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If you want to stay in Kentucky, watch only one high school basketball game, and see a bunch of Kentucky targets play, tonight will be your chance.

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Six Kentucky Targets Are Coming to Play in an Event in Western Kentucky

The Early Signing Period has passed, yet 10 of the top 25 prospects are still on the board. In this article, I break down where a few of those

Dusty May, Kevin Young, Steven Pearl, and Nate Oats afi

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Recruiting intel: The latest buzz on top uncommitted prospects

Currently, KU's 2026 recruiting class consists of Tay Kinney, Davion Adkins, Trent Perry, and Luke Barnett.  The four-man class ranks No. 5 overall

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Bill Self hopes to make addition to 2026 recruiting class

Over the weekend, Bruce Branch III — once the No. 1 player in the 2027 class — made the jump to 2026.  The 6-foot-7 wing slides in at No. 4 overall

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Early recruiting buzz on Five-Star SF Bruce Branch III after his recent reclassification

Bruce Branch III, the No. 1-ranked player in the 2027 class, announced Saturday his plan to reclassify to this spring’s 2026 class.   Attending

Perry forward Bruce Branch III (3) blocks a shot from Basha guard Kingston Montague (11) during the game at Basha High School in Chandler on Jan. 10, 2025.

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Louisville "in pursuit" of Bruce Branch III after 2026 reclassification

The 2026 class just got a whole lot stronger with the addition of No. 1-ranked prospect Bruce Branch. Branch will reclassify from the 2027 class to

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Bruce Branch, the No. 1-Ranked Player in 2027, Moves Up to the 2026 Class

Gilbert (Ariz.) Prolific Prep five-star small forward Bruce Branch III, the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2027 cycle, is reclassifying to 2026,

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2027 No. 1 prospect Bruce Branch III reclassifying to 2026 cycle

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. - Ninety-seven players were on the roster for the 2025 USA Basketball Junior National Team October Minicamp. Those players

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USA Basketball October Minicamp: Overall top performers

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO - Ninety-seven players in the 2026-2029 high school classes, from around the country are at the U.S. Olympic and

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USA Basketball October Minicamp: Day 3 Top Performers

On Monday, Rivals updated its class of 2027 player rankings for the eighth time. This is the second update for the 2027 class with a full allotment

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The high school basketball season is right around the corner which brings a 2027 Rivals150 update

LAS VEGAS - 177 teams played across nine gyms in Las Vegas for the 2025 The Border League. The sidelines were filled with NBA scouts and college

Four-star SF Maximo Adams added an offer from Illinois.

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The Border League: Day 3 Top Performers

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The Border League: Day 2 Top Performers

LAS VEGAS - The 2025 Border League will take place October 3-5, at various locations throughout Las Vegas. 177 total teams will participate, with

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The Border League Roster Breakdown

Reclassifying has long been a part of the basketball recruiting world, most commonly associated with players holding back a year. Traditionally, this

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Recruiting Intel: Early chatter around potential 2027-to-2026 reclassifying targets

Kentucky men's basketball assistant coach Jason Hart has plenty of ties out west. He's putting them to use this week.   According to On3's Jamie

Jason Hart at Kentucky practice - Chet White, UK Athletics

Kentucky assistant coach spending Wednesday morning in California visiting top recruits

The Rivals national team spent the summer on the road, attending each of the four major travel circuits (Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Puma),

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Rivals Rankings: The Top 25 high school basketball players regardless of class

Here Comes the Boom welcomes back Rivals national basketball analyst Jamie Shaw to break down the latest in Kentucky basketball recruiting. There's

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Here Comes the Boom: The Latest on Tyran Stokes and Bruce Branch with Rivals' Jamie Shaw

Recruiting never stops for Kentucky basketball. Mark Pope and his staff have been working hard on the recruiting trail, positioning themselves with

Feb 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope pleads with a referee during the first half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

The Latest Kentucky Basketball Recruiting Rumblings

Bruce Branch III is Rivals’ No. 1-ranked player in the 2027 cycle. The 6-foot-7 wing won his second consecutive state title this high school season

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No. 1 overall Bruce Branch III explains where things stand with Arizona, USC & Arizona State

After an impressive week at the adidas 3SSB Championships in Rock Hill, SC, Bruce Branch III has solidified himself as the top overall prospect in

Now the top prospect in 2027, Bruce Branch III is hearing from Kentucky "almost every day"

One of the top high school boys basketball talents of the 2027 class has decided to take his talents down to South Florida. Not quite South Beach,

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Top '27 basketball recruit Bruce Branch transferring to Prolific Prep

Bruce Branch is a new name for Kentucky in 2027. The top 10 forward was contacted by UK shortly after college coaches began reaching out to the class

Kentucky Reaches Out to Elite 2027 Forward Bruce Branch

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Hundreds of the top high school players from across the country convened from June 9-13 at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center.

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NBPA Top 100 Camp: Overall top performers

Adidas continues to build out its athlete roster. The company announced an impressive group of top high school basketball recruits signed NIL deals

adidas NIL deals Class of 2025

On3 NIL

Adidas signs top high school basketball recruits to NIL deals

Indiana basketball has extended a scholarship offer to Bruce Branch III, one of the top prospects in the class of 2027.   The 6-foot-7 wing from

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Indiana offers 2027 five-star wing Bruce Branch

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