VJ Edgecombe, a five-star shooting guard in the 2024 class and the top uncommitted prospect in the country, has hinted at a possible favorite in his recruitment process, saying, 'I am leaning one way.' Edgecombe, who is the No. 5 overall recruit, has been considering offers from a range of programs including Kentucky, Duke, Baylor, St. John’s, Florida, and the G-League Ignite. Meanwhile, Kentucky has secured a commitment from another five-star Camden High prospect, Billy Richmond, who chose the Wildcats over Memphis. Richmond's decision, announced today, was influenced by his family ties, former teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw, and his past experience playing with Boogie Fland for the NY Gauchos. The Wildcats' 2024 recruiting class is shaping up impressively with Jayden Quaintance (No. 8 NATL), Billy Richmond (No. 21), Boogie Fland (No. 22), Somto Cyril (No. 51), and Travis Perry (No. 87). Richmond's father played for Kentucky's coach John Calipari at Memphis, and his commitment continues the strong Camden High pledges connection at Kentucky.
“His upside is tremendous, one of the most gifted basketball players I’ve been around during my playing days and coaching,” Camden coach Maalik Wayns told ZAGSBLOG. “He’s truly special. The sky is the limit!” @KentuckyMBB https://t.co/L7yNBMYLkX
camden connection continues at kentucky with word swing guard billy richmond has committed to cats.
The @UKCoachCalipari recruiting machine just keeps rolling on - @KentuckyMBB @SEC https://t.co/lOXGgCJ7cX
Billy Richmond’s dad, also Billy Richmond, played for two seasons at Memphis under John Calipari. Richmond was teammates both seasons with Adou Thiero’s dad Almany Thiero. While teammates, Calipari’s Memphis Tigers were 45-15. They were CUSA Regular Season champions both years… https://t.co/OujtuGy5YC
Kentucky dips into N.J.’s wealth of talent again, gets commitment from Camden star 🏀🏀 https://t.co/KJpkOUR8Dm @KentuckyMBB @UKAthletics @universityofky @CamdenHigh_NJ @CamdenPantherAD @MaalikWayns2 @BillyRichmondI
A few quick thoughts on John Calipari landing another recruit whose father played for him -- and another five-star Camden High kid. https://t.co/5fSQd8UmCd
Five-star Billy Richmond of Camden High follows former teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw to @KentuckyMBB https://t.co/SABfsoGNZC
Five-star small forward @BillyRichmondI picked @KentuckyMBB over Memphis. 🏀 More on Richmond: #Kentucky #Wildcats #UK #BBN #Basketball #Recruit https://t.co/jwa6sYlp0W
Kentucky’s 2024 recruiting class is loaded: Jayden Quaintance (No. 8 NATL) Billy Richmond (No. 21) Boogie Fland (No. 22) Somto Cyril (No. 51) Travis Perry (No. 87) https://t.co/Mlp6PHPInO https://t.co/6RIRX0EbYp https://t.co/CIqcS7Ipj2
Interesting Richmond’s commitment dropped today. That’s three five-star Camden High pledges — Wagner and Bradshaw the others — for Calipari and Kentucky. Gotta think that’s one place, where his closest friends and teammates are from/he’s recruited, that KP thought he’d get guys.
2024 Camden (NJ) G/F Billy Richmond has committed to Kentucky. @BillyRichmondI https://t.co/20Bch3gnwB https://t.co/f8hvxKIjGD
Recruiting News: Billy Richmond tells ESPN he has committed to Kentucky. “I have family ties, my former teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw are there. I also played with (Kentucky recruit) Boogie Fland when we were younger for the NY Gauchos. I feel very comfortable with the… https://t.co/5SjijFsopa
Kentucky keeps up hot pursuit of 5-star guard V.J. Edgecombe. https://t.co/SwSvcRHkTL @vj_edgecombe @KentuckyMBB
VJ Edgecombe, the No. 6 overall recruit in the country, breaks down the latest in his recruitment discussing his visits to Baylor, Duke, Kentucky and more. "I am leaning one way." || Story: https://t.co/CsEUJEdzFC https://t.co/FduhegRTeL
2024 five-star VJ Edgecombe, the top uncommitted prospect in the country, says “I am leaning one way”. The No. 5 overall recruit is considering Kentucky, Duke, Baylor, St. John’s, Florida, and the G-League Ignite. Edgecombe discusses the latest here: https://t.co/fLgUgYqcGM https://t.co/RmAtpo0GLt
2024 five-star SG VJ Edgecombe on if he there is a favorite in his recruitment: "I am leaning one way." Full story to come.