3 Kentucky basketball recruiting targets to watch as 2027 cycle heats up
Kentucky basketball and coach Mark Pope have one commitment for their 2027 recruiting class. Here are some other names to keep tabs on going forward.
Kentucky basketball is eagerly anticipating a surge of 2027 recruiting activity, with three key targets garnering significant attention. First, power forward CJ Rosser, a unanimous five-star prospect, is among the top targets. The Wildcats have been pursuing Rosser for nearly 18 months, offering him in May 2025. He is currently narrowing his list of seven finalists, which includes Kentucky, Arkansas, Louisville, Miami, NC State, North Carolina, and Southern California.
Rosser will visit Kentucky during the Big Blue Madness event on October 2, giving him an official visit with the Wildcats. Next, center Lewis Uvwo, ranked as the top center in his class, has consistently risen in the rankings since the spring. Uvwo has already conducted OV visits to Baylor, Cal, Providence, BYU, and Duke, with Kentucky now viewed as a strong contender.
Lastly, shooting guard NaVorro Bowman Jr. has already committed to UConn, while combo guard Chase Lumpkin and small forward Howard Williams have pledged to Alabama and Arizona State, respectively.
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