Another major Kentucky-Duke battle. And the top UK basketball recruiting links.
Rivals.com ranked the top contenders for star basketball recruit Mackenzie Mgbako on Tuesday, and it’s clear that the pursuit of the New Jersey standout is shaping up as another Kentucky-Duke battle.
National analyst Rob Cassidy ranked the Blue Devils at No. 1 and the Wildcats at No. 2 in Mgbako’s recruitment, which is not expected to end for several more months. Duke has long been considered the favorite to land the 6-foot-8 wing, but UK did host him for an official visit in October, a trip that also included grassroots teammate DJ Wagner, another major Wildcats target. Mgbako also took official visits to Duke and Memphis in the fall.
Mgbako is the No. 2 overall player in the latest class of 2023 rankings from Rivals.com, and UK has continued to recruit him among its top targets from that group despite the persistent buzz that the Blue Devils are the team to beat. Be sure to read the full top-5 ranking of Mgbako’s top college choices from Rivals.com.
Top Kentucky basketball recruiting links
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Major SEC news: LSU receives notice of allegations for violations
Former Kentucky signee Skyy Clark won’t pursue pro options
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Sheppard is also named the 13th Region player of the year
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2025 wing looking like a class standout, and he likes Kentucky
Australian star has become top target for Duke, Arizona, others
GG Jackson’s father says he might not be close to a decision
Atlanta newspaper: Georgia and Coach Tom Crean to part ways
More Next Cats links: UK coach scouts two five-star prospects
This story was originally published March 8, 2022 at 9:31 AM.
