The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected 15 standout players for its 2022-23 Oscar Robertson Trophy Late Season Watch List. Members of the association’s board of directors chose the players that will be considered as contenders for the National Player of the Year. The roster of players vying for the iconic Oscar Robertson Trophy is headlined by Kentucky forward … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Tshiebwe, Gonzaga’s Timme, Indiana’s Jackson-Davis highlight Oscar Robertson Watch List
Kentucky commits DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw appear to have played their final high school game
By ADAM ZAGORIA & CHARLIE PARENT D.J. Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw, both Kentucky commits and five-stars in the class of 2023, appeared to have played their final high school game following a brawl that broke out in Thursday night’s County Tournament Championship between Camden (NJ.) and Camden East Side (NJ.) The duo won the New Jersey Group 2 state title last year for … [Read more...] about Kentucky commits DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw appear to have played their final high school game
Justin Edwards, No. 1 recruit in 2023, gets standing ovation at Rupp Arena
By ADAM ZAGORIA Justin Edwards predicted a Kentucky win over No. 10 Tennessee on Saturday at Rupp Arena — and then it happened. “We took over they trap and now we are gonna protect ours,” he said on social media. The 6-foot-7 Edwards, the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2023, was then given a standing ovation when he was introduced during Kentucky’s 66-54 win over the … [Read more...] about Justin Edwards, No. 1 recruit in 2023, gets standing ovation at Rupp Arena
Kentucky commits DJ Wagner, Justin Edwards, Duke pledge Cam Boozer among Naismith Boys Player of the Year finalists
The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the five finalists for the Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Boys Player of the Year Trophy and the Jersey Mike’s Naismith High School Boys Coach of the Year honor. The group includes Cameron Boozer, son of former Duke star and NBA veteran Carlos Boozer. Boozer joins a short list of underclassmen named as finalists, adding to Boozer’s … [Read more...] about Kentucky commits DJ Wagner, Justin Edwards, Duke pledge Cam Boozer among Naismith Boys Player of the Year finalists
Tre Johnson, No. 1 in 2024, visits Kentucky with 2023 commit Rob Dillingham
By ADAM ZAGORIA Kentucky hosted Tre Johnson, the No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2024, and Class of 2023 commit Rob Dillingham for Saturday night’s SEC/Big 12 Challenge game against Kansas. “The visit was very cool,” the 6-foot-6 Johnson from Lake Highlands (TX) told 247Sports.com. “I liked the different meetings we had. I got to see the team and what they go through on … [Read more...] about Tre Johnson, No. 1 in 2024, visits Kentucky with 2023 commit Rob Dillingham