With Collier's commitment, USC's 2023 class jumped to No. 6-11 / HighKanon Catchings is just scratching the surface of how good he can be. 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. Whats going on with Kentucky basketball recruiting? 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. 6-10 / 6-9 / 185, / 10 in the nation. 189, PG / 215, PG / With the ties both have had to the Kentucky program over the last several months, landing them both is certainly on the table. 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.". 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. Why he moved: When we last updated the 2024 rankings coming out of the summer of 2022, Tyler Betsey was a guy that we seriously considered getting pretty aggressive with from a rankings perspective. He looks like a good fit for his college choice. What was it about Catchings and Powell that allowed them to make such big leaps? 6-5 / The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. 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. Its surreal. Aaron Bradshaw begins to envision future with Kentucky mens basketball. USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | 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 225, SF / 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. His strong performance for Imhotep helped him jump from No. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. 255, / Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. 3 overall, and contending to earn that top spot overall as the season draws near. 6-6 / Onyenso, who plays for Putnam (Connecticut) Science Academy chose UK on 247Sports' YouTube page over a final group that included Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Clemson and hometown UConn. With AAU done for the summer, the senior season for class of 2023 basketball prospects is only a few short months away. He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. 210, PG / "He sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. 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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 Edwards averaged 18.3 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading Imhotep to city and state titles as a junior. But, the 6-foot-9 forward at Fort Worth (Texas) Haltom is mobile, has length and he can really shoot the ball from deep. 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. Ben Roberts. 1 ranking. Richmond earned a spot in the rankings coming out of the summer thanks to good size and potential as a deep jump shooter. "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. 6-11 / Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal, Finklestein wrote of Wagner. Ranked the No. 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. 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. Future UK basketball player introduced at Rupp Arena again. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. Ranked the No. 175, PG / Justin has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways, Kentucky coach John Calipari said of Edwards. 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. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 245, C / The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. 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. Each recruit is weighted in the rankings according to a, Readers familiar with the Gaussian distribution formula will note that we use a varying value for. Duke, the lone 12 to No. 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. Kentucky Basketball recruits in 247 Sports recruiting rankings for 2023 - A Sea Of Blue College Basketball Recruiting Men's College Basketball Kentucky Wildcats Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 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. 6-3 / 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. He also has all of the tools that a versatile big in todays game needs. He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. 6 South Carolina 114.15. 1 prospect in the class of 2023 basketball rankings per @247Sports. WebBrand new player rankings update for the 2024 class has been released! 3 in the 247Sports player rankings for the 2023 class in May. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-four-star-c-ugonna-kingsley-onyenso-commits-to-wildcats | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | 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 Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. 4 in the nation. Hes got versatility, hes got athleticism, hes got a solid shot and he has a great understanding of the game.". Also, check out some recent highlights packages of Kentuckys current three-man 2023 class. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. How has it worked? Isaiah Jackson Waterford Mott (Waterford, MI) 6-9 / 200. Kentucky needs their star point guard back asap.