With four five-star signees secured as of mid-November, UK is No. 2 prospect, Imhotep senior forward Justin Edwards, signed with John Caliparis Kentucky team, which the 6-7 lefty committed to in July. Topic Stats: 4 Posts, 108,247 Views, , , 2, . Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 65,396 Views, , , 1, . Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 1,941 Views, , , 1, . WebHard Commits (20) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Rodney Gallagher Laurel Highlands (Uniontown, PA) Seven months later, Sheppard was joined by top-rated point guard prospect Robert Dillingham of California. Here's a look at each member of the class: High School: Camden High School (Camden, New Jersey). Louisville has a talent deficiency, sure. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 483 Views, , , 1, . He attacks the offensive end and is a versatile scorer, but he is equally as tough on defense. Theres never any hard data available for this sort of thing, but my sense is that when the U of L head coaching job opened up in earnest last January, a majority of this fan base was clamoring for Payne as their preferred candidate. Louisville fans will love him. Stay up to date with all the Oregon Ducks sports news, recruiting, transfers, and more at 247Sports.com I have known D.J. It's a Sign of Trouble. The early returns on both fronts arent just iffy. Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hercy Miller. California big man Isaiah Miranda the No. cool topic. That isnt something you can teach, and I know Justin is going to demand the same of his teammates. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 19,854 Views, , , 1, . What to know:The top-rated point guard in the 2023 class, Robert Dillingham committed to Kentucky on June 24. Before announcing his pledge to UK, the Philadelphia native averaged 16.3 points and seven rebounds per game for Team Final during the EYBL circuits weeklong Peach Jam tournament in North Augusta, South Carolina. Much like one of his high school and AAU teammates, DJ Wagner, Bradshaws recruitment had appeared to be a race between the Wildcats and rival Louisville leading up to the 7-footers announcement after he visited both schools in June. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 15,096 Views, , , 1, . The6-foot-2, 165-pound California native is at least the 11th true point guard prospect ranked among the top five of 247Sports' composite rankings to pledge to UK since Calipari accepted the head coaching job in April 2009. Apathy hasnt come close to setting in for the heart of the fan base, and thats a good thing, but the passion wont burn this brightly forever if it isnt fueled by some sincere hope. The Wildcats' star-studded 2023 class suggest they did just that. 6-1 / 185 15 seed, Kentucky men's basketball and coach John Calipari went into the offseason hoping for a return to form on the recruiting trail. I couldnt be more excited about this class, Calipari said in the press release. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 6,593 Views, , , 1, . FB Recruiting Home; News Feed; Team Rankings; Commitments; Five star Junior Karter Knox talks Louisville and Kentucky official visits. Hard Commits (23) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Austin Novosad Dripping Springs (Dripping Springs, TX) Aarons motor continues to improve, he has great size and mobility. Even in its weakened state, Louisville should be a highly attractive option for players who are looking for a bigger stage and a brighter spotlight. Hard Commits (20) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Rodney Gallagher Laurel Highlands (Uniontown, PA) As Kentucky basketball's 2023 recruiting class continues to take shape, follow along here with updates on the Wildcats' commitments. Dillingham chose the Wildcats overLouisville, Auburn and the University of Southern California. If that changes, every other negative characteristic surrounding the program will start to change with it. I love the spirit hell bring to practice every day, and I love that he wanted to be at Kentucky. As a 7-footer, he can change the game on both ends of the court. This morning we learned that Johnson, who canceled a visit to Louisville Live on the day he was supposed to arrive for a weekend where he was assured of being the focal point, will announce his college decision on Monday without ever making a trip to the Derby City. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 2,435 Views, , , 1, . I am hopeful that at some point in the relatively near future, Louisvilles new head coach will prove unequivocally to everyone that he was the right man for the job. Lance Ware, another Camden High graduate, is a junior forward for the Wildcats. Topic Stats: 2 Posts, 60,769 Views, , , 2, . 