", Tom Izzo said in a press release on Signing Day. "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.". Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. 1 small forward in the class and owns a .9980 ranking in the 247Sports Composite rankings. The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. 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.. 255, SG / He's a solid vertical athlete who is also capable of utilizing his touch around the rim to make tough finishes with both hands.". 185, / 6-6 / 6-3 / WebThe 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. 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 sees the floor at a very high-level and very literally makes the game easier for his teammates. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. The trio all played their high school ball on the East Coast. 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 willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer.". Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. 6-7 / WebBrand new player rankings update for the 2024 class has been released! "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. Brown averaged 16 points per game and knocked down 62 3-pointers. 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. Edwards, the No. "Buzelis is very creative with the ball, especially in the open floor, albeit a little upright. 215, PG / He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be.. Duke, the lone ACC program to sign a top-10 recruit in 2023, welcomes the nations No. 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 displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 3 overall, and contending to earn that top spot overall as the season draws near. 4 overall. Booker is the third-highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Spartans since 2000, trailing Shannon Brown (2003) and Jaren Jackson (2017). ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. revealed Tuesday his updated 2023 NFL Mock Draft, complete with several head-turning projected trades that would shake up the 39 prospect in the 247Sports rankings, was the highest-ranked uncommitted prospect in the 2022 class, thus giving UK one of the last remaining blue-chippers remaining ahead of the 2022-23 season. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. 6-10 / 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. 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. Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). Web2024 Recruiting Rankings. 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. 6-8 / 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. 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. Here are where the top 10 players in the 2023 class are heading next season: Booker, the nation's No. On the summer circuit, he plays for Team Final. But, the 6-foot-9 forward at Fort Worth (Texas) Haltom is mobile, has length and he can really shoot the ball from deep. Michigan, UCLA, Cincinnati and USC are the main contenders in this recruitment. 245, C / With the ties both have had to the Kentucky program over the last several months, landing them both is certainly on the table. As Kentucky basketball's 2023 recruiting class continues to take shape, follow along here with updates on the Wildcats' commitments. The 6-foot-7 star for Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia is considered the No. Highlights: UK basketball signee Dillingham shows off passing ability at Overtime Elite. 210, PG / 1 on 247 6-11 / CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of Sneakers for Santa, 247Sports), (Photo: Courtesy of Dan Fritz/@DFritzphotos, 247Sports). The commitment likely solidifies another top-10 class for John Calipari his 14th straight since taking over in 2009 but would be the first of his tenure to rank outside the top five of the national rankings. Ben Roberts. All Atak needs is for more coaches to take the time to go out and see him play and he could become one of the hottest names of the grassroots season. All Rights Reserved. 4 Florida State 149.96. 8 2 1. 6-6 / 6-6 / 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. 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. More Stories About 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. A John Calipari legacy recruit could change that. Here's what UK is getting in Onyenso (via a scouting report from Adam Finkelstein just last month): A 7-footer with a 7-foot-5 wingspan, he not only has game-changing size and length, but also terrific defensive instincts. 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. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. 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. Five-star basketball recruit trims list of schools on his birthday. Isaiah Jackson Waterford Mott (Waterford, MI) 6-9 / 200. 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. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. 2 power forward. 225, PF / 7 Texas Tech 112.75. Highlights: UK recruits Bradshaw, Wagner, Richmond steal show in Camdens win in Frankfort. 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. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. 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). section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-justin-edwards-nations-no-2-prospect-commits-to-wildcats-on-cbs-sports-hq | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Gambling problem? Aarons motor continues to improve, he has great size and mobility. 6-11 / 6-5 / UK basketball is without a 2024 commit. 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. Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. 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 ", (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. "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. Mgbako is the 23rd top-10 prospect to sign with the Blue Devils since 2000. 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 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 Robert Dillingham. 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. He displayed body language suggesting that the topic of Dariq Whitehead, who arrived in Durham at No. 13 and Sheppard at 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. Kentucky's 2022 class was headlined by five-star prospects Cason Wallace and Chris Livingston but finished No. Holland is the second-highest-ranked power forward to commit to the Longhorns since 2000, behind Mo Bamba (2017). 187, PG / "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. 