The report from soccershakers.com doesn’t appear to be accurate — there’s no credible confirmation that Kentucky has landed the top‑ranked recruit in 2025, or that this player chose them over Duke, Kansas, and North Carolina.
Here’s what the latest reputable sources tell us about Kentucky’s Class of 2025 so far:
Kentucky’s highest-profile recruit is Jasper Johnson, a five‑star guard from Lexington who committed back in September 2024 over UNC and Alabama .
They followed that up by landing Malachi Moreno, a four‑star center (also from within the state) .
In May they added Braydon Hawthorne, a four‑star wing ranked in the top 40 nationally, who chose UK over Duke, Virginia Tech, and Pittsburgh .
Kentucky had also been in the mix for Caleb Wilson, a top‑10 recruit, but he ultimately committed to North Carolina in January 2025 .
As for the highest‑ranked recruit in basketball history, or someone picking Kentucky over Duke, Kansas, and North Carolina, there’s no confirmation from any trusted outlets — ESPN, 247Sports, A Sea of Blue, Reuters, etc., have no reports on such a signing. Current official commits don’t match that description.
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✅ What We Know About Kentucky’s 2025 Class
Recruit Rating Position Notable Over Others
Jasper Johnson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5★) Guard Chose UK over UNC & Alabama
Malachi Moreno ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4★) Center Key local talent
Braydon Hawthorne ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4★) Wing Picked Kentucky over Duke & others
— Caleb Wilson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5★) Forward Chose UNC instead
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️ Bottom Line
At this time, there is no credible evidence to support the claim that Kentucky signed the highest‑ranked recruit of all time or even a new #1 prospect stepping up. Most reliable recruiting outlets list A.J. Dybantsa (now with BYU), Darryn Peterson (Oklahoma State), and Cameron Boozer (Duke) as 2025’s top commitments. Kentucky has landed strong players, but none that match the “top-ranked in history” description referenced in the soccershakers.com story .
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