By SAM LANCE & ADAM ZAGORIA Class of 2024 five-star small forward Billy Richmond has committed to Kentucky. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound Camden High School (NJ) and NJ Scholars AAU program product, chose Kentucky over his other finalists Alabama, LSU and Memphis. “The reason I chose Kentucky is because it felt like this where I need to be,” Richmond said to On3. “(It) … [Read more...] about Five-star Billy Richmond bolsters Kentucky’s 2024 recruiting class
Kentucky keeps up hot pursuit of 5-star guard V.J. Edgecombe
By ADAM ZAGORIA Kentucky maintained its hot pursuit of 5-star uncommitted guard V.J. Edgecombe of Long Island Lutheran on Tuesday. Kentucky assistant Chuck Martin was in the stands at the City of Palms Classic when the 6-foot-4 Edgecombe went for 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals in an 83-59 rout of Westminster Academy. Class of 2025 Kayden Mingo also had … [Read more...] about Kentucky keeps up hot pursuit of 5-star guard V.J. Edgecombe
Kentucky has reached out to Kiyan Anthony and will remain ‘in touch’
By ADAM ZAGORIA Kentucky has reached out to Class of 2025 four-star guard Kiyan Anthony, son of former NBA star Carmelo Anthony, and will remain “in touch.” “They reached out but haven’t offered yet,” Kiyan told ZAGSBLOG. “They just tell me to keep going and they will be in touch.” The news was first reported by On3.com. Kentucky head coach John Calipari and … [Read more...] about Kentucky has reached out to Kiyan Anthony and will remain ‘in touch’
Kentucky’s D.J. Wagner leaves Miami game with ankle injury; Aaron Bradshaw expected back soon
By SAM LANCE & ADAM ZAGORIA Kentucky freshman guard D.J. Wagner left Tuesday’s home game against Miami with what head coach John Calipari later told reporters was an ankle injury. No. 12 Kentucky won the game over No. 8 Miami, 95-73, in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Calipari said he didn’t see DJ Wagner but he was told an ankle issue. “He wasn’t going to come back” … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s D.J. Wagner leaves Miami game with ankle injury; Aaron Bradshaw expected back soon
John Calipari, Jim Larranaga watch top prospects in dramatic OT game
By ADAM ZAGORIA Miami coach Jim Larranaga and Kentucky’s John Calipari were courtside Wednesday night to watch Class of 2025 stars Cam and Cayden Boozer and A.J. Dybantsa at Columbus High School in Florida. The twin sons of Carlos Boozer have taken official visits to both schools, as well as Duke and Florida. Kentucky just offered Dybantsa, the No. 1 player in the Class … [Read more...] about John Calipari, Jim Larranaga watch top prospects in dramatic OT game