UK is No. 2 power forward. 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. More Stories About 6-8 / WebThe 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. 6-10 / Kentucky Basketball recruits in 247 Sports recruiting rankings for 2023 - A Sea Of Blue College Basketball Recruiting Men's College Basketball Kentucky Wildcats He's a guy who attacks defenders and it isn't very often that they are up to the challenge of stopping him. 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. 6-11 / Kentucky basketball signee Robert Dillingham opted for Overtime Elite. The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. 23 Kentucky. Recruitment: Offers from Mississippi State, North Texas, Saint Louis, SMU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and others. 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. Windstorm knocked it down. 195. Onyenso's size, movement and defensive instincts could make him a candidate to step into a role as a true freshman next season. 175, PG / You can check out the full top-150 rankings here. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky mens basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. 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 displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. Aarons motor continues to improve, he has great size and mobility. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. Why he moved: A 6-foot-8 forward who has skill, length, fluid athleticism and feel for the game, Brownsburg (Ind.) 228, PF / Who are the eight other players that climbed more than 15 spots in this update and why did they go up? 2 Notre Dame 166.63. 8 2 1. Onyenso, the No. Where Kentucky recruits stand in updated 247 Sports rankings, Kentucky vs. Arkansas viewing info, what to watch for, and predictions. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 6-9 / 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). 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. His strong performance for Imhotep helped him jump from No. 8 Oregon 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.. 270, SF / 28 overall prospect Reed Sheppard committed, the Wildcats are firmly in the hunt to finish with the top-ranked class this time around. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. "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. 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. While his defense is currently ahead of his offense, he has a soft natural touch to develop and is also both a lob threat and a rim-runner who changes ends particularly well for a player his size. 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 Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. Its surreal. Aaron Bradshaw begins to envision future with Kentucky mens basketball. "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. Before he cut down his list to Kentucky and Tennessee, Edwards also considered Auburn, Kansas, Maryland, Villanova and the G League Ignite. 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. He looks like a good fit for his college choice. The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. Recruitment: Visiting UCLA this weekend after recent officials to Kansas and Syracuse. Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. Edwards, the No. 2 in the class, while Bradshaw climbed seven spots to take over No. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. 250, PG / The Cats will be looking to land three top-five prospects in the class. 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. 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. 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. Recruitment: Has taken official visits to Oregon and Washington and holds offers from others including Colorado, Ohio State, UNLV and USC. As a 7-footer, he can change the game on both ends of the court. He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. Duke, the lone 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. 1 prospect in the class of 2023 basketball rankings per @247Sports. 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 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. 3 LSU 160.69. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. 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 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. USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. 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. He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. 232, PG / 6-3 / Texas signed the No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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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 Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". 6-11 / Edwards averaged 18.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading Imhotep to city and state titles as a junior. WebStay up to date with all the Kentucky Wildcats sports news, recruiting, transfers, and more at 247Sports.com 247Sports 247Sports Home FB Rec FB Recruiting Home News Feed 6-3 / "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. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at 185, / Previous ranking: 56. That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. Justin has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways, Kentucky coach John Calipari said of Edwards. 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. 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"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. 5 Michigan 118.91. 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. 7 Texas Tech 112.75. Live updates: Historical windstorm blows in. I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. 1 Georgia 225.76. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 6-11 / Ben Roberts. This time, its DJ Wagner. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. 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. 12 to 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.". "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 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 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 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. 225, PF / 260, C / 2 overall on the 247Sports 2022 Composite and whose 41.5 "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 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. 44. Why he moved: Make no mistake, Kuol Atak needs to get much stronger. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. 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. However, he was a little bit inconsistent so we decided to be a little more cautious with his ranking. 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Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | 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). Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 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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. 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. "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.". He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. 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. "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. UK doesnt make the cut. 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. 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. Updated Rankings! 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. 6-4 / With the ties both have had to the Kentucky program over the last several months, landing them both is certainly on the table. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. He had good size, a solid frame and liked to play on the interior. He has previously specialized in It may just be the start of things. Ranked the No. With Edwards, Dillingham and No. Earned double digit offers this winter and a decision could be coming soon. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. 4 overall. 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.. Odds & lines subject to change. 6-10 / 2024 Top Highlights: Vanderbilt at No. 859-429-2848. "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. 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. He's a solid vertical athlete who is also capable of utilizing his touch around the rim to make tough finishes 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. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. Kentucky's 2022 class was headlined by five-star prospects Cason Wallace and Chris Livingston but finished 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. 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. 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. 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. Aaron Bradshaw and DJ Wagner star in Frankfort, and other top UK basketball recruiting links. 200, C / 6-6 / Get daily insights and the latest scoop on all-things Kentucky. UK basketball is without a 2024 commit. At least 4 deaths; power outages climb. 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. Kentucky Wildcats College Basketball, College Football and Recruiting on 247Sports Kentucky's 2022-23 season following familiar script Kentucky's 2022-23 season following familiar script 247sports.com - Chris Fisher 1d If you've followed Kentucky basketball in the John Calipari era, this season has followed a familiar script. Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. Recruitment: Mississippi State and Saint Louis are among his early offers. 220, PF / 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. But, the 6-foot-9 forward at Fort Worth (Texas) Haltom is mobile, has length and he can really shoot the ball from deep. Not anymore. 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. 2 in the 247Sports Team Rankings for the class. 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. 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. 6-7 / How has it worked? He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. Edwards, the No. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. 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. Gambling problem? 6 in the recruiting rankings for 2022 with the addition of Onyenso. ", 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. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. Kentucky has shown interest in Collier, but no offer has come.
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