6-5.5 / 310 Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 123,018 Views, , , 1, . Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 24,773 Views, , , 1, . I think everyone is well-versed on the D.J. Since Payne has taken over the reins, Glenn said the new coach has reaffirmed his commitment by fostering a familial relationship during their interactions. He brings a toughness and a fight to the game that we need. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 24,062 Views, , , 1, . D.J. Edwards, who comes in at 6-7 and 180 pounds, is the top small forward and No. 2 center prospect in the 2023 class and No. Cardinal fans dont want the moon right now, just some hope. What to know:Reed Sheppard followed in his parents' footsteps when he committed to Kentucky in November 2021. Hard Commits (23) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Zalance Heard Neville (Monroe, LA) . Lets get two things out of the way straight from the jump: 1) No one or at least very few people and certainly no one rational is arguing that Kenny Payne deserves to be fired three games (and two exhibitions) into his tenure. While this was going on, I stated numerous times that if Payne was going to unite the fan base in year one by providing some tangible evidence that he was the man to eventually get Louisville basketball back to being Louisville basketball, he had to accomplish one of two things in his first year on the job. The 6-foot-6, 200-pound small forward is transferring toLa Lumiere,a college prep boarding and day school in La Porte, Indiana, for his senior year. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 1,316 Views, , , 1, . Glenn is the No. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 10,705 Views, , , 1, . The 6-6, 205-pound wing celebrated his mother's birthday by announcing his pledge to Louisville on Sept. 19 and signed on Nov. 11. 1 overall prospect in the Class of 2023, DJ Wagner committed to Kentucky on Nov. 14 after a back-and-forth recruiting battle between John Calipari and his former colleague, Louisville coach Kenny Payne. 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Wagner told ESPNs national recruiting director Paul Biancardi of his decision, which was then posted on social media. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 3,981 Views, , , 1, . In addition to UK and U of L, Bradshaw had scholarship offers from more than 15 other Division I programs, including Oklahoma State, Maryland, Michigan and UCLA. Both of these things can be true. He's the 14th best player at his position in the Class of 2023, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. Wagner has also excelled on the EYBL circuit this summer, averaging 19.1 points and 5.1 assists per game while drawing crowds to whichever court he and the NJ Scholars take. I am hopeful that things will start to get better next week when the Cards to take a significant step up in competition at the Maui Invitational. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Kalu Ezikpe. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 9,003 Views, , , 1, . Payne on Glenn: "Kaleb is not just a really good player, but a high-character person who can play multiple positions, loves the game and plays it with a passion. The Cards fought off a 4th-set match point before outlasting third-seeded Oregon. Calipari on Dillingham: "Our best teams have had really good guards and this class has that. He has a high ceiling and has only begun to scratch the surface of the kind of player he can be. Calipari on Edwards: "Justin has the ability to impact the game in a variety of ways. and dramatically overachieve on the court with them. 1 junior college player in America and hes currently the 8th-leading scorer in Division-I. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 19,413 Views, , , 1, . Their potential to be great is there, now it is up to them to embrace this stage and come in every day ready to work. Hes an elite shooter, but as a player hes more than that. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. 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 Rating. 17 spot in 2022. Glenn is the No. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 8,091 Views, , , 1, . 6-1 / 205 Calipari on Sheppard: "I know playing for Kentucky has been a dream of Reeds ever since he was a child, but Reed isn't here because he wanted to be here. 