1 prospect in the class of 2023 basketball rankings per @247Sports. On the summer circuit, he plays for Team Final. 6-11 / SG. Who has power? 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. Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. The 247 Sports updated rankings prove just that, as Kentucky has three of the top-five players in the class of 2023 signed for next season. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. Who are the eight other players that climbed more than 15 spots in this update and why did they go up? Kentucky basketball gains recruiting momentum It would be easy to tie the first commitment from a No. Sports Illustrated projects Kentuckys permanent opponents in new SEC schedule format, Friday Headlines: Cason Wallace Watch Edition. ", (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. 247Sports 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 3 to No. 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. Gambling problem? Kentucky landed a huge commitment Monday, when five-star wing Justin Edwards picked the Wildcats over Tennessee live on CBS Sports HQ. Top links from the Next Cats blog. As a 7-footer, he can change the game on both ends of the court. We take a deeper look. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. Kentucky's 2022 class was headlined by five-star prospects Cason Wallace and Chris Livingston but finished No. 225, SF / "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. "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 sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. Leading the way for the 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. "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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 6-3 / 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 228, PF / 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. Onyenso, the No. 185, / 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. 8 2 1. 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. Now the product of Oakdale (Conn.) St. Thomas More is getting a much deserved bump thanks to showing that everything that we saw in the summer was legit and that he's also improved his all-around game. 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. He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. Two of those players are none other than Camden High teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw. ", (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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He's a solid vertical athlete who is also capable of utilizing his touch around the rim to make tough finishes with both hands.". Kentucky has shown interest in Collier, but no offer has come. It may just be the start of things. 189, PG / 6 South Carolina 114.15. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; 2012; 247Sports Composite. 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.". 1 ranking. He looks like a good fit for his college choice. 1 small forward in the class and owns a .9980 ranking in the 247Sports Composite rankings. 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. 7 prospect, power forward Mackenzie Mgbako. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. I was at home. Bradshaw, Wagner bring the Camden High School show to UK basketball fans. 6-6 / 250, PF / Overtime Elite pro basketball league was met with skepticism. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. Aaron Bradshaw and DJ Wagner star in Frankfort, and other top UK basketball recruiting links. 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. 6-11 / 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. "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. Now, its here to stay. Among those making the biggest climbs are a pair of newly minted five-star prospects in Purdue bound forward Kanon Catchings and North Carolina bound wing Drake Powell who rose a combined 137 spots in the updated rankings. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. 6-10 / Recruitment: Visiting UCLA this weekend after recent officials to Kansas and Syracuse. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". Ranked the No. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. With Collier's commitment, USC's 2023 class jumped to No. His strong performance for Imhotep helped him jump from No. 6-3 / 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. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. Its surreal. Aaron Bradshaw begins to envision future with Kentucky mens basketball. 0.9889. 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. 2 overall on the 247Sports 2022 Composite and whose 41.5 You can check out the full top-150 rankings here. 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 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. https://t.co/2zuhLMrcjz pic.twitter.com/YO3cIGrTNJ. He's a guy who attacks defenders and it isn't very often that they are up to the challenge of stopping him. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. 220, PF / 6-11 / With AAU done for the summer, the senior season for class of 2023 basketball prospects is only a few short months away. He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. 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 Texas signed the No. 6-6 / The nations No. The latest outlet to release their updated rankings was 247 Sports. That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. Windstorm knocked it down. 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. 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. 2 in the 247Sports Team Rankings for the class. With Edwards, Dillingham and No. 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. 6-7 / "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 210, PG / Will Levis may be this year's first round bust | Kentucky hosting 4,000-point scorer Travis Perry for Auburn game, CBB Recruiting Weekly: Perry drops 61 in front of Calipari; NC State rising; Smith returns; weekend previews, Travis Perry scores 61 in front of John Calipari, updates his recruitment, Kentucky signees among finalists for Naismith High School Player of the Year, In-state star Travis Perry pours in school-record 61 points in front of John Calipari, Naismith names High School Player and Coach of the Year Finalists, CBB Recruiting Weekly: Tatum, Mitchell, and Fox in high school; rookie rewind; future NBA All-Stars, Pair of Kentucky signees named to Nike Hoop Summit, Pressure on 2023 recruiting class becoming overwhelming and unfair, Four March visits set for Top247 WR Rico Scott, Florida spring camp roster: Notes and observations, Florida Gators at the NFL Combine tracker, Kentucky's magic runs out vs. Tennessee in SEC quarterfinals. 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. 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.". See the latest outages from Kentucky Utilities, Blue Grass Energy and more, Flash flooding, tornadoes possible Friday in Lexington. 0.9971. "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. 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 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 6-8 / This time, its DJ Wagner. 6-6 / Texas signed the 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 | All Rights Reserved. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. PF / Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 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. 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. 6-9 / To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of Sneakers for Santa, 247Sports), (Photo: Courtesy of Dan Fritz/@DFritzphotos, 247Sports). But, the 6-foot-9 forward at Fort Worth (Texas) Haltom is mobile, has length and he can really shoot the ball from deep. "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. 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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. 6 in the recruiting rankings for 2022 with the addition of Onyenso. 230, SG / Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. More Stories About 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. 1 overall prospect GG Jackson to the Class of 2022, Edwards has emerged as one of the top candidates to claim the top spot in the 2023 class. 2:12 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, 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. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. WebJoin Today BK Recruiting CBB Recruiting Weekly: Perry drops 61 in front of Calipari; NC State rising; Smith returns; weekend previews Adam Finkelstein BK Recruiting Travis Perry Web2021 Best NFL Basketball Players in Kentucky (0) 2021 . Five-star basketball recruit trims list of schools on his birthday. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. 260, C / ", 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. 44. Not anymore. 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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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Taking over the top spot is Isaiah Collier out of Georgia, who jumped up from third to take over the No. Where Kentucky recruits stand in updated 247 Sports rankings, Kentucky vs. Arkansas viewing info, what to watch for, and predictions. 250, PG / He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. "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. He was named a McDonalds All-American nominee and earned Damien Class and Mira Costa All-Tournament Team honors. Live updates: Historical windstorm blows in. 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. Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. 4 in the nation. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. 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. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. Get daily insights and the latest scoop on all-things Kentucky. Previous ranking: 56. He is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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 225, PF / Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. Michigan, UCLA, Cincinnati and USC are the main contenders in this recruitment.
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