2023 men's college basketball recruiting rankings: The top 25 classes. He's not a true point guard, and yet has needed the ball in his hands to be effective to this point in his career, as he's been the focal point of almost every environment he's been in to date. You can follow Louisville Report for future coverage by liking us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: Facebook - @LouisvilleReportTwitter - @UofLReportInstagram - @louisville_report, You can also follow Deputy Editor Matthew McGavic at @Matt_McGavic on Twitter, '16 Sport Administration graduate of the University of Louisville, and native of the Derby City. -, C / La Lumiere small forward Kaleb Glenn ad Bloomfield Hills (Mich.) Brother Rice wing Curtis Williams Jr. signed in the class, but they will need to hit the portal hard next spring in order to address the current roster imbalances and field a competitive squad in the ACC. Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Quardale Patt Stafford (Stafford, TX) . He is also a co-host of the 'From The Pink Seats' podcast on the State of Louisville network. Glenn choseLouisville over Indiana, Tennessee and Texas A&M; while Williamschose the Cardinals over finalists Florida State, Providence, Alabama and Xavier. Louisville '23 Target A.J. Wagner's commitment gives the Wildcats pledges from five players in the Class of 2023. 6-4 / 6-8 / La Porte (Ind.) 6-8 / Nov 21, 2022 12:42 PM EST. Johnson Commits to Texas. He lacks great positional size and is a good, albeit not great, overall athlete. Add a valid phone number. He also tends to be stuck in first ear and needs to learn when to slow down and pick his spots. 6-7 / Transfers (12) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Jalen Alexander. Not yet a registered member of the site? Williams was extended an offer from Louisville in July, two months after he had already announced his top six schools in May, and made him a priority target that eventually resulted in a commitment. 65 prospect in the Class of 2023. CBS Sports has the latest College Basketball news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games, and projections. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hassan Diarra. With just about a month until national signing day, we rank the top 25 recruiting classes in the 2023 cycle. section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-dj-wagner-commits-to-wildcats-giving-them-no-1-ranked-class-over-duke | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | 2 prospect in the class by 247Sports and is No. Louisville '23 Target A.J. The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team is scheduled to play in the Maui Invitational tournament from Monday, Nov. 21, to Wednesday, Nov. 23.. 210, PF / 6-5 / 6-10 / I'm gonna help you get to where you want to be," Glenn told Louisville Report back in May. La Porte (Ind.) Click Submit to update and validate your new cell phone number. The Louisville Cardinals (also known as the Cards) are the NCAA athletic teams representing the University of Louisville.The Cardinals teams play in the Atlantic Coast Conference, beginning in the 2014 season.While playing in the Big East Conference from 2005 through 2013, the Cardinals captured 17 regular season Big East titles and 33 Big East Tournament titles totaling Now all of a sudden youre like, Im coaching kids (of my old players).'. Coach John Calipari was always straightforward and honest with me," Wagner told ESPN's Paul Biancardi. 5-9 / CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | 230, SG / The final piece to Kentucky basketball's Class of 2023 has been added. 6-0 / Nov 21, 2022 12:42 PM EST. 6-8 / 225 6-5 / Johnson announced Mondaythat he has committed to Texas over Louisville, LSU and the professional route. Get NCAA football news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! "Above all he is a competitor. I love the spirit hell bring to practice every day, and I love that he wanted to be at Kentucky. In theory, the move should have given first-year coach Kenny Payne a leg up on Calipari in the recruiting process. 6-10 / He is also a co-host of the 'From The Pink Seats' podcast on the State of Louisville network. Related: Highlights & Evaluation: Louisville SF Commit Curtis Williams Jr. Payne and the rest of his staff inserted themselves into Williams' recruitment relatively late, but made up a ton of ground in a short amount of time. 44) in the group. Click Manage your text alerts under personalization. 6-8 / CBS Sports has the latest College Basketball news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games, and projections. Great. 6-10 / 210 6-5 / With Wagner's commitment, Kentucky leapsDuke for the No. 250, PG / 6-4 / 195 But now in Payne's first full cycle, and the IARP case having been recently resolved in Louisville's favor, not landing Johnson has been the biggest miss so far under the new regime. Updates, scores, schedules and stats, for Dallas, Allen, Plano, Frisco, Southlake, DeSoto, Duncanville and beyond. Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Miles Byrd Lincoln (Stockton, CA) 6-6 / 165 This was mainly due to his prowess as a recruiter, and the Class of 2023 - his first full recruiting cycle with Louisville - would be his first chance to replicate the success he had on the recruiting trail as an assistant at Kentucky. Signed Letter of Intent (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status George Washington III Chaminade Julienne (Dayton, OH) Highlights & Evaluation: Louisville SF Commit Curtis Williams Jr. 180, SF / 2 in 247Sports Composite rankings), center Aaron Bradshaw (No. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Jacob Grandison. 6-4 / 170 6-0 / 165 6-3 / 160 ", (Photo of Kaleb Glenn,Curtis Williams Jr. via University of Louisville Athletics. I have known D.J. That's not how things played out. 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If the Cats' class remains atop the ranking at the end of the recruiting cycle, it would mark the eighth time in the tenure of 14th-year Kentucky coach John Calipari that the program has finished with the No. 180, PF / The final piece to Kentucky basketball's Class of 2023 has been added. 6-8 / Click Edit next to your current cell phone number. 210, SF / Updates, scores, schedules and stats, for Dallas, Allen, Plano, Frisco, Southlake, DeSoto, Duncanville and beyond. 2 ranked class also features five players who range between No. I can be Curtis. CBS Sports has the latest College Basketball news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games, and projections. Transfers (8) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Lyn-J Dixon. (Photo of A.J. It is simple to sign up for the alerts (and to cancel them, too). Johnson Commits to Texas. Tune in to the Cards Cast player below or through most podcast outlets. 6-4 / 170 Towson vs. Clemson Men's Basketball Highlights (2022-23) 6-10 / 210 240, PG / The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team is scheduled to play in the Maui Invitational tournament from Monday, Nov. 21, to Wednesday, Nov. 23.. Grinnell sets NCAA record with 111 3-point attempts, NMSU suspends player after fatal shooting at UNM, AP Top 25: Preseason No. 6-0 / Want the latest on national football and basketball recruiting, including Cats targets? It is the seventh time that Calipari has had the No. Sports Illustrated also offers insight, information and up to the minute details for gamblers. And that meant so much to me.. 6-8 / 225 6-8 / 225 Signed Letter of Intent (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Simeon Wilcher Roselle Catholic (Roselle, NJ) 215, PF / Arkansas, ranked No. Naivyan Cargill Palm Beach Gardens (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) . The purpose of Text Alerts is to provide Cardinal Authority users a way to receive breaking news as it happens. Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic. Not only was the 6-foot-5 and 160-pound point guard ranked as high as the No. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Kalu Ezikpe. The duo were Louisville's only commits in the cycle up to this point, with the class coming in as the No. Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hercy Miller. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Kalu Ezikpe. Wagner is a 6-foot-3 combo guard from Camden, New Jersey, who has long been regarded as one of the top players of the 2023 cycle. Before transferring to La Lumiere this past summer, Glenn spent the first three years of his high school career in the city of Louisville at Male High School, where he was one of the top players in the state of Kentucky. Enrollees (4) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Jalen Hood-Schifino Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) 3), center Aaron Bradshaw (No. 6-8 / 1 ranked 2023 recruiting class. 235, SF / The west coast point guard had the Cardinals in his list of top options. Apple: Click HERE to listen and favorite. 230, PF / Related: Highlights & Evaluation: Louisville SF Commit Kaleb Glenn. That talent level just went up a tick, thanks to the addition of Wagner. 4), point guard Robert Dillingham (No. He lacks great positional size and is a good, albeit not great, overall athlete. 4-star combo guard and Kentucky native Reed Sheppard (No. Highlights & Evaluation: Louisville SF Commit Kaleb Glenn. 6-10 / Hes also an elite competitor who plays hard, has a way of raising the level of those around him, and doesnt get enough credit for bringing a similar mindset to the defensive end of the floor. He chose Kentucky over Louisville and many others. WATCH: Ohio State beats buzzer, but should it count? All on FoxSports.com. his entire life and Ive always wanted to coach him," UK head coach John Calipari said of Wagner. 