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. He has terrific fundamentals and is the kind of player who can excel on or off the ball. With a coach whose reputation is built on player connection and an opportunity for healthy playing time up for grabs for at least 11 players on this roster, I just dont understand it, and I cant tell you in words how much it bothers me. Camdens Aaron Bradshaw, a 7-foot center, committed to the Wildcats in October and is No. Junior guard Kareem Watkins, who is already on Kentuckys roster, is also the stepson of Dajuan Wagner, who played for Calipari at the University of Memphis during the 2001-02 season. Hard Commits (12) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Brady Drogosh De La Salle Collegiate (Warren, MI) He knows that to get the best of himself, he needs to be surrounded by other talented players who are going to match his competitive energy. Wagner, the nations No. If making the Big Dance in year two is the goal (and I think it has to be for any new Cardinal head coach), it seems apparent in this moment that Payne is going to have to do this spring what he was unable to do last spring: Kill it in the transfer portal. I love his work ethic and the fact that he wants to be pushed on the biggest of stages to reach his full potential. Wagner is ranked as the nation's No. I cover high school sports, focusing primarily on how the lives of young athletes intersect with life in and around Philadelphia. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 646 Views, , , 1, . ", Curtis Williams Jr.:How 2023 commit fits into Kenny Payne's Louisville basketball vision. 6-0 / 175 This is the 109th season of Louisville basketball, and the first time ever that the Cardinals have started 0-3 with three home losses. 5 on ESPNs list. Whether its on here, on Twitter or on the text line for the radio show, I see and hear all of the extreme opinions that are floating around at the moment. 2022 www.courier-journal.com. Kentucky basketball schedule:Here's everything we know about the Wildcats' 2022-23 slate, Kentucky basketball:Why John Calipari might have to wait in his push for facility upgrades, K.T. They do in spurts. His dad, Jeff Sheppard, won two national championships with UK men's basketball in the 1990s, while his mother,Stacey Reed Sheppard, starred on the women's team. 69 player in the class according to 247 Sports. Bronny James is the other. 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. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield is a former 5-star recruit. Recruiting commitments, game-day developments and injury reports, and other breaking news about the Cardinals. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 5,713 Views, , , 1, . It will be a joy to coach him and have him be a part of the beginning stages of the culture we want to build. Wagner, Edwards, Dillingham, and Bradshaw are also considered 5-star recruits, according to multiple rankings. Topic Stats: 4 Posts, 49,717 Views, , , 3, . Robert Dillingham, a 6-2 guard from Atlanta, committed in June and is No. Payne on Williams: "Were blessed to have a kid who brings a winning culture with him like Curtis. Johnsons likely commitment to Texas will ensure that Paynes first true class at Louisville will come without the benefit of a 5-star player. 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. Louisville basketball schedule:Everything we know about the full 2022-2023 Louisville men's basketball schedule, 'He can be an inspiration':What Kenny Payne's hire means to Louisville's Black community. After an uncharacteristic first-round exit from the NCAA Tournament at the hands of a No. Micah Carter Flips From Purdue to Louisville, Louisville blown out (again) by FSU, 75-53, They certainly dont with any degree of consistency, Duke Routs Maryland Eastern Shore In Cameron 82-55, What Tommy Lloyd, Oumar Ballo and Kerr Kriisa said after Arizonas win over No. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 5,168 Views, , , 1, . 1 recruit, signs NIL deal with Nike. Reach recruiting and trending sports reporter Brooks Holton at bholton@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter at @brooksHolton. The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. He will walk into our program understanding what winning takes. Results may not come immediately, but a revitalizing effort and spirit is the first sign that better days are on the horizon. 6-4 / 205 Fredrick Moore Cardinal Ritter College Prep (Saint Louis, MO) . Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 2,006 Views, , , 1, . What to know: Ending what has appeared to be a two-horse race for quite some time, Justin Edwards committed to Kentucky over Southeastern Conference rival Tennessee on July 25. On the current state of Louisville basketball, 2022 Wasabi Fenway Bowl: Louisville Football Staff Introduction, Louisville volleyball earns second straight Final Four trip after 5-set thriller. Odds & lines subject to change. He is an extremely efficient scorer, but Im excited about the fact that Rob wants to be pushed by other really good guards on our roster and continue to develop his versatility by playing with or without the ball in his hands. I dont think anyone is debating that. Rob has the ability to make good decisions, can create for others or get his own shot. After a failed run loaded with drama and controversy, a replacement regime is supposed to usher in a new era defined by a refreshing culture shift. Following a bumpy launch week that saw frequent server trouble and bloated player queues, Blizzard has announced that over 25 million Overwatch 2 players have logged on in its first 10 days. At 6-foot-3 and 170 pounds,Sheppard is the No. 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Above all he is a competitor. They all know this isnt for everyone, and they have welcomed that challenge and want to be pushed not only by our coaching staff, but by other really good players every day. About a third of the players in college basketball are likely to become available once again next March-May. 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. Louisville coach Kenny Payne. 14 Indiana in Las Vegas, Syracuse mens basketball: three takeaways from the Oranges win over Georgetown, Quick thoughts from No. He will bring a great spirit to our program that will be solely about team, work ethic and character. Wagner, the son of former NBA player Dajuan Wagner, was also considering the University of Louisville, according to multiple reports. Topic Stats: 2 Posts, 15,099 Views, , , 1, Community Thread. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 4,327 Views, , , 1, . He joined Kentuckys team as a walk-on during the 2020-21 season. 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The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. Imhotep and Camden set a date for their highly anticipated boys basketball showdown, Camden Highs D.J. 6-2 / 250 Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 3,459 Views, , , 1, . Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 2,080 Views, , V I P Topic, 1, . Before that, they lost an exhibition game for the first time in over two decades to a bad Division-II team. Topic Stats: 2 Posts, 29,523 Views, , , 1, . Transfers (1) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hunter Johnson. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 1,676 Views, , , 1, . The feelings are as extreme as they are in large part because of how wounded weve all been by the last 5-7 years. Calipari on Wagner: "I have known D.J. Louisville native Kaleb Glenn got the ball rolling for U of L when he committed to former coach Chris Mack in 2021. Last week, the No. In the statement to the press, Kentuckys athletic department said all five players have officially signed national letters of intent. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 6,587 Views, , , 1, . He attacks the offensive end and is a versatile scorer, but he is equally as tough on defense, READ MORE: Imhotep and Camden set a date for their highly anticipated boys basketball showdown. Hes here because hes a really good player who can help this team win. We have five talented and dynamic players who have the drive and commitment it takes to succeed at Kentucky. Williams is No. Theyre bad. 6 overall talent, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. I really like how active he is defensively and his desire to rebound every ball. 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And Im not talking about the scores or the stats or the system or the questionable late-game decision making from the coaches and the players. We can have a million different discussions about the current state of the Louisville mens basketball program, and we can have all of them without bringing any straw men into the equation. Keep this page bookmarked over the coming months as Payne and the Cardinalslook to add more talent to the 2023 class. The first option was to take a Cardinal team that was always going to have some of the lowest preseason expectations in the history of the program (picked 12th in the ACC, appearing in zero bracket projections, etc.) Sydney Curry picked Louisville over reigning national champion Kansas and was this teams best player at the end of last season. Play like this means something to you. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. That being said, the majority was far from an overwhelming one, and the other side made their reservations about hiring a man with zero head coaching experience known throughout the process. Camden High School senior basketball standout DJ Wagner chose Kentucky on Monday, headlining one of the best recruiting classes in the country. Wagners grandfather, Milt, who starred at Louisville and later played in the NBA, was hired by the Cardinals as director of player development in May. Johnson in its closing weeks. 