Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-justin-edwards-nations-no-2-prospect-commits-to-wildcats-on-cbs-sports-hq | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | 189, SF / Dropping off the top spot is Wagner, who now ranks No. Highlights: UK recruits Bradshaw, Wagner, Richmond steal show in Camdens win in Frankfort. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. 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. The Wildcats will look to bounce back and even the season series against Arkansas. 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. 1 ranking. Kentucky basketball gains recruiting momentum It would be easy to tie the first commitment from a No. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. Ranked as the No. 215, PG / Before he cut down his list to Kentucky and Tennessee, Edwards also considered Auburn, Kansas, Maryland, Villanova and the G League Ignite. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. PF / SG. 6-8 / 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 185, / Edwards, the No. Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. 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. Booker is the third-highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Spartans since 2000, trailing Shannon Brown (2003) and Jaren Jackson (2017). Kentucky needs their star point guard back asap. USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. Edwards, the No. Who has power? 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. 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. 6-6 / Ranked the No. 12 to No. 3 to No. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. 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. The nations No. A John Calipari legacy recruit could change that. 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. 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. 13 and Sheppard at No. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. 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. What was it about Catchings and Powell that allowed them to make such big leaps? He's a guy who attacks defenders and it isn't very often that they are up to the challenge of stopping him. How has it worked? Kentucky moved from No. New ranking: 19. 6-3 / 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. 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.". Kentucky drops following their loss to Vanderbilt. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. 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. 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. 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. 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. Updated Rankings! 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Onyenso, the No. Taking over the top spot is Isaiah Collier out of Georgia, who jumped up from third to take over the No. He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. 2 in the class, while Bradshaw climbed seven spots to take over No. 4 overall prospect and top center in the Class of 2023 by 247Sports, Bradshaw picked Kentucky over Louisville, Texas, UCLA, USC and an 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 Web2021 Best NFL Basketball Players in Kentucky (0) 2021 . 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. 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. The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. Why he moved: Make no mistake, Kuol Atak needs to get much stronger. Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. 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. Earned double digit offers this winter and a decision could be coming soon. By submitting your email you agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge Paramounts Privacy Policy. On the summer circuit, he plays for Team Final. 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. He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. "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. 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. "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. 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. 1 small forward in the class and owns a .9980 ranking in the 247Sports Composite rankings. There's a new No. 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. DRAKE POWELL, SF. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. 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.". 228, PF / 2 Notre Dame 166.63. ", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. 195. For the three commitments in the class, Justin Edwards was the highest, coming in at No. 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. 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. 6-3 / That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. 4 Florida State 149.96. More Stories About "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. 4 overall. Its surreal. Aaron Bradshaw begins to envision future with Kentucky mens basketball. Kentucky Basketball recruits in 247 Sports recruiting rankings for 2023 - A Sea Of Blue College Basketball Recruiting Men's College Basketball Kentucky Wildcats 7 prospect, power forward Mackenzie Mgbako. 14 to No. 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.. "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. "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. 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. Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (2021). 6-7 / UK basketball is without a 2024 commit. 220, PF / 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 has previously specialized in USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. 1 prospect in the class of 2023 basketball rankings per @247Sports. 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. Enrolled. 10 in the nation. 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. 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. Drake Powell (Photo: Jim Hawkins/Inside Carolina) Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina. Not anymore. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. With the ties both have had to the Kentucky program over the last several months, landing them both is certainly on the table. 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. Whats going on with Kentucky basketball recruiting? Kentucky. 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. 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. 6-3 / While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. 28 overall prospect Reed Sheppard committed, the Wildcats are firmly in the hunt to finish with the top-ranked class this time around. 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.