, landing them both is certainly on the table. 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. A look at forecast, timeline, Coroner releases name of woman who died after wind blew tree onto vehicle in Lexington. 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. 220, PF / 6-11 / All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! Two of those players are none other than Camden High teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw. Overtime Elite pro basketball league was met with skepticism. However, he was a little bit inconsistent so we decided to be a little more cautious with his ranking. 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. 7-0 / 6-9 / I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. In retrospect, we should have been much more aggressive. Windstorm knocked it down. Also, check out some recent highlights packages of Kentuckys current three-man 2023 class. Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (2021). 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. 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. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; 2012; 247Sports Composite. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. Recruitment: Being targeted by Alabama, Connecticut, LSU, Duke, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse and others. Who are the eight other players that climbed more than 15 spots in this update and why did they go up? Famous 300-year-old bur oak was saved from development. He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. Kentucky moved from No. 6-3 / 225, PF / 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 | 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 By submitting your email you agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge Paramounts Privacy Policy. 6-11 / Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". 250, PG / The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. 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: 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. 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. "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. 215, PG / Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. 2 power forward. Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. 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. 1 prospect in the class of 2023 basketball rankings per @247Sports. Highlights: Vanderbilt at No. 44. That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. 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. 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. Aaron Bradshaw and DJ Wagner star in Frankfort, and other top UK basketball recruiting links. The Wildcats will look to bounce back and even the season series against Arkansas. For the three commitments in the class, Justin Edwards was the highest, coming in at No. Hes got versatility, hes got athleticism, hes got a solid shot and he has a great understanding of the game.". 225, SF / ", 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. USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. Web2021 Best NFL Basketball Players in Kentucky (0) 2021 . Recruitment: Has taken official visits to Oregon and Washington and holds offers from others including Colorado, Ohio State, UNLV and USC. Why he moved: A 6-foot-8 forward who has skill, length, fluid athleticism and feel for the game, Brownsburg (Ind.) ", (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. Go Cats!!! Kentucky basketball signee Robert Dillingham opted for Overtime Elite. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 3 in the 247Sports player rankings for the 2023 class in May. 5 Michigan 118.91. 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.. 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. 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He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. Many are speculating that James will decide to play at one of the four major schools in Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky, or Kansas. 8 2 1. With Collier's commitment, USC's 2023 class jumped 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 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.. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. He had good size, a solid frame and liked to play on the interior. 175, PG / 4 in the nation. 3 to No. Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (2021). 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. 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. The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. Michigan, UCLA, Cincinnati and USC are the main contenders in this recruitment. 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). You can check out the full top-150 rankings here. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 6-11 / He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. 15 seed Saint Peter's, this should quell it. 189, PG / 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "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: 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. More Stories About Before he cut down his list to Kentucky and Tennessee, Edwards also considered Auburn, Kansas, Maryland, Villanova and the G League Ignite. Kentucky landed a huge commitment Monday, when five-star wing Justin Edwards picked the Wildcats over Tennessee live on CBS Sports HQ. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 6-3 / 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. 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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