175, SF / Most of all, there's no denying that he's going to have to shoot the ball from long-range at a higher rate than he did this summer, and yet also no glaring mechanical deficiency that should prevent him from doing so. 6-8 / 225 A member of the 2022 USA Basketball Men's U17 National Team, Wagner averaged 19.8 points per game while leading his high school team to a state title during his junior season. 6-4 / 205 6-7 / A member of the 2022 USA Basketball Men's U17 National Team, Wagner averaged 19.8 points per game while leading his high school team to a state title during his junior season. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Mylyjael Poteat. 6-3 / 160 CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. SG / Signed Letter of Intent (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Simeon Wilcher Roselle Catholic (Roselle, NJ) Though his pedigree as the son and grandson of former college stars may have helped him reach the national radar initially, his game speaks for itself. The two small forwards were the only commitment for the Cardinals in the Class of 2023. 6-6 / 215 He's also an elite competitor who plays hard, has a way of raising the level of those around him, and doesn't get enough credit for bringing a similar mindset to the defensive end of the floor. Towson vs. Clemson Men's Basketball Highlights (2022-23) 26 in the rankings. 185, SG / He attacks the offensive end and is a versatile scorer, but he is equally as tough on defense. Johnson via Courtside Hoops). 6-4 / Glenn originally committed to Louisville in late September of 2021, while the program was under former head coach Chris Mack's leadership. 13) and combo guard Reed Sheppard (No. 250, SF / 9/24/2021. Get NCAA football news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! And there's a talent level there," he said. 6-6 / "He said he would be with me until the wheels fall off the car either way. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hassan Diarra. He has made five starts in 2022, missing four with an injury, and has completed 72 of 98 passes for 1,066 yards and 15 touchdowns, leading the Chaparrals to the No. 6-6 / 215 220, C / Spotify: Click HERE to listen and follow. 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.. 6-6 / 215 Find live NCAA Men's Basketball scores, player & team news, videos, rumors, stats, standings, team schedules & odds on FOX Sports. Recruiting commitments, game-day developments and injury reports, and other breaking news about the Cardinals. 6-10 / - / He has made five starts in 2022, missing four with an injury, and has completed 72 of 98 passes for 1,066 yards and 15 touchdowns, leading the Chaparrals to the No. This feature complements the Cardinal Authority newsletter, which delivers the latest news, interviews and more. Marlin Klein Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (Rabun Gap, GA) . 220, PF / Find live NCAA Men's Basketball scores, player & team news, videos, rumors, stats, standings, team schedules & odds on FOX Sports. The Hall of Fame head coach had this to say about his '23 Class before Wagner's decision earlier this afternoon: "Unbelievable group of young people. 185, SF / I know that if I go there, I can just be myself. Transfers (1) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Pete Nance. 205, SF / 6) and point guard Rob Dillingham (No. Enrollees (3) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Fletcher Loyer Homestead (Fort Wayne, IN) 29) rounds out the star-studded group. 5-10 / 194 160, PF / LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball program's two verbal commitments in the Class of 2023 are now officially in the fold. Enrollees (4) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Jalen Hood-Schifino Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) Sports news and analysis for high school sports. Transfers (12) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Jalen Alexander. Get breaking NCAAB College Basketball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. Get breaking NCAAB College Basketball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. 210, C / 6-1 / 190 Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Isaac Likekele. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Jacob Grandison. 6-6 / 6-4 / 195 6-4 / 200 There are just six uncommitted top-100 prospects left in the Class of 2023, and the only one to hold a Louisville offer is Johnson's current high school teammate, center Isaiah Miranda. However, Louisville quickly lost a ton of ground in the recruitment to Texas over the last month. This service is available to ALL registered members of the site on cell phone plans in the United States including our VIP folks and people who are still at the free level. 