Famous 300-year-old bur oak was saved from development. 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). 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. 255, / Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (2021). We take a deeper look. 6 in the recruiting rankings for 2022 with the addition of Onyenso. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. In retrospect, we should have been much more aggressive. Enrolled. Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. 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. 28 overall prospect Reed Sheppard committed, the Wildcats are firmly in the hunt to finish with the top-ranked class this time around. 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. Ranked the No. 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 He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. https://t.co/2zuhLMrcjz pic.twitter.com/YO3cIGrTNJ. Kentucky's 2022 class was headlined by five-star prospects Cason Wallace and Chris Livingston but finished No. The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. Edwards, the No. ", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. 6-11 / 12 to No. With Edwards, Dillingham and No. 13 and Sheppard at No. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. ", 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. 2 in the 247Sports Team Rankings for the class. Kentucky basketball gains recruiting momentum It would be easy to tie the first commitment from a No. 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. The Wildcats will look to bounce back and even the season series against Arkansas. 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. Brown averaged 16 points per game and knocked down 62 3-pointers. 7-0 / 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. 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. 200, C / Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. 6-6 / 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. 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. With AAU done for the summer, the senior season for class of 2023 basketball prospects is only a few short months away. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. Texas signed the No. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. His strong performance for Imhotep helped him jump from No. Travis Perry and Reed Sheppard begin postseason, and other top UK basketball recruiting links, A top center prospect in 2024 class provides recruiting update, including Kentucky interest. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. Why he moved: A 6-foot-8 forward who has skill, length, fluid athleticism and feel for the game, Brownsburg (Ind.) Hes got versatility, hes got athleticism, hes got a solid shot and he has a great understanding of the game.". Recruitment: Mississippi State and Saint Louis are among his early offers. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. 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. "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. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 4 overall. The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. 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. 260, C / 8 2 1. 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. 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 needs their star point guard back asap. "Booker the marquee player in this class at 6-10, with a 7-4 wingspan, coach Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. UK is No. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. Recruitment: Visiting UCLA this weekend after recent officials to Kansas and Syracuse. 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. 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. Hes got versatility, hes got athleticism, hes got a solid shot and he has a great understanding of the game.". 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. The 6-foot-7 star for Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia is considered the No. Five-star basketball recruit trims list of schools on his birthday. 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 A look at forecast, timeline, Coroner releases name of woman who died after wind blew tree onto vehicle in Lexington. Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. 250, PF / "Booker the marquee player in this class at 6-10, with a 7-4 wingspan, coach Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. Kentucky drops following their loss to Vanderbilt. 2 power forward. He's a guy who attacks defenders and it isn't very often that they are up to the challenge of stopping him. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". 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. Kentucky Basketball recruits in 247 Sports recruiting rankings for 2023 - A Sea Of Blue College Basketball Recruiting Men's College Basketball Kentucky Wildcats Sports Illustrated projects Kentuckys permanent opponents in new SEC schedule format, Friday Headlines: Cason Wallace Watch Edition. Kentucky might be considered a basketball school, but the Wildcats $45 million upgrade to its football training facility in 2016 totaled 100,000 square feet and 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. 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. "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. 195. Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. 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. 0.9971. Richmond earned a spot in the rankings coming out of the summer thanks to good size and potential as a deep jump shooter. 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. 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.. 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. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. What was it about Catchings and Powell that allowed them to make such big leaps? He looks like a good fit for his college choice. Before he cut down his list to Kentucky and Tennessee, Edwards also considered Auburn, Kansas, Maryland, Villanova and the G League Ignite. 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. 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. Texas signed the No. Two of those players are none other than Camden High teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw. 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.". With Collier's commitment, USC's 2023 class jumped to No. 6-11 / CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of Sneakers for Santa, 247Sports), (Photo: Courtesy of Dan Fritz/@DFritzphotos, 247Sports). 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. ", 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 2024 Top 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. He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. 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. 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. That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. 4 in the nation. 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.. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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New ranking: 19. ", (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. Aarons motor continues to improve, he has great size and mobility. 175, PG / 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.". 4 in the nation. USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-four-star-c-ugonna-kingsley-onyenso-commits-to-wildcats | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | 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 continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. 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. 14 to No. 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. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. 225, SF / He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. 6-11 / Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. 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. Ranked the 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.". 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. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. However, he was a little bit inconsistent so we decided to be a little more cautious with his ranking. Leading the way for the Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 6-3 / 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.". Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Also, check out some recent highlights packages of Kentuckys current three-man 2023 class. jay fischer gould,