1 recruit by ESPN. Local Kentucky product Reed Sheppard, No. 33-ranked player in the class is the only other 2023 player that the Cardinals are currently actively recruiting, and one of just two players ranked in the top 50 that havent either committed to or signed with another school. 6-3 / 160 Kenny Payne is looking to make a splash on the recruiting trail during his first season as the Louisville men's basketball head coach.. With two signees secured as of mid-November, the Cardinals' 2023 class is ranked 28th on 247 Sports' team rankings two spots behind where they finished the 2022 recruiting cycle.. Louisville native Kaleb Glenn got the Transfers (1) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer DeVante' Jones. Watkins played his senior season at Kingsway Regional High School in South Jersey. On the 2023 recruiting trail, Payne managed to maintain the commitment of and eventually get a signing from former Male (now La Lumiere) star Kaleb Glenn. 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We can say that. The South Jersey native was also considering reported scholarship offers from Memphis, Syracuse, Temple and Villanova. The Cardinals weren't on Williams radar when he narrowed his list of contenders to six in May, but he landed a scholarship offer after several standout performances on Nike's EYBL circuit in July and eventually chose U of L over Alabama, Florida State, Providence and Xavier. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 8,820 Views, , , 1, . Play like youre willing to do whatever it takes to be the start of something great and get this program back to where its supposed to be. Per NJ.com, he averaged 8.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game as a junior during Camden High's run to a 12th state championship in 2022. Wagner, the nations No. 78. Well never know for certain, but it would have been nice to have been playing with the same deck of cards that Chris Beard is playing with down in Austin. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 8,383 Views, , , 1, . Calipari on Bradshaw: "The most impactful trait we can have on the defensive end is the ability to block shots, and Aaron is elite at that. Wagner told ESPNs national recruiting director Paul Biancardi of his decision, which was then posted on social media. By 10. The second was to knock it out of the park with his first recruiting class and communicate to the fan base that he is without question the ace recruiter hes been hyped to be, and that his first U of L roster is the only one that was ever going to look this pedestrian. In men's basketball, the recruitments of James and Wagner are among the biggest nationally. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 1,974 Views, , , 1, . He can make contested layups, which opens the court for him offensively. A Louisville native and former Male High School star, Glenn chose U of L over offers from Indiana, Cincinnati and seven other Power 5 programs. ", Justin Edwards:Top small forward recruit in 2023 class commits to Kentucky basketball, High school:Donda Academy (Simi Valley, California). Wagner saga, one which saw Cardinal fans shift their focus to fellow 5-star guard A.J. Wagner, a 6-foot-2 guard, is the nations No. Everyone is so desperate for this thing to get back to feeling the way it did before, and so scared (whether we admit it or not) that the wait for that return is going to be much longer than we ever could have guessed in 2015 or 2017. Wagner is between Kentucky and Louisville, according to the 247Sports Crystal Ball. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 1,332 Views, , , 1, . ", Aaron Bradshaw:Top-5 2023 center commits to Kentucky basketball: Report, High School: Imhotep Institute (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). He brings versatility, is an excellent rebounder for a wing and an elite defender, and can play the 2, 3 or 4. Turner:This new assistant could be vital to Kentucky basketball recruiting in the transfer portal. What to know: The top recruit in the state of Michigan, Williams was the first 2023 prospect to commit to Payne since his hiring in March. Wins and losses be damned, this is the only change that I really care about seeing between now and the end of the season. Kenny Payne is looking to make a splash on the recruiting trail during his first season as the Louisville men's basketball head coach. Hes a versatile guard wing who can play the 1, 2 or the 3, and an excellent defender. Being hopeful about the future doesnt prohibit you from being realistic about the present, and the present is as bad as weve ever seen. Thats all most of us want in this moment: Not the world, not a national title, not even a win, just some hope. The sooner Payne and company can deliver on that front, the better. He has also signed Brother Rice (Mich.) small forward Curtis Williams. A list of the top 2023 Basketball teams in order of recruiting rankings solely based off of the On3 Consensus Kentucky also has familial and familiar ties to Wagner. 