6-6 / 200 I really want to find a program where I can just be myself. Nov 21, 2022 12:42 PM EST. Averaging 21.6 points and 12.6 rebounds per game as a junior, the 6-foot-6, 200-pound wing helped guide the Bulldogs to a 28-6 overall record, including a Region 7 championship and berth in the KHSAA Sweet 16. 10 in the USA Today Sports Coaches Poll, is 3-0 overall after beating South Dakota State 71-56 9 prospect in the nation according to Rivals, he was the last remaining247Sports Compositefive-star prospect to come off the board. The Wildcats' class already includes three other 5-stars, in small forward Justin Edwards (No. The games are scheduled to take place at the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii. 6-0 / 217 14 small forward in the nation and No. 6-7 / This was compounded by the fact that he had to cancel his scheduled to Louisville Livedue to a sickness in the family,and never rescheduled his official visit. Enrollees (3) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Fletcher Loyer Homestead (Fort Wayne, IN) The calendar continues to inch closer to the time of year when college basketball and football overlap. 195, SG / He plays in constant attack mode, accelerates right at his defender while mixing in some shake and shiftiness, scores around the rim with both hands, and is a legitimate threat to create his own shot at all three-levels. The familial connection to Calipari was obvious. Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Quardale Patt Stafford (Stafford, TX) . 205, SG / 6-3 / DJ Wagner, the top 5-star prospects in the '23 Class has announced his commitment to Kentucky, choosing the Wildcats over rival Louisville. The Louisville Cardinals (also known as the Cards) are the NCAA athletic teams representing the University of Louisville.The Cardinals teams play in the Atlantic Coast Conference, beginning in the 2014 season.While playing in the Big East Conference from 2005 through 2013, the Cardinals captured 17 regular season Big East titles and 33 Big East Tournament titles totaling The ACC hosts the annual tipoff for men's and women's basketball this week in Charlotte, N.C., so that serves as the beginning topic on the Cards Cast. Has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. 6-0 / 165 6-0 / 217 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Arkansas, ranked No. 6-3 / 160 Hes not a true point guard, and yet has needed the ball in his hands to be effective to this point in his career, as hes been the focal point of almost every environment hes been in to date. 165, PF / Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic. Cardinal Authority's Jody Demling and Michael McCammon discuss Louisville men's and women's basketball, plus reaction from UofL football's win at Virginia in this episode of the Cards Cast. You can follow Louisville Report for future coverage by liking us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: Facebook - @LouisvilleReportTwitter - @UofLReportInstagram - @louisville_report, You can also follow Deputy Editor Matthew McGavic at @Matt_McGavic on Twitter, '16 Sport Administration graduate of the University of Louisville, and native of the Derby City. Naivyan Cargill Palm Beach Gardens (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) . 200. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Jacob Grandison. Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Donald Carey. Johnson Commits to Texas. 210, PF / Has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. TreVonte' Citizen Lake Charles College Prep (Lake Charles, LA) . 6-1 / 190 With just about a month until national signing day, we rank the top 25 recruiting classes in the 2023 cycle. 6-2 / 6-9 / A member of the 2022 USA Basketball Men's U17 National Team, Wagner averaged 19.8 points per game while leading his high school team to a state title during his junior season. Transfers (1) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hunter Johnson. 6-8 / 225 Transfers (1) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hunter Johnson. Out of everybody, Louisville has definitely been recruiting met he hardest, Williams told ZagsBlog earlier this summer. 195, PG / 195, SF / 211, SG / 6-9 / 205, SF / Marlin Klein Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (Rabun Gap, GA) . All on FoxSports.com. 165, PF / The Cardinals made headlines in May when they hired Milt Wagner to the role of director of player development and alumni relations. His addition to John Calipari's '23 group gives Kentucky the top incoming class in the nation. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Luke Anthony. 10 in the USA Today Sports Coaches Poll, is 3-0 overall after beating South Dakota State 71-56 6-6 / 215 Transfers (8) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Lyn-J Dixon. Camden teammates Bradshaw and Wagner are expected to be apart of a signing ceremony this Wednesday, Nov. 16, the final day of the early signing period. 