He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. 6-6 / I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-justin-edwards-nations-no-2-prospect-commits-to-wildcats-on-cbs-sports-hq | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. Duke, the lone 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 What was it about Catchings and Powell that allowed them to make such big leaps? 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 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. 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 / 210, C / 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). 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. 6-10 / 5 Michigan 118.91. 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 is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. 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. 28 overall prospect Reed Sheppard committed, the Wildcats are firmly in the hunt to finish with the top-ranked class this time around. The 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. 2 in the class, while Bradshaw climbed seven spots to take over 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. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. It may just be the start of things. As Kentucky basketball's 2023 recruiting class continues to take shape, follow along here with updates on the Wildcats' commitments. Among his chief competitors for that honor is another Kentucky target in guard DJ Wagner. Recruitment: Mississippi State and Saint Louis are among his early offers. Robert Dillingham and Reed Sheppard both saw their rankings drop slightly, as Dillingham came in at No. Kentucky has shown interest in Collier, but no offer has come. Highlights: Vanderbilt at No. SG. 7 prospect, power forward Mackenzie Mgbako. I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. ", 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. He had good size, a solid frame and liked to play on the interior. 3 LSU 160.69. "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. 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. 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 187, PG / Onyenso, the No. Why he moved: He may be a bit on the slight side at the moment, but don't let the fact that Dellquan Warren still needs to add strength fool you, he's nobody's pushover. 10 in the nation. 1 ranking. 6-6 / 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. "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 moved from No. Web2024 Recruiting Rankings. He's a solid vertical athlete who is also capable of utilizing his touch around the rim to make tough finishes with both hands.". The 6-foot-7 star for Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia is considered the No. Not anymore. https://t.co/2zuhLMrcjz pic.twitter.com/YO3cIGrTNJ. 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. I was at home. Bradshaw, Wagner bring the Camden High School show to UK basketball fans. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. All Rights Reserved. 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.. 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. 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: Visiting UCLA this weekend after recent officials to Kansas and Syracuse. "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. Ben Roberts. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. Kentucky needs their star point guard back asap. He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. 225, SF / Kentucky's 2022 class was headlined by five-star prospects Cason Wallace and Chris Livingston but finished No. He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. Two of those players are none other than Camden High teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw. 6-11 / 1 small forward in the class and owns a .9980 ranking in the 247Sports Composite rankings. 6-7 / WebKSR Basketball Recruiting Travis Perry taking unofficial visit to Kentucky vs. Auburn Jack Pilgrim 02/23/23 KSR Basketball Recruiting Robert Dillingham dazzles with 29 points in Overtime Elite semis Zack Geoghegan 02/22/23 KSR Basketball Recruiting Four future Wildcats named to 2023 Iverson Classic roster Zack Geoghegan 02/20/23 Ranked the No. 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 "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. The nations No. 215, PG / Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. 213, PF / 44. 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. ", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. 4 in the nation. Before he cut down his list to Kentucky and Tennessee, Edwards also considered Auburn, Kansas, Maryland, Villanova and the G League Ignite. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. 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.". 250, SF / HighKanon Catchings is just scratching the surface of how good he can be. Texas signed the No. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of Sneakers for Santa, 247Sports), (Photo: Courtesy of Dan Fritz/@DFritzphotos, 247Sports). Wagner is the third-highest-ranked guard to commit to the Wildcats since 2000, trailing only John Wall (2009) and Shaedon Sharpe (2021). 23 Kentucky. He was named a McDonalds All-American nominee and earned Damien Class and Mira Costa All-Tournament Team honors. 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.". Get daily insights and the latest scoop on all-things Kentucky. "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.". Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations 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. 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. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. On the summer circuit, he plays for Team Final. Kentucky. Gambling problem? 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. The latest outlet to release their updated rankings was 247 Sports. "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. Edwards, the No. 6-3 / Hes very athletic, not just vertically, but in the way he covers the floor, thrives in the open court, can move laterally, and his speed, Finklestein wrote of Holland.