Nerlens Noel has committed to Kentucky.

Noel also considered Georgetown and Syracuse.

Noel recently reclassified into the incoming freshman class of 2012 and is considered by many to be the top recruit. Noel is a defensive-minded center as an excellent shotblocker.

Noel announced his decision on ESPNU by shaving the UK logo into his head.

Noel will join fellow incoming top recruits Alex Poythress, Archie Goodwin and Willie Cauley.