6-2 / 6-8 / Signed Letter of Intent (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Simeon Wilcher Roselle Catholic (Roselle, NJ) "When I met (Payne) the first time, he was like, 'we're family.' All five recruits have now officially signed their National Letter's of Intent to come to Kentucky. (10-digit US-only; no need for "1" before your number)Click Submit to save and validate your cell phone number.Click into Teams to add a team to subscribe to Click the suggested team below to add.Confirm team is added to Following section.Change Cell NumberLogged in, click your avatar Select SettingsClick Manage your text alerts under personalization Click Edit next to your current cell phone number.Add a valid phone number. 6-4 / 195 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball program's two verbal commitments in the Class of 2023 are now officially in the fold. 5-10 / 194 6-6 / 200 All Rights Reserved. Check it out here. 6-4 / 205 69 prospect in the nation, according to the 247Sports Composite. According to the 247Sports Composite, he ranks as the No. 1 overall prospect D.J. He also tends to be stuck in first gear and needs to learn when to slow down and pick his spots. With just about a month until national signing day, we rank the top 25 recruiting classes in the 2023 cycle. 6-0 / 165 Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hercy Miller. Marlin Klein Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (Rabun Gap, GA) . 6-4 / 240 Arkansas, ranked No. Enrollees (4) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Jalen Hood-Schifino Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) Go to this link to get the process started. The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team is scheduled to play in the Maui Invitational tournament from Monday, Nov. 21, to Wednesday, Nov. 23.. Louisville '23 Target A.J. He plays in constant attack mode, accelerates right at his defender while mixing in some shake and shiftiness, scores around the rim with both hands, and is a legitimate threat to create his own shot at all three-levels. Johnson was originally offered a scholarship from Louisville early in the summer, and when it became apparent late in the summer that No. Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Donald Carey. La Porte (Ind.) Calipari coached Dajuan, the father of DJ, during his tenure at Memphis. Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Miles Byrd Lincoln (Stockton, CA) 6-6 / 165 10 in the USA Today Sports Coaches Poll, is 3-0 overall after beating South Dakota State 71-56 6 overall pick of the 2002 NBA Draft after one season with the Tigers. Williams wasthe first prospect in the class to commit to new head coach Kenny Payne, and third overall. Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hercy Miller. 1 falls out of rankings, Coaches Poll: Undefeated UConn jumps into top five, Duke's win helps ACC top Big Ten in final challenge. 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Duke's No. 6-4 / 240 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 165, SF / Unfortunately for Payne and his Cardinals, one of his biggest targets in the 2023 cycle will not be coming to Louisville. 210, SG / Cardinal Authority's Jody Demling and Michael McCammon discuss Louisville men's and women's basketball, plus reaction from UofL football's win at Virginia in this episode of the Cards Cast. 6-8 / 230, PF / 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at Most of all, theres no denying that hes going to have to shoot the ball from long-range at a higher rate than he did this summer, and yet also no glaring mechanical deficiency that should prevent him from doing so.". Signed Letter of Intent (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status George Washington III Chaminade Julienne (Dayton, OH) Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Emmanuel Ansong. 190, SG / Sports news and analysis for high school sports. Updates, scores, schedules and stats, for Dallas, Allen, Plano, Frisco, Southlake, DeSoto, Duncanville and beyond. Transfers (5) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk. TreVonte' Citizen Lake Charles College Prep (Lake Charles, LA) . 2023 men's college basketball recruiting rankings: The top 25 classes. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Isaac Likekele. Wagner is considered the No. 6-1 / 6-6 / CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Click Manage your text alerts under personalization. LOUISVILLE, Ky. - When Kenny Payne was hired to be the next head coach of the Louisville men's basketball program, it infused the fanbase with newfound levels of energy that had not been seen in quite some time. With Louisville struggling on the court early in Payne's tenure, landing a player of Wagner's caliber would have infused some excitement into the program. 