What’s going on with Kentucky basketball recruiting? Top links from the Next Cats blog.
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Game day: Kentucky 63, No. 5 Tennessee 56
Click below for more of the Herald-Leader’s and Kentucky.com’s coverage of Saturday’s men’s basketball game between Kentucky and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville.
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Things certainly aren’t boring around the Kentucky men’s basketball program.
Between UK’s rousing road upset win at No. 5 Tennessee on Saturday, and an uptick in recruiting activity centered around this weekend’s Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts, there’s plenty for Wildcat fans to know about the present and future of Kentucky men’s hoops.
The major talking points?
▪ New York City shooting guard Ian Jackson, UK’s top priority in the 2024 class, chose North Carolina on Monday for his college commitment.
▪ Incoming 2023 UK signees Aaron Bradshaw and DJ Wagner showcased their offensive skill in front of a trio of UK coaches, including John Calipari.
▪ Another incoming 2023 UK signee, Justin Edwards, had a headline-grabbing performance in front of UK Associate Coach Orlando Antigua.
▪ Top-ranked class of 2024 player Tre Johnson is continuing to star for his elite Texas high school team, with an official visit to Kentucky coming in less than two weeks.
Top Kentucky basketball recruiting links
Jackson commits: Ian Jackson chooses North Carolina
Johnson highlights: More than two minutes of Tre Johnson highlights
Mr. Consistency: UK signee Reed Sheppard has been a steady presence
Perry update: In-state UK recruit Travis Perry updates recruitment
Cal to Texas?: Latest on rumors surrounding UK’s head coach
Win for coach: Amid turmoil, UK wins at Tennessee for Cal
DJ Wagner has vintage scoring performance at Hoophall Classic
Justin Edwards stuffs stat sheet in Hoophall Classic win
Q/A with Justin Edwards at Hoophall Classic
Edwards and Wagner discuss their special relationship
High school highlights of Aaron Bradshaw and DJ Wagner
Four UK signees in top 10 of new Rivals 2023 rankings
Reed Sheppard remains top 25 player in 2023 class
2024 Kentucky recruit Airious ‘Ace’ Bailey commits to Rutgers
Interview with 2024 Kentucky recruit Boogie Fland
Mississippi State hires new AD
This story was originally published January 16, 2023 at 8:00 AM.