250, PG / Onyenso's size, movement and defensive instincts could make him a candidate to step into a role as a true freshman next season. Duke remains atop the rankings for now, but a commitment from Wagner could change that. 28 overall prospect Reed Sheppard committed, the Wildcats are firmly in the hunt to finish with the top-ranked class this time around. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. Robert Dillingham and Reed Sheppard both saw their rankings drop slightly, as Dillingham came in at No. He has a terrific left hand that allows him to slash and score inside the paint equally well with both hands. Odds & lines subject to change. "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. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. Highlights: Vanderbilt at No. The nations No. 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. Enrolled. UK doesnt make the cut. "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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. 213, PF / Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. ", 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. 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. 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. Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle secured Williams pledge over offers from Arizona, LSU and USC, among others. 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. 0.9971. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 2 power forward. For the three commitments in the class, Justin Edwards was the highest, coming in at No. "His combination of positional size, strength, instincts, and overall feel for the game is unmatched," Finklestein wrote of Collier. That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at Overtime Elite pro basketball league was met with skepticism. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 3 class in 2022 and reeled in two five-stars in 2023, Holland and combo guard AJ Johnson. 6-11 / At least 4 deaths; power outages climb. The latest outlet to release their updated rankings was 247 Sports. 3 LSU 160.69. 250, SF / Recruitment: Mississippi State and Saint Louis are among his early offers. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Texas signed the No. I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. USC already had commitments from four-star combo guard Silas Demary Jr. and Collier's Wheeler teammate Arrinten Page, a four-star forward. Deion Sanders isnt the only one enjoying newfound recruiting success in Boulder. "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 look at forecast, timeline, Coroner releases name of woman who died after wind blew tree onto vehicle in Lexington. 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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. Texas signed the No. 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. 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. Many are speculating that James will decide to play at one of the four major schools in Duke, North Carolina, Kentucky, or Kansas. "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 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. 2-ranked combo guard is the first five-star to commit to UConn since Jalen Adams in 2015. Hes a willing ball-mover and shows a subtle, but solid, feel as a passer. 6-6 / With Collier's commitment, USC's 2023 class jumped to 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. 4 in the nation. 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. Who are the eight other players that climbed more than 15 spots in this update and why did they go up? "His shot-making from behind the arc is his best asset," Finklestein wrote of Mgbako. 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. 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.. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. PF / He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015; 2014; 2013; 2012; 247Sports Composite. His strong performance for Imhotep helped him jump from No. Earned double digit offers this winter and a decision could be coming soon. Its surreal. Aaron Bradshaw begins to envision future with Kentucky mens basketball. Dukes 2023 class features five five-stars and is headlined by Mgbako, the nations No. Go Cats!!! 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. 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. 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 is the highest-ranked guard to commit to the Huskies since 2000. It was a horrific ending to the season, especially on the heels of a 9-16 record in 2020-21, but Edwards' commitment shows how strong the Big Blue Nation brand remains in recruiting. He was named a McDonalds All-American nominee and earned Damien Class and Mira Costa All-Tournament Team honors. Kentucky continued its recruiting dominance in the class of 2023, signing the nations top combo guard, small forward and center. 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. Duke, the lone Kentucky. 3 in the 247Sports player rankings for the 2023 class in May. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. However, he was a little bit inconsistent so we decided to be a little more cautious with his ranking. 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. Ranked the No. While the term versatile defender gets thrown around easily these days, Holland actually embodies it. Castle is the crown jewel of the Huskies impressive 2023 recruiting class, which ranks No. All Rights Reserved. That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates.. ", 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. Aaron Bradshaw and DJ Wagner star in Frankfort, and other top UK basketball recruiting links. 3 to No. Kentucky basketball signee Robert Dillingham opted for Overtime Elite. 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. Booker is the third-highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Spartans since 2000, trailing Shannon Brown (2003) and Jaren Jackson (2017). CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. 6 South Carolina 114.15. Updated Rankings! What was it about Catchings and Powell that allowed them to make such big leaps? 859-429-2848. 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.. Kentucky basketball gains recruiting momentum It would be easy to tie the first commitment from a No. 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 I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball.
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