Reed Sheppard’s spot in the new rankings, and more Kentucky basketball recruiting links
On3.com updated its recruiting rankings for the class of 2023 on Monday, and Kentucky basketball commitment Reed Sheppard isn’t quite as high on that list as some others.
Sheppard, a junior guard who committed to the Cats last fall, is No. 27 in the new On3.com rankings. Both Rivals.com and 247Sports have him at No. 17 in the 2023 class, while ESPN ranks him 34th overall. Sheppard will lead North Laurel in the Sweet Sixteen at Rupp Arena this week.
South Carolina forward GG Jackson is the new No. 1 player in the On3.com rankings. Jackson could be announcing a college decision soon, and the hometown Gamecocks might be the favorites. He’s also a candidate to reclassify to 2022 and play college basketball next season. Duke and UNC are also in the mix.
Texas forward Ron Holland, a possible UK target, is the new No. 2 in the rankings. The uncommitted 2023 recruits with Kentucky scholarship offers on the new list are: DJ Wagner (No. 3), Kwame Evans Jr. (No. 4), Mackenzie Mgbako (No. 8), Mookie Cook (No. 9), Justin Edwards (No. 11), JJ Taylor (No. 12) and Matas Buzelis (No. 21).
Top Kentucky basketball recruiting links
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A closer look at 2023 forward Ron Holland, a possible UK target
Breaking down the top 10 players in new class of 2023 rankings
On3.com analysts are high on possible UK target Ugonna Kingsley
SEC news: Frank Martin is out as South Carolina’s head coach
More on the reasoning behind On3 moving GG Jackson to No. 1
UK remains in the mix for Kwame Evans Jr., one of 2023’s best
Top Kentucky target DJ Wagner led his team to a major victory
Major UK target Justin Edwards had a big game over the weekend
Louisville coaching hot board: Kenny Payne still No. 1 on the list
Watch: Video highlights of 7-foot-3 sophomore John Bol
SEC news: Mike White leaves Florida for Georgia coaching job
Top 100 recruit Devin Ree decommits from LSU after Wade firing
More Next Cats links: Does the mess at LSU open top recruits?
This story was originally published March 14, 2022 at 12:16 PM.
