Kentucky landed another huge commitment from the Class of 2023 on Monday, when five-star guard DJ Wagner committed to the Wildcats. 6-8 / 220 14 small forward in the nation and No. He is also a co-host of the 'From The Pink Seats' podcast on the State of Louisville network. 9/24/2021. 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. Click Edit next to your current cell phone number. And there's a talent level there," he said. 6-6 / 200 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 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball program's two verbal commitments in the Class of 2023 are now officially in the fold. 184, SF / 6-4 / 170 6-8 / 6-4 / 205 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. Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. 6-6 / 215 180, PF / CBS Sports has the latest College Basketball news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games, and projections. 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. 225. Sports news and analysis for high school sports. 1 in the 247Sports Composite. 9). The high-profile recruitment finally comes to an end with John Calipari coming out on top. 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. 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. 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Johnson Commits to Texas. He is also a co-host of the 'From The Pink Seats' podcast on the State of Louisville network. TreVonte' Citizen Lake Charles College Prep (Lake Charles, LA) . 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. Transfers (5) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk. 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. Even after Mack and the university mutually parted ways in January, he remained steadfast in his commitment after meeting new head coach Kenny Payne. I know that if I go there, I can just be myself. Add a valid phone number. Click HERE to subscribe to the FREE Cardinal Authority Newsletter. Sports news and analysis for high school sports. Click Submit to update and validate your new cell phone number. 6-5 / 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. 6-0 / 165 Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Emmanuel Ansong. However, Louisville quickly lost a ton of ground in the recruitment to Texas over the last month. They all wanted to be here together. 195, SF / 6-7 / Great. With Wagner's commitment, Kentucky leapsDuke for the No. Louisville '23 Target A.J. 210, SF / La Porte (Ind.) 6-8 / 225 6-1 / 190 6-4 / Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Miles Byrd Lincoln (Stockton, CA) 6-6 / 165 All Rights Reserved. -, C / 5 and No. Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Miles Byrd Lincoln (Stockton, CA) 6-6 / 165 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball program's two verbal commitments in the Class of 2023 are now officially in the fold. Louisville fans! Transfers (1) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Pete Nance. 185, SF / All on FoxSports.com. In addition to his chops as a scorer, Wagner also averaged 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.2 steals last season. 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. 1 ranked 2023 recruiting class. 4-star combo guard and Kentucky native Reed Sheppard (No. Towson vs. Clemson Men's Basketball Highlights (2022-23) 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. 215, C / section: | slug: kentucky-basketball-recruiting-dj-wagner-commits-to-wildcats-giving-them-no-1-ranked-class-over-duke | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | The calendar continues to inch closer to the time of year when college basketball and football overlap. 6-8 / 220 According to the 247Sports Composite, he ranks as the No. 180, C / 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. "He said he would be with me until the wheels fall off the car either way. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Isaac Likekele. Transfers (1) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hunter Johnson. Sports Illustrated also offers insight, information and up to the minute details for gamblers. 29) rounds out the star-studded group. The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team is scheduled to play in the Maui Invitational tournament from Monday, Nov. 21, to Wednesday, Nov. 23.. 195, SG / Signed Letter of Intent (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status George Washington III Chaminade Julienne (Dayton, OH) 6-4 / 195 205, SF / 6-2 / 180 215, PF / Signed Letter of Intent (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status George Washington III Chaminade Julienne (Dayton, OH) Wagner is considered the No. In theory, the move should have given first-year coach Kenny Payne a leg up on Calipari in the recruiting process. 6-1 / 190 Enrollees (4) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Jalen Hood-Schifino Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) 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. 6-5 / His addition to John Calipari's '23 group gives Kentucky the top incoming class in the nation. 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. Wagner has also signed an NIL deal with Nike, which of course is partnered with UK Athletics. 6-6 / 200 190, SG / "When I met (Payne) the first time, he was like, 'we're family.' Enrollees (4) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Jalen Hood-Schifino Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) 6-2 / 6-5 / 6-0 / 217 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. Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. 6-10 / Updates, scores, schedules and stats, for Dallas, Allen, Plano, Frisco, Southlake, DeSoto, Duncanville and beyond. 210, PF / The games are scheduled to take place at the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii. Naivyan Cargill Palm Beach Gardens (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) . 2023 men's college basketball recruiting rankings: The top 25 classes. 