215, C / 6-10 / Wagner would not be coming to Louisville, the focus shifted to Johnson, and the Cardinals seemed like the presumptive leader in the recruitment heading into the fall. 6-1 / 6-1 / 190 5-10 / 194 Get NCAA football news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball program's two verbal commitments in the Class of 2023 are now officially in the fold. Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. On Oct. 21, Calipari hinted at the commitment of Wagner during the Greater Louisville UK Alumni Club Hosts Basketball Tipoff Luncheon: I may get another kid where I coached his dad, he said. Louisville does have four-star prospects La Porte (Ind.) 184, SF / Cardinal Authority continues to seek out new ways to deliver breaking news and we're excited about the improved Text Alert experience now available. With Wagner off the board, No. 1 class. There's no other way to put it, this is massive blow to Louisville's efforts out on the recruiting trail under Payne and his staff. Wagner's father, Dajuan Wagner, played for Kentucky coach John Calipari at Memphis and was selected with the No. Instead, it appears Payne may have to do some heavy lifting in the transfer portal after this season to get the Cardinals back on track after what is shaping up to be a rough 2022-23 season. Glenn was the lone commit for Louisville in the cycle for just short of a full calendar year, until Williams committed in mid September. 15 small forward in the class and No. Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Emmanuel Ansong. 6-4 / In addition to his chops as a scorer, Wagner also averaged 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.2 steals last season. All on FoxSports.com. While it was a struggle for them to land 2022 prospects and transfers this past summer for the current Louisville team, that could mostly be chalked up to lack of available prospects at the time of Payne's hiring and the lingering IARP case. 6-4 / 200 205, C / 6-6 / Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Miles Byrd Lincoln (Stockton, CA) 6-6 / 165 The games are scheduled to take place at the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii. On top of that, with Payne having been somewhat conservative in who he offers in the 2023 class, there are very few remaining options out of high school in this cycle. 6-5 / 220, PG / Commit LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball program's two verbal commitments in the Class of 2023 are now officially in the fold. 6-9 / 180, C / Here is the breakdown of his game from 247Sports director of scouting Adam Finkelstein: Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal. They all wanted to be here together. 175, PG / Already a registered member of the site? He's scored 1,477 points in his high school career and has been named Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year each of the past two seasons. During his junior year for Woodland Hills (Calif.) Taft, he put up 16.7 points, 4.7 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game, while also shooting 45.7 percent from the field. The 6-foot-3 combo guard out Camden High School in New Jersey has been considered a lock to head to Lexington for some time now. 27 class in the country, according to 247Sports. 6-6 / 215 1 overall prospect Isaiah Collier is the only player remaining in the top 10 of the class who has yet to commit. NEWSLETTER: Click HERE to subscribe to the FREE Cardinal Authority Newsletter. 210, C / TreVonte' Citizen Lake Charles College Prep (Lake Charles, LA) . The games are scheduled to take place at the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii. Williams, a 6-foot-6, 205-pound wing, had a good showing on the Nike EYBL circuit this past summer, averaging 11.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 24 games for The Family. Signed Letter of Intent (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status George Washington III Chaminade Julienne (Dayton, OH) 190, SG / Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. 6-7 / Kevin Ware Jr. (born January 3, 1993) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Club Deportivo Hispano Americano of the Liga Nacional de Bsquet.He is a former player for the University of Louisville.Ware received widespread media attention when he suffered an open fracture of the tibia in his right leg during an Elite Eight game against the 2023 men's college basketball recruiting rankings: The top 25 classes. 205, SF / 6-2 / 180 Even after Mack and the university mutually parted ways in January, he remained steadfast in his commitment after meeting new head coach Kenny Payne. 6-8 / 220 Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Quardale Patt Stafford (Stafford, TX) . Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Emmanuel Ansong. Kevin Ware Jr. (born January 3, 1993) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Club Deportivo Hispano Americano of the Liga Nacional de Bsquet.He is a former player for the University of Louisville.Ware received widespread media attention when he suffered an open fracture of the tibia in his right leg during an Elite Eight game against the Cardinal Authority's Jody Demling and Michael McCammon discuss Louisville men's and women's basketball, plus reaction from UofL football's win at Virginia in this episode of the Cards Cast. Transfers (1) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Pete Nance. Click HERE to subscribe to the FREE Cardinal Authority Newsletter. Transfers (5) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk. 170, PG / "That's what he's been preaching the whole time.". 6-6 / 215 180, SF / 6-7 / 225. He joins small forward Justin Edwards (No. A member of the 2022 USA Basketball Men's U17 National Team, Wagner averaged 19.8 points per game while leading his high school team to a state title during his junior season. Get breaking NCAAB College Basketball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. 6-6 / HOW TO SUBSCRIBE & MANAGE:Add Cell Number and TeamsLogged in, click your avatarSelect Settings Click Manage your text alerts under personalizationAdd a valid phone number. The final piece to Kentucky basketball's Class of 2023 has been added. Transfers (5) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk. 6-4 / 200 Here's what Adam Finkelstein, 247's director of scouting had to say in his evaluation of Wagner: "Wagner is a proven and versatile scorer, with numerous weapons at his disposal. Cardinal Authority's Jody Demling and Michael McCammon discuss Louisville men's and women's basketball, plus reaction from UofL football's win at Virginia in this episode of the Cards Cast. 6-10 / La Lumiere small forward Kaleb Glenn andBloomfield Hills (Mich.) Brother Rice small forward Curtis Williams Jr. each signed their National Letters of Intent to play for the Cardinals on Wednesday,the first day of the week-long 2022 Early Signing Period, according to Rivals' Travis Graf. Transfers (1) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hunter Johnson. 1 in the 247Sports Composite. 6-4 / 240 Be sure to search for Cards Cast on your favorite podcast platform. La Porte (Ind.) (10-digit US-only). Transfers (8) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Lyn-J Dixon. Kentucky landed another huge commitment from the Class of 2023 on Monday, when five-star guard DJ Wagner committed to the Wildcats. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. SF / Wagner has also signed an NIL deal with Nike, which of course is partnered with UK Athletics. Transfers (1) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Pete Nance. The final piece to Kentucky basketball's Class of 2023 has been added. But his grandfather, Milt Wagner, starred for Louisville in the early 1980s under Denny Crum. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Mylyjael Poteat. Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Donald Carey. You can sign up for a free account and then follow the steps above to get your Cardinal Authority Text Alert. Kevin Ware Jr. (born January 3, 1993) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Club Deportivo Hispano Americano of the Liga Nacional de Bsquet.He is a former player for the University of Louisville.Ware received widespread media attention when he suffered an open fracture of the tibia in his right leg during an Elite Eight game against the Head over to SI All-American for the latest news, blogs, and updates about the nation's best prospects. 6-10 / 210 6-6 / 10/2/2021, Commit The year before as a sophomore, despite Male playing just 11 games due to COVID-19, he averaged 20.5 points and 12.6 rebounds per game to earn an honorable mention on MaxPreps' Sophomore All-American team. 6-0 / 217 Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Kalu Ezikpe. (10-digit US-only) Click Submit to update and validate your new cell phone number.Remove Team Alerts Logged in, click your avatar Select Settings Click Manage your text alerts under personalization Click the X to the right of the team to remove them from your text alert list. Kentucky wins the battle for the highly-touted 5-star combo guard. Naivyan Cargill Palm Beach Gardens (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) . 6-8 / 225 Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Luke Anthony. 6-4 / 170 6-6 / 3:01 pm ET, Alabama validates its status as an elite team, Kentucky vs. Yale odds, picks, simulations, Syracuse vs. Georgetown odds, picks, simulations, Illinois vs. Penn State odds, picks, simulations, Top 25 And 1: Bama-Houston leads busy Saturday, Larry Brown leaving Memphis due to health reasons, DJ Wagner commits to Kentucky over Louisville. 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