Jonathan GivonyApr 10, 2025, 09:49 PM ET
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Founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a non-public scouting and analytics provider utilized by NBA, NCAA and world groups
Acaden Lewis, a peak 25 boys’ basketball recruit, decommitted from Kentucky, he informed ESPN on Thursday.
Lewis, ESPN’s No. 7-ranked level guard within the 2025 highschool elegance, had dedicated to train Mark Pope and the Wildcats in November.
“I can at all times be thankful to Trainer Pope and all of the Kentucky body of workers for believing in me,” Lewis mentioned in a observation despatched to ESPN. “It’s transparent Kentucky is a different position with an important fanbase, however as I replicate on what’s very best for my long run, I’ve determined to re-open my recruitment. This used to be a shockingly tough resolution, however after numerous dialogue with my circle of relatives and other folks I believe, I believe that is important. This isn’t in any respect a mirrored image of any unfavourable emotions against Trainer Pope and Kentucky. I respect your working out and am excited for what the longer term holds.”
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The 6-foot-2 senior performed at Sidwell Buddies College in Maryland, and in 2024, he gained Gatorade Participant of the Yr honors for the District of Columbia as a junior.
Kentucky has been lively within the switch portal the previous few weeks, including Arizona State heart Jayden Quaintance, Pitt guard Jaland Lowe, Alabama giant guy Mouhamed Dioubate, and Tulane ahead Kam Williams. Additionally they will sign up two very talked-about novices: capturing guard Jasper Johnson and large guy Malachi Moreno.
Along side Duke, Kentucky is closely concerned with the highest ultimate uncommitted highschool senior, ahead Nate Ament, a projected top-five select within the 2026 NBA draft.
Jonathan Givony is an NBA draft professional and the founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a non-public scouting and analytics provider utilized by NBA, NCAA and world groups.