170, PF / 205, C / 69 prospect in the nation, according to the 247Sports Composite. 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. 6-4 / 170 Signed Letter of Intent (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Simeon Wilcher Roselle Catholic (Roselle, NJ) Grinnell sets NCAA record with 111 3-point attempts, NMSU suspends player after fatal shooting at UNM, AP Top 25: Preseason No. 6-8 / 225 6-4 / 205 6-0 / Transfers (1) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Pete Nance. 10 in the USA Today Sports Coaches Poll, is 3-0 overall after beating South Dakota State 71-56 6-10 / 6-4 / The Cardinals made headlines in May when they hired Milt Wagner to the role of director of player development and alumni relations. 6-0 / 205, SF / The final piece to Kentucky basketball's Class of 2023 has been added. 1 falls out of rankings, Coaches Poll: Undefeated UConn jumps into top five, Duke's win helps ACC top Big Ten in final challenge. 6-3 / 160 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. 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 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 WATCH: Ohio State beats buzzer, but should it count? 6-8 / 225 6-6 / Glenn was the lone commit for Louisville in the cycle for just short of a full calendar year, until Williams committed in mid September. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. SG / 175, PG / 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. Not only was the 6-foot-5 and 160-pound point guard ranked as high as the No. He also tends to be stuck in first ear and needs to learn when to slow down and pick his spots. 6-8 / 220 The games are scheduled to take place at the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. SF / 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. Want the latest on national football and basketball recruiting, including Cats targets? Cardinal Authority continues to seek out new ways to deliver breaking news and we're excited about the improved Text Alert experience now available. 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. 9 prospect in the nation according to Rivals, he was the last remaining247Sports Compositefive-star prospect to come off the board. 250, SF / 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 Kalu Ezikpe. 6-6 / 200 The final piece to Kentucky basketball's Class of 2023 has been added. With Wagner off the board, No. Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Emmanuel Ansong. Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hercy Miller. With just about a month until national signing day, we rank the top 25 recruiting classes in the 2023 cycle. The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team is scheduled to play in the Maui Invitational tournament from Monday, Nov. 21, to Wednesday, Nov. 23.. Glenn originally committed to Louisville in late September of 2021, while the program was under former head coach Chris Mack's leadership. 6-3 / With just about a month until national signing day, we rank the top 25 recruiting classes in the 2023 cycle. Head over to SI All-American for the latest news, blogs, and updates about the nation's best prospects. 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. NEWSLETTER: Click HERE to subscribe to the FREE Cardinal Authority Newsletter. This feature complements the Cardinal Authority newsletter, which delivers the latest news, interviews and more. The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team is scheduled to play in the Maui Invitational tournament from Monday, Nov. 21, to Wednesday, Nov. 23.. "Above all he is a competitor. La Porte (Ind.) 6-5 / 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. 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. Already a registered member of the site? Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Mylyjael Poteat. The familial connection to Calipari was obvious. "That's what he's been preaching the whole time.". Towson vs. Clemson Men's Basketball Highlights (2022-23) 220, PG / Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hercy Miller. 6-4 / 170 6-6 / 215 6-10 / Johnson Commits to Texas. 6-4 / 200 6-10 / 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. 6-7 / Updates, scores, schedules and stats, for Dallas, Allen, Plano, Frisco, Southlake, DeSoto, Duncanville and beyond. 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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 / With just about a month until national signing day, we rank the top 25 recruiting classes in the 2023 cycle. 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. Transfers (12) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Jalen Alexander. Go to this link to get the process started. Nov 21, 2022 12:42 PM EST. Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Miles Byrd Lincoln (Stockton, CA) 6-6 / 165 6) and point guard Rob Dillingham (No. 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 | 220, PF / 3), center Aaron Bradshaw (No. 1 overall prospect D.J. Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Quardale Patt Stafford (Stafford, TX) . 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. Naivyan Cargill Palm Beach Gardens (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) . 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. You can sign up for a free account and then follow the steps above to get your Cardinal Authority Text Alert. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Isaac Likekele. 5-10 / 194 6-4 / 195 230, PF / 2 in 247Sports Composite rankings), center Aaron Bradshaw (No. The duo were Louisville's only commits in the cycle up to this point, with the class coming in as the No. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Jacob Grandison. 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. The west coast point guard had the Cardinals in his list of top options. Transfers (1) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Pete Nance. 26 in the rankings. 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. Transfers (8) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Lyn-J Dixon. his entire life and Ive always wanted to coach him," UK head coach John Calipari said of Wagner. 