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Can Kentucky’s Top 2023 Recruiting Class Lead the Wildcats to NCAA Tournament Glory?
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All posts by David EvansUpdated24 Feb 2023
The Kentucky Wildcats have secured one of the best recruiting classes in recent memory in 2023. Four of the consensus top-ten recruits in the country are heading to Lexington. Justin Edwards, DJ Wagner Jr., Aaron Bradshaw, and Robert Dillingham are all five-star recruits who are set to make a significant impact on the court in the coming years.
Kentucky’s last couple of years have been unimpressive by their standards. However, the class of 2023 will look to change the fortunes of the struggling blue blood. John Calipari and his staff have done an excellent job recruiting and have landed four top-ten, five-star recruits in the 2023 college basketball class.
Let’s take a look at this star-studded Kentucky Wildcats class of 2023 that could be loaded with future NBA talent.
Justin Edwards | SF | 2023 Recruit Ranking: No. 2
Justin Edwards is the number one small forward in the country. He is also the number two ranked player nationally, and a versatile player who can create matchup problems for any defense. At 6-foot-7 and 180 pounds, he possesses both size and athleticism. He will be a force to be reckoned with on both ends of the court.
Edwards has an impressive shooting ability and can knock down shots from anywhere on the court. With his combination of skill and athleticism, he is expected to make an immediate impact for the Wildcats.
5 ⭐️ Justin Edwards dominated the Philly Public League semifinal scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in the FIRST HALF 😳 No. 9-ranked Imhotep (PA) defeated Dobbins (PA) 69-51 🏀 pic.twitter.com/RGfih5WxLz
— SportsCenter NEXT (@SCNext) February 22, 2023
DJ Wagner Jr. | G | 2023 Recruit Ranking: No. 3
DJ Wagner Jr. is the consensus number three ranked player nationally. He is also the number one combo guard in the country. Wagner is another dynamic player who will bring a lot of value to the team. At 6-foot-3, Wagner possesses a wide array of skills that make him a dangerous player on the court.
He is a talented scorer who can get to the rim and can hit from beyond the arc. However, he can also distribute the ball to his teammates. His ability to play both guard positions makes him a valuable asset for the Wildcats, and he is expected to be a key contributor for the team right away.
27 points for DJ Wagner at the Hoophall Classic. Got where he wanted all game with his impressive handle and change of pace, finished skillfully at the rim and was in attack mode all game long. pic.twitter.com/NFFpqtLuqP
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) January 15, 2023
Aaron Bradshaw | C | 2023 Recruit Ranking. No. 7
Aaron Bradshaw, the number one center in the country. Bradshaw and DJ Wagner are high school teammates at Camden and will be heading to the next level together.
Bradshaw is a towering presence on the court, standing at 7-foot-1 and weighing in at 210 pounds. He has a strong post game and can finish with authority at the rim.
His size also makes him a dominant force on the defensive end, where he can block shots and alter the opposition’s game plan. Bradshaw is expected to play a significant role in the frontcourt and will be a valuable asset for the Wildcats in both offense and defense.
Aaron Bradshaw is going to be electric in Kentucky Blue 😼 https://t.co/dKwS9PjiJN
— Barstool Kentucky (@BarstoolUK) October 14, 2022
Robert Dillingham | G | 2023 Recruit Ranking: No. 10
Robert Dillingham, the number two combo guard in the country. Ranked at ten overall, he is a gifted scorer who can get to the rim and knock down shots from beyond the arc. At 6-foot-2, Dillingham is a crafty ball-handler who can create his own shot. Additionally, he is a willing passer who can find his teammates for open looks.
Dillingham’s scoring ability will make him a valuable asset for the Wildcats. And he is expected to develop into a top-tier player as he progresses through his college career.
ROBERT DILLINGHAM IS PUTTING ON AN ABSOLUTE SHOW!! pic.twitter.com/ehKQhxZTG9
— Global Scouting (@GlobalScouting_) October 21, 2022
With this impressive recruiting class, the Kentucky Wildcats are poised to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament in the coming years. Head coach John Calipari has a proven track record of developing young talent. In 2023, he will have plenty of talent to work with in the coming years.
The addition of these four five-star recruits will not only improve the team’s performance but will also bring a renewed sense of excitement and energy to the program. The future looks bright for the Kentucky Wildcats, and their fans can’t wait to see what this group of young stars can accomplish on the basketball court.
