April 2020 Basketball Wiretap

Daimion Collins Commits To Kentucky

Oct 31, 2020 10:02 PM

Daimion Collins announced his commitment to Kentucky on Saturday.

A 6-foot-10 power forward, Collins is ranked No. 24 for the 2021 class by ESPN.

Collins picked the Wildcats over Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Texas Tech.

"I like how their players have developed. Me playing with and against great players, hopefully it will make me a great player. I am ready for the challenge," said Collins.

Kentucky now has three pledges for the 2021 class. 

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Caleb Houstan Becomes Highest Ranked Michigan Commit Since 2007

Oct 31, 2020 12:53 PM

Five-star recruit Caleb Houstan announced his commitment to Michigan.

Houstan, the No. 10 ranked player in the 2021 class, is the highest ranked Michigan commit since at least 2007.

Originally in the 2022 class, Houstan reclassified over the summer.

Houston pointed to Juwan Howard's background in the NBA as a deciding factor. 

"He played in the NBA for 19 years and knows what it takes to get there and stay there. I think he can help me both on and off the court and in preparing to get to the next level. I know he's going to push me every single day in order for me to get better and develop as a player."

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Dallan 'Deebo' Coleman Commits To Georgia Tech

Oct 29, 2020 1:31 AM

Dallan "Deebo" Coleman announced his commitment to Georgia Tech on Thursday.

Coleman, ranked No. 34 in the 2021 class, is the highest ranked recruit of Josh Pastner's era.

"He's a skilled scorer and shot-maker with deep range and very good size on the perimeter," said ESPN recruiting analyst Adam Finkelstein.

Coleman is Pastner's second recruit for the 2021 class, joining Miles Kelly. 

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Bryce Hopkins Commits To Kentucky

Oct 27, 2020 1:19 AM

Bryce Hopkins announced his commitment to Kentucky on Monday.

Hopkins, a top-35 senior, gives John Calipari his second commit for the 2021 class.

Hopkins decommitted from Louisville in August, before choosing the Wildcats over Illinois, Providence, and Indiana. 

"He's a big-bodied combo forward with long arms, huge hands and is a legit mismatch problem because of his ability to score in different ways from various spots on the floor," said ESPN recruiting analyst Adam Finkelstein. 

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Skyy Clark Commits To Kentucky

Oct 23, 2020 1:19 AM

Skyy Clark announced his commitment to Kentucky, choosing the Wildcats over North CarolinaUCLA and Memphis.

Currently a junior, Clark is a five-star prospect ranked No. 19 in his class by ESPN.

"It's a perfect fit for me. I have watched games and practice film on Kentucky. I love the way they play defense and push the ball on offense. I took a visit when they played Auburn. The fans were incredible. You could not hear the person next to you," said Clark.

Clark is a candidate to reclassify into the 2021 class, though he has yet to make a public decision.

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Franck Kepnang Announces Commitment To Oregon

Oct 10, 2020 5:42 PM

Franck Kepnang officially announced his commitment to Oregon on Saturday.

Kepnang, ranked No. 22 in ESPN's Top 100 prospects, is the third top-100 player in Oregon's 2021 class.

Kepnang is a fifth-year senior and could enroll in midyear this season, sources told ESPN.

The 6-foot-11 Kepnang is considered "one of the most imposing big men in the class and physically ready for the next level right now," according to ESPN.

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Top-Five Prospect Jabari Smith Commits To Auburn

Oct 10, 2020 12:39 PM

Top-five recruit Jabari Smith announced his commitment to Auburn.

Smith, who chose the Tigers over Tennessee, Georgia, LSU, Georgia Tech and North Carolina, is the highest ranked Auburn recruit since at least 2007.

Smith had also discussed joining the G League.

"It is close to home, maybe an hour and 30 minutes away from my house. Not far at all. Their style of play is free and fast. Auburn is known for their defense. Playing for Coach Pearl will help me become a stronger two-way player," said Smith.

Smith is ranked No. 5 in ESPN's class of 2021. 

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Johnathan Lawson Commits To Oregon

Oct 8, 2020 1:19 AM

Johnathan Lawson announced his commitment to Oregon on Wednesday.

Lawson is ranked No. 47 in ESPN's Top 100 for the 2021 class.

Lawson chose Oregon over Vanderbilt, Alabama, Arkansas and Iowa State.

"A true facilitator who demonstrates the ability to make others better, Lawson's great positional size, handle and vision allows him to be a dangerous playmaker. When it comes to scoring, he produces from a variety of spots on the floor, which gives him versatility. His outside shot is capable but needs work. His defensive length is also a major plus at this stage of his career," said ESPN national recruiting director Paul Biancardi. 

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Ryan Mutombo, Son Of Dikembe Mutombo, Commits To Georgetown

Oct 5, 2020 1:17 AM

Ryan Mutombo, the son of Dikembe Mutombo, announced his commitment to Georgetown on Sunday.

Mutombo is the No. 94 ranked prospect for the 2021 class, including the No. 15 center in the country.

Mutombo picked Georgetown over TennesseeStanford and Georgia.

Patrick Ewing has received four commitments for the 2021 class, and remains in the running for five-star prospects Aminu Mohammed and Efton Reid.

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Five-Star Prospect J.D. Davison Commits To Alabama

Oct 3, 2020 10:40 PM

Five-star recruit J.D. Davison announced his commitment to Alabama on Saturday.

Davison chose Alabama over AuburnLSUMemphisMichigan and Kansas.

Davison is currently the No. 14 prospect for ESPN's class of 2021, and the No. 2 ranked point guard.

Davison's announcement follows Jusaun Holt's commitment earlier this week. 

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