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. 6-2 / 180 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. Check it out here. Commit 15 small forward in the class and No. Marlin Klein Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (Rabun Gap, GA) . 6-9 / 6-6 / 6-2 / 250, PG / (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. 6-6 / 211, SG / I have known D.J. He also tends to be stuck in first gear and needs to learn when to slow down and pick his spots. 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. 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. Recruiting commitments, game-day developments and injury reports, and other breaking news about the Cardinals. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Mylyjael Poteat. Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Donald Carey. Get NCAA football news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! 6-6 / 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. 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 Castaic (Calif.) Southern California Academy guard A.J. The Wildcats' class already includes three other 5-stars, in small forward Justin Edwards (No. Wagner's father, Dajuan Wagner, played for Kentucky coach John Calipari at Memphis and was selected with the No. 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. 5-10 / 194 6-10 / Highlights & Evaluation: Louisville SF Commit Curtis Williams Jr. Louisville '23 Target A.J. All five recruits have now officially signed their National Letter's of Intent to come to Kentucky. 205, SF / DJ Wagner, the top 5-star prospects in the '23 Class has announced his commitment to Kentucky, choosing the Wildcats over rival Louisville. Transfers (12) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Jalen Alexander. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at I'm gonna help you get to where you want to be," Glenn told Louisville Report back in May. He joins small forward Justin Edwards (No. Find live NCAA Men's Basketball scores, player & team news, videos, rumors, stats, standings, team schedules & odds on FOX Sports. 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. Transfers (8) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Lyn-J Dixon. 27 class in the country, according to 247Sports. La Porte (Ind.) 180, SF / 6-11 / Transfers (5) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk. 210, PF / 6-4 / 240 6-9 / 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. 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. 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 6-1 / 190 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 6-8 / 225 And that meant so much to me.. But his grandfather, Milt Wagner, starred for Louisville in the early 1980s under Denny Crum. Louisville does have four-star prospects La Porte (Ind.) He lacks great positional size and is a good, albeit not great, overall athlete. 5-9 / 2 prospect in the class by 247Sports and is No. 6-0 / 165 Johnson was originally offered a scholarship from Louisville early in the summer, and when it became apparent late in the summer that No. 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. Johnson announced Mondaythat he has committed to Texas over Louisville, LSU and the professional route. 6-7 / 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 It is the seventh time that Calipari has had the No. 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. 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 210, C / 6-8 / 6-4 / 195 The final piece to Kentucky basketball's Class of 2023 has been added. 44) in the group. 6-8 / 225 1 class. 4), point guard Robert Dillingham (No. ", (Photo of Kaleb Glenn,Curtis Williams Jr. via University of Louisville Athletics. 6-4 / 200 Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Emmanuel Ansong. The purpose of Text Alerts is to provide Cardinal Authority users a way to receive breaking news as it happens. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Jacob Grandison. Check out previous Cards Cast episodes by clicking HERE. 6-8 / Out of everybody, Louisville has definitely been recruiting met he hardest, Williams told ZagsBlog earlier this summer. CBS Sports has the latest College Basketball news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games, and projections. 5-10 / 194 10/2/2021, Commit Louisville '23 Target A.J. Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hercy Miller. 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. Johnson Commits to Texas. 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. Has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. 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 (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Donald Carey. 6-0 / 217 He ranks as the No. 1 overall prospect Isaiah Collier is the only player remaining in the top 10 of the class who has yet to commit. Highlights & Evaluation: Louisville SF Commit Kaleb Glenn. Transfers (2) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Donald Carey. Updates, scores, schedules and stats, for Dallas, Allen, Plano, Frisco, Southlake, DeSoto, Duncanville and beyond. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Kalu Ezikpe. 6-10 / Enrollees (3) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Fletcher Loyer Homestead (Fort Wayne, IN) Marlin Klein Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (Rabun Gap, GA) . Click the X to the right of the team to remove them from your text alert list. Be sure to search for Cards Cast on your favorite podcast platform. 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. Johnson via Courtside Hoops). Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Kalu Ezikpe. Signed Letter of Intent (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Simeon Wilcher Roselle Catholic (Roselle, NJ) 6-1 / The two small forwards were the only commitment for the Cardinals in the Class of 2023. He lacks great positional size and is a good, albeit not great, overall athlete. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Mylyjael Poteat. 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 230, PF / 6-10 / 210 Get NCAA football news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! All on FoxSports.com. Here are more takeaway's from Wagner's announcement. I can be Curtis. Marlin Klein Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (Rabun Gap, GA) . Transfers (12) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Jalen Alexander. 6-0 / 217 6-3 / 160 Naivyan Cargill Palm Beach Gardens (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) . 6-10 / 210 TreVonte' Citizen Lake Charles College Prep (Lake Charles, LA) . LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball program's two verbal commitments in the Class of 2023 are now officially in the fold. Arkansas, ranked 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. 205, SG / 6-6 / Find live NCAA Men's Basketball scores, player & team news, videos, rumors, stats, standings, team schedules & odds on FOX Sports. 195, PG / Sports news and analysis for high school sports. 6-4 / 6-7 / 185, SG / 6-8 / 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. 6-10 / 210 6-4 / 200 165, PF / Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic. Nov 21, 2022 12:42 PM EST. Transfers (1) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hunter Johnson. 6-6 / 215 230, SG / Apple: Click HERE to listen and favorite. Duke's No. The final piece to Kentucky basketball's Class of 2023 has been added. 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. 165, SF / Related: Highlights & Evaluation: Louisville SF Commit Kaleb Glenn. 190, SG / 180, SF / 210, SG / 6-7 / TreVonte' Citizen Lake Charles College Prep (Lake Charles, LA) . 2023 men's college basketball recruiting rankings: The top 25 classes. 6-5 / Signed Letter of Intent (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status George Washington III Chaminade Julienne (Dayton, OH) Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Quardale Patt Stafford (Stafford, TX) . 240, PG / Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hassan Diarra. Coach John Calipari was always straightforward and honest with me," Wagner told ESPN's Paul Biancardi. 2 ranked class also features five players who range between No. 6-8 / Arkansas, ranked No. I really want to find a program where I can just be myself. 6-8 / 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. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Now all of a sudden youre like, Im coaching kids (of my old players).'. 160, PF / Calipari coached Dajuan, the father of DJ, during his tenure at Memphis. Wagner's commitment gives the Wildcats pledges from five players in the Class of 2023. Tune in to the Cards Cast player below or through most podcast outlets. 2023 men's college basketball recruiting rankings: The top 25 classes. 6-6 / Transfers (5) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk. 6-8 / 225 13) and combo guard Reed Sheppard (No. I love the spirit hell bring to practice every day, and I love that he wanted to be at Kentucky. 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. La Porte (Ind.) 175, SF / 6-6 / 215 Unfortunately for Payne and his Cardinals, one of his biggest targets in the 2023 cycle will not be coming to Louisville. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Click Manage your text alerts under personalization. Williams wasthe first prospect in the class to commit to new head coach Kenny Payne, and third overall. 6-3 / 160 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. Has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. All on FoxSports.com. Click Manage your text alerts under personalization. Nov 21, 2022 12:42 PM EST. CBS Sports has the latest College Basketball news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games, and projections. 6-6 / 215 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.". 6-4 / 240 6-8 / 235, SF / 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. 6-7 / 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. 6-4 / 240 (Photo of A.J. (10-digit US-only). Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Quardale Patt Stafford (Stafford, TX) . Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hassan Diarra. 6 overall pick of the 2002 NBA Draft after one season with the Tigers. 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. Not yet a registered member of the site? 165, PF / 1 class in the nation during his tenure as Kentucky head coach. 6-5 / 185, PG / Enrollees (4) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Jalen Hood-Schifino Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) That talent level just went up a tick, thanks to the addition of Wagner. 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. He attacks the offensive end and is a versatile scorer, but he is equally as tough on defense. Glenn choseLouisville over Indiana, Tennessee and Texas A&M; while Williamschose the Cardinals over finalists Florida State, Providence, Alabama and Xavier. Kentucky wins the battle for the highly-touted 5-star combo guard. It is simple to sign up for the alerts (and to cancel them, too). Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic. Transfers (8) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Lyn-J Dixon. 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. The games are scheduled to take place at the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii. Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Luke Anthony. Signed Letter of Intent (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Simeon Wilcher Roselle Catholic (Roselle, NJ) 170, PG / 6-0 / 165 Transfers (3) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Luke Anthony. - / 210, C / That's not how things played out. 220, 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. 6-1 / He chose Kentucky over Louisville and many others. 6-6 / Transfers (1) Pos Prediction Eligible Transfer Hunter Johnson. Spotify: Click HERE to listen and follow.