1 overall prospect in the 2023 class, was the latest recruit to sign with UK. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. ", 'We're family': How Kenny Payne reaffirmed Kaleb Glenn's commitment to U of L basketball, 'We're family':How Kenny Payne reaffirmed Kaleb Glenn's commitment to U of L basketball, High school: Brother Rice (Bloomfield Hills, Michigan). Reach recruiting and trending sports reporter Brooks Holton at [emailprotected] and follow him on Twitter at @brooksHolton. 2 Texas 88-43 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, UVA Basketball Mailbag: Ryan Dunn as a starter, shooting woes, and most intriguing defensive lineups, Tanner Holdens buzzer-beater wins it for Ohio State, 67-66 over Rutgers. High school:La Lumiere (La Porte, Indiana). Topic Stats: 1 Posts, 28,451 Views, , , 1, . Signed Letter of Intent (21) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Dainsus Miller Creekside (Fairburn, GA) What to know: One of the most coveted big men prospects in the 2023 class, Aaron Bradshaw committed to Kentucky on Oct. 14, less than an hour before Big Blue Madness tipped off. What to know: The No. On the 2023 recruiting trail, Payne managed to maintain the commitment of and eventually get a signing from former Male (now La Lumiere) star Kaleb Glenn. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 1,051 Views, , , 1, . Im not mad at anyone for having them, even the ones with which I disagree the most. 1 recruit, signs NIL deal with Nike, California residents do not sell my data request. 6-1 / 200 The lowest bar I had for this team, and the only one I really cared about it clearing was as simple and straightforward as possible: Play hard. Signed Letter of Intent (1) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Johnnie Brown Sebring (Sebring, FL) . If the head coach had been a bit more flexible on that front could Tyrese Hunter be leading this squad to a 3-0 start instead of dropping 26 on Gonzaga in a 93-74 Texas win Wednesday night? Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Isaac Likekele. If theyre looking for a financial boost through NIL, well, thats a conversation that were going to have when the time comes. READ MORE: Camden Highs D.J. Travis Branham of 247 Sports reported Sunday that Knox has scheduled official visits to both Kentucky and Louisville. Sean Stewart (Montverde Academy, Florida), Caleb Foster (Notre Dame High, California), Jared McCain (Centennial High, California), TJ Power (Worcester Academy, Massachusetts), and Mackenzie Mgbako (Roselle Catholic High, New Jersey), are the Blue Devils 5-star recruits. Topic Stats: 2 Posts, 28,936 Views, , , 2, . Hard Commits (22) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Jackson Arnold Guyer (Denton, TX) . Legacy recruitReed Sheppard of North Laurel High School got the ball rolling for the 2023 class when he announced his commitment in the fall of 2021. 8 on the list. JaeLyn WIthers is a guy who has received NBA buzz since the moment he arrived on campus. Here's everything we know about the Wildcats' 2022-23 slate, Why John Calipari might have to wait in his push for facility upgrades, This new assistant could be vital to Kentucky basketball recruiting in the transfer portal, Top 2023 basketball recruit, picks Kentucky over rival Louisville, Top-5 2023 center commits to Kentucky basketball: Report, Top small forward recruit in 2023 class commits to Kentucky basketball, Top point guard recruit in 2023 class commits to Kentucky basketball, What legacy recruit's commitment means for Kentucky basketball, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Topic Stats: 2 Posts, 18,517 Views, , , 2, . He has terrific size, can play multiple positions and can score the ball at all three levels. With two signees secured as of mid-November, the Cardinals' 2023 class is ranked 28th on247 Sports' team rankings two spots behind where they finished the 2022 recruiting cycle. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 5,654 Views, , , 1, . Above all he is a competitor. ", Robert Dillingham:Top point guard recruit in 2023 class commits to Kentucky basketball, High school: North Laurel (London, Kentucky). Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 12,055 Views, , , 1, . Wagner, a 6-foot-2 guard, is the nations No. Camden High School senior basketball standout DJ Wagner chose Kentucky on Monday, headlining one of the best recruiting classes in the country. The combo guard from South Jersey announced his pledge to the Wildcats on Nov. 14. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 4,150 Views, , , 1, . 6-8 / 220 CBS Sports has the latest College Football news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games, and projections. 100.00% 8 High. Nearly a year later, Glenn was joined by Curtis Williams, a four-star small forward from Michigan who announced his pledge to the Cardinals on Sept. 19. Hard Commits (14) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Rueben Owens El Campo (El Campo, TX) . Topic Stats: 11 Posts, 173,609 Views, , , 4, . Chris Fisher CatsPause Recruiting Insider. Travis Branham 247Sports 247Sports Basketball Analyst. But lets forget the hypotheticals and the projecting the future for a moment. Kamari Lands, Mike James and every other scholarship player on this roster was a 4-star, top 100 talent coming out of high school. The Cardinals are 0-3. Topic Stats: 1 Posts, 8,563 Views, , , 1, . Hard Commits (19) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Brandon Inniss American Heritage (Fort Lauderdale, FL) 1 on 247 Sports' teamrankings for the eighth time since Calipari arrived in Lexington a marked improvement from the No. Hard Commits (16) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Hykeem Williams Stranahan (Fort Lauderdale, FL) The 6-3, 165-pound combo guard is as creative as they come with the ball in his hands; he averaged 19.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 3.1 steals during Camden High's run to a 12th state championship in 2022. ", Reed Sheppard:What legacy recruit's commitment means for Kentucky basketball. Stay up to date with all the Purdue Boilermakers sports news, recruiting, transfers, and more at 247Sports.com 1 recruiting class in the nation. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 56,180 Views, , , 1, . his entire life and Ive always wanted to coach him. According to 247 Sports, Duke has the No. 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. Gambling problem? Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Jacob Grandison. ", DJ Wagner:Top 2023 basketball recruit, picks Kentucky over rival Louisville, High school: Camden High School (Camden, New Jersey). Like most everyone, I am hopeful that all of this will wind up being a quirky anecdote that we could use on the next generation of Cardinal fans when Kenny Payne is killing it 20 years from now. Whether its by a total of 3 points, 30 points or 300 points, there is zero reason for that collection of players to be 0-3 after games against teams picked to finish sixth in the Atlantic Sun, seventh in the Sun Belt and third in the Horizon League. While Miranda, Glenn and Williams could certainly all wind up being very good college players, the trio seems extremely unlikely to be able to take Louisville from where it is at the moment to NCAA tournament good a year from now. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Topic Stats: 0 Posts, 1,136 Views, , , 1, . AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. They certainly dont with any degree of consistency. Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Logan Burnett. According to Ken Pom (or any predictive metric/analytical ranking service you want to look at), Louisville has faced three of the four worst teams on its 2022-23 schedule. 5 combo guard prospect on 247Sports' composite rankings and the top rising senior in the Bluegrass State. North Korea Wants Dollars. Topic Stats: 1 Posts, 69,218 Views, , , 1, Community Thread. Topic Stats: 1 Posts, 35,175 Views, , , 1, . El Ellis is the former No. 1 recruit, according to rankings by ESPN. Louisville also has no excuse to be 0-3 right now. As a junior at Brother Rice, Williams averaged 16.8 points on 39% shooting from 3-point range and pulled down an average of 7.7 rebounds per game. For me, the most disappointing aspect of the last three weeks has been what weve all been able to see with our own eyes. "Sinc 3 overall prospect on 247Sports composite rankings of the 2023 class. 26 according to ESPN, is a 6-3 wing who committed last year. That was playing without its two best players. DJ Wagner, the No. He understands the tradition of our program being from Louisville, and it's great to keep one of our own at home. He already has a great understanding that he can positively impact winning without scoring. 5-9 / 170 What to know:The first commitment in Louisville's 2023 class, Glenn pledged to Mack and the Cardinals on Sept. 24, 2021 and signed on Nov. 11, 2022. Other contenders for Edwards commitment included: Auburn; Kansas; Maryland; Villanova; and the NBA G League. 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