He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. 6 South Carolina 114.15. 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.". 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. 6 in the recruiting rankings for 2022 with the addition of Onyenso. 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. Many are speculating that James will decide to play at one of the four major schools in Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky, or Kansas. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-four-star-c-ugonna-kingsley-onyenso-commits-to-wildcats | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Five-star basketball recruit trims list of schools on his birthday. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. 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.". He is not only the first five-star but the first top-50 recruit to commit to the Buffaloes since 2000. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. 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. 6-11 / He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-justin-edwards-nations-no-2-prospect-commits-to-wildcats-on-cbs-sports-hq | 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. Its the top-end talent potential in this class that will have Big Blue Nation buzzing though as there are solid chances that John Calipari lands three of the top five players in this class. 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. "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 has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. He's still got potential as a shooter but what really allowed him to take things to the next level is the way that his body filled out and his athleticism exploded over the last six months. Odds & lines subject to change. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. UK is No. 187, PG / 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. "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. 245, C / 228, PF / ", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. 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. "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. 2 power forward. 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. 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. Aarons motor continues to improve, he has great size and mobility. 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.. See the latest outages from Kentucky Utilities, Blue Grass Energy and more, Flash flooding, tornadoes possible Friday in Lexington. 3 in the 247Sports player rankings for the 2023 class in May. Kentucky landed a huge commitment Monday, when five-star wing Justin Edwards picked the Wildcats over Tennessee live on CBS Sports HQ. Booker is the third-highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Spartans since 2000, trailing Shannon Brown (2003) and Jaren Jackson (2017). 220, PF / Why he moved: A 6-foot-8 forward who has skill, length, fluid athleticism and feel for the game, Brownsburg (Ind.) 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 Now, its here to stay. Edwards, the No. The 7 Texas Tech 112.75. 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. Onyenso, the No. 12 to No. With AAU done for the summer, the senior season for class of 2023 basketball prospects is only a few short months away. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; 2012; 247Sports Composite. 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. 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 Also, check out some recent highlights packages of Kentuckys current three-man 2023 class. Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. HighKanon Catchings is just scratching the surface of how good he can be. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 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. 215, PG / A Sea of Blue comes loaded with the best Kentucky Wildcats links, news, analysis, and other fun stuff, so like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. 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. 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. 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. 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. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 213, PF / 255, / 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). 6-3 / 2 power forward. 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. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. With Collier's commitment, USC's 2023 class jumped to No. Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky mens basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. What was it about Catchings and Powell that allowed them to make such big leaps? Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. The 6-foot-7 star for Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia is considered the No. 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. 6-3 / 10 in the nation. 4 in the nation. Hes got versatility, hes got athleticism, hes got a solid shot and he has a great understanding of the game.". 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.. "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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6-9 / 175, PG / Live updates: Historical windstorm blows in. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. Who are the eight other players that climbed more than 15 spots in this update and why did they go up? Before he cut down his list to Kentucky and Tennessee, Edwards also considered Auburn, Kansas, Maryland, Villanova and the G League Ignite. Who has power? 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. Ranked the No. This time, its DJ Wagner. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 23 Kentucky. Kentucky Basketball recruits in 247 Sports recruiting rankings for 2023 - A Sea Of Blue College Basketball Recruiting Men's College Basketball Kentucky Wildcats Drake Powell (Photo: Jim Hawkins/Inside Carolina) Recruitment: Committed to North Carolina. 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. 250, PG / 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. Taking over the top spot is Isaiah Collier out of Georgia, who jumped up from third to take over